Coffee helps prostate health

A cup of java may not be a bad idea for men’s health. Drinking lots of coffee may reduce their risk of prostate cancer, researchers report. The investigators analyzed data from 16 studies conducted around the world. Together, the studies involved more than a million men, about 58,000 of whoRead More →

COVID-19 immunity lasts for at least 8 months say Monash Uni experts

Here is the updated list of Covid-19 exposure sites in Victoria. Get tested and quarantine for 14 days from date of exposure SUBURB LOCATION DATES NOTES Abbotsford Bodriggy Brewing Company245 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067 28/12/20 2:50pm-5:30pm Case dined at venue Black Rock Smile Buffalo Thai restaurant305 Beach Road, BlackRead More →

Nomophobia is real in Australia

Australians are addicted to their mobile phones and their inability to disconnect could be endangering their health, a Monash University study shows. The Australia-first study, measuring nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) and its consequences, shows 99.2 per cent of users have some fear of being without their phone. And forRead More →

Shrutika Mane Miss India Australia 2020

Shrutika Mane, 20 years student of Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide has been announced as the Raj Suri Miss India Australia 2020 winner. Born in UK and brought up in India and Australia, Shrutika has a unique understanding of people and cultures from across the globe. InRead More →

CBI to Investigate Sushant Singh Rajput death

SSRians have been patiently waiting for some breakthrough in the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe by the CBI. After Sushant was found dead on June 14 in his Mumbai apartment and doubts and suspicions were raised at the circumstances of his death, on August 19, CBI was given the chargeRead More →

Advance Australia Fair - National Anthem amended

While the shell-shocked Australians woke up to the COVID-19 marred, horrid and scaled-down New Year Eve celebrations across Australia, they were delivered the news that the Australian national anthem – Advance Australia Fair – had been amended. The news has come as a surprise distraction from the coronavirus crisis engulfing NewRead More →

Smile Buffalo COVID-19 cases

Household guests cut to 15 (from 30), mask use indoors mandatory With three new cases testing positive in Victoria yesterday, which broke the 61 days consecutive stretch of NO NEW cases in Victoria, the state government has announced new coronavirus restrictions from 5:00pm tonight, limiting private home gatherings to 15Read More →

Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation

Australians fear unchecked misinformation online could derails our COVID-19 vaccination efforts, and want to see greater transparency about the extent of the problem, new polling has found. Reset Australia, an affiliate of a global initiative working to counter digital threats to democracy, commissioned a YouGov poll to establish the levelRead More →

Paul Kelly Chief Health officer Australia

The Australian Government has welcomed the appointment of Professor Paul Kelly as Australia’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Prof Kelly has been acting in the role since June 2020, and prior to this was Deputy CMO from January 2020. Prof Kelly has been intimately involved in Australia’s response to COVID-19 fromRead More →