Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
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Executive Producer Steve Berkowitz has been producing unscripted television, documentary series and sports for 20 years. Each episode, Steve interviews some of the most talented people working today in television, film, music, sports, business, medicine, and much more. Listen as he shares fascinating and riveting stories from behind the scenes of your favorite documentaries, reality TV shows, game shows, and true crime docu-series.
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The health effects of hormone therapy for menopause
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The latest health news, including a decades long study looking into the health effects of menopausal hormone therapy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Predicting the children who'll outgrow allergies
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By measuring the rise and fall of antibodies in the blood, researchers have been able to predict the path ahead for some kids.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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New insights into rare COVID vaccine complication
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Researchers have found a common trigger for VITT and a nearly identical disorder, providing new insights into vaccine development and autoimmune disease.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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You've probably heard stories about how fructose is somehow much worse than other sugars, even that it’s toxic … but is it true?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The common cytomegalovirus and its risk in pregnancy
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During pregnancy many mums are aware of the risks of soft cheeses and kitty litter, but a more common infection that can cause disability is much less known: cytomegalovirus.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The 'sweet poison' fructose myth, and outgrowing childhood allergies
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Correcting the record on fructose, and new research offers some clues about whose allergies might desist as they grow up. Also, new insights from a vaccine complication, and the risk of catching a common virus during pregnancy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The use of mind-altering drugs in aged and disability care
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The latest health news, including new standards of care for the use of psychotropic drugs in people with cognitive decline or disabilities.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Researchers from Harvard found lesbian women died 20 per cent sooner than their heterosexual cohort, and bisexual women were even worse off, dying 37 per cent sooner.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What are nanoplastics doing to our health?
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These tiny plastics have the ability to cross biological barriers and cause havoc, but they're very hard to detect. Scientists are trying to overcome hurdles so we can find out how nanoplastics interact with the human body.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including some clarity of grief disorder, and the rules around organ donation.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Mailbag: The 23 hour 50 minute day and bird flu vaccines
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including our bad maths and an explanation for why we're not stockpiling bird flu vaccines.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Are cows giving us bird flu? And everything we (don't) know about nanoplastics
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How bird flu has (probably) gone from cows to humans, as well as the latest on psychedelics for depression and psychotropics in healthcare. How much time you should spend sitting, standing, moving and sleeping for the optimal 24 hours. How sexuality might shorten your lifespan. And why the health effects of nanoplastics are so difficult to uncover.…
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How much time should you spend sitting (or standing)?
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Researchers have unpacked the optimal amount of time you should spend sitting versus standing for your health.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Each year the flu vaccine is reformulated to target the current strains of influenza A and B that are circulating globally — but what if it didn't need to be? Melbourne researchers have identified consistent fragments from influenza B that could tell your immune system how to recognise all varieties of that virus. Professor Katherine Kedzierska, fr…
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Iron for long-COVID, and plants for your prostate
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Researchers have found a possible link between iron and long-COVID How long before that big overseas trip should you get your COVID booster? And how a plant based diet may be a positive step with a prostate cancer diagnosis.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What is prolonged grief disorder and how is it treated
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While grief effects everyone differently, a small group of people can find themselves 'stuck' in intense grief. It's not depression, it's known as prolonged grief disorder. UNSW Professor Richard Bryant and his team compared cognitive behaviour therapy with mindfulness and found that while they both work in the short term, CBT is more impactful for…
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Iron for long-COVID, 'holy grail' flu shots, and prolonged grief disorder
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Researchers have found a possible link between iron and long-COVID Each year the flu vaccine is reformulated to target the current strains of influenza A and B that are circulating globally — but what if it didn't need to be? A new review of Health at Every Size shows that, at least when it comes to measures like cholesterol and blood pressure, it'…
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A 'Health At Every Size' approach doesn't work on its own
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If you’ve spent much time in the wellness space these past few years, you’ve probably heard of Health At Every Size – a movement that prioritises healthy habits over the size or shape of your body. But while many people have found it freeing, a new review of the evidence shows that, at least when it comes to measures like cholesterol and blood pres…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, featuring "stoolgazing" and when to collect your own samples… or not. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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For people with irritable bowel syndrome, one of the most common interventions is an elimination diet to try to identify a trigger. But that diet might carry its own risk – of triggering disordered eating – a new study warns. Dr Caroline Tuck is a senior lecturer in dietetics at Swinburne UniversityBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Sports Journalist Emily Bicks Talks NFL Draft; Plus, the Battle for NBA Broadcast Rights and Paramount's Predicament
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In this episode, I chat with sports reporter Emily Bicks of Heavy Sports about the NFL draft and the surprises and decisions that have fans, players and insiders talking. We break down the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr., the New York Giants' choice of Malik Nabers, and the trade between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills,…
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Bird flu, dementia prevention, and COVID treatments vary
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How much does the average Australian know about preventing dementia? Avian influenza particles have been detected in milk supply in the US, is it safe? And it seems COVID treatment recommendations vary from country to country and not all of them are effective, so why doesn't everyone follow the World Health Organisation guidelines?…
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Why being released from prison is a health risk
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Prison is considered a dangerous place, but globally the risk of dying in the first week of release is surprisingly high. Australian researchers are calling for increased health support for recently released prisoners and Professor Rohan Borschmann, from the University of Melbourne, says improvements to health care within the prison system are also…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including age restrictions for bone marrow donors, celebrating neurodiversity, and intermittent fasting. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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How your sports bra also supports your knees
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Bras and knees. You might not think they have much to do with each other. But it turns out that wearing the right bra might actually reduce a woman's risk of a serious knee injury. Women are far more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than men and the results can be catastrophic.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Having kids ages you, according to new research. And not just because of the sleep deprivation and stress. Pregnancy has been linked to accelerated biological ageing — in simple terms, how old your cells are. And researchers found the more pregnancies a person has, the older they get. Calen Ryan is from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columb…
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Sports bras support knees, bird flu in milk, and health after prison release
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Avian influenza particles have been detected in US milk supplies, just how concerning is that? Why are COVID treatment recommendations different depending on what country you're in? And how much does the average Australian know about preventing dementia? The latest research on bras and knees. You might not think they have much to do with each other…
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Filmmakers Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman Talk "Pay or Die," and Hollywood Faces a Harsh Reality
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I chat with filmmakers Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman about their PARAMOUNT + documentary "Pay or Die," which explores the skyrocketing prices of insulin in the United States and the impact on individuals and families. The co-directors discuss the genesis of the project and Scott's deeply personal connection to the issue. They highlight the strang…
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Cow's milk for babies, therapy for trauma, and lives saved by COVID vaccines
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Research into the influence of gender on autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. Calculating how many lives were saved by Australia's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, and how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing. A review into how cognitive behavioural therapy can help young people who've experienced trauma. Recently upd…
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Cow's milk or formula and when? Changes to WHO guidelines for babies
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Recently updated World Health Organisation guidelines say babies as young as six months can start drinking cow’s milk rather than infant formula – that could be a good thing if you have challenges accessing safe drinking water, but in Australia it goes against the national guidelines. Associate Professor Rachel Laws, from Deakin University’s Instit…
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What gender means for autism and lives saved by COVID vaccines
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Researchers look at the possible influence of gender for an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Calculating just how many lives were saved by the Covid-19 vaccines. And how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The $10m our bone marrow donor registry can't use
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Around 80% of bone marrow transplants in Australia rely on overseas donations, increasing costs and the time it takes to find a match. The Federal Government has recently released more funds to build the local donor system in Australia… but is it enough?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Exploring whether cognitive behavioural therapy works on trauma
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Trauma can be a complex thing to tackle. It can present in many different ways depending on the cause (or causes) and the person themselves. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a common tool used in many circumstances, but is it effective for everyone? A new review has looked into how CBT impacts a range of young people who’ve experienced trauma…
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In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia. So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves. It might also surprise you to learn that someone with a diagnosis is more likely to be harmed, than t…
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Could a cure for recurrent UTIs be a spray away?
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A needle-free vaccine sprayed under the tongue could prevent UTIs from occurring. In a long-term observational study, more than half of the participants remained UTI-free nine years after receiving the drug. MV140 contains heat-inactivated bacteria from four of the major species that cause UTIs. Also, new research on the time of day you exercise, a…
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'Australia is not the UK': Major reviews into gender affirming care
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UK's approach to gender affirming care has come under massive scrutiny off the back of two reviews into the system. However experts here are warning that applying these findings to Australia, misses important context. Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott explains what she sees on a day-to-day basis caring for children as a psychiatrist. And Professo…
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The underestimated risk of PFAS 'forever chemicals'
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A new UNSW-led international study has assessed the levels of PFAS contamination in surface and ground water around the globe. It found that much of our global source water exceeds PFAS safe drinking limits. Professor Denis O'Carroll, senior author of the study, takes us through the findings. And we discuss the potential health risks of PFAS exposu…
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Immune treatment for common cancer goes straight to the source
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Bladder cancer is common, but it doesn’t get much attention. Safe and effective treatments are needed to treat this cancer early, with fewer negative side effects. As Professor Dickon Hayne explains, a first-in-human trial has injected a type of immunotherapy directly into the bladder to attack tumours, with some early success.…
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Treating UTIs (without cranberry juice) and re-examining gender care
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Is a simpler solution to recurrent UTIs on the way? Plus when should you exercise to get the most benefit? A deep dive into the UK's reviews of gender affirming treatment, and how Australia's system differs. Researchers say there's more PFAS in our water than previously thought, but how much do we know about the health harms? And a new way to deliv…
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Director Eva Orner Tackles Controversial Fashion Brand "Brandy Melville" in new HBO Documentary
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Academy Award winning filmmaker Eva Orner joins the show to discuss her riveting new HBO documentary, "Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion," which is streaming now on MAX. She discusses the challenges of exposing a global, popular and successful... but extremely toxic fashion brand like Brandy Melville and the role of social media in its …
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When your private health won't pay, and flu vaccine options
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In health news this week it's cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's and possibly bowel cancer prevention. When your private health insurer won't pay, have you read the fine print on your policy lately? A look at health literacy barriers, when it's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office…
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It's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office. For up to 60% of Australian adults reading a medication label, instructions on their referral, or filling in the forms in the waiting room can present a challenge to their literacy levels. That avoidance of early care means a higher chance of ending up in the emergency depa…
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