Wariness and outright hostility to vaccines did not start with COVID-19 but date back to the 18th century when the
Month: January 2022
Vaccine mandates around the world
A growing number of countries are imposing vaccine passes, or insisting people in certain jobs be vaccinated against COVID-19. But
‘Inaccurate’: COVID vaccine disinfo fuels medical myths
Disinformation around COVID vaccines has existed as long as the jabs themselves. Unverified studies, unproven claims and out-of-context data are
Opinion: Could probiotics help fight off COVID-19?
You’ve probably heard of probiotics—the “good bacteria” that can benefit our health. We consume them in an expanding variety of ways,
What we know now about COVID immunity after infection, including omicron and delta variants
COVID is rampant in Australia and many parts of the world right now. Some people battling or recovering from infection
Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection
Patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency are at higher risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the general population,
New mouse model developed for researching COVID-19
Disease models play a major role in COVID-19 research since they allow the study of disease mechanisms or the development
What to know about peripheral arterial disease and amputation prevention
Early recognition and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can prevent leg amputations, but it can also reduce a patient’s
First global analysis of rare high cholesterol disorder shows vast disparities
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia is often diagnosed late and is under-treated, causing hotspots of cardiovascular disease risk worldwide. According to a
Contrary to previous belief, some blood cells stay in tissues for years
When pathogens enter the human body, a large number of immune cells are quickly on hand to recognize and destroy