A recent study published by the CSIRO in Australia found that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on surfaces like banknotes and glass – including your mobile phone screens.
We are seeing COVID-19 spread to millions of people around the globe – but how exactly is it spreading? And how can you protect yourself?
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors began to notice a concerning trend in those severely ill from COVID-19 – many were obese. Now, larger population studies have shown that overweight persons are at a significantly higher risk of falling critically ill with COVID-19.
Only 20% of new COVID-19 cases present with a fever, according to the latest epidemiological data available from the Australian National Incident Room Surveillance Team. Originally, this was thought to be one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.
As the months drag on, we continue to see that COVID-19 isn’t just another flu. Many people are currently facing severe and long-term complications from this disease that we are only beginning to understand. The latest concern? Parkinson’s disease.
A recent study has revealed that the prevalence of coronavirus antibodies declined rapidly in the British population during summer. This provides evidence to suggest that we may not naturally acquire long-lasting immunity to coronavirus after being infected.
We are all eagerly awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine to help fight the pandemic. But currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has been developed for children.
Snoring, restless legs, blanket stealing and bed hogging is robbing precious hours of sleep from many Australian couples. Your romantic partner may be your favourite person to spend the day with, but still make for a terrible bedfellow. That’s why almost 1 in 5 Australian couples sleep in separate beds.
More than being grumpy, sleep deprivation can have serious impacts on your mental health. New research from the University of York has shown that sleep-deprived individuals struggle to suppress negative and unwanted thoughts.
