People with COVID-19 may still test positive for coronavirus in their stool and sputum, even after pharyngeal swabs have become negative for the virus.
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Critically ill patients with COVID-19 have shown improvement after transfusion of plasma from survivors of the disease.
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An online program to improve diagnosis of COVID-19 on lung CT scans has been developed by Sydney scientists.
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A US group studied the effects of a wide range of supplements in 30,000 people over a 20 year period, this is what they found.
Complementary Medicine
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For the first time, researchers have been able to answer the question of just how hot is too hot.
Healthy Living
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A study has shown that despite the push for having healthier options on the menu, the quality of fast food has declined while the portion size has grown.
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Nutrition & Weight
A new study looked at the benefits of a fasting mimicking diet on mice that had a chemically induced form of inflammatory bowel disease, IBD.
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Nutrition & Weight
A new study finds that switching to a Mediterranean-style diet can improve endurance exercise performance.
Exercise & Fitness
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Loss of the sense of smell (anosmia) may be a marker of COVID-19 infection in otherwise asymptomatic people.
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Symptoms
The World Health Organization has launched the SOLIDARITY trial to test 4 potential COVID-19 treatments.
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Cancer is a loaded word, linked to death, difficult treatments and hardship. But while many cancers are deadly, others are slow-growing or relatively benign.
Cancer Care
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Exposure to the sun is a significant predictor of your risk of melanoma, but other factors play into the likelihood you’ll develop skin cancer.
Healthy Living
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In a recent review of high-quality available evidence, researchers looked at more than 60 trials with over 40,000 people involved.
Addictions
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Severe depression and psychosis can cause cognitive impairment similar to what’s seen in dementia, but the effects are reversible with the right treatment.
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Mental Health
Young people can suffer serious illness with COVID-19, with 1 in 5 of those hospitalised aged 20-44 years.
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Sitting for long periods of time has negative health effects - but you can counteract them by getting in the recommended dose of moderate or vigorous exercise each week.
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Scientists have found that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has natural origins, based on analysis of the virus’ genetic material.
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Australian researchers have identified the type of immune cells mobilised to fight COVID-19.
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A simple urine test, may be the future cancer screening test to detect Human Papilloma Virus HPV.
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Women's Health
Identifying strongly with your future self is linked to positive health and wellbeing. But is that still the case when you follow people to see what happens to them?
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Mental Health
Despite the media headlines warning that toast could give you cancer, there is no need for fear if you take some precautions.
Healthy Living
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A comprehensive twin study suggests that environmental factors like diet and fluoride play a much more significant role in whether you get cavities, than genetics.
Kids' & Teens' Health
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Even a small amount of physical activity can help people with arthritis perform daily activities.
Arthritis
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The first dietary intervention study of its kind has found dietary changes to be beneficial in helping moderate to severe depression.
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