Best Yellow Peril Podcasts (2024)

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Iron for long-COVID, 'holy grail' flu shots, and prolonged grief disorder 51:01

12m ago51:01

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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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Sports bras support knees, bird flu in milk, and health after prison release 43:42

6d ago43:42

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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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Cow's milk for babies, therapy for trauma, and lives saved by COVID vaccines 35:04

13d ago35:04

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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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Norman Swan on what is schizophrenia? 13:09

17d ago13:09

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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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Treating UTIs (without cranberry juice) and re-examining gender care 37:18

20d ago37:18

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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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When your private health won't pay, and flu vaccine options 45:49

27d ago45:49

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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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The bacteria causing bowel cancer, and how to make indoor air safer 41:33

1M ago41:33

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How changes to codeine access impacted the use of PBS-listed opiods. Pinpointing particular strains of bacteria that could lead to bowel cancer. The Australian research that helped change our definition of anaemia. And why aren't there already strict guidelines on indoor air quality?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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27 - Practical Shooting Skills Pt.2 1:44:44

1M ago1:44:44

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We’re finally back at it. This week, (some of) the boys are back in town for another absurd episode. Katon and Evo once again return this time alongside YPT contributors Soju Operator and Kalashnikoffing. For those who missed the last episode, Katon is a newly minted USPSA Grand Master Class level shooter under the Carry Optics division and Evo is …

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ADHD medication a lifesaver? Will cancer treatment damage your ovaries? 39:21

1M ago39:21

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Three recent scientific papers looking at ADHD treatment and other health outcomes. Why no one knows what your cancer treatment will do to your ovaries. In a small US study, brain cancer tumours shrank rapidly in the first few days when treated with chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, T cells injected into the fluid around the brain. And suicidal th…

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Scrapping the term Long-COVID? Is toddler food bad? And the sick quitter effect 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Queensland's Chief Health Officer says the term "long-COVID" should be scrapped, but there are different definitions of what long-COVID is and different ways data is collected Evidence suggests toddler or transition milks are unnecessary at best and harmful at worst. Numbers of alcohol related deaths may have been under reported because past abuse …

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Short sleep and diabetes | Menopause and mood | VR patients and emergency 45:29

2M ago45:29

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A 62-year-old man in Germany—called HIM—deliberately received the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination 217 times within a period of 29 months. Researchers were keen to know how he fared. Sleep has become a bit of an obsession and has us questioning just how much we need. A large study has compared participants' duration of sleep against their risk of Type 2 Diab…

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Exercise and depression | Melanoma and access to treatment | Comprehensive research on Sarcoidosis 38:06

2M ago38:06

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Major depressive disorder is a leading cause of global disability, and exercise looks like a candidate for treatment. But which type? Skin cancer is a major health risk for Australians, but access to proper cancer screening and treatment is difficult, especially in some of our highest-risk areas, like Far North Queensland. Sarcoidoisis is an enigma…

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CORONACAST BONUSCAST: New numbers around (super rare) vaccine side effects 6:03

2M ago6:03

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When COVID vaccines first became available in 2021, they were met with celebration. Finally we had some defence against this virus that had struck down so many and triggered such heavy lockdowns. But once they started rolling out en masse, a new concern emerged – reports of side effects that, while rare, could be severe. Just how rare these conditi…

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News on long COVID and indoor air quality | Visualising plaque in your arteries | An under-tested blood fat | Kids' risk of poor health in the youth justice system 43:41

2M ago43:41

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News this week is The Government response to the long COVID inquiry, which looked into how many Australians are living with long COVID and what could be done to support them. And, a report on fine particulates in the air, and their relationship with coronary heart disease. A study has tested whether showing people actual pictures of the plaque insi…

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Insomnia, sun exposure | Low-carb diets | Sodium in food | Hepatitis in kids | Social prescribing 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Health news: Insomnia: what kind of therapy and/or behaviour changes are more likely to work? And new advice on sun exposure that reflects Australia's diverse population. Low-carb diets have grabbed a lot of attention, promising weight loss and improved health, but they're not all the same. Diet is important for health, but foods high in sodium are…

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Food for kids in childhood centres—are their brains being starved? | Getting an autism diagnosis as an adult 39:22

3M ago39:22

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A groundbreaking study from the Queensland Brain Institute has found serious deficiencies in the amount and quality of food provided to kids by Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. This can compromise kids' nutritional needs, and brain development. Getting a diagnosis for autism for a child or adolescent is a series of complicated an…

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Why fentanyl isn't so big in Australia? | Risks of under-vaccination | Breast cancer after an early scare | AI shaking up radiology 35:46

3M ago35:46

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The addictive painkiller fentanyl has swept through the USA—but its effects haven't been as big in Australia. Why? Vaccination against COVID-19 can save lives and reduce the risk of severe disease. Why are some people under vaccinated—and what's the risk for people not up to date with shots? An early form of breast cancer—ductal carcinoma in situ (…

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GLP1 agonists and weight loss | Opioids and cancer pain | Don't neglect dental care | Some back pain resolves, some lingers | Synaesthesia 46:22

3M ago46:22

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The drug name on everyone’s lips is semaglutide—a seemingly magical substance that can solve all our ills. But it’s not just semaglutide, there’s a whole class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists. Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients who have cancer to help them with pain, but the drugs are not risk free and can have their downsides. Last year th…

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Australian immunisation rates drop | What are 'incidentalomas'? 28:37

3M ago28:37

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What's happening with COVID Australian vaccination rates are dropping A new term for chance discoveries on scansBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Life and potential death': Being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant 28:35

4M ago28:35

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The shock of a cancer diagnosis is familiar for far too many people. But when Na'ama Carlin was diagnosed with breast cancer, her health wasn't the only consideration. If you're in need of support you can contact Mummy's Wish or Hope for Two.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Care and detection of younger onset dementia | Breastfeeding aversion 28:36

4M ago28:36

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First heard in July 2023 It’s called ‘young onset’ dementia if diagnosed before the age of 65—and can occur while people are still caring for kids and supporting a household. First heard in July 2023 We think breastfeeding is quite natural, but it doesn’t always come easily, and some issues—such as Breastfeeding Aversion Response (or BAR)—are still…

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Where does Australia stand on drug decriminalisation? 28:36

4M ago28:36

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Drug use has been increasing, whether it be cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogens, or ketamine. That includes recreational use and substance abuse. So it begs the question: Has criminalising drugs ever worked? And what needs to be done to drive down the harms associated with this increasing drug use? If you're in need of support, you can contac…

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ADHD clinics and the diagnosis explosion | Chat GPT and virtual health care 28:36

4M ago28:36

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A new kind of ADHD clinic is cashing in on surging demand for diagnoses—and promising salaries of more than $900,000 to recruit psychiatrists. As the need for services has grown, so have waitlists. Given the choice between a ChatGPT bot or a real doctor, a panel of health care professionals found the bot's responses were both more empathetic and ga…

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Invigorating ice baths | Waves in the dying brain | Gaming and exercise 28:36

5M ago28:36

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More and more people are tackling the bracing discomfort of ice bath sessions. Alongside several touted health benefits there are some serious risks. Norman is at Bronte Beach to chill. Researchers observed the cardiac and neural signals from a small number of ICU patients at the point when ventilatory support was withdrawn. They recorded the quite…

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Body dysmorphic disorder | Benefits of a low-salt diet | Primary aldosteronism | How a country buys its drugs 29:07

5M ago29:07

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Feeling dissatisfied with their appearance can become an obsession for some people, and affect quality of life and relationships. Most people can benefit from reduced salt intake, and so reduce the risk of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, stroke, dementia, and kidney damage. A few months ago the program there was a story on an under-recognised ca…

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Concerns about a cancer therapy | Promise and risk in health AI | Where are all the psychiatrists? | Tackling high blood pressure 28:57

5M ago28:57

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Bringing clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Respiratory illnesses in China | ACL injury in women | GP referrals to psychiatrists 28:57

5M ago28:57

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There are eerily familiar of clusters of respiratory infections being reported across China. We know that for some health conditions women are more likely to have a worse time than men. But for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the chances of a woman sustaining an injury to it are up to 6 or even 10 times as likely as men. When someone has a co…

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CORONACAST BONUSCAST: The latest wave, a new vaccine and let's talk about lockdowns 8:56

5M ago8:56

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Another COVID wave, another COVID vaccine and another episode of Coronacast ... sort of? Norman and Tegan will be providing coronavirus updates when needed, so subscribe to The Health Report feed so you don't miss out! References: The unequal effects of the health–economy trade-off during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Weighing the data on legal cannabis | Overuse of antimicrobials | Delayed cord cutting in premature babies 29:07

5M ago29:07

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In 2016 Australia legalised cannabis for medicinal use and now the Greens party are advocating for its recreational use as well. The Australian Medical Association say that would send the wrong message. Antimicrobial resistance has been described an emerging public health emergency. A major cause is overuse of antibiotics and other drugs to combat …

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Senate report on ADHD | ABC Birth Project responses | Yellow fever and mosquito-borne diseases | Assessing our spending on health 28:58

6M ago28:58

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In March 2023 a Senate inquiry began to review how the health system manages people with ADHD, and the Government has now three months to respond. The ABC's Birth Project invited people to share their experiences of birth in Australia—and if improvements could be made to the system. The responses indicate that there's plenty of scope Yellow Fever i…

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Narcolepsy and its strange symptoms | Body clocks and our sleep 28:59

6M ago28:59

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If we don't get enough sleep we're apt to doze off in the day, but for some people, dozing off can signal rare disorder of the brain's sleep-wake cycles, and it plays havoc with their lives. In one 24-hour period our body undergoes a number of synchronised biological changes, which are also linked to our mental health.…

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Vitamin C, COVID, and cancer | Hand arthritis, and new treatment | Birthing in the COVID world | Blood cancer treatment advances 29:05

6M ago29:05

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A question asked about COVID-19 was whether high doses of intravenous vitamin C could fight it. Two randomised controlled trials showed no benefit for COVID-19. But high-dose Vitamin C can benefit cancer treatment. Arthritis of the hands is common, painful, a bit of a mystery, and hard to treat. Researchers have trialled a drug commonly used for rh…

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Atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, stroke, and dementia | A bank for poo | Survey to improve care in general practice 28:35

6M ago28:35

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Two of the most common causes of death in Australia, and globally, are stroke and dementia. One cause of stroke is atrial fibrillation—an abnormal heart rhythm—it may also cause dementia. Faecal microbe (or poo) transplants are something we've talked about on the program, but until recently, they've not been widely available. In fact, the product i…

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A new treatment for PTSD | Why blood pressure cuff size matters | Diversity of participants in cancer trials 28:35

7M ago28:35

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extreme form of anxiety caused by the laying down of bad memories when someone is involved in a threatening situation. A new treatment has been developed for people to write about their experience, and feelings about the memory. Having your blood pressure checked at the doctor's or hospital is a health ca…

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The Voice is a health issue—hearing again the reasons why | Diabetes and cause of death 28:35

7M ago28:35

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Australians will soon vote on changing the Australian Constitution to recognise First Nations people—the Voice to Parliament. When it comes to health, there's a strong evidence base for the Voice. In a slightly edited form, we hear again a conversation from a few weeks' ago with two key people working in this area. Over the past two decades, deaths…

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The versatility of 3D printing in healthcare—for prosthetics, training surgeons, scaffolds, and new skin for burns 28:36

7M ago28:36

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3D printing is becoming an incredibly versatile modern tool—there’s scope in engineering, manufacturing, architecture and design—as well as in several aspects of health care. Today we tour the Herston Biofabrication Institute—part of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital—where clinicians, academics, and industry work together in a state of the ar…

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Pre-operative assessments | Kids, sinusitis, and antibiotics | Kids, fainting, and an unusual heart rhythm | Knee replacements and digital rehab 29:04

7M ago29:04

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To have you in the best physical condition before major surgery many surgeons send you for a pre-operative assessment by a physician—does it help? When a child has persistent cold symptoms, it might be sinusitis and require antibiotics. If a child faints it's really only a worry when it causes an injury. But there might be an abnormality of the hea…

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26 - Puget Sound JB 43:55

7M ago43:55

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We are pleased to have several members of the Puget Sound Jöhñ Brôwń Gûñ Cłūb this week on the podcast. The club for several years has undertaken community defense efforts in the greater Seattle area. As the crew describes it, they undertake efforts that the state can’t or won’t do. Hear how the crew not only provides a visible security presence at…

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The science of sleep 29:02

8M ago29:02

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Humans spend around a third of their lives sleeping, and its management has created a multi-million dollar industry. We discuss the sleep of FIFO workers, the sleep of people with PTSD, and what we can do to improve our shut-eye time with a therapy called circadian medicine.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A clearer view of diagnostic error | Monkeys, semaglutide, and addiction | Exercise and gamification 28:36

8M ago28:36

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A clearer picture of where and how mistakes are made in medical diagnoses. Monkeys on some Caribbean islands are helping researchers understand more about addiction. Sydney's Liverpool Hospital developed a program using gaming to spur on patients recovering from traumatic brain injury.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The latest research on Long COVID | Healing worms | Talking about weight loss 28:37

8M ago28:37

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Australia's had probably its first conference on Long COVID. The idea of a worm infection evokes a visceral response—but there are potential health benefits to worms. GPs may hesitate to approach a discussion about weight loss because of the risk of body shaming and stigma.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Learning from Mexican food nutrition labels | Perils of sitting | Misleading fertility tests | Which uterine surgery is better? 28:36

8M ago28:36

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Mexico has implemented labelling of processed foods with large warnings if the unhealthy ingredients exceed globally agreed thresholds. New research has been looking into why sitting is bad—and how to change that. Women are being mislead by fertility tests which promote anti-Mullerian hormone—or AMH testing—which are not designed for general screen…

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New ovarian cancer test | Testosterone | How the PAP test began | A deep look at sleep 28:36

9M ago28:36

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We heard today about a new test for ovarian cancer. For a long time there's been a search for a way to reliably detect this cancer early on. Some men are prescribed testosterone-replacement therapy in middle age or older, but there's questions around how safe that is for their heart attack and stroke risk. In developing the cervical screening progr…

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | Vigorous Incidental Lifestyle Physical Activity | Cochlear implants 28:36

9M ago28:36

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Measuring activity on Cradle Mountain—Norman and Tegan rise to the challenge. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—a new guideline for doctors and women. Vigorous Incidental Lifestyle Physical Activity—micro-bursts of it can decrease the risks of developing various cancers. Cochlear implants—the latest intel on this transformative tech. As part of National Sc…

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Importance of The Voice for Aboriginal health | Bush tucker and health in Balgo 33:16

9M ago33:16

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wide health implications. The remote community of Balgo in the Tanami Desert has many years of hunting for bush tucker. People must leave their Country if they want dialysis care, but that's changing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Metastatic breast cancer | Free gene analysis for rare cancers | Best exercises to lower blood pressure 28:34

9M ago28:34

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Metastatic cancer is for the spread of a cancer from a primary site to other parts of the body. There's no nationally consistent way of keeping track of how many of these cancer patients there are. A consortium of Australian cancer researchers has announced a program called the PrOSPect Initiative. It offers genetic profiling for people with advanc…

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New Australian guidelines for cardio vascular disease | Phone-connected device can collect heart rhythm data | Panel discussion on reducing red and processed meat consumption 28:06

9M ago28:06

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To assess the heart health and stroke risk factors of the population, Australian GPs and cardiologists have referred to a study from the population of Framingham, Massachusetts, but last week the Heart Foundation replaced it with a tool based on New Zealand and Australian populations. An abnormal heart rhythm can mean observations by a cardiologist…

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Ketamine for depression | Ultrasound instead of X-ray | WHO on Aspartame and dietary guidelines 28:35

10M ago28:35

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In health news Norman and Tegan discuss changes in the health system for medical termination of pregnancy; and about life span vs life expectancy in Australia. Alongside MDMA and psilocybin as treatments for mental health issues is ketamine—which shows promise in treatment-resistant depression. A common fracture in children comes from a fall onto a…

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Women and strength training | sports food nutrition and labelling | subjective memory study in twins | opioids not beneficial for back pain 28:35

10M ago28:35

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Strength training is fundamental to most athletes' regimes, but the guidelines are overwhelmingly based on male data. An analysis of labelling on sports foods—things like protein shakes and bars—finds that the nutritional claims they make often don’t tally with the ingredients panel. Worry about memory loss is not uncommon, and not confined to an o…

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Improving diagnosis and care in younger onset dementia | Recognising and overcoming breastfeeding aversion 28:36

10M ago28:36

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If dementia is diagnosed before someone is 65 it's called 'younger onset' dementia, and it can occur while people still have family responsibilities. We talk with people who have been given this news, and to researchers looking to improve diagnosis and care. We think of breastfeeding as being quite natural, but it doesn't always come easily, and is…

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