Deeming rates have increased after a five-year freeze. Here’s how that could impact pension payments
Five years after being slashed to historical lows as a pandemic cost-of-living measure, deeming rates have increased again.…
Rise in cases could impact Australia’s status as free of endemic measles, infectious disease expert says
Just over a decade ago, endemic measles was declared eliminated from Australia. But an infectious diseases specialist says…
New study reveals a 25-year rise in alcohol-induced mortality
In an analysis by race, sex, age, and geography, alcohol-induced death rates in 2024 are nearly double those in…
Is the era of fully remote work coming to a close?
It’s getting harder to find and keep remote jobs, five years out from the start of the pandemic.…
Inside the Australian lab where scientists study bird flu and other emerging disease threats
When Jennifer Barr arrives at work each morning, she goes through half-a-dozen security checkpoints, removes her clothes, and…
COVID-19 may reduce behavioral problems in toddlers
Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and…
Bosses admit they’re using return-to-office mandates to trim down teams—without needing to announce layoffs
Employees may think quitting in response to their company’s RTO mandate is a solid retaliatory reaction to their…
Antibody cocktail could change the way the world fights influenza
An unusual therapy developed at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) could change the way the world fights influenza, one…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…
Genetic clustering of swine influenza revealed in Northern Italy
A new scientific article, titled “Swine influenza surveillance in Italy uncovers regional and farm-based genetic clustering”, has been…
Burned out at work? An expert offers advice on how to reduce stress.
How to find work-life balance How to avoid burnout and find work-life balance 04:09 The social upheaval caused…
COVID-19 ages arteries prematurely with women most affected
A major international study finds COVID-19 survivors, especially women, face signs of accelerated vascular aging, yet early evidence…