Hashtag
Men's Weekly

COVID is surging in Australia – and only 1 in 5 older adults are up to date with their boosters

  • Written by Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of South Australia
COVID is surging in Australia – and only 1 in 5 older adults are up to date with their boostersverbaska/Shutterstock

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

In particular, New South Wales is reportedly experiencing its highest levels of COVID infections in a year, while Victoria is said to be...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. How do I use air conditioning efficiently? Is it better to blast it briefly throughout the day, or just leave it on?
  2. How 2023's record heat worsened droughts, floods and bushfires around the world
  3. It's normal for your mind to wander. Here's how to maximise the benefits
  4. ADHD medication – can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?
  5. Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Health & Wellness

Sleep Dentistry for Anxiety: How Modern Treatment Helps Patients Relax

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

For many people, dental anxiety isn’t just a minor worry — it’s a barrier that keeps them from getting the care they need. The sound of drills, the sterile scent, or even a simple check-up can cause h...

How to Choose the Right Earplugs for Sleeping: A Comprehensive Guide

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Getting a restful night's sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. For many, external noises—be it a snoring partner, traffic, or noisy neighbors—can disrupt sleep patterns. One effective...

How Teen Depression Differs from Normal Adolescent Mood Swings

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Adolescence is often described as a turbulent period of life. Hormonal changes, social pressures, academic stress, and the search for identity all combine to make the teenage years emotionally inten...