Testing times for HIV
New notifications of HIV (the Human Immunodeficiency Virus) have — overall — stabilised in recent years. But HIV diagnoses have also increased in some population groups. Australia has made great progress in HIV prevention within the gay community. For example, HIV diagnoses in gay…
How exercise is changing lives
Most people know that physical activity cuts the risk of heart disease and diabetes, helps maintain weight and boosts happiness. What’s less known, however, is its surprising role in the care of people with cancer and other chronic health conditions. …
PrEP, the pill that can stop HIV infection, on PBS from April 1
There’s a pill that, when taken once a day, can prevent HIV infection. It’s called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and at the moment it’s prohibitively expensive. In 2016, for example, one year’s supply could cost as much as $10,000. That’s about to change. From…
Thinking about your death can make life easier
Most people have probably thought more about how they’d spend lottery winnings than how they’d prefer to spend their final days. But unlike winning the jackpot – the probability is about 1 in 8 million – death is a given….
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