Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk.
As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the dawn of a new one, it’s only natural for us to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. New Year’s resolutions have become a ritual for many, a tradition that instils hope and promises personal growth. But for those of us who identify as patient buyers, it’s essential to approach these resolutions with caution.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the second most common cause of death from cancer. Although the chances of curing breast cancer have risen recently, efforts to prevent its occurrence in the first place have been less successful. Around one in eight women in Australia are expected to be diagnosed before the age of 85.
Assoc Prof Paul Griffin reports in The Conversation that regulators in Australia and the United States approved Omicron-specific boosters, following approval in the United Kingdom in mid-August. In Australia, a Moderna Omicron booster has been provisionally approved for use in adults aged 18 and over. Supplies are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, however the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is yet to advise the government on how the vaccine will be used. So what’s new about the Omicron booster? And what sorts of advances in vaccine technology might we see next? Why do we need new vaccines? The current COVID vaccines will go down in history as one of the greatest achievements of medical science. Developed at record pace – without omitting any …
