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Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I...

By Euan Tovey, University of Sydney According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were “how...
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Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: here’s what you need to...

Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and all the associated misinformation. If you’re pregnant and/or due to give birth...
COVID-19
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What you should and shouldn’t do if you’re in coronavirus self-isolation

By Adam Kamradt-Scott, University of Sydney Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 have been advised to self-isolate at home. The Australian government’s Health Direct website...
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Coronavirus is stressful. Here are some ways to cope with the...

Louise Stone, Australian National University and Katrina McLean, Bond University One of our patients was recently talking about her anxiety around the coronavirus epidemic. This...
COVID-19
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Teeth cleaning at the dentist can remove plaque that regular brushing and flossing can’t. | Photo: shutterstock.com

How often should I get my teeth cleaned?

By Arosha Weerakoon, The University of Queensland If you went to your dentist for a check-up and dental clean in the last year, give yourself...
Health
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Paracetamos overdose can cause serious liver damage

Australia has a paracetamol poisoning problem

Paracetamol overdoses can cause serious liver damage. From shutterstock.com ...
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