Is SPF 50+ sunscreen preventing production of our vitamin D?
Researchers are in need of Australian volunteers as they investigate the impact of wearing sunscreen on healthy vitamin D production.
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Health staff pinch amid Qld virus wave
Health staff burnout and workers off sick are creating shortages in Queensland emergency rooms as a third COVID-19 wave approaches its peak, a doctor says.
Sick leave before virus payment: Shorten
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says workers will have to use sick leave but not holiday entitlements before claiming the pandemic payment.
Chalmers defends COVID payment delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has brushed off criticism the government was too slow in bringing back COVID isolation payments.
Aussie eyes suffering pandemic screen time
Most Australians have at least one problem with their sight and almost one in three say too much screen time during the pandemic has affected their eyes.
Govt reverses plan to stop pandemic leave
The federal government has reversed a decision to end paid COVID-19 pandemic leave and will reinstate the $750 payments until September 30.
Breakthrough in blood cancer treatment
Researchers have found a vital clue that could improve immunotherapy to help fight blood cancers such as leukaemia and myeloma.
NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules
Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.
Treasurer defends end of free RAT scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government can't continue to give free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for concession card holders indefinitely.
Albanese RAT call, COVID ship hits Sydney
As a cruise ship with more than 100 COVID-19 cases docks in Sydney, Anthony Albanese has urged concession card holders to get free RATs while they still can.
PM urges eligible to get second booster
As evasive new Omicron variants fuel a rise in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is urging those eligible to get their fourth vaccine dose.
Aust COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,200
Australia's COVID-19 death toll has soared beyond 10,200 as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges people to seek a fourth vaccine dose.
Millions to get access to COVID treatments
Potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatments are to be made more widely available from Monday, says Health Minister Mark Butler.
Australia ‘beyond’ mask mandates, lockdown
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says Australians must make their own COVID-19 choices as experts back a decision to expand access to a fourth vaccine dose.
COVID-19 health toll exposed in new report
A biennial report into Australia's overall health has laid bare the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on death rates, mental health and vulnerable communities.
WA health workers threaten strike over pay
Public sector workers in Western Australia could walk off the job next month as the state government faces pushback over its wages policy.
Qld urged to prepare for third virus wave
Queensland authorities are urging people to prepare for a third COVID-19 wave saying "it's very likely that either you or someone you know" will be infected.
Gut bacteria breakthrough for IBD patients
Researchers have found five strains of gut bacteria that could be used to develop new treatments for bowel disease.
Funnel web venom could treat heart attacks
Australian researchers are a step closer to starting human trials on a new drug for heart attacks and strokes made using funnel web spider venom.
Health ministers meet as COVID cases rise
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government cannot continue to fund COVID-19 payments and urged people to get their boosters as soon as possible.
Australia nears 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
The country will likely reach the grim milestone on Sunday amid renewed calls for vaccine boosters and possible mask mandates.
High-impact workouts could stem dementia
Short bursts of high-impact training might be the secret to maintaining good brain health, scientists say.
Australian virus border restrictions end
Australia's pandemic death toll has tipped past the grim milestone of 10,000 fatalities, as the country prepares to lift all border restrictions.
Virus vaccine contract review ordered
An urgent review of Australia's pharmaceutical contracts to help the nation best respond to new COVID variants has been ordered by the federal government.
More free flu shots in NSW, Qld, WA, SA
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have all extended their free influenza vaccination programs, with hospitals inundated with people falling ill.
Push for students to keep vaccinating
Victorian pharmacy students and interns have been an asset through the pandemic and there are calls to allow them to keep bolstering the vaccination workforce.
Booster gives 65pc protection from death
An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.
Federal Court strikes out anti-vaxxer case
A Federal Court judge says litigation against the Commonweath, states and NT over lockdown and vaccine mandates was an abuse of process.
Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge
Victoria's chief health Officer says a new Omicron sub-variant is on the rise in the state, following surges in other parts of the country.
COVID-19 and Australia’s unlearnt lessons
A new book by a Sydney academic explores the similarities between Australia's response to the Bubonic Plague in 1900 and COVID-19.
Researchers looking for bugs in your food
Scientists are looking to see if insect-based cookies, muesli bars, pastas and - for all the gym bros out there - protein powders set off your bug allergies.