Flu takes over covid in respiratory death toll
New stats from the ABS have shown covid is no longer the leading mortality cause for respiratory infections.…
Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27
SINGAPORE – Two updated Covid-19 vaccines will be available from Oct 27 at more than 600 general practitioner…
Peanut exposure is good for children, and doctors were the last to realize it
“God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt.” I heard this old adage a lot in my childhood, usually…
Measles alert issued for Gold Coast school and bus routes after confirmed case
Members of a public primary school are on alert after being exposed to a confirmed case measles. The…
Dozens of pets fighting for life amid alarming surge in tick paralysis cases across southeast Queensland
A little cavoodle named Hanuman is rushed to emergency care in a critical condition, with his owners fearing…
Fortescue offers measles vaccine boosters after Christmas Creek outbreak
Iron ore miner Fortescue has made measles vaccination boosters available to its workers after an outbreak of the…
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WIRED Health Recap: Cancer Vaccines, Crispr Breakthroughs, and More
At the WIRED Health summit in Boston on September 9, we hosted some of the leading experts in…
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…
AI Tools Are Spreading Medical Scams Online
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at AI medical scams, using machine learning to derive drugs…
One Dose of RSV Vaccine May Shield Older People for Two Seasons | Health
Key Takeaways A single dose of RSV vaccine provides substantial protection for two seasons in a row However,…
B6 toxicity: More products to consider
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