Olivia Willis
ABC.net.au
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Study reveals why some ovarian cancer patients become resistant to treatment
A team of international researchers, led by Australian scientists, has identified why some ovarian cancer patients become resistant to treatment. → Read More
Mpox vaccination encouraged ahead of global LGBTQI+ WorldPride festival in Sydney
Australians heading to Sydney WorldPride who are eligible for mpox (previously monkeypox) vaccination are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get a jab ahead of the global LGBTIQ+ festival later this month. → Read More
One in five trainee doctors considering leaving medicine amid bullying and heavy workloads
The latest annual survey of Australia's doctors in training reveals an increase in trainee workloads, and a rise in the number of trainees considering a future outside of medicine. → Read More
We're three years into the COVID-19 pandemic. What might the virus do next?
It’s been three long years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global health emergency. So what can we expect the virus to do next? → Read More
Your birth experience can often boil down to your postcode. Is there a better way?
Australia is among the safest places in the world to give birth. But the care you get largely depends on where you live, how much money you have, and how good you are at navigating the system. → Read More
Uterus transplants to be performed in Sydney next year in Australian first
A NSW woman is set to become one of the first people in Australia to receive a uterus transplant as part of a landmark research project at Sydney's Royal Hospital for Women. → Read More
Monkeypox disinformation is on the rise. Experts say community-led health messages are key
The latest monkeypox outbreak is being seized upon by anti-vaccine and hate groups, but experts say public health authorities must focus on inclusive and destigmatising messaging. → Read More
Birth trauma's debilitating impacts on physical and mental health revealed in Australian survey
When Amy Mageropoulos was pregnant with her first son Bobby, she dreamt about the time they'd spend together when he was born. But the reality of new motherhood is far from what she had imagined. → Read More
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is provisionally approved for young children. This is what we know
Australian children aged six months to five years could soon be rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 jab. Here's what parents need to know. → Read More
Australians living longer but with more chronic disease, COVID 'excess deaths' jump: national health report
With a population living longer, the nation is experiencing higher rates of chronic and aging-related conditions like dementia, the latest snapshot from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says. → Read More
Flu vaccinations are being urged as cases rise. So, how effective is this winter's jab?
As Australians head into winter with little natural immunity from the flu, and facing the potential risk of a co-infection with COVID-19, experts say getting a flu shot is more important than ever. → Read More
Monkeypox: What are the symptoms, how does it spread, and how worried should we be?
An unusual outbreak of monkeypox has now spread to at least 15 countries. Here's what we know about the disease, which is rarely seen outside of Africa. → Read More
What are the health effects of mould, and how do you get rid of it?
After months of heavy rainfall and increased humidity along Australia's east coast, many people are now dealing with an unwelcome and often stubborn house guest: mould. → Read More
Hepatitis cases in children continue to grow globally as health experts search for answers
An outbreak of severe and unexplained hepatitis in children has now spread to at least 20 countries. Here's what we know so far. → Read More
High-risk COVID-19 patients now eligible for two antiviral drugs, but some are still missing out
For Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, getting access to potentially lifesaving treatments recently became easier — but experts say some people are still having trouble obtaining them. → Read More
What are the odds of catching COVID-19 twice? Here's what we know about reinfection
While the case of a healthcare worker testing positive for two different variants of COVID 20 days apart might be rare, COVID-19 reinfections are increasingly common. So, what are the odds of getting sick a second time? → Read More
How accurate are COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, and when is the best time to use them?
Rapid antigen tests provide results within minutes, but they also have their limitations. Here are a few things to keep in mind. → Read More
Vaping causes harm and addiction in 'new generation' of users, major report warns
The growing use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, in Australia poses a "serious public health risk" and threatens to introduce a new generation to smoking, according to the authors of a major new government report. → Read More
Why do some people not catch COVID-19 despite exposure? Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle
Most of us know someone who has managed to dodge catching COVID-19 despite being in a household with people who are sick. What makes some of us more resistant than others? → Read More
ATAGI is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians. Here's what you need to know
Australia's top vaccine advisory group has recommended a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable groups. Here's what you need to know. → Read More