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ABC Australia
Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
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Gaining confidence in your parenting abilities builds the self-esteem of your child. It's a confusing parenting world today. Listen to this expert with over 30 years of clinical and practical experience in providing you with the tips and …
Health Report · Aug 14, 2026
A study shows waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC) should be included with BMI when assessing patients with abdominal fat for risk of cardiovascular disease.A new rapid 'lateral flow' test is …
44:49Health Report · Aug 7, 2026
‘Kate’ has a history of anorexia nervosa and was once hospitalised for the condition. Yet she was able to access GLP1s to control her weight via a telehealth provider, without being screened for an …
52:06Health Report · Jul 31, 2026
Clinicians, researchers, government and industry partners have come together in a new arrangement to trial a blood test that uses biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, in the hope it will aid diagnosis.A new vaccine developed …
43:02Health Report · Jul 24, 2026
A new study looks at the health benefits of holding off on a child's smartphone by one year. Is there a "best" age to let them have their own device?Despite the lack of subsidies …
43:38Health Report · Jul 17, 2026
There's a race going on in Silicon Valley to find ways to slow down ageing and monetise longevity. Some of the tools used to measure this are biological age tests that give various health …
43:23Health Report · Jul 10, 2026
A review of the evidence for community pharmacist prescribing has reopened the debate about who should be able to prescribe, and a legislative change means some registered nurses with special training will soon be …
43:07Health Report · Jul 3, 2026
While looking for ways to treat pain in those with musculoskeletal disorders, researchers examined studies in which sleep supplement melatonin had been used. A study into the behaviour of immune cells in coeliac disease …
44:19Health Report · Jun 26, 2026
A movement disorder specialist says the APVMA decision on the use of herbicide paraquat ignores evidence of the link with cases of Parkinson's disease.Analysis of patient data shows less than twenty percent of people …
42:25Health Report · Jun 22, 2026
The first cases of H5N1 bird flu have been confirmed following the discovery and rescue of a sick bird on a remote beach in Western Australia.Since then more sick birds have been reported, with …
19:12Health Report · Jun 19, 2026
A new review brings together data from studies worldwide and shows that the impact of alcohol has been underestimated, but that changing drinking habits can reverse and slow down damage.Should gyms turn the volume …
44:11Health Report · Jun 12, 2026
Genomic testing is cheaper than ever and can pick up a risk of disease in people with no family history. Should we expand it nation-wide?IUDs are a highly effective form of contraception, but some …
45:58Health Report · Jun 5, 2026
Australia's specialist medical college for obstetrics and gynaecology is raising the alarm over proposed changes to abortion access in three Australian states.How physical activity influences your 'biological clock' - and whether it can help …
39:35Health Report · May 29, 2026
This week, an update on the diphtheria outbreak across multiple Australian states. What's changed to allow the spread to occur?How to build healthier housing for remote communities - and it starts with maintenance.A new …
42:37Health Report · May 22, 2026
The popularity of peptides appears to be growing in Australia - what do we know about who is using them, what's in them and the risks?A large study of Australians with Parkinson's disease finds …
44:52Health Report · May 21, 2026
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.How does the disease spread, how can it be …
Health Report · May 15, 2026
ACL injuries are very common in Australia - and the common thinking has been that if you tear your ACL, you'll need surgery. Researchers are arguing the best evidence says we should be looking …
51:21Health Report · May 8, 2026
Urgent care clinics are getting $1.8 billion in this year's federal budget to make them a permanent part of Australia's health system. We speak to the Health Minister Mark Butler about the decision.'Fitspo' content …
44:33Health Report · May 1, 2026
A new review suggests there may be biomarkers linked to irritable bowel syndrome, typically a diagnosis of exclusion.How you get followed up after going to the doctor with symptoms of bowel cancer is shaped …
45:04Health Report · Apr 24, 2026
Two thirds of women report concerns over memory loss, concentration or other cognitive symptoms during menopause. What do we understand about what's going on, and how can it be managed?A new plan for improving …
Health Report · Apr 17, 2026
Can you trust the advice ChatGPT Health gives about whether you should go to the hospital or not?Who is using GLP-1 weight loss drugs and how common are they?New guidelines for supporting young people …
49:37Health Report · Apr 10, 2026
When a medical emergency happens in space, how is it treated? And what does life in Antarctica have to teach us about staying healthy on a spaceflight?Findings from a large study of Australian teenagers …
43:27Health Report · Apr 3, 2026
Which flu strains are likely to be dominant this flu season - and what's the story with the new nasal spray vaccine?Speaking of sprays ... there's a simple saline spray that might help kids …
42:02Health Report · Mar 27, 2026
3D printing is becoming an incredibly versatile modern tool - with scope to apply it to engineering, manufacturing, architecture and design challenges. And it's increasingly being used in ... healthcare.Plus, Kylie and Gillian had …
39:18Health Report · Mar 20, 2026
There's been major buzz in recent years over ultra-processed foods and whether they may be harmful to our health. A new study out of Canada has measured what toddlers eat and how much of …
45:06Health Report · Mar 13, 2026
MDMA psychotherapy was approved in Australia three years ago. Who's using it and what do we know about treatment side effects?Vaccine reminders can help nudge people back on track, but how the message is …
42:17Health Report · Mar 6, 2026
Are Australian schoolkids eating too much salt? And does it put them at risk of high blood pressure?A new approach to breast cancer screening based on risk could reduce the number of screens needed …
44:30Health Report · Feb 27, 2026
We know many people are turning to generative AI for health advice, including tips on how to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. When is it safe to turn to a chatbot, and when …
45:14Health Report · Feb 20, 2026
A paper has suggested exercise has minimal, short-term effects on osteoarthritis. But experts are warning people with the condition that they shouldn't stop moving. Also, school kids are being called on to help in …
41:19Health Report · Feb 13, 2026
Researchers have pin-pointed the best exercise routines for depression or anxiety symptoms, and they might be equal to medication and talk therapy.Also, why states and territories are making changes to their maternity care guidance …
43:55Health Report · Feb 6, 2026
When you pay for private health insurance, you might assume you'll be well covered if you get injured or fall ill. But a new report has revealed the huge costs that catch people off …
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