Australia
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Loneliness is widespread, finds study
Problematic levels of loneliness are widespread in scores of countries, a new study shows today. Read more
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Syphilis circulating globally – new warning
Syphilis is “back” and is spreading globally, according to a major new study. Read more
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Public health measures needed alongside vaccination to reduce COVID-19
Handwashing, mask wearing, and physical distancing should continue alongside vaccinations because they help to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, experts say today. Read more
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Miscarriage should be recognised as a bereavement
The UK should follow New Zealand’s lead and recognise miscarriage in the first six months of pregnancy as a bereavement, not just as an illness, a psychiatrist argues today. Read more
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Cautious results over zinc supplements for respiratory infection
Taking a zinc supplement could fend off the symptoms of respiratory tract infections and reduce the time of illness, new analysis reveals today. Read more
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Metformin could be a treatment for women with pre-eclampsia
Metformin shows promise as a treatment for preterm pre-eclampsia, a study reveals today. Read more
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Parent-led intervention for early signs of autism
Early parent-led intervention may help infants with autism spectrum disorder-related behaviours manage their symptoms, according to a major new study. Read more
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Global eradication of COVID-19 ‘technically feasible’
The global eradication of COVID-19 is “technically” feasible, experts say today. Read more
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Athletes face ‘more than double the risk’ of atrial fibrillation
Athletes are almost two and a half times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than non-athletes, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Back pain drugs and orthopaedic procedures questioned
Prescribing muscle relaxant drugs for low back pain gives only short-term relief and there is an increased risk of side-effects, new analysis claims today. Read more