Best Aboriginal Food Podcasts (2024)

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Supermodel's cancer recovery raises questions 9:44

13m ago9:44

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Did Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson recover from cancer without traditional treatment? A huge review debunks mobile phone brain cancer fears. And can catching up on sleep on the weekends save us?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tablet use and tantrums 8:40

14m ago8:40

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A story for the many parents who allow their children some screen time, and are concerned about the potential negative effects of it. A recent study has found a link between tablet use by preschoolers and angry outbursts. This behavioural effect could be due to a dependency on the device for emotional regulation, but the results are stark. Guest Dr…

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Sport concussion not as damaging as we think 11:50

15m ago11:50

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We've heard a lot in recent years about how damaging concussion in professional sport can be to long-term brain health. But we don't know a lot about the impacts of mild concussions. Well there's now an app for that. And one recent study found having a sports-related concussion didn't seem to have a detrimental effect on cognition and was linked to…

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Downstairs problems may indicate chronic disorders 7:21

16m ago7:21

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Men might need a little bit more convincing when it comes to going to the doctors but if there are issues below the belt it might be worth getting yourself checked. New research suggests erectile dysfunction or peeing in the night might be indicators of a bigger problem. Guest Dr Sam Tafari, andrology and men’s health fellow at the Royal Adelaide h…

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Mailbag: Insomnia and your phone 4:22

17m ago4:22

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What makes a house a home? 54:36

3h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When should you eat dinner? And living every day as if it were your last 54:36

3h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Breast reconstruction after concern and two birders on a big quest 54:35

1d ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New rental reforms proposed to combat the housing crisis and breaking the cycle of family violence 54:36

3h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Navigating a mid-life breakup and rocketing child poverty 54:36

2h ago54:36

54:36

Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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CORONACAST BONUSCAST: How protective is the vaccine? 10:25

36m ago10:25

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An update on COVID-19 figures, plus the latest research on vaccines and long-COVID. What are the long-term outcomes of people who experienced myocarditis after COVID infection or vaccination? And why were there differences in mental health outcomes for the unvaccinated and the vaccinated? References Long-Term Prognosis of Patients With Myocarditis …

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A guide to toxic-free childcare 11:41

37m ago11:41

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More attention is being paid to toxins and their effects on the human body – like PFAS chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals. A guide has been released providing advice to parents, childcare centres and policymakers. It provides practical approaches to reduce the risks from known toxins. Guest Dr Rachael Wakefield-Rann, Institute for Sustainabl…

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How accurate are food tracking apps? 7:55

38m ago7:55

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Many people use food tracking apps, whether for weight loss purposes, or to help manage a medical condition. But when it comes to how much energy, fat, protein or sodium is in a certain food, how accurate are they? Researchers have looked at hundreds of apps and identified some of their blind spots — including multicultural meals. Guest Dr Juliana …

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Treating insomnia over the internet 8:00

39m ago8:00

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Insomnia is so common, it’s likely everyone will experience bouts of it at some point in their life. While not everyone will need treatment, for those who do, it can be difficult to access. A digital version of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) could open up treatment to more people. Guest Professor Robert Adams, specialist respirat…

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Mailbag: Meniere's disease and a low salt diet 3:58

40m ago3:58

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The importance of teeth and supermarket ethics 54:36

2h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A rise in cases of whooping cough and dealing with weaponised incompetence 54:36

3h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Would lower speed limits reduce the number of road accidents? And how to increase your strength safely. 54:36

3h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Reconnecting with our senses and the science behind happier dogs 54:36

2h ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is working from home working for carers? And teenage kids paying their own way 54:35

4h ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Popular weight loss drug and suicidal ideation 7:20

19m ago7:20

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GLP-1 agonists are quickly becoming a go-to treatment for type-2 diabetes and obesity — and a weight loss drug of choice for many others. But a new paper looking at adverse drug reactions has found a potential association between semaglutide and suicidality.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A common antibiotic could drive down childhood mortality 5:23

20m ago5:23

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New evidence is supporting the mass distribution of azithromycin to children in sub-Saharan Africa. Twice-yearly doses have been shown to reduce mortality by 14 per cent in children one month to four years old. However concerns remain about perpetuating antimicrobial resistance. References Azithromycin to Reduce Mortality — An Adaptive Cluster-Rand…

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Does screen content matter more than screen time? 9:28

4d ago9:28

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Keeping kids off screens can be easier said than done, especially when they’re so intertwined with our day-to-day lives. A paper has reviewed the evidence on how screen use in children under six can impact behaviour and cognitive outcomes – like attention, memory and learning. The researchers say while limiting time spent on screens is important, i…

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The role of dietitians in obesity management 6:29

7d ago6:29

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More than 60 per cent of Australian adults are living with overweight or obesity, putting them at increased risk of disease. So how can those risks be prevented and managed at both an individual and societal level? And how important are dietitians, especially with renewed interest in weight loss drugs? Guest Dr Terri-Lynne South, dietitian and GP…

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Treating the disabling inner ear Meniere's disease 9:29

14d ago9:29

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Meniere's disease is a chronic condition that causes tinnitus, vertigo and deafness. It typically starts in one ear, but can go on to affect both. At the moment there is no cure, only strategies to lower the chances of an attack and treatments to help manage the symptoms. It’s hoped gene therapy might be able to turn things around. Guests Steven Mo…

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Mailbag: Knee replacements and saving lives 6:50

24m ago6:50

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The value of trust and the cost of a friendship 54:35

4h ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A healthier approach to anger and separating fact from fiction 54:36

5d ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Is common courtesy becoming less common? And truck-driving as a career switch 54:35

3h ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Living with dementia and hip hop and hope 54:36

4d ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Living like a toddler and art from inside prison 54:35

2h ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mpox is an emergency of international concern. What does this mean? 11:05

12d ago11:05

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A more severe variant of the mpox virus is spreading fast, already causing hundreds of deaths in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern. We have vaccines against mpox, so what aren't we doing to slow the spread? Also, Australia is compared to other English-speaking countries and i…

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Exercise is best for knee osteoarthritis — not surgery 9:14

4d ago9:14

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People with knee osteoarthritis are undergoing unnecessary tests and procedures, when exercise is often the best treatment. New clinical care standards have been released, putting the emphasis on non-surgical treatments for pain relief and mobility. Guest Dr Christopher Vertullo, orthopaedic knee surgeon and an Adjunct Professor at Griffith Univers…

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Our microbiomes might be suffering in cities 8:25

20d ago8:25

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A majority of the world's population lives in cities. Our urban environments have changed rapidly, and a very different to the environments humans evolved in. This could mean we're not being exposed to the same diversity of 'good' microbes, that keep us balanced and healthy. Guest Dr Jessica Stanhope, epidemiologist at the University of Adelaide Ka…

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Using a cat parasite to treat difficult diseases 5:47

20d ago5:47

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While humans and pathogens have waged war for millennia, even dangerous pathogens can be engineered to be helpful in the right hands. What are the qualities that make a microbe or virus so successful, and how can we harness them for good? Guest Jacinta Bowler, science reporter Associate Professor Joanne Macdonald, University of the Sunshine Coast R…

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Mailbag: COVID and surface spread 5:18

4d ago5:18

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What makes up a personality and the mystery of a missing parcel 54:26

3h ago54:26

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The state of the mental health system and finding your chosen family 54:36

13d ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Working into later life and the pathologisation of women's bodies. 54:36

22d ago54:36

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The right age for boarding school and the first Aboriginal Olympian 54:29

12h ago54:29

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How to handle your child pulling away and will a rise in wages help early childhood education 54:35

1d ago54:35

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease 5:09

13d ago5:09

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Authorities in Victoria believe they've found the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak in Melbourne that has killed two people. What do we know about the disease, and what needs to be done to avoid outbreaks? References Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne Dispersion of Legionella bacteria in atmosphere: A practical source loca…

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Sex isn’t binary — so what does that mean for sport? 8:18

6d ago8:18

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There has been a heated – and at times harmful discussion about presumed sex differences in athletes competing at the Olympic Games. While unfounded, accusations against two female boxers have reignited a discussion that has been going on for over a century about who gets to compete, and against whom. We take a look at the evidence and explain why …

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Is additional leave going to help women going through menopause? 5:54

25d ago5:54

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Unions are calling for 10 days of reproductive leave for women going through menopause and perimenopause. They say older women are leaving the workforce early because a lack of support. But one expert argues there is no quality evidence to support this claim, and there are other issues at play. Guest Professor Susan Davis, endocronologist at Monash…

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Diabetes patients are at higher risk of injury 8:31

4d ago8:31

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People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60 per cent increased risk of serious injury. Low blood sugar can lead to falls, while high blood sugar can lead to nerve damage, which leaves people susceptible to numbness and burns. Experts believe there is a lack of awareness about the risk of trauma when blood sugars aren’t wel…

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The lesser known hepatitis E virus 12:04

28d ago12:04

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Viral hepatitis infections claim the lives of 3,500 people each day. One of the lesser known kinds is hepatitis E, which can lead to acute liver failure. We explain the storied history of this virus and the current efforts to vaccinate against it. Guest Dr Richie Madden, co-founder of the Hepatis E International Direct Action group…