Melatonin is a key hormone involved in sleep and is produced naturally in the brain. Melatonin supplements are a popular way to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, however there are plenty of melatonin-rich foods that you can add to your diet to do the trick:
Australia’s medical regulator has official approved the first COVID-19 self-testing kits for use in Australia. The rapid antigen test kits can be supplied around Australia from November 1. Home testing will form another layer of protection for Australians as we continue to reopen.
Many Australians are nervously waiting for NSW COVID-19 case numbers to surge after reopening on Monday. Singapore has served as a grim warning – with 3000 cases a day despite having higher vaccination rates than Australia open reopening. However, experts have explained that NSW is unlikely to face the same fate.
After favourable results in an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) trial, Pfizer has now begun the process to get its vaccine approved for children aged 5-11. According to a spokeswoman, the trial results showed a favourable safety profile and a robust antibody response to two doses of the vaccine. The dose size for children aged 5-11 is around one-third of the standard dose size.
One of the most heavily vaccinated countries, Singapore, has seen a significant rise in cases. From 29 cases on August 22, it has now risen to 3700 cases on October 9. However, there is a silver lining. 98.5% of all local infected cases over the past 4 weeks were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, showing that the vaccine is still saving lives.
As NSW celebrates ‘Freedom Day’, vaccinated people are out enjoying a whole range of activities they haven’t been able to do in 4 months. As a result of this, there will be more mingling between vaccinated and unvaccinated people in public transport, streets, schools and more. Does this pose a risk?
You open your eyes, reach for a glass of water before you’ve even properly woken up, and wonder why your mouth feels like it’s full of cotton wool. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That parched, sticky feeling, often described as cotton mouth at night, is one of the most common complaints people bring up with their doctor or dentist. The good news is that once you understand what’s behind it, you can usually find a way to ease it.
What Actually Causes That Parched Feeling?
Good quality sleep is essential for your health – but it could be your diet that’s getting in the way! Here are 6 foods that could be negatively impacting your sleep.
Two real-world studies published this week have confirmed that the protection from COVID-19 infection given by the Pfizer vaccine wanes after 2 months. According to a study from Qatar, the waning of immunity accelerates after the 4th month, to reach a low level of 20%. However, protection against hospitalisation and death stayed above 90%, meaning Pfizer vaccines are still saving lives.
