Clarissa Brincat

Articles by Clarissa Brincat

Why is flu season so bad this year? - Live Science

Health January 20, 2026

The flu vaccine "may be a less perfect match for subclade K" than it could be, Madad said, but she stressed that vaccination still plays a critical role in preventing serious illness. Abdelnour said οΏ½...

It matters what time of day you get cancer treatment, study suggests - Live Science

Health December 20, 2025

A new study suggests that giving immunochemotherapy earlier in the day helps patients with an advanced type of lung cancer live longer. Previous studies suggested that the body's internal clock, tοΏ½...

5 genetic 'signatures' underpin a range of psychiatric conditions - Live Science

Health December 17, 2025

The largest genetic analysis of psychiatric disorders to date shows that most relevant genetic variants are linked to multiple mental health conditions rather than just one. The study found that 14 οΏ½...

Injecting anesthetic into a 'lazy eye' may correct it, early study suggests - Live Science

Health December 6, 2025

Researchers think they may have found a way to reverse "lazy eye," even in adults who've typically had the condition since childhood. The technique has so far been tested only in animals, though, soοΏ½...