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Medical Observer Opinion

The dangers of breastmilk brownies and black magic cake

5th March 2021
Brownies are one of the most delectable of treats. Alas, chocolate brownies are now a bygone pleasure for me, because they…
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Here's the genetic evidence my team found that challenges Folbigg's conviction

5th March 2021
Some 90 prominent scientists, including Nobel laureates and other leading Australian and international researchers, have…
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4 key takeaways from the aged care report

5th March 2021
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s final report has laid out an extensive plan to overhaul Australia’s…
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Should AHPRA deny registration over COVID-19 vax refusal?

3rd March 2021
The speed and skill of COVID-19 vaccine developments is impressive. The extent to which such viral vaccines prevent death…
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Catching COVID-19 from surfaces is very unlikely - so can we stop disinfecting?

1st March 2021
A lot has happened over the past year, so you can be forgiven for not having a clear memory of what some of the major…
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Fruit juice, sugar and the falling health stars of a Big Food industry

24th February 2021
Fruit juice is big business. The industry in Australia contributes more than $900 million to the economy and provides more…
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Should vegans get the COVID-19 vaccine?

24th February 2021
Some of my vegan friends are reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccines do not contain animal products. Yet…
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