Send us a Text Message. This week's episode has sword fights, canons, pirate ships, and the undead! Amber, Liam, Disney John join Dayton as they plunder and pillage their way through this episode. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7…

How much ultra-processed food are you eating? On average, it turns out Australians are getting close to half of their energy needs from ultra-processed foods. While convenient, a diet full of these foods can increase the risk of chronic disease. Guest Dr Daisy Coyle, dietician and research fellow at the George Institute References Ultra-processed f…

There are changes to Australia's legislation on vaping– and more changes to come in October. Plus, a year-long inquiry into diabetes has made recommendations to improve care.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression associated with certain times of the year. A hallmark sign someone has SAD is their symptoms completely dissipate when the season changes. While there isn't a lot of data on its prevalence in Australia, experts believe it's more common than once thought. Guests Paige Cockburn, health reporte…

Even when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults report hearing loss themselves, many aren't being referred for follow-up care. That's according to new research into how hearing loss is being measured, reported and managed. And this under-recognised issue could be exacerbating existing inequalities. Guest Alice Pender, audiologist and researc…

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including responses to our story on measuring exercise with steps vs duration and another look at deprescribing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. This episode kicks off our month long look at blockbusters. Eric Dearth, Dana, Amber join Disney John try to get "Dorothy" into a Twister. promos Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast The Beer'd Al podcast Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https…

We're all familiar with being prescribed medication, but how often is your doctor advising you on how to eventually stop taking certain drugs? This is especially an issue for medications like opioids, benzodiazepines and even antidepressants. There are calls for better guidelines on deprescribing, to make sure the process of weaning off medications…

While we know a lot about what can go wrong in the body, we don't know everything. One GP says she has seen hundreds of people with so-called 'functional symptoms' who never get a diagnosis – but nonetheless deserve treatment. In her new book, Dr Gillian Deakin offers a guide to patients and doctors grappling with symptoms without a known cause.…

What is normal when it comes to menstruation? Is it a monthly hindrance, or something that significantly impacts your life? There are treatments available for people struggling with heavy periods. And experts want them to know they don't have to jump to the most extreme solutions to find relief.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Certain medicines are in short supply in Australia – so why does this happen and what's being done about it. The Therapeutic Goods Administration keeps up to date information on medicine shortages in Australia on their website.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Exercise is good for you – that's stating the obvious. But adhering to exercise can be difficult. New research suggests tracking your activity with step count might be just as beneficial as tracking the time you spend exercising – especially in older people.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. This week, we welcome Patrick, from the Vintage Video podcast, as our special guest and J.P. to discuss a film from Paul Thomas Anderson starring Adam Sandler. J.P. and Patrick take us to school with their facts and we share a lot of love for this film. promos The Beer'd Al podcast Vintage Video Twitter @dockingbay77pod Face…

Sepsis is a potentially deadly condition that happens when the immune system has an extreme response to infection. It can cause irreversible organ damage. Australian researchers are developing a new drug designed to restore cells that become degraded.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The latest health news, including a curriculum changes in Victoria to bring phonics learning into the classrooms. A look at Australia's COVID, influenza and RSV numbers, and the vaccination rates for winter. And concerns over the quality of research in a paper on excess mortality rates during the COVID pandemic published in the British Medical Jour…

Age-related macular degeneration is a common disease which leads to a loss of central vision.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

While it's still a rarity reserved for astronauts and the very rich, space travel is becoming more common. We know it changes the body, both at the physiological and the cellular level. But we're still in the dark about what this means for long-term health when crew members splash back down to earth.…

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including iron infusions and more on migraines. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. Two films, two comedies, two amazing casts, two directors, and one screenwriter. This week Robert hosts Amber and Disney John and they compare these two films. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7…

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including asthma prevention and the etymology of migraine. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

We blink more than we need to, and scientists have been trying to find out why. New research suggests blinking helps us see the world in finer detail – essentially, it makes our eyes more sensitive.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pain can be a helpful tool to make sure we don't exceed our limits, but when it persists it can be detrimental. Research has shown that people experiencing chronic pain see the world as a harsher place – distances are longer and hills are steeper.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If you're one of many ransacking the cold and flu aisle this winter, you might have spotted a common ingredient: zinc. It has been touted as a remedy for sickness — even a preventative. A comprehensive review has delved into the current research into the supplement and its effectiveness. Guest Assistant Professor Daryl Nault, Maryland University of…

Dr Penny Palmer, Executive Producer of ABC TV's Catalyst, looks back at her time working with Michael Mosley at the BBC in the early 2000s.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Making health new this week, could a common type-2 diabetes treatment also help in the fight against some cancers? And, two research papers examine the most effective way to treat sepsis.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. "My name is Harvey Milk and I'm here to recruit you." This week we time travel to the 1970s to the city of San Francisco to meet Harvey Milk. This biopic stars Sean Penn and is directed by Gus Van Zant. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https:…

The latest health news, including promising developments in the treatment of skin cancer and prostate cancer. Also, an update on the various bird flu strains circulation as Mexico records a death from H5N2. And a new discovery sheds light on the cause of inflammatory bowel disease. References Avian Influenza A (H5N2) - Mexico Long-Term Outcomes in …

About 1 in 5 Australians suffer with migraine, a complex and often debilitating condition. While there is no cure, migraines can be managed. However it can take a long time for people to find an approach that works for them, which is why experts want to make that journey easier. Guest Lorraine Graham Associate Professor Susan Tomlinson, neurologist…

We know that exercise is good for us, but what is going on at the cellular level to explain it? New research hints at what exercise is doing to the brain cells of mice to keep them mentally fit. Guest Associate Professor Jana Vukovic, University of Queensland References Exercise rejuvenates microglia and reverses T cell accumulation in the aged fem…

In a climate changed world, we're bound to experience hotter days with more frequency. There are physical health implications, but there are mental health consequences as well. Guest Dr Taylor Braund, UNSW Black Dog Institute References Ambient maximum daily temperature and mental health‐related presentations to a western Sydney emergency departmen…

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including a little-known predictor of heart disease. This under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart disease You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. This week we're traveling to the fictional town of Gravity Falls where weird is normal. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7By Dayton Johnson

The latest health news, including new research on how effective our COVID-19 vaccinations are, especially at keeping people out of hospital and preventing death.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

For the first time in 15 years, breast cancer screening is undergoing a review in Australia. A report has recommended updating the assessment protocol and incorporating newer imaging technologies.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The earlier blood sugar levels are normalised in type 2 diabetes, the fewer complications a person will go on to have.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Stem cells have long held the the promise of revolutionising medicine. They're taking a while to deliver on the promise, but two new studies have brought us a little closer. One combats the life-threatening rejection disease that many bone marrow donation recipients develop ... using a different type of stem cell. The other looks at using someone's…

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including research into allergies in adulthood. Plus the "sick quitter" effect and a curious prescription given to the grandmother of one of our listeners...By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Send us a Text Message. This episode is epic! We've invited a few Star Wars fans to discuss the original Star Wars trilogy! Patrick Albright, Van Allen Plexico, and John Reid join Dayton and share their memories and opinions around these three films. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/do…

The latest health news, including the various bird flu outbreaks in Australia and the variants at play. Also the new, flirtatious subvariant of Omicron is on the rise.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As oral retinoids become more popular for the treatment of acne, there are concerns the message isn't getting through about the risk of getting pregnant while taking these medications.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Researchers are hoping to combat the assumption that psychedelics might be 'safer' than other drugs. A new study has detailed the deaths of 43 people from either magic mushrooms or LSD between 2000 and 2023.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

There are things known to improve your mental wellbeing – keeping a routine, engaging in meaningful activity, making plans and connecting socially. So what happens when you cut back on those things?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

It has long been thought that beta-amyloid is the trigger for Alzheimer's Disease. But now researchers are looking at an even earlier trigger that could lead to treatments that prevent the initial beta-amyloid cascade from ever being initiated.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Send us a Text Message. This week, Disney John takes Robert and Eric Dearth into TWO jungles to discuss these two movies from Dwayne Johnson. Twitter @dockingbay77pod Facebook @dockingbay77podcast dockingbay77podcast@gmail.com patreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7By Dayton Johnson

The latest health news, including a decades long study looking into the health effects of menopausal hormone therapy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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

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