Illness
Volunteers infected with Zika virus in hunt for vaccines
The study known as a “controlled human infection model” has previously been controversial for Zika because of the risks to participants and lack of treatments.
- by Jennifer Rigby
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Health
Joe beat the odds twice in seven months. This device was key to his survival
The 64-year-old touch rugby referee collapsed twice during halftime at separate games. Multiple doctors have told him he is lucky to be alive.
- by Holly Thompson
A test could have saved Alison from chemotherapy
Advocates say cancer patients are missing out on life-saving medicines and enduring unnecessary cancer treatments because they are not getting timely access to genomic profiling.
- by Aisha Dow
Toes point to Parkinson’s progression in patients with wearable devices
By studying more than 100 metrics picked up by the devices, researchers could discern subtle changes in the movements of people with the neurodegenerative disease.
- by Matt Richtel
Jemma Barsby has a disease that gets worse in the heat. It’s ‘not ideal’ for a cricketer
In the world of professional cricket, staying cool is important for any player on the field. But for Adelaide Strikers’ Jemma Barsby, it’s crucial.
- by Carla Jaeger
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Science
‘Like an electric shock’: Why shingles is the ultimate nerve pain
It hides in the body then suddenly erupts. It can return; symptoms can linger. Who gets shingles? And what’s the new vaccine?
- by Liam Mannix
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Hay fever
Why your hay fever might actually be spring asthma
The lung disease and the allergic response can occur at the same time and have some similar triggers and symptoms, such as coughing.
- by Aisha Dow
‘Almost like injecting a drug’: Sunlight seems to protect us from depression, anxiety
People who get more light during the day and less at night are less likely to suffer from mental health issues, a study has found.
- by Liam Mannix
Does the sound of people chewing drive you crazy? You may be suffering from misophonia
People with the condition feel an involuntary and intense rage triggered by hearing certain sounds.
- by Evelyn Lewin
One in three people will get shingles in their lifetime. Now there’s a free vaccine
The Shingrix vaccine will be available for free from November 1 for all over 65s, First Nations people aged over 50 and immunocompromised people over 18.
- by Lisa Visentin
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NRL 2023
Rabbitohs legend Nathan Merritt on life support
One of South Sydney’s greatest try-scorers is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital.
- by Adrian Proszenko