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Infectious diseases

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XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

By Lara Herrero

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

By A/Prof Steve Macfarlane

Public health

Clinical Articles

Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don’t know and suspect

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer... but why? Here's what the patterns show and research tells us...

By A/Prof Susan Jordan, Karen Tuesley

Public health

Clinical Articles

Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should I be?

Recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health...

By Dr Sarah Hellewell, Dr Anastazja Gorecki, Charlotte Sofield

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Vision loss and high LDL are ‘new’ dementia risk factors

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Exercise mini sessions make activity more palatable

‘Exercise snacks’ could help patients achieve health benefits in just a few minutes per day...

By Sophia Auld

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

New COVID variant LB.1, or D-FLiRT, is spreading

Emerging evidence suggests it may be more transmissible than earlier Omicron subvariants...

By Prof Adrian Esterman

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works

Here's what the trials have found so far...

By Prof Alta Schutte

Immunology and allergy, Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Vaccination roulette: how up-to-date patients are depends on their GP

Too many older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for COVID, flu, shingles and pneumococcal that can protect them from serious illness, hospitalisation and even death.

By Peter Breadon, Anika Stobart

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

Clinical Articles

Clinical update: the most common & most hidden eating disorder

Binge eating disorder often goes undiagnosed for more than a decade. Here's how to spot the signs and manage it...

By Danielle O'Neal

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

By Dr Samuel J. White, Prof Philippe B. Wilson

Mental health, Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Assessing young women’s mental health

Psychiatrist Jayashri Kulkarni explains what's behind the staggering trend, and what GPs can do...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don’t know and suspect

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer... but why? Here's what the patterns show and research tells us...

Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should I be?

Recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health...

Vision loss and high LDL are ‘new’ dementia risk factors

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

Exercise mini sessions make activity more palatable

‘Exercise snacks’ could help patients achieve health benefits in just a few minutes per day...

New COVID variant LB.1, or D-FLiRT, is spreading

Emerging evidence suggests it may be more transmissible than earlier Omicron subvariants...

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works

Here's what the trials have found so far...

Vaccination roulette: how up-to-date patients are depends on their GP

Too many older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for COVID, flu, shingles and pneumococcal that can protect them from serious illness, hospitalisation and even death.

Clinical update: the most common & most hidden eating disorder

Binge eating disorder often goes undiagnosed for more than a decade. Here's how to spot the signs and manage it...

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

Assessing young women’s mental health

Psychiatrist Jayashri Kulkarni explains what's behind the staggering trend, and what GPs can do...

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This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

A recent published study suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer... but why? Here's what the patterns show and research tells us...

Recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health...

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

‘Exercise snacks’ could help patients achieve health benefits in just a few minutes per day...

Emerging evidence suggests it may be more transmissible than earlier Omicron subvariants...

Here's what the trials have found so far...

Too many older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for COVID, flu, shingles and pneumococcal that can protect them from serious illness, hospitalisation and even death.

Binge eating disorder often goes undiagnosed for more than a decade. Here's how to spot the signs and manage it...

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

Psychiatrist Jayashri Kulkarni explains what's behind the staggering trend, and what GPs can do...

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