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Stories of big babies might make women all over the world cross their legs. But how common are big babies, and does their birth always lead to complications?
Diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome currently relies on sometimes controversial diagnostic criteria – and can take years.
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
The review recommended an independent accreditation body as a priority. But there are notable gaps, including no mention of a national donor register.
No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Here’s what’s behind the latest news.
Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
Pharmacogenomic testing can tell how a drug is likely to work in a certain person. But is it ready for rolling out to the wider population?
The drug may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but it doesn’t improve the symptoms. It’s also incredibly expensive.
Adulterated drugs and a shortage of pill testing services is making it hard for people who use drugs to stay safe. But they’re taking matters into their own hands.
If a newborn is exposed to hepatitis B at birth, there’s a 90% chance they’ll develop a lifelong infection.
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.
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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 Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Senior Research Officer, Blood Cells and Blood Cancer Division, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
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Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute
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Head of Clinical Services, Dementia Support Australia, & Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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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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Karin Hammarberg is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
