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Tips for beating the heat
In the heat of summer, it’s important to make sure you’re taking extra good care of your health, especially on the scorching hot days. Too much sun can not only be detrimental to your skin, but can cause heatstroke and in the worst instance, death. These are crucial steps all Australians can take to lower…
Read MoreAustralian-developed coeliac disease vaccine fast-tracked by the FDA
A vaccine for coeliac disease could soon be made available with the Australian-developed immunisation gaining fast-track designation from America’s Food and Drug Administration. ImmusanT’s Nexvax2, developed at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) in Victoria, is set for a prompt review at the completion of its trial phases. Currently phase two, involving 150 patients…
Read MoreNew class of hypnotics found to be “safer” than popular sleeping pills
Researchers have uncovered a new class of hypnotics which enable the sleeping brain to respond to danger signals, unlike the most widely used sleeping aid, Benzodiazepine. The newly discovered class of hypnotics, dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), has been dubbed a potentially safer option, as it would alert the brain to smoke detectors. In the…
Read MoreUnstable income linked with higher rates of death and cardiovascular disease
Research has found an unstable income can have widespread negative health implications, from impairing one’s mental health to affecting their diet. A new study has suggested personal income could even be associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death. Ongoing research which has been tracking the health of young people living in four…
Read MoreCervical Cancer Awareness Month: ladies, it’s time to have your screening test!
With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, women across the nation are being encouraged to make this the year to get on top of their screening tests. Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program came into place on December 1 mean women aren’t recommended to have a test completed until they turn 25. Previously, women were…
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