‘Some doctors swear blind it does not exist’: Why this leading specialist is still focused on long COVID
Associate Professor Anthony Byrne gets that some doctors are sick of COVID-19 and its sequelae. “People probably have…
Study finds 7 to 8 cups a day of coffee, tea, and water tied to longer life
A massive UK Biobank study shows that seven to eight daily drinks, especially a balanced mix of coffee…
Disrupting allergens for better breathing
In the first study of its kind, scientists show that far-UV light can cut airborne allergen levels by…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Patient ‘devastated’ as Sydney’s dedicated long COVID clinic to close
A patient of NSW’s first dedicated long COVID clinic in Sydney says she is “devastated” and “bewildered” that…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
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…
Babies fed blueberries show fewer allergy symptoms and boosted immune balance
Feeding blueberries to infants in the first year of life may help alleviate allergy symptoms and alter immune…
Queensland flu season marked by high rates of hospitalisations, questions around vaccines
Despite official numbers suggesting Queensland’s respiratory illness season is nothing out-of-the-ordinary, the state’s hospitals have reported being overwhelmed…
Metals and sulfate particles drive asthma hospitalizations linked to air pollution
Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulfate particles are the components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) that…
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…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…