Linda Geddes byline portrait

Linda GeddesJournalist

The Guardian and 1 other title

Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs

10 articles

Across 7 topics, first on 8 Oct 2024, most recently 5 Sept 2026.

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Biography

Linda Geddes is a former Guardian science correspondent

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Recent articles

  1. Could your night-time cough help predict the next wave of flu or COVID-19?

    VaccinesWorkRespiratory (asthma/COPD)5 Sept 2026

  2. Could COVID-19 reawaken viruses hidden in the body?

    VaccinesWorkLong Covid15 Aug 2026

  3. Out of the blue? How the colour of light could be used to treat mental illness

    The GuardianMental health13 Mar 2026

  4. Vaping safer than smoking – so why are people struggling to quit e-cigarettes?

    The GuardianPublic health & prevention3 Jan 2026

  5. Christmas burnout: why stressed parents find it ‘harder to be emotionally honest with children’

    The GuardianMental health21 Dec 2025

  6. Experts concerned over health effects of high-dose nicotine pouches as sales soar in UK

    The GuardianChildren's health12 Nov 2025

  7. How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder

    The GuardianMental health2 Nov 2025

  8. The beautiful stroll: England’s seniors take walking football to world stage

    The GuardianElderly care & frailty17 Oct 2025

  9. Denmark close to wiping out leading cancer-causing HPV strains after vaccine roll-out

    VaccinesWorkWomen's health & gynaecology2 Sept 2025

  10. How HPV vaccines and new screening methods could help eliminate cervical cancer

    VaccinesWorkWomen's health & gynaecology8 Oct 2024

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