COVID Virus Crisis

Is the end of Zika nigh? How populations develop immunity

Jul 22, 2016 06:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

The Zika outbreak, arriving on the heels of Ebola and just in time for the Rio Olympics, has challenged global health agencies to respond rapidly and effectively. Determining the appropriate response is far from...

Explainer: what are women's options for giving birth?

Jul 21, 2016 02:48 am UTC| Health

For many women, getting pregnant is the easy part. After that line appears on the pregnancy test, it can be difficult to work out who to visit for care, and where you should have your baby. The first step for most women...

Scientists are combining forces to tackle the deadly duo of TB and HIV

Jul 19, 2016 08:15 am UTC| Science Health

TB and HIV are, separately, two of the deadliest infections in the world. They kill around 3 million people every year. Combined, they are even more dangerous. Tackling the problem of HIV and TB co-infection presents both...

Nightmares and night terrors in kids: when do they stop being normal?

Jul 19, 2016 08:05 am UTC| Health

Two of the most common causes of night waking in children are night terrors and nightmares. Parents often get them confused but they are different, as is how they should be managed. Before we can understand night...

Remind me again, how close are we to a cure for HIV?

Jul 19, 2016 08:00 am UTC| Health

Finding a cure for HIV is a powerful concept, often spoken of as the Holy Grail of HIV research. Although effective anti-HIV drugs have transformed HIV into a chronic manageable condition a condition you live with, rather...

Why public health worries don’t have to ruin your cookie dough

Jul 15, 2016 00:34 am UTC| Health

The following three statements are all true: Eating cookie dough can be dangerous, even after weve dealt with any raw eggs. I am a public health faculty member and an expert in health risk communication. My family and I...

Understanding the NDIS: the challenges disability service providers face in a market-based system

Jul 10, 2016 21:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health Law

On July 1 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs it, and...