It might feel like an odd or even slightly stomach-churning topic, but it’s a remarkably common question.
Articles on Winter health
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We still hear black mould in our homes described as toxic. But it’s the allergies and asthma they trigger we should be more worried about.
Loneliness can feel overwhelming, especially during winter, but small steps toward connection can make a significant difference.
Blazing open fires and fairy lights are cosy and festive at Christmas - but they’re also burn risks, especially for children.
Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year – here’s a brief guide to some of the most common festive ailments
There are more risks to using a hot water bottle than you might think.
Eligibility for pension credit is not a useful guide to whether a household is fuel poor.
When the immune system starts to break down, a virus that would normally have been under control starts to flourish. Here’s why – and what you can do about it.
RSV is most common in kids under 5. Research suggests it could cause asthma, but we need to know more.
It’s a common idea, but a myth. Here’s what we think is really going on.
You’re ready to get off the couch. But is it to early to go for a run? Here’s what to consider.
You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Here’s how to tell the difference between these common infections.
Both can get better by themselves. But one can lead to rare and serious complications.
Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
COVID complacency is a serious threat to public health. COVID hasn’t gone away. Vaccines haven’t become pointless – and it’s a good idea to keep wearing your mask.
It can be difficult to an appointment to see your GP. So when should you make the effort to see a GP for a prescription for influenza antivirals? And how effective are they?
A quick energy source or a temporary relief from discomfort? Here’s what drives our food preferences when we’re sick.
Cases of the flu and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many people looking to get vaccinated against both viruses.
To combat the decline in immunity as we age, specific boosters are available for people aged over 65. Here’s how they work, and why they are needed.
Top contributors
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Specialist General Practitioner, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, UNSW
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Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer; MD, Victoria University
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Professor Emerita, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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Distinguished Professor, Professor of Immunology, RMIT University
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Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
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Associate Professor and Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University
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Conjoint Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Sydney