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Dealing with vaccine hesitancy in the age of misinformation – lessons from Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 In Switzerland, complementary and alternative medicine is key to addressing vaccine hesitancy.

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Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 Longevity has been an underfunded area of biotech research but that is changing thanks to an unlikely source: Saudi Arabia.

Federal government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19

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Swiss government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 The Swiss government has completely revised the pandemic plan based on its experience with the coronavirus.

Child vaccination rates are stagnating in many countries

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Switzerland doing relatively well when it comes to child vaccination rates

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Progress in child immunisation has stalled. For decades, the number of children vaccinated against measles, polio and other diseases has risen. But since 2010, vaccination rates have stagnated in many countries, according to a study.

MMR vaccine. Syringe and vial on a counter. This combined vaccine protects infants from three viral diseases: measles, mumps and rubella.

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One paper, 20 years of damage

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Nearly 30 years ago an academic paper wrongly linked autism to a measles vaccine. The impacts are still being felt today.

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Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.

Fibre keeps blood vessels young, according to Zurich study

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Zurich study finds fibre keeps blood vessels young

This content was published on May 28, 2025 Certain gut bacteria cause blood vessels to age more quickly according to a study by the University of Zurich.

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Novartis bets on ageing as next frontier in drug development

This content was published on May 23, 2025 Swiss pharma giant Novartis is diving into research on ageing to tap the growing market for drugs that help keep older adults healthy.

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How Switzerland became a longevity hot spot

This content was published on May 2, 2025 People have come to Switzerland for centuries in search of the fountain of youth. How did the country become a magnet for longevity seekers?

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Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing?

This content was published on May 2, 2025 Scientists have yet to find the elixir of life but this hasn't stopped longevity clinics from selling treatments, pills and gadgets that claim to slow ageing.

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