In this issue, Tessa reflects on our ageing and mortality.
There is an excellent description of the birth and growth of the WA Polio Clinic.
There is a new strain of Diphtheria loose in the Northern Territory: local indigenous populations are eligible for free vaccination boosters, but if you are travelling and less hale and hearty than a few years ago, please ask your doctor for a vaccination, even though you will have to pay for it.
How do viruses work? From polio to Covid to Hantavirus – there are similar mechanisms which make us ill.
Several common gut problems are discussed, with dietary and supplement remedies which support your health and are often cheaper than drugs. Heartburn, bloating, incontinence, gallstones and cramps (in the legs and in the anus) are discussed.
Explore the wonders of (dark) chocolate – in heart disease, diabetes, brain function and mood regulation.
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