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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is the Nipah Virus? Key Facts to Know about the Current Outbreak
In recent weeks, the Nipah virus has been making headlines after new cases were confirmed in India, prompting heightened monitoring across parts of Asia and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma: Why Your Cough Might Start in the Stomach
Lying awake at night with a scratchy throat or tight chest can be exhausting — especially when you can’t quite pinpoint what’s triggering it. Many...
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, by Tatianna Gerard 6 Reasons You Keep Getting Sick With Upper Respiratory Infections
If it feels like you’re constantly battling a sore throat, blocked nose, or lingering cold, you’re not imagining it — recurring upper respiratory infections are...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Low Vitamin D Increases Risk of Respiratory Infections: What Current Research Shows
Vitamin D has long been associated with bone health, but growing research suggests it may also play an important role in how the body responds...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Main Types of Drug Testing Used in Workplaces
Workplace drug testing is something many businesses are familiar with — especially in roles where safety, focus and clear decision-making really matter. But once you...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Are Airplane Cabins Full of Germs? Here’s What Research Says
Flying is part of everyday life for many people, whether for work or leisure. Airplanes are enclosed spaces, people sit close together, and flights can...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Your HVAC System Might Increase Risks of Legionnaires’ Disease
Air conditioning plays an important role in keeping homes, workplaces and care settings comfortable — especially during Australia’s hot summers. However, air conditioning systems are...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Heatwave Readiness in Australia: Tips to Stay Prepared
Heatwaves are a familiar part of Australian summers — but they affect more than just how hot the day feels. Extended periods of extreme heat...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Gardening Safely: Products Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease and How to Reduce Risk
Legionnaires’ disease is often associated with large buildings, air-conditioning systems or contaminated water sources — but did you know some common gardening products can also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Ross River Virus Detected in Victoria: Key Facts & Practical Guide for Protection
Ross River virus is a mosquito-borne illness that circulates in Australia every year, but recent reports of detections in Victoria’s Gippsland region in news media...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Whooping Cough on the Rise: Causes, Risks & Prevention
Whooping cough may feel like a disease of the past, but recent reports of rising cases are a reminder that it never truly disappeared. Also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard 10 Whey Protein Myths That Are Still Confusing People
Whey protein is often linked with gym culture, bodybuilding, and extreme fitness goals — which is one of the main reasons it’s so widely misunderstood....