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For Love Or Money: Can General Practitioners Survive Covid-19?
‘Frontline’ and ‘coalface’ are words often used to describe the work of GPs, as if its importance can only really be understood by likening it to war and mining. Covid-19 has forced us to acknowledge how vital they are, but can general practitioners th…
Sexual Activity After A Heart Attack Associated With Long-Term Survival
Researchers have found that resuming or increasing sexual activity shortly after a first heart attack isn’t just okay in terms of risk; it’s actually associated with better survival rates over the long term.
West Coast Fires: Smoke Is A Big Problem (And Covid-19 Doesn’t Help)
Unless you’re in the flames’ way, wildfires are likely to affect you most in terms of the smoke you breathe in. Its health impacts are felt far beyond the reach of any embers, and health experts say we need to be ready and learn more about wildfire smo…
Not Just Wishful Thinking: Optimism May Reduce Hypertension Risk
Researchers have found an association between higher levels of optimism and lower risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), even when taking other, better-known risk factors into account.
How To (Mostly) Avoid Covid-19 Lockdown: Traffic Light Model Could Be The Way Forward
There is a way we can get on the front foot with this pandemic, pre-empting the spread of Covid-19 and living a version of normality—if we’re prepared to go in early and go in hard.
What Will We Do With Our Reusable Face Masks When Covid-19 Is Over?
In many cities reusable face masks are as commonly seen on the face of a passer-by as a pair of sunglasses. But one day these often-beautiful fabric pieces won’t be essential, and people have already begun speculating about their post-Coronavirus uses.
Telehealth Works. How Well Depends On A Few Factors
Covid-19 has seen a massive increase in the use of telemedicine. While it may seem novel, it’s actually been around for decades and research shows it’s frequently just as effective as face-to-face interventions, if not better. But how well it works for…
If You Were Satisfied With Your Life Before, You’ll Probably Bounce Back
A new study shows that resilience is not innate. If you have a high level of life satisfaction to start with, you’re more likely to bounce back from a major life event than someone who doesn’t. Researchers say this information can help governments targ…
What It’s Like To Be Young In Melbourne’s Covid-19 Lockdown
Four Melbournians in their 20s share a glimpse of what it’s like to live through one of the boldest public health interventions in Australian history.
Resistance Is Futile: Is This Herpes Treatment The Future For Antivirals?
A Swedish research team has discovered a new way to tackle herpes viruses that avoids the development of drug resistance.
