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.
Are you experiencing a problem that warrants a visit to a Sleep Specialist? Here are 15 reasons you may want to speak to a Sleep Physician.
Movies and television would have you believe that a heart attack always involves someone clutching their chest in pain and collapsing. But did you know there is a much wider range of symptoms?
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in Australia. So how can you make sure you’re looking after your heart health? Sleep!
