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Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine

Many pre-existing health conditions and other factors can increase your risk of becoming severely ill or dying from COVID-19, or experiencing long-lasting impacts. The risk … See more

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Chocolate: the health food

WEBCocoa solids contain a range of flavonoids and phenols such as epicatechin and gallic acid—antioxidant substances that work to reduce cellular and arterial damage …

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Vaccine safety and effectiveness: how is it tested

WEBEventually, a vaccine candidate gets tested in healthy adults during phase 1 clinical trials. Here, a small number of people, around 25–50, are given the vaccine to test its safety. …

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What has chemistry ever done for you

WEBThe chemical industry, supported by chemistry research, underpins much of our economic progress, and provides wealth and prosperity for society. In Australia, …

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Climate change and human health

WEBContinued climate change will have far-reaching impacts upon our environmental systems. This will in turn effect human health, with both readily apparent, immediate impacts, but …

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What is a balanced diet, anyway

WEBThe balance of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrate) in the diet profoundly affects appetite and performance in all animals. Multiple experiments have …

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The health effects of air pollution

WEBOther health complications associated with both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution include diabetes, premature birth, low birth weight, and, possibly, dementia. …

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Iron overloadtoo much of a good thing Curious

WEBHaemochromatosis—also known as inherited iron overload—is a condition that causes the body to absorb and store excess amounts of iron. It’s the most common …

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Population and environment: a global challenge

WEBThe IPAT equation, first devised in the 1970s, is a way of determining environmental degradation based on a multiple of factors. At its simplest, it describes how human …

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Morbidity, mortality and sex-specific impacts of COVID-19

WEBThere is little evidence that biological differences, including age, sex and comorbidity, influence the risk of acquiring the infection. Age is the leading determinant …

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5. What does the future hold for vaccination

WEBWhat does the future hold for vaccination? Infectious diseases still account for around 40% of all recorded deaths in the world. Advances in vaccine technology are crucial to limit …

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Immunisation—protecting our children from disease

WEBImmunisation is one of the great scientific advances that has changed the world as we know it. It is an affordable and effective means of protecting not just …

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What's the deal with fluoride

WEBFluoride, F⁻, is a fluorine atom that has an extra electron attached. While this might seem like a tiny difference, this addition significantly alters its properties—just like the chloride …

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Health effects of environmental noise pollution

WEBWell, maybe. Exposure to prolonged or excessive noise has been shown to cause a range of health problems ranging from stress, poor concentration, productivity losses in the …

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COVID-19: the facts

WEBCOVID-19: The Latest from Science with Associate Professor Jill Newby. 19 May 2020 "Three in four people say their mental health has been worse since the …

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How brain connectivity affects mental wellbeing

WEBDisruption or damage to the web of connections in our brains can result in any number of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and mental health disorders such as …

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National Committee for Nutrition Australian Academy of Science

WEBGo to the Nourishing Australia resource page. The National Committee for Nutrition fosters nutritional science in Australia, links the Academy to Australian nutritional scientists and …

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COVID-19 vaccines and their long-term safety

WEBWhether they use mRNA or traditional vaccine technologies, safety has been a key priority. It must be noted, however, that serious long-term impacts of the actual …

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After the bushfires: Addressing the health impacts

WEBAfter the bushfires: Addressing the health impacts. On 16 September, the Academy published another evidence brief in the series, focusing on the impact bushfires have on …

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