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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

@theage and @fel_caldwell reveal the coming of Queensland's worst influenza season since 2019, with viruses like #COVID, #flu and #RSV among the most common. Read more to find out strategies to protect your children this winter bit.ly/42WuIOR

@SBSNews presents the growing #trend of bulk-billing deserts, in which poorer areas of #Sydney do not provide any source of medical bulk-billing. Read more to find out how patients are paying an extra $45 every time they see a GP.bit.ly/43MT9yZ

@smh, @liammannix and @angusthomson_ have revealed the myriad of symptoms and side effects of #LongCovid and how it has affected the everyday lives of many Australians. Read more to find out how scientists are trying to understand this disease. bit.ly/40ni0qc

@pmc868, #jackpollard and #maraviolato found that focusing on #COVID deaths is inaccurate in measuring the disease impact. @ConversationEDU presents their #QALY survey results, finding that the loss of #QALYs was 5 to 11 times larger than the death count. bit.ly/41JMjbZ

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

@ConversationEDU and #JohnDonnePotter have revealed those suffering #LongCovid have higher risk of complications such as heart attacks or strokes. Read more to find out how vaccinations can halve these severe outcomes. bit.ly/3nuve6P

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

@australian and @tricialeerivera reveal learning a #language could fend off symptoms of young-onset dementia. Find out how #multilingual #Australians are showcasing resilience against the disease. bit.ly/42l5Xw0

@australian and @tricialeerivera reveal learning a #language could better help fend off symptoms of young-onset dementia. Find out how #multilingual #Australians are showcasing higher resilience against the disease. bit.ly/42l5Xw0

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

1 in 10 patients admitted to #hospital wards spent 20 hours or more waiting in #EDs, and just under 70,000 left without completing treatment. @smh and @Kaubo highlights ongoing pressure to recover patient backlogs in our hospital crisis. bit.ly/3SHz5cr

@smh and @pwhatch have discovered that 11,000 Australians die from respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological diseases caused by #pollution. Read more to find out how organisations across #Australia are rallying to stop harmful NO2 #pollution. bit.ly/3KxmPZI

@australian and @Adam_Creighton delivers jarring news that @cochranecollab studies highlight masks are ineffective in keeping #COVID at bay. Read more to find out why hand-washing is the more effective protective measure bit.ly/3xlxkI0

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

@JamesTrauer and Angus Hughes have flagged a new emerging #COVID variant nicknamed "the Kraken". While this variant may not be as scary as its mythical association, @ConversationEDU tells why we should expect ongoing endemic waves. bit.ly/3HPBCxb

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