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Key biological pathway reveals insights into long COVID brain fog

16 Aug 2023

The identification of a metabolic pathway could lead to answers and new treatments for those experiencing brain fog because of long COVID.

Is the world in danger of debt default?

06 Apr 2023

The World Economic Forum named widespread country debt default as one of the global risks for 2023. Are these fears overblown?

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Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

15 Mar 2023

UNSW experts hope this evidence will ensure pregnant people are prioritised as a vulnerable group for mental health in future disease outbreaks.

Policing the pandemic didn't work: report shows where COVID fines went wrong

14 Mar 2023

A report led by UNSW researchers has highlighted the negative effect of COVID-19 fines.

Doing away with COVID isolation rules means increased isolation and risks for people with disability

14 Oct 2022

Many people with disability – who are at increased risk of illness and death from COVID – continue to isolate at home to avoid infection and are effectively shut out of society.

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Hidden toll: examining the social costs of long Covid will improve prevention, treatment and care

15 Jul 2022

Research into the social dimensions of long Covid offers invaluable insights for its prevention, treatment and care.

Access to a second COVID booster vaccine has been expanded to people 30 years and over

08 Jul 2022

Fourth COVID shots have been approved for over-30s, a necessary step to help protect Australians this winter. But we should be doing more.

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COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn't over yet

20 Apr 2022

Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.

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How can we get better at telling misinformation from reliable expert consensus?

15 Feb 2022

UNSW psychology researchers have shown how to better communicate key messages and avoid misinformation.

Group of women at an anti-vaccination protest, one holding a sign that says "No matter what the situation, remind yourself 'I have a choice'."

COVID vaccines don't violate the Nuremberg Code. Here's how to convince the doubters

18 Nov 2021

Emotive claims, like COVID vaccination being unethical or coercive, are more likely to be shared on social media. But we can fight back.

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