IT’S BEEN NEARLY four years since COVID-19 first brought the world to a standstill. In May of 2023, the World Health Organisation declared the pandemic officially over, but that doesn’t mean that COVID is dead. A new variant—with the standard un-catchy name of...
When COVID first hit, neurological symptoms such as loss of smell and taste, brain fog and attention deficits were widely reported. Now, new research suggests that prosopagnosia – aka an inability to recognise people's faces – may also be a symptom affecting people...
As health officials now warn of another surge in Covid cases, it seems that despite our best efforts, we’ll never be rid of Covid-19. Rather, we’ll simply learn to live with it. While the prevalence of vaccines across Australia has helped to reduce the impact of the...
With COVID case numbers expected to rise in Australia over the coming weeks and months there is significant concern the numbers of severely sick patients may overwhelm hospitals. Thankfully, over time we are learning more about COVID and now have a...
After significant delays in production and approval, Novavax – the first protein-based vaccine against COVID approved in Australia – is now available. Unvaccinated Australians can receive Novavax for their first and second doses, at least three weeks apart, at...
Excuse us for being the bearers of bad news, but after a recent spike in cases and the emergence of a new variant, it appears COVID is making a comeback.
Researchers from Dartmouth College have discovered a new cognitive concern linked to the pandemic.
Researchers are calling it a ‘silent killer’ as they identify a response activated by Covid within the brain that is similar to that of Parkinson’s.
For some patients managing Covid at home, certain health factors mean their doctor will prescribe a Covid drug.
What makes Novavax different from the other vaccines.
If you’ve tested positive for Covid, isolating at home can be a lonely experience, not to mention an anxious one too. But it’s during these moments that mental health becomes a priority and thanks to these strategies, you can put your mental health first.
As Australia already reacts to news of a new Covid strain emerging in southern Africa, here’s what you need to know about Omicron and the dangers it poses.
