XEC is a recombinant variant, meaning it’s a hybrid of two previously existing variants. Genomic data suggests it’s making up around 5% of cases in Australia – but it may grow.
Articles on Health
Displaying 1501 - 1520 of 2939 articles
Iron supplements aren’t the only solution
Our research found clarity and consistency of information were key features of effective public health communication throughout the COVID pandemic.
Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper. But how do they compare with Ozempic?
In many cases, patients are unable to shop around or make informed decisions about their care due to a lack of information about the true cost and quality of services.
The change is intended to balance access to vapes for adults using them to quit smoking with the need to protect young people from taking up vaping.
Common issues such as hair loss, nausea, skin problems and fatigue can seriously affect patients’ quality of life.
Health leaders, researchers, advocacy groups, companies and the public have saved millions of lives by reducing the consumption of unhealthy products.
Medical services are protected under international law. When they are attacked without any consequences, it sends the message health-care workers and patients are acceptable targets.
The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of disease.
Half of all GP practices in New Zealand have closed their books to new patients. This means people are going on emergency departments for care – with deadly outcomes when it comes to lung cancer.
For many of us, COVID has become just a bad memory, despite its lasting and mixed legacies. While the media have largely lost interest in COVID, and people are now rather blase about it, the disease is still taking a toll.
A government review into private hospitals has yet to be made public. In the meantime, here’s whether there’s a case for a government bail-out.
‘Precision health’ uses technologies and artificial intelligence which can lead to individual health and sports performance improvements.
When human activities disrupt and unbalance ecosystems, such as by way of climate change and biodiversity loss, things go wrong.
This link might be explained by a woman’s immune response when carrying a baby that’s not genetically hers.
Many people report eating as a way of helping them to cope when experiencing difficult emotions. Here’s what you can do about it.
From next month, Australians won’t be able to access compensation for any vaccine injury – from COVID or any others.
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
As part of the recent aged care reforms, older Australians will be eligible for $25,000 worth of palliative support when they have three months or less left to live.
Top contributors
-
Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
-
Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
-
Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
-
Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
-
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
-
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
-
Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
-
Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
-
Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
-
Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
-
Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
-
Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
-
Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
-
Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
-
Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University