Why are bats often linked to incubating coronaviruses such as those behind COVID-19, SARS and other highly contagious respiratory diseases? A new Tulane University study suggests that the link betwe… [+2678 chars]
Cold and flu season has hit families hard this year, with many parents fed up with the constant sickness merry-go-round from daycare and school. The sniffles and lingering cough never seem to go away… [+3738 chars]
A vaccine for monkeypox is not widely available. Source: Getty/StefaNikolic
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Monkeypox virus is a zoonotic DNA virus that was first discovered in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This virus is related to smallpox and has caused sporadic outbreaks in Africa due to dir… [+5581 chars]
Dr Mike Haydon and Xiang Li Have you ever noticed that the time you take your daily caffeine hit can change how it affects you? Too early and you might feel an afternoon slump. Too late and you co… [+4561 chars]
Cluster headaches, anxiety and depression can be debilitating for people living with these conditions. Psychedelic drugs have shown benefits as treatments for these conditions in clinical studies, bu… [+2351 chars]
IntroductionSocial Media and COVID-19: What are the Downsides?Social Media and COVID-19: Is there an Upside?Millennials, Generation Z and Social MediaReferencesFurther Reading In the wake of coronav… [+6581 chars]
A vaccination as tumor therapywith a vaccine individually created from a patient's tissue sample that "attaches" the body's own immune system to cancer cells. The basis for this long-term vision has … [+4120 chars]
Diabetes has been called the "21st Century epidemic" and the biggest challenge facing Australia's health system, affecting 1.8 million Australians with 280 new cases being reported every day. Highli… [+4663 chars]
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new… [+4879 chars]
While most medical attention has been on COVID, work has been underway to eliminate another viral disease, hepatitis C. In Australia, approximately 120,000 people have hepatitis C. Its mostly spread… [+5497 chars]
