Will flu or cold viruses push the new coronavirus out of circulation this winter?

Jun 14, 2020 12:17 pm UTC| Health

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is here to stay for the summer. What happens next, though, is unclear. One possibility is a major second wave in the autumn or winter. This scenario would reflect the behaviour...

Weight loss: here's why those last few pounds can be hardest to lose – according to science

Jun 14, 2020 12:11 pm UTC| Health

So youve done everything youre supposed to. Youre eating in a calorie deficit, are exercising a few times a week, and are getting close to your weight loss goal. And then you hit a plateau with only a few pounds to lose ...

Cancer rates have risen, but mortality has dropped – here's what the numbers are saying

Jun 14, 2020 12:03 pm UTC| Health

A quarter of a century of cancer data has revealed a silent revolution in cancer medicine. Our recent study found an impressive reduction in deaths from cancer across age groups over the last 25 years. But at the same...

Should I wear a mask on public transport?

Jun 13, 2020 11:05 am UTC| Life Health

As restrictions ease, many Australians will be wondering if its worth wearing a mask on the bus, train or tram to reduce their risk of being infected with coronavirus. When Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth...

Why one-size-fits-all diets don’t work – new study

Jun 13, 2020 10:08 am UTC| Health

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed health to the forefront of many peoples minds. And while the best way to avoid COVID-19 is not to catch the virus in the first place, were starting to understand why some people become...

Coronavirus and asthma: what we know so far

Jun 11, 2020 11:11 am UTC| Health

When the new coronavirus arrived in early 2020, people with asthma were identified as being at higher risk from the disease. Judgements about who was at increased risk had to be made on the best available evidence which...

Want to stop the COVID-19 stress meltdown? Train your brain

Jun 11, 2020 11:09 am UTC| Health

Lets face it: Were all under stress right now. The uncertainty and constant health threats surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have upended our lives. We may need two vaccines: one to protect us from the coronavirus...