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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

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  1. Men may be biologically more susceptible to COVID-19 symptoms

    Publicly released: Thu 7 Mar 2024 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    The researchers say these sex-specific symptom differences could help explain why men have higher death and hospitalisation rates for COVID-19. ... The authors add: “The COVI-GAPP study has revealed Read more about Men may be biologically more susceptible to COVID-19 symptoms

    InternationalPrivate University in the Principality of Liechtenstein

  2. ‘Like a lab in your pocket’ – new test strips raise game in gene-based diagnostics

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Mar 2024 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    of the target DNA, such as the COVID virus. ... The method was illustrated in samples of the COVID-19 virus and helicobacter bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. Read more about ‘Like a lab in your pocket’ – new test strips raise game in gene-based diagnostics

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  3. The Covid-19 pandemic put Antarctic research on ice

    Publicly released: Sat 2 Mar 2024 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    SCIENCE ADVANCES

    new analysis explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted science, governance, and tourism in Antarctica. ... The fact that SARS-CoV-2 traveled to the Antarctic continent despite its geographical Read more about The Covid-19 pandemic put Antarctic research on ice

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Canterbury|British Antarctic Survey, University of Johannesburg

  4. 1 billion people are now obese, and Aussie rates are on the way up

    Publicly released: Fri 1 Mar 2024 at 1001 AEDT | 1201 NZDT

    The Lancet

    5kg/m2. Among school-aged children (aged five to nine years) and adolescents (aged 10-19 years), the BMI used to define obesity and underweight depended on age and sex because ... change, disruptions Read more about 1 billion people are now obese, and Aussie rates are on the way up

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; InternationalImperial College London, UK

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Smoking down, vaping up, and 1 in 5 of us use drugs illicitly - Australia's National Drug Strategy Household Survey

    Publicly released: Thu 29 Feb 2024 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    The National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022–2023

    They found that the rates of smoking dropped by two-thirds from 1991, where e-cigarette and vaping rates are up from 2. ... E-cigarettes and vaping In 2022–2023, one in 5 (19. 8%) people aged 14 and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Smoking down, vaping up, and 1 in 5 of us use drugs illicitly - Australia's National Drug Strategy Household Survey

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  6. Stop trying to raise the perfect child: new parenting book

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Feb 2024 at 1519 AEDT | 1719 NZDT

    Dr Nagel said the book drew on the authors' collective decades of research, parenting and insights. ... Dr Nagel said daily life felt more frightening for many families since the spread of COVID-19, with Read more about Stop trying to raise the perfect child: new parenting book

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

  7. Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Feb 2024 at 1706 AEDT | 1906 NZDT

    Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management

    The figures are projected to reach 2. 092 billion and 1. ... COVID-19 highlighted the health value of tourism in public health beyond lifestyle and economic factors. Read more about Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University|Curtin University

  8. Aussies are using social media to normalise some of our problematic drinking behaviours

    Publicly released: Sat 24 Feb 2024 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    The team used data from a social media analytics platform to analyse how much Aussies talk about drinking on social media, and what we're saying. ... COVID-19 lockdowns, sporting events and advertisements Read more about Aussies are using social media to normalise some of our problematic drinking behaviours

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University

  9. EXPERT REACTION: Big data detects COVID-19 vaccine safety signals

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Feb 2024 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Vaccine

    The largest study of its kind involved more than 99 million people from Australia, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand and Scotland who received a COVID-19 vaccine. ... The study, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Big data detects COVID-19 vaccine safety signals

    Australia; NSW; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Sydney...

  10. Long Covid brain fog may be due to a failure of your brain's defences against your blood

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

    Nature Neuroscience

    They used brain imaging techniques to look at the barrier in patients with Long Covid brain fog and analysed blood cells, revealing potential problems with normal blood clotting and a reduced Read more about Long Covid brain fog may be due to a failure of your brain's defences against your blood

    InternationalSt James’s Hospital, Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

  11. Youth community spaces help make cities mental health friendly

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Part of the survey was done during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the authors suggest the crisis showed how losing community space further isolated people and led to worse mental health. ... Part of the study Read more about Youth community spaces help make cities mental health friendly

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; VICThe University of Melbourne|Orygen|Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA

  12. Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Feb 2024 at 0901 AEDT | 1101 NZDT

    Journal of Infection

    In some patient samples, SARS-CoV-2 was detected. The timing of the outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic potentially also had a role. ... Professor Eslick says there was also inconsistent reporting and Read more about Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney

  13. Most people's conspiracy beliefs stay the same

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 1138 AEDT | 1338 NZDT

    Scientific Reports

    Even over the Covid-19 pandemic, people were mostly consistent in whether they believed in conspiracy theories or not. ... Only two per cent of the sample agreed that ‘COVID -19 vaccines contain Read more about Most people's conspiracy beliefs stay the same

    Australia; New Zealand; VICMassey University|Deakin University|University of Otago...

  14. People were less stressed after NZ's successful Covid-19 response

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 1120 AEDT | 1320 NZDT

    Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology

    The findings contrast with similar hair cortisol studies from the UK and the US, where stress levels increased over a similar period. ... Researchers say their study suggests the rapid lockdowns mitigated Read more about People were less stressed after NZ's successful Covid-19 response

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland

  15. Breast screening no more than 20 minutes away for 9 in 10 Aussie women

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    years, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. ... Participation has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as services reduced capacity to implement COVID-19 safety Read more about Breast screening no more than 20 minutes away for 9 in 10 Aussie women

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  16. EXPERT REACTION: Smoking has a lasting effect on immunity

    Publicly released: Thu 15 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    The study, which investigates a range of factors that might contribute to variability in immune responses, also identifies body mass index (BMI) and latent infections of cytomegalovirus (a common Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Smoking has a lasting effect on immunity

    New Zealand; InternationalInstitut Pasteur, France

  17. LEGO® robotics therapy may be a pull for improving school attendance rates for autistic teenagers

    Publicly released: Mon 12 Feb 2024 at 1346 AEDT | 1546 NZDT

    Flinders University

    It’s important to note that we did see a lot of variability, which may be due to the roll-out of the program during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ... a better understanding of the programs benefits Read more about LEGO® robotics therapy may be a pull for improving school attendance rates for autistic teenagers

    Australia; QLD; SAFlinders University|Griffith University

  18. Young people urged to wash their hands and follow food safety tips

    Publicly released: Sun 11 Feb 2024 at 1708 AEDT | 1908 NZDT

    food poisoning as well as preventing the spread of viral diseases such as colds, flu, gastro caused by Norovirus as well as COVID19 infection. ... Alcohol gel should not replace the need to wash soiled Read more about Young people urged to wash their hands and follow food safety tips

    Australia; QLDFood Safety Information Council

  19. Online group course can help people with long COVID improve their health

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Feb 2024 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    The team recruited 585 adults with lingering symptoms they attributed to COVID-19, gave half of them a single online session of advice and support, and the other half a series ... The trial involved 585 Read more about Online group course can help people with long COVID improve their health

    Australia; International; NSW; VICDeakin University|The University of Melbourne|The University of Sydney...

  20. Women with HPV face higher risk of death from heart disease

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Feb 2024 at 1105 AEDT | 1305 NZDT

    European Heart Journal

    These risks are compelling enough to add to the already strong case for vaccinations against HPV, as well as the flu, and COVID-19, he adds. ... increase the risk of adverse outcomes from atherosclerotic Read more about Women with HPV face higher risk of death from heart disease

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of New South Wales|Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea

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