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Obesity not defined by weight, says new guideline
A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.
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Obesity not defined by weight, says new guideline
A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.
Data leak reveals Iran cover-up of Covid-19 deaths
Nearly three times more people died than Iran's government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.
New Covid and flu tests give results in 90 minutes
The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.
US entering 'different' phase of Covid-19 outbreak
Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
Victoria declares state of disaster to curb virus
A night-time curfew is in force in Melbourne, following a spike in cases in the Australian state.
South African virus cases pass half million mark
The country has the world's fifth-highest number of infections, and the largest tally in Africa.
Russia plans mass vaccination for October
The health minister says clinical trials are over and doctors and teachers will be vaccinated first.
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Obesity not defined by weight, says new guideline
A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.
Data leak reveals Iran cover-up of Covid-19 deaths
Nearly three times more people died than Iran's government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.
New Covid and flu tests give results in 90 minutes
The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.
US entering 'different' phase of Covid-19 outbreak
Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
Victoria declares state of disaster to curb virus
A night-time curfew is in force in Melbourne, following a spike in cases in the Australian state.
South African virus cases pass half million mark
The country has the world's fifth-highest number of infections, and the largest tally in Africa.
Russia plans mass vaccination for October
The health minister says clinical trials are over and doctors and teachers will be vaccinated first.
Data leak reveals Iran cover-up of Covid-19 deaths
Nearly three times more people died than Iran's government admitted, records seen by the BBC show.
New Covid and flu tests give results in 90 minutes
The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness.
US entering 'different' phase of Covid-19 outbreak
Top medical adviser Deborah Birx says the virus is affecting rural communities as well as cities.
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