If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90% chance they’ll develop a lifelong infection.
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rates have been dropping.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
Medicinal cannabis scripts are rising and reports of side effects are likely an underestimate. Here’s what we know about the risks.
Art and music therapists can charge the National Disability Insurance Scheme the same as counsellors, after an independent review found they are effective.
This vaccine replaces previously listed pneumococcal shots, having been updated to offer better protection against the disease.
Having this national agency will help protect us against bird flu, falling immunisation rates and health misinformation. It’s a landmark in public health.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were recently caught discussing whether organ transplants could help a person live forever. The idea has scientific and ethical flaws.
Choosing an overseas clinic and a donor can be difficult, and can come with some additional risks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a key institution when it comes to public health in the US, but it’s also instrumental in global health.
Without rebates, surgeries for trans people can cost between $20,000 and $100,000.
Autistic kids need love, to learn through everyday activities and strong connections with family, culture and community. Here’s what’s best practice to support them.
New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.
With children over-represented on the NDIS, it’s hoped this new program could divert pressure from the scheme. Here’s what we know about it so far.
A suicide attempt doesn’t always involve prior planning or thinking. But there are warnings signs.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers promise. But new research highlights concerns about safety and accessibility.
This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
The risk is very small, but for people who do become infected, this illness is nearly always fatal.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
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Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Karin Hammarberg is a Friend of The Conversation.
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne
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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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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University