As drugmakers race to understand how effective current COVID-19 vaccines may be against the new Omicron variant, Novavax has announced it anticipates the ability to begin mass manufacturing an Omicron-specific vaccine as soon as January next year.

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A new study has drilled into the relationship between the timing of our meals and the body's blood glucose levels, finding that those chowing down after dark may be at greater risk of diabetes and obesity.

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Two new reports out of South Africa are offering some early insights into how the Omicron variant could behave in humans. One report speculates the disease may be milder than prior variants, while another indicates Omicron may lead to more reinfections.

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A new meta-study has concluded blood or saliva THC concentrations are not effective ways to measure cannabis-induced driving impairment. The findings indicate impairment tests should be developed instead of looking to develop a marijuana breathalyzer.

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New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified a link between long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome, adding to a growing understanding of the overlap between the two illnesses.

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The hypothesis that gut health influences autism has been turned on its head by a new Australian study. Rather than playing a causal role, the study suggests these microbiome differences are the result of restricted diets associated with autism.

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