Can I still go to the dentist? How coronavirus is changing the way we...
By Alexander Holden, University of Sydney; Heiko Spallek, University of Sydney, and Ramon Zenel Shaban, University of Sydney
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way...
Measures to protect community from impact of COVID-19
The Australian government has introduced measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus which can be dangerous, especially to people who are over 65...
Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?
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...
Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: here’s what you need to know
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...
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...
Coronavirus is stressful. Here are some ways to cope with the anxiety
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...
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...
Australia has a paracetamol poisoning problem
Paracetamol overdoses can cause serious liver damage.
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Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?
While this research has merit, it doesn’t exactly tell us eating chicken reduces risk of breast...
According to TV, heart attack victims are rich, white men who clutch their hearts...
Women have heart attacks too and can have different symptoms to men, like jaw pain, breathlessness...