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, by Tatianna Gerard Freezing Cooked Food Doesn’t Kill Bacteria — Here’s Where Food Safety Really Matters
Most of us assume that once food is cooked and placed in the freezer, it’s completely safe to eat later. It feels logical—heat kills bacteria,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Faster Diagnosis Starts at Home: The Role of Rapid Tests in Detecting Respiratory Illnesses
As the weather cools across Australia, we start to see a familiar pattern — more coughs, colds and respiratory illnesses circulating in the community. Autumn...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Tell if Your Lungs Need More Support
It is easy to take breathing for granted until it starts to feel different. Maybe you have noticed that climbing the stairs leaves you more...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Germiest Thing on Your Flight Is in Your Bag
When you think about germs on a plane, your mind probably goes straight to the bathroom, tray tables or seat pockets. After all, hundreds of...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Pandemic Preparedness: Are We Truly Ready?
We’ve already lived through one global pandemic. But public health experts are clear — the next one is not a question of if, but when....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Which Vitamins & Minerals Should Not Be Taken Together?
Taking daily supplements has become part of many Australians’ health routines. From vitamin D and vitamin C to iron, magnesium and probiotics, it’s common to...
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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 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 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 7 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take at the Same Time as Iron
Iron supplements are commonly taken to support energy levels, iron deficiency, and overall wellbeing. But what many people don’t realise is that when you take...
