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Could a single vaccine block nearly all viruses?
A universal nasal spray could protect against all coughs, colds, flu and certain bacteria
Surviving without lungs for 48 hours
How a man too ill to receive his lung transplant survived with an artificial one.
Are statins safer than we thought?
A new study suggests statins have far fewer side effects than we thought
Why do some people hoard?
Claudia visits someone who describes how hoarding has taken over her life
South African coming-of-age initiations
As 48 young men die due to complications from circumcision, what needs to change?
Could the shingles vaccine really slow down the ageing process?
People who have had a vaccine against shingles seem to be aging more slowly
What effect does exercise really have on depression?
New review compares exercise, medication and psychological therapy in treating depression
China’s latest bid to boost its birth rate
What impact might taxes on contraceptives have in China?
How can we eliminate malaria?
The big ideas and innovations that may help us one day eliminate malaria
2025: A big year for tackling malaria
The new drugs, gadgets and vaccines making a difference
