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Could physical activity counter the effects of an unhealthy sleeping pattern?
As well as tackling some of the negative outcomes of poor sleep, physical activity can also provide many other health benefits and lead to a longer life.
IMF: 7 steps to speed up the COVID-19 vaccine effort in sub-Saharan Africa
The growth of COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest in the world, with a trajectory that is outpacing the record set in the second wave.
World Bank: 4 lessons on how to support young children during a pandemic
The World Bank has released $1.1 million in funding, to support 28 proposals in 28 countries that provide targeted support to young children during COVID-19.
G20 can prevent future pandemics by stopping destruction of nature
Habitat destruction causes 'spillover' – when viruses jump from wildlife to people. Here are three ways to prevent future pandemics and protect nature.
mRNA vaccines - here's everything you need to know
What's inside an mRNA vaccine vial? How do mRNA vaccines differ from other approaches, and what’s their promise for the future?
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 July
Top stories: Indonesia to introduce new restrictions; End of the pandemic in Latin America and Caribbean 'remains a distant future'; New South Wales reports more cases.
How not to create a civic tech organization and what to do instead
Civic tech organizations have an important role to play in the COVID-19 recovery. A new guide offers advice for creating organizations for change.
How Africa could soon start making its own medicines
In most of sub-Saharan Africa, pharmaceutical imports comprise as much as 70 to 90 percent of drugs consumed, leaving citizens vulnerable to shortages.
This face mask can tell you if you’ve got COVID-19
Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a face mask that can diagnose the wearer with COVID-19 within 90 minutes with disposable sensors.
Why our brains may need time to adjust to a world without social distancing
Studies support that people with small social circles have higher cortisol levels and other anxiety-related symptoms similar to socially deprived animals.
This is what people want from their news, according to the Reuters Institute
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has recently said that a clear majority of people want their news sources to be neutral and objective.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 30 June
Top stories: International tourism not seen rebounding until 2023; US announces further vaccine donations; Moderna jab shows promise against Delta variant.