Australia facing major blood crisis
Australians are being urged to donate blood as national supply dwindles to just 1.5 days’ worth at a critical time of year.
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Health boss unable to define ‘woman’
Australia’s top health bureaucrat has been slammed for being unable to answer a simple question in awkward scenes during Senate Estimates.
Scientists discover source of anti-vax beliefs
Researchers investigating the source of anti-vaccination beliefs have discovered that they may be linked to a particular childhood experience.
Why new Covid variants keep emerging
A new subtype of the Omicron variant has been detected in China. “Another one” do I hear you say? This is why it won’t be the last.
Millions ‘complacent’ about Covid jab
Millions of Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 jab, with one age group being singled out for failing to get their booster.
Floods spark debilitating virus warning
Sydney is under threat from a debilitating mosquito-borne disease which has re-emerged after disastrous floods across NSW.
Discovery that could change sex forever
Men are less likely than women to take a birth control pill with side effects, so scientists have created one without them.
Incredible moment for mum who lost baby
A mother whose baby girl died from a rare disease has experienced an incredible moment after years fighting for one thing.
Alarming study about microplastics
Microplastics have been detected in human adult blood for the first time. What are microplastics and what’s the risk?
Australians set for fourth Covid jab
Some Australians will soon be eligible for a fourth dose of Covid vaccination after the nation’s expert panel made a major decision.
Shock details of botched beauty treatment
A devastated Melbourne woman has revealed harrowing details of how a bungled beauty treatment left her body disfigured.
Australia’s major vaccine deal finalised
A major vaccine deal for Australia has now been finalised in a first for the Southern Hemisphere.
Top docs to decide on new Covid rules
This is what infectious disease experts make of the plan to scrap close contact isolation, as national cabinet awaits advice from a committee that will meet today.
Why male doctors are hurting equality
A study asking male doctors to estimate female numbers in the profession has shown up a mistake that could cause “insidious consequences”.
True number of Omicron cases to be revealed
Antibody blood testing is expected to reveal that the true number of Omicron cases in Australia could be five to 10 times higher than reported in the initial wave.
Dangerous Aussie beauty craze
More Aussies than ever are whitening their teeth, but it’s feared they are ‘rolling the dice’ when it comes to DIY products.
Australia home to medical marvel
An Australian hospital is home to a world first device that could save millions of lives and help sufferers of common chronic conditions.
Major change flagged for kids’ vaccines
Health authorities are preparing Australia for a concurrent flu and Covid-19 season, with a major change for children on the cards.
What men did after Shane Warne’s death
The sudden passing of Shane Warne at just 52 from a suspected heart attack has given Aussie men the nudge to take their own health seriously.
Serious warning after senator’s shock death
There has been a serious warning after Labor senator Kimberley Kitching died suddenly aged 52, less than a week after cricket legend Shane Warne.
Shock finding on paracetamol
New research that looked at the impact of taking pain medication like Pandaol after getting vaccinated has made an unexpected finding.
At-home Covid pill comes with a catch
The first pill to help in the fight against Covid-19 will be available to Australians from Tuesday. But there is a catch.
New Covid vax 100 per cent effective
A new vaccine has been developed that is 100 per cent effective against severe Covid and hospitalisation. It is now seeking approval overseas.
‘Grumpy’ official unloads over Covid in kids
A high-ranking health official says he’s getting quite “grumpy” with people downplaying the effects of Covid-19 among children.
Third Covid jab might last for ‘years’
Will we need a fourth dose anytime soon? Not for a long time, according to experts who are now saying third time’s the charm against Omicron.
Drowned man tests Covid-positive 28 times
Doctors examining the corpse of a man who died from drowning and showed no symptoms of coronavirus have made a disturbing discovery.
‘Critical’ danger in avoiding booster shot
Startling figures confirmed the big danger posed by not getting a booster shot, with one expert pleading with people to get the third jab.
‘Deltacron’: Concern over hybrid Covid variant
A new report reveals UK health officials are monitoring a new Covid-19 variant as a legitimate threat. The variant had initially been dismissed when discovered last month.
Major warning on Covid vaccine protection
Concerning new data has revealed how effective Covid vaccines are against the Omicron variant without a booster shot.
Anti-boosters fume over ‘fully vaxxed’ change
News that Australians will require a booster shot to be considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19 has been met with a mixed response online.
‘Overdue’: Big vaccine change in Australia
Changes will be made to what it means to be ‘up to date’ or ‘overdue’ with Covid vaccinations in Australia.
‘Silenced’: Omicron doctor’s stunning claim
The South African GP who first raised the alarm about Omicron says she was pressured by governments “not to publicly state that it was a mild illness”
Call made on AstraZeneca booster
The AstraZeneca vaccine has been provisionally approved as a booster shot against Covid-19 but it has come with some caveats.
‘Game changing’ treatment for Covid
A “game changing” Australian study to deliver Covid vaccines in a new way could have huge implications around the world.
Huge shipment of new vaccine hits Australia
Australians will soon have access to a fourth Covid vaccine after millions of doses touched down in Sydney overnight.
‘Highly virulent’ new HIV strain circulating
A new, “exceptionally virulent” strain of HIV has been discovered – but scientists stress there is “no cause for alarm”.
Long covid to spark ‘mass disability event’
A “mass disability event” is already under way at a scale “truly hard to imagine” as one expert warns thousands of Aussies may be forced out of work.
Why ’natural’ Covid immunity can fail
There are two main reasons some people are not immune to catching Covid again even in the weeks after they’ve recovered from the virus.
Latest change to booster rollout revealed
Australia’s expert vaccine panel has made a big call on the latest group of people to be given the green light for booster jabs after three months.
‘Unlucky’ teen gets Covid twice in one month
Reinfection of Covid is rare, especially within the same month, but it’s not impossible. This young Sydneysider found out for herself.
Man high on cannabis cuts off own penis
A man suffering a cannabis-fuelled psychotic episode ‘completely amputated’ his own penis with a pair of scissors, doctors say.
Twenty Covid mutations in single patient
The SARS-CoV-2 virus developed more than 20 mutations while infecting a young woman with uncontrolled HIV for nine months, a new study says.
Aussie miracle invention fast-tracked in US
The world-first Aussie bionic eye enabling the blind to see has been given a key designation in the US.
Exact date to get your booster after Covid
Conflicting advice on when you should receive your booster shot has caused mass confusion. Find out when you should get it here.
Drug has ‘antiviral effect’ against Covid
The controversial drug ivermectin shows an “antiviral effect” against Covid-19, a Japanese drug company said on Monday.
Deleted: Official advice on rapid tests
An official statement on the importance of rapid antigen tests has been quietly deleted from the TGA’s website.
How to get your taste, smell back after Covid
It was one of the most common Covid symptoms when the pandemic began. Two years on, some still haven’t fully recovered their sense of taste and smell.
Major change announced for booster rollout
Millions more Australians will become eligible for their Covid booster jab after the health minister confirmed a major change to the program.
‘Stop saying this about RATs for kids’
Many parents are up in arms about RATs for schoolchildren and there’s one phrase doing the rounds on social media that needs to stop.
Why people in same house don’t get Covid
Has someone in your house got Covid but you’ve managed not to catch the highly contagious virus? There’s a few reasons for that.
Vaccine chief reveals big ‘disappointment’
One of Israel’s top vaccine advisers has revealed he and his colleagues were “surprised and disappointed” by one element of the jab rollout.
‘Absurd’: Abbott’s treasurer blasts RAT failure
A former Liberal treasurer and ambassador to the US has blasted the Morrison government over its handling of rapid antigen tests.
RAT boss weighs in on ‘seizure’ rumour
A major supplier of rapid antigen tests in Australia has weighed in on a rumour the government is redirecting RATs for its own stockpile.
Huge change to booster jabs for tradies
Thousands of workers will be able to get their Covid booster shot on site from this week in a bid to help stem the spread of Omicron.
Australia’s major Covid breakthrough
Australians will soon be able to access the first oral Covid-19 medications after a major breakthrough overnight.
Fourth jab still doesn’t stop Omicron
An Israeli study has found even a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is “not good enough” to prevent Omicron infection.
Top tips for post-Covid workouts
When it comes to exercise, going too hard too soon after a Covid infection could have damaging results. Here’s what experts recommend.
‘Hot mess’: Brutal sledge of RAT race
A nationwide shortage of rapid antigen tests has been labelled a “hot mess” as desperate Aussies race to stock up on supplies.
Big hint on Covid-19 booster shots
Australia’s most senior health adviser has dropped a huge clue on booster shots as Covid-19 cases climb across the country.
WHO backs new drugs as Omicron surges
Two new drugs have now been strongly recommended for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 by a group of international experts.
Outrage over PM’s surprise RAT move
The federal government’s decision to quietly obtain millions of rapid antigen tests has sparked fury among Australians.
Pfizer CEO’s shock Omicron admission
Pfizer’s chief executive has revealed that two doses of the current Covid-19 vaccine offer “very limited protection, if any” against Omicron.
Why people still test positive after 7 days
Are you still testing positive to Covid after day seven of isolation? Infectious disease experts explain what it means.
Does natural immunity actually work?
As the Omicron wave spreads like wildfire, Australians have been warned to prepare to catch the virus. But what happens after you recover?
New phrase to replace ‘fully vaccinated’
The US will begin moving away from describing people as “fully vaccinated” against Covid-19 in favour of “up to date” with their boosters.
Huge boost to Australia’s Covid treatment
There has been a major boost to how the nation could treat Covid infections as authorities grapple with surging case numbers.
Eight symptoms of Omicron to never ignore
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is widespread across Australia. We explain the symptoms you should be looking out for.
Why you’ll hear Omicron before you feel it
New research suggests the most common symptom Omicron patients experience is one you’ll hear well before you feel ill.
Nation approves new Covid pill
The US has approved a second Covid pill just one day after greenlighting Pfizer’s similar, more effective drug, as the nation scrambles to stop an Omicron surge.
How 9yo got cannabis licence
A woman has told how she got her young son a cannabis licence despite his doctor’s reluctance, making him the youngest in the US to have one.
New Covid vaccine for Australia
A new brand of Covid-19 vaccine is expected to hit Aussie shores within a month, Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed.
‘Negligible benefit’: Wild call on Covid rule
Leading doctors have called for quarantine and contact tracing to be stopped, saying the measures are of “negligible public health benefit”.
Cancer warning over summer drinking
Experts have warned how too many drinks over the festive season can drastically increase the risk of skin cancer.
‘Remarkable’: Australia’s major vax milestone
Australia has finally hit a major vaccine milestone amid fresh questions about the planning of the nation’s jab rollout.
Terminally ill man transforms into cyborg
A British scientist diagnosed with a debilitating disease has transformed himself into a cyborg to extend his life.
‘Extraordinary’: Huge vaccine development
Australia has clinched a major vaccine deal that could radically change how the nation responds to Covid and future pandemics.
Urgent warning on controversial drug
Australia’s medicines regulator has issued an urgent warning on a controversial drug that has shot to prominence in the past 18 months.
‘Weak’: Blow-up over international borders
A significant stoush has erupted over Australia’s migration plan, with a minister labelling Anthony Albanese as ‘weak’ for opposing it.
GP who said ‘masks do nothing’ wins in court
A GP who was banned from using social media after posting a viral video questioning vaccines and masks has won a court battle.
Shock twist on vaccine mandates
A surprise decision on vaccine mandates at one of Australia’s biggest employers could have huge implications for others.
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