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Medical Research Future Fund has $20 billion to spend. Here’s how we prioritise who gets what

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a A$20 billion fund to support Australian health and medical research. It was set up in 2015 to deliver practical benefits from medical research and innovation to as many Australians as possible.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

Do I need a booster vaccine if I recently had COVID? What if I'm not sure what I had?

In early 2021, recommendations about COVID vaccines were pretty straightforward – get two doses, as soon as you are eligible. A year later, we knew getting a third dose was important for protection against the new Omicron variant.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023

Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here's what the science says

While most people survive and recover from COVID, for some people symptoms can persist for months or years. When symptoms last longer than 12 weeks, the condition is known as long COVID.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2023

Military "extremism" purge goes sideways

Lt. Khadijah Simmons had a spotless military record. But when she became Lt. Khadijah X, everything changed

Salon · May 8, 2022

Endometriosis can end women's careers and stall their education. That's everyone's business

The Coalition has announced a A$58 million funding package to improve endometriosis diagnosis, care and treatment.

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022