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Hassan Vally

Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology, La Trobe University

I am an epidemiologist with considerable experience in the analysis and interpretation of health data. My interests span both infectious diseases and chronic disease epidemiology and I have published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. I coordinate the Master of Public Health Program at La Trobe University and I teach the subject Epidemiology and Demography into this Program.

Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming

May 29, 2023 04:22 am UTC| Life

As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With this comes an increased risk of infection and serious illness. Elderly...

Should we be worried about our pet cats and dogs getting COVID?

Aug 08, 2022 05:55 am UTC| Health

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID, originated from bats and then, probably after passing through an intermediary host, gained the ability to infect humans. Many new viruses that emerge in this way, like...

Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can't live with the virus

Aug 22, 2021 01:04 am UTC| Health

Were currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times during the pandemic in Australia, and were all struggling. Frustration with the situation is at an all-time high and questions are being raised about all...

Should I wear a mask on public transport?

Jun 13, 2020 11:05 am UTC| Life Health

As restrictions ease, many Australians will be wondering if its worth wearing a mask on the bus, train or tram to reduce their risk of being infected with coronavirus. When Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth...

Is this study legit? 5 questions to ask when reading news stories of medical research

Oct 12, 2019 08:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Who doesnt want to know if drinking that second or third cup of coffee a day will improve your memory, or if sleeping too much increases your risk of a heart attack? Were invested in staying healthy and many of us are...

Cycle, walk, drive or train? Weighing up the healthiest (and safest) ways to get around the city

Aug 27, 2018 15:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

There are many ways to get around a city. You can drive a car or ride a motorcycle. In many cities you have the option of public transport. And of course if you live close enough to where you are heading you can get around...

What's most likely to kill you? Measuring how deadly our daily activities are

Feb 25, 2017 12:58 pm UTC| Life

Its always distressing and tragic when we hear a report of shark attack. But what is the actual likelihood of dying due to a shark encounter in Australia? How concerned about this are you as you go swimming? How concerned...

Economy

Singapore’s SingTel Telecom Sells Trustwave Cyber Security Stake for $205M

SingTel, or Singapore Telecommunications, said on Monday, Oct. 2, that it is selling its stake in the cyber security firm called Trustwave. The telecom firm revealed that it had reached an agreement with MC2 Titanium LLC...

Metaverse: SK Telecom, Singtel of Singapore signs MOU for metaverse business push

Bill Ackman Will Consider Investing in Elon Musk’s X Under SPARC Funding

Bill Ackman, a billionaire investor, said that he will definitely consider investing in Elon Musks X social media platform. He said a deal with the former Twitter site is possible with his new Special Purpose Acquisition...

Applebee's Brings Back 'Dollarita': An Affordable Treat for Customers

Applebees, the renowned casual dining restaurant, has answered the prayers of margarita enthusiasts everywhere. After a long anticipation of three years, the Dollarita is making a comeback and still comes with an...

Honda Korea Co. Looks to Revive Sales with Expanded Product Lineup

Honda Korea Co. is ramping up its product lineup to bounce back from a nearly 70 percent drop in sales during January-August compared to the previous year. The decline was primarily attributed to a lack of new...

Apple Works on iOS Update to Address Overheating Issues in iPhone 15 Models

Apple is attributing the heating concerns with its recently released iPhone 15 models to a software bug and problems associated with popular apps like Instagram and Uber. Reports of the devices becoming uncomfortably warm...

Politics

Feinstein's death raises the question: How are vacant Senate seats filled?

Theres an empty seat in the U.S. Senate now that Californias longtime and senior senator, Dianne Feinstein, has died. And, following the Sept. 22, 2023, federal indictment on bribery and other charges of U.S. Sen. Bob...

Foreign policy has been missing from NZ's election campaign – voters deserve answers to these big questions

Tax cuts, crime, the cost of living, potholes and co-governance … these and various other issues are now familiar to most voters. But there has been one major election area missing the serious debate it needs:...

Closer relations between Australia and India have the potential to benefit both nations

The structure of Andrew Charltons Australias Pivot to India is built on three promises: the promise of India; the promise of the Australia-India relationship; and the promise of the Indian diaspora becoming a powerful...

AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024

Elections around the world are facing an evolving threat from foreign actors, one that involves artificial intelligence. Countries trying to influence each others elections entered a new era in 2016, when the Russians...

Can Biden bounce back as the US presidential race turns nastier?

Antagonism between the two expected candidates for US president in 2024 is ramping up as the political battleground turns increasingly nasty. US president Joe Biden suggested that Donald Trump and his allies pose a...

Science

A search for links between two of the universe's most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now

Every so often, astronomers glimpse an intense flash of radio waves from space a flash that lasts only instants but puts out as much energy in a millisecond as the Sun does in a few years. The origin of these fast radio...

Temporary carbon storage in forests has climate value — but we need to get the accounting right

Forests and other natural carbon reservoirs play an important role in slowing and potentially reversing the effects of climate change. But any carbon stored in nature is vulnerable to either natural or human-caused...

Just 3 Nobel Prizes cover all of science – how research is done today poses a challenge for these prestigious awards

Ive been primarily an experimental chemist the kind of person who goes into the laboratory and mixes and stirs chemicals since the beginning of my career in 1965. Today, and for the past 15 years, Im a full-time...

Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life

Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important for your health while youre alive. These microbial symbionts help you digest food, produce essential vitamins, protect you from...

New study shows we can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material – nanocellulose

Food waste is a global problem with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted each year throughout the food lifecycle from the farm to food manufacturers and households. Across the food supply chain, Australians...

Technology

Intel Ramps Up 'Landmark' Production Using EUV Lithography Machines in Ireland

Intel announced on Friday that it has commenced high-volume production utilizing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines at its $18.5 billion plant in Ireland. This development is pivotal for Intels effort to regain...

Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises

The UK has experienced several terrorist attacks, from the 2005 London bombings, to the devastating events at Manchester Arena and London Bridge in 2017. These tragic incidents not only resulted in the loss of innocent...

PlayStation Chief Jim Ryan to Retire; Hiroki Totoki Named Successor

Sony Group Corporation announces PlayStation CEO Jim Ryans retirement in March 2024, heralding a transition to new leadership under Hiroki Totoki. Ryan is currently working as Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCs (SIE)...

OpenAI's ChatGPT Now Surfs Web for Real-Time Information Access

OpenAI unveils an upgraded ChatGPT that can browse the internet, offering users real-time, authoritative information and enhanced data coverage from various sources. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, said on...

Is TikTok right – will eating three carrots a day really give me a natural tan?

A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the carrot tan, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. But can this really give you a natural glow? And is it healthy? Why would carrots...