It seems like a mere week ago that we were talking about the last new variant - because it was only a week ago.
Move over Eris, there's a new variant in town: Pirola.
Unlike most of the recent strains going around, this one branched off further back in the Omicron family tree.
But what of the usual questions: is it better at evading immunity? Does it cause worse disease? How do I protect myself? Also, how normal is it for a virus to mutate this much? Is it really moving this quickly, or is just because we're watching it so closely?
That's on this week's Coronacast.
Can you train yourself to sleep less?
Why everything hurts when you turn 30
Can sudoku really keep your brain younger for longer?
A single glass of red wine for your health, yeah or nah?
Your emotional support water bottle is probably too big
How can you boost your immune system?
Is it safe to dose yourself with pre-workout?
How do over-the-counter painkillers compare?
Restless Legs Syndrome and how it's treated
Kate's cancer announcement: What do we know about her health?
Is your (artificial) sweet tooth killing you?
Pimples, spots and pleuks: The who, why and what (to do)
Why are mosquitoes so attracted to me?
We're doing a live show! Bring your rash to Brisbane March 22
Are hormones hindering your workout?
Why do we have wisdom teeth?
Multivitamins: Are they a scam?
Are chiropractors charlatans or misunderstood?
Does anti-ageing skincare actually work?
What's the deal with night terrors?
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