Americans rush for vaccine boosters ahead of Omicron wave

Vaccination rates in US have begun to pick up, though they lag behind some European countries

US appears vulnerable as it braces for Omicron challenge

Low vaccination rates, inadequate testing and inconsistent rules spell ‘real danger’, experts say

Covid-19 antiviral pill halves risk of hospitalisation and death – Merck

Pharmaceuticals company developing twice-daily pill for patients diagnosed with virus

Biden urges vaccine mandates for workers after Pfizer jab approved

US employers increasingly seeking proof of full vaccination from staff and customers

Long Covid: Could the coronavirus jab be a cure?

Researchers are still investigating, but some patients report improved symptoms after incolation

Growing calls for more transparency on how vaccine trials are run

Researchers say drug companies need to be more open with the public

Calls for Google’s $2.1bn Fitbit deal to be blocked over data fears

Takeover would gives Google access to a huge trove of heart rate, activity and sleep data

Time to ditch the one-size-fits-all diet?

Studies are showing individualised nutrition can help prevent and even treat diet-related diseases

AI took a test to detect lung cancer. It got an A

Tested against 6,716 cases with known diagnoses, the system was 94% accurate

US scientists in bold attempt to permanently change patient’s DNA

Scientists try editing a gene inside Brian Madeux’s body to try to cure a disease

‘Digital pill’ can tell doctors if you’ve taken your meds

The drug’s approval by US authorities has sparked ‘big brother’ concerns

Medical Matters: Patients better served when bedside evaluation is linked to technology