HEALTH

Authorities in Shanghai have said they will tighten the enforcement of lockdown measures, as a Covid surge continues in China's financial capital.

Being overweight substantially increases the risk of developing womb cancer, research suggests.

If a 5ft 5in (1.65m) woman is two stone (12.7kg)… Read more

China has reported the deaths of three people from Covid in Shanghai for the first time since the financial hub entered lockdown in late March.

How long animals live is linked to how quickly their genetic code mutates, a study suggests.

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A new Covid vaccine has been approved for use in the UK by regulators.

It is manufactured by Valneva, using more traditional technology - similar… Read more

China's President Xi Jinping has praised his country's handling of the Covid pandemic, even as Shanghai reported record case numbers.

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After a Covid infection, there is an increased risk of developing a serious blood clot for the next six months, a study from Sweden suggests.

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New Zealand is set to significantly relax its Covid-19 restrictions with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calling it a "new beginning for the country".