All Paul Hunter articles
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NewsSwimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes
Researchers have found that people swimming in rivers and lakes were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while higher levels of bacteria linked to faecal pollution were associated with an increased risk of stomach bugs.
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NewsWearing face masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, research shows
A study has found that wearing face masks did not lower the risk of Covid infection following the initial surge of the Omicron variant. Overseas travel was not associated with increased risk prior to February 2022, but then became a significant risk.
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NewsAir cleaners don’t stop you getting sick, research shows
Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research.