Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?
Oct 18, 2023 23:42 pm UTC| Health
Many people first became familiar with the term mRNA when Pfizers and Modernas COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that...
Johnson & Johnson Initiates Two-Year Overhaul of Orthopedic Unit Amid Weak Q3 Sales
Oct 18, 2023 07:11 am UTC| Business Health
Johnson Johnson is initiating a two-year restructuring program for its orthopedic division following lower-than-expected Q3 sales in its medical devices unit. Notably, Johnson Johnson recently closed down its consumer...
Watching movies could be good for your mental health
Oct 17, 2023 06:56 am UTC| Health
Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with...
Tuberculosis isn't just a historical disease. Here's how it spreads and who is at risk
Oct 17, 2023 06:47 am UTC| Health
Tuberculosis is often seen as a threat of the past. But it remains a significant concern worldwide, with international travel spreading the disease. While tuberculous is rare in Australia, and we no longer routinely...
All the reasons you might be having night sweats – and when to see a doctor
Oct 17, 2023 06:45 am UTC| Health
Youve finished a workout, so youre hot and drenched with perspiration but soon you begin to feel cool again. Later, its a sweltering summer evening and youre finding it hard to sleep, so you kick off the...
Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health
Work has long been considered a social determinant of health. Like housing, education, income security and other matters of economic and social policy, work can be a key factor in creating, maintaining or exacerbating...
Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts
Oct 16, 2023 09:10 am UTC| Health
Almost since antibiotics were first discovered, weve been aware bacteria can learn how to overcome these medicines, a phenomenon known as antimicrobial resistance. The World Health Organization says were currently...
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