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, by Tatianna Gerard What Causes Meningococcal Disease & How Does It Spread?
Meningococcal disease has recently been back in the news, with WA Health reporting that a child in Western Australia was diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Flu Cases Are Rising Late in Australia — Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Influenza This Spring
Spring has arrived in Australia, temperatures are beginning to rise and winter is behind us. You might expect flu season to be winding down too...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Flu Vaccine in Australia: How, When & Why to Get Vaccinated
With the ongoing presence of respiratory illnesses, it’s not always easy to tell whether you’re coming down with Influenza A, Influenza B, or even COVID-19....
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Much Do You Really Know About RSV Risks? Key Facts for Older Adults
Winter in Australia typically brings increased attention to respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID-19. But this year, RSV has emerged as the most commonly...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Be Prepared Like a Healthcare Professional: Your Home Medicine Cabinet Checklist
Most of us don't think about our home medicine cabinet until someone comes down with a fever, gets a nasty cut, or wakes up feeling...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Collagen Peptide Supplements: What to Look for Before You Buy
Collagen peptide supplements have become increasingly popular, with many people incorporating them into their daily routines to support healthy skin, joints, bones, and connective tissues....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Peptides—And What Are They, Really?
From collagen supplements and anti-ageing skincare to groundbreaking weight management medications, peptides seem to be everywhere. They're featured in health products, beauty routines, and even...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Do Some People Get More Severe COVID-19 Than Others? New Research Offers Clues
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, one question has continued to puzzle both scientists and the public alike: why do some people experience only...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can Probiotics Prevent Colds and Flu?
As the weather cools down, colds, coughs and respiratory infections tend to become more common. Many people start looking for ways to support their immune...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is Diphtheria? Symptoms, Spread & Why Australia Is Seeing Cases Again
There are diseases most of us assume are no longer a real concern in Australia. Diphtheria is one of them. Decades of routine childhood vaccination...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Does Your Gut Have to Do With How Fast You Age?
You wake up, look in the mirror, and your skin looks more tired than it should. There's a puffiness that wasn't there a few years...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Build a Simple Daily Supplement Stack for Immune Health
Standing in the supplement aisle — or more likely, scrolling through an endless page of products online — staring at dozens of bottles all promising...