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According to two separate WHO expert panels, the sweetener aspartame - used in products such as diet coke and chewing gum - is a possible carcinogen. However, some scientists not linked to the study considered the evidence "weak". Read more here... rb.gy/wcc91
With two Victorian public health units shutting down as a result of dozens of job losses, public health leaders believe that Victoria is under-resourced in comparison to the “Gold standard” NSW system. Read more here… rb.gy/vl6fz
The first fatality to the H3N8 bird flu virus has been reported by @WHO. Previously, this virus has not been detected in humans, but @WHO urges others to stay aware of the constantly evolving nature of influenza #viruses. bit.ly/3MMo7RE
In a world first, @lifebloodau plans to lift blood donation bans for #gay and #bisexual men, along with those taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. @smh and @Kaubo reveal potential contributions the queer community could provide to blood plasma products. bit.ly/40o0bHU
After Australian #nurses took to Supreme court yesterday, junior #doctors are also taking a stand against the expectation of unpaid overtime. @abcnews and @liv_willis delve into the excessive workloads, long hours and bullying within our hospitals. ab.co/3mZrJoU
Despite increasing government funding, access of primary care is creating an income gap. Henry Cutler from @ConversationEDU says people are not going to their GP because its too expensive, and Medicare reform is greatly needed. bit.ly/3x9DUku
New research from the @RoyalFlyingDoc has found indigenous people and women living in very remote areas have the highest mortality rates in the country. Experts are calling for increased access to primary health care for those living regionally @abcnews bit.ly/3JK14p8
With the recent rise in respiratory viral infections i.e., RSV, #flu, #COVID and strep A – the question remains: Does #COVID really damage your immune system and make you more vulnerable to infections? The evidence is lacking - reports @ConversationEDU bit.ly/3YaMevO
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) are expected to make a decision on new booster recommendations within weeks – but what if you have missed a dose? Read more on how this may affect you @abcnews ab.co/3DrO6Zi
More than 10,000 Australians died of ischemic heart disease in the first months of 2022, 17% higher than previous years. Cardiologists believe this increase is linked to #COVID, and delays in diagnoses, and treatments during the pandemic @aishamae reports bit.ly/3D6Ow7m
As #summer approaches, @Kaubo from @smh urges Australians to remain cautious this #Christmas as #COVID cases and positive PCR readings swell by 40% across the state. bit.ly/3G6rmjz
#Perinatal anxiety and depression impact around 100,000 Australian families each year. More women are sharing their experiences with perinatal anxiety and depression to remove the #stigma and seek help @tonioflaherty writes in @abcnews. ab.co/3UrXeTQ
If you thought #COVID was gone, think again. @WHO has confirmed two new variants, BQ.1 and XBB. While @_jessicabahr shows experts aren't worried, @SBSNews reveals this could be the new summer wave. bit.ly/3zJdBUa
A recent survey shows that although exercise levels have dropped, there is increased awareness of the mental health benefits of exercise, with 1 in 3 Australian adults now motivated to exercise for mental wellness @jacksongs writes for @abcnews ab.co/3zxYgFU
"I vomited and passed out" one woman spoke of her IUD insertion. Many doctors are calling for increasing access to pain relief for women when they have intrauterine devices (IUD’s) inserted, @ClaudiaLongsays and @elliegrounds writes for @abcnews. ab.co/3SLjaYJ
Has COVID changed your personality? Two years of isolation, virtual working, and coping with uncertainty may have resulted in changes to our personalities and how we socialise, writes Christine Chung from the @smh bit.ly/3D1taHK
#COVID #isolations are over, but what impact will this have on vulnerable people? @ConversationEDU with @Kavanagh_AM, @drhdickinson and @enenbee present the dwindling protection that could affect widespread communities.
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Less than a week from parliamentary inquiries of inadequate hospital care, @smh and @LucyCormack reveal deepening disconnections between clinicians and the medical council in maintaining quality management.
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