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Australia鈥檚 life expectancy has risen to third-highest in the world

A child born in Australia today is expected to live until the age of 84.3, giving the nation the third-highest life expectancy in the world behind Monaco and Japan. The increase is due to its early covid-19 containment and high-performing healthcare system

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Pandemic terrorism risk is being overlooked, warns leading geneticist

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The bacterium Escherichia coli

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Probiotic coated in nanoparticles may ease inflammatory bowel disease

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Many anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries can heal without surgery

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Two people with lower body paralysis can walk further after receiving electrical stimulation to the injured area of their spine

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Zapping specific neurons helps people walk again after spinal injury

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Liver disease deaths in England and Wales are up since pandemic began

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Treatment of kidney diseases at urology. Urologist palpation woman's back with kidney pain while consultation at medical clinic

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Low testosterone levels may protect women from kidney injury

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What age do you really become an adult? And why聽it鈥檚聽vital to know

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Our balance naturally declines with age, making serious falls more likely to occur

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A daily dose of aspirin raises the risk of falls among older people

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Vaginal immune activity increases after having sex for the first time

Levels of immune system proteins in the vagina increase after having vaginal intercourse for the first time, suggesting the body is responding to being exposed to new bacteria

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When will a vaccine for RSV be available in the US?

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Light exposure may be linked to several mental health conditions

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The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system

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Abortions are up 11 per cent in US states where it is still legal

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