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For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu.
A third of LGBTQIA+ Australians describe their health as only “fair” or “poor”, far more than the broader population. This new ten-year plan is long overdue – and here’s where it can start to help.
The number of GPs has actually increased in the past five years. But the number of full-time equivalent GPs has gone down.
Captagon was once a pharmaceutical drug but it’s now made illicitly, generating billions of dollars for the Syrian economy.
The test involves taking a swab from the vagina, but otherwise is not dissimilar to a COVID test.
The daily tablet can help reduce pain and inflammation caused by the chronic and often debilitating condition.
The Australian government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Here’s what the response delivers on, and where it falls short.
Natural curiosity, developing motor skills, and a limited understanding of risk make for a dangerous combination.
Two Australian teenagers have died after a suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. A pharmacologist explains what to know about this chemical compound.
The program will raise awareness about the dangers of vaping, and hopefully support changes in vaping attitudes and behaviours among young people.
Get ready for an alarming future, where truth and science no longer matter.
Pigs are an ideal ‘mixing vessel’ for avian and human viruses.
After initial success, Australia’s pandemic response suffered due to a lack of strong, independent, central co-ordination. We mustn’t make the same mistake twice. Here’s how a CDC can help.
A new survey also found women were more likely than men to wash their hands before touching food – and after using the toilet.
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer. But media reports of a large increase in risk may cause unnecessary worry.
A group of alcohol policy researchers raises concerns that proposed changes will worsen the very issues the NT government aims to address.
This rare case that has left many anatomists scratching their heads, and ignited discussions about typical human anatomy and anatomical variation.
A study in rats shed new light on how the chemical can inhibit thyroid function. For unborn babies, this may cause irreversible harm.
While vaccines such as Uromune may not be an accessible or perfect solution for everyone, they offer real hope for people tired of recurring UTIs and endless rounds of antibiotics.
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Senior lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Adelaide
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Law lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Health Economics, Flinders University
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Senior Lecturer and Coordinator, Health and Medical Humanities, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
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NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
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NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Associate Professor & Principal Fellow in Urban Risk & Resilience, The University of Melbourne
