Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community. We need to know why
Nov 23, 2020 08:02 am UTC| Health
In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have...
We may have to accept a 'good enough' COVID-19 vaccine, at least in 2021
Nov 18, 2020 03:30 am UTC| Health
Australian health minister Greg Hunt said recently the government is on track to deliver COVID-19 vaccines from March 2021. US biotech firm Moderna has just announced its COVID-19 vaccine has 95% efficacy, following on...
Nov 18, 2020 03:30 am UTC| Health
Many people have turned to cannabis and its derivatives as they search for pandemic relief, and one of the most widely available ones is CBD. It is also legal and readily available. You can buy oils, tinctures, capsules,...
Depression, anxiety and heart disease risk all linked to single brain region
Nov 08, 2020 11:27 am UTC| Health
Although depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide, theres still much we dont know about them. In fact, we still dont fully understand which brain regions are involved in depression and anxiety, and how...
'Smartphone pinky' and other injuries caused by excessive phone use
Nov 08, 2020 11:26 am UTC| Health
We use our phones three hours and 15 minutes a day on average. So perhaps its hardly surprising people are reporting a new injury on social media and in the news smartphone pinky. People claiming to have the condition...
How a simple brain training program could help you stay away from alcohol
Nov 08, 2020 11:09 am UTC| Health
Around one in five Australians will develop an alcohol use disorder, such as dependence, during their lifetime. Reports suggest some people have been drinking more during the COVID pandemic, potentially putting...
COVID-19 drug and vaccine patents are putting profit before people
Nov 08, 2020 10:52 am UTC| Health
Since the birth of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, most member states have had to abide by the Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which protects patents and copyrights including...
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