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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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0:06:29

Losing scavengers like hyenas and vultures could harm...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/20

Scavenger species play a role in cleaning up towns, scavenging on the animal waste that people have thrown away. New research has shown apex scavengers, large and specialised scavengers, are declining because of human behaviour. And it's putting our health at risk. One reason is that more humans and livestock become exposed to carcases. The other is that smaller scavengers, like rodents and feral dogs, come in to fill the gap, carrying their own diseases. Guest/sChinmay Sonawane,

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0:04:10

Mailbag: Medicinal cannabis

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/20

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auReferencesWhat's gone wrong with cannabis prescribing?Should we be worried about for-profit radiology?

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0:08:49

Questions to ask after mix ups at Monash IVF

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2025/06/13

For the second time, Monash IVF has transferred the wrong embryo to a patient. It has led to the resignation of its CEO and prompted calls to tighten industry regulations.It also raises questions about the priorities of for-profit IVF clinics. Also, RFK Jr in the United States has made the unprecedented decision to overhaul the nation's vaccine advisory board, installing members known for peddling misinformation.

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0:09:44

What's gone wrong with cannabis prescribing?

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2025/06/13

Health regulators are concerned it’s too easy for people to get their hands on medicinal cannabis.Regulators are concerned practitioners are putting profits over patient safety, with some writing more than 100 scripts a day.What does the evidence say about what medicinal cannabis is effective for, and some of the risks associated with using it?Guest/sProfessor Michael Farrell, director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South

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0:08:31

Weight loss drugs could help people with schizophrenia

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2025/06/13

Antipsychotic medications can be transformative for people with schizophrenia, but they come with side effects.Weight gain and metabolic dysfunction are common, and contribute to people with schizophrenia having a higher mortality than the rest of the population.A trial out of Queensland has looked at whether semaglutide might help address this weight gain, making antipsychotic medications more tolerable.Guest/sProfessor Dan Siskind, psychiatrist at the University of Queensland and

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0:07:45

Should we be worried about for-profit radiology?

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/13

A national audit of radiology practices has revealed that 3 in 5 private practices are owned by large for-profit corporations.It also found that four corporations own over half of all clinics that provide MRI.There are concerns growing corporate dominance raises questions about the future of affordable, high-quality care. Guest/sDr Sean Docking, health economist and senior research fellow at Monash UniversityReferencesCorporatisation and ownership concentration in diagnostic

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0:03:57

Mailbag: Poo tests and cats

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/13

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

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0:09:04

The new COVID strain infecting Australia

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/06

COVID cases are rising in Australia, with Victoria seeing a 55 per cent increase in the past week, and NSW following closely behind with a 29 per cent spike. The new NB.1.8.1 strain is sublineage of Omicron and descends from the JN1 variant, which is what the current vaccine protects against.Also, we take a look at a potential gap in measles vaccination in early infancy that ATAGI is being asked to offer advice on.ReferencesMeasles Seroprevalence in Infants Under 9 Months of Age in

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0:10:19

Exercise could extend life after a colon cancer...

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2025/06/06

Something as simple as an exercise program post-chemotherapy could significantly increase the risk of survival in colon cancer.A 17-year randomised-controlled trial found a 37 per cent lower risk of death in patients who participated in the three-year program.This compared to a group that received exercise advice but didn't receive structured support. Guest/sProfessor Janette Vardy, professor of cancer medicine at the University of SydneyProfessor Haryana Dhillon, professor of

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0:10:04

A genetic variant could double dementia risk in men

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2025/06/06

If you’re a man carrying a common genetic variant, you could be twice as likely to develop dementia in your lifetime compared to women.An Australian study made the connection between risk and variants in the haemochromatosis gene, which is critical for regulating iron levels in the body.It’s not yet known why having two copies of this variant increases the risk of dementia for males but not females.Guest/sProfessor John Olynyk, hepatologist and associate director of clinical

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0:07:26

Postpartum period longer than commonly thought

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2025/06/06

If you've given birth and still aren't feeling back to your old self physically, a new study could explain why. Researchers took blood tests up to 80 weeks postpartum, and found in about 50 per cent of cases values didn't return to baseline for between three months and a year. The study also revealed the ongoing effect of pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Guest/sProfessor Amanda Henry, Program Head of Women's Health at the George Institute, and

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0:03:32

Mailbag: More on osteoporosis

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/06/06

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

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0:13:33

Training GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/30

GPs in NSW will soon be able to undertake further training to diagnose and treat kids and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Western Australia and Queensland have already implemented similar reforms to address the barriers to seeing a paediatrician or a psychiatrist. Also, fears the collapse of Australia's second-largest private hospital group, Healthscope, is "a canary in the mine" for the sector.

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0:08:42

Your cognitive skills at age two might predict your...

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2025/05/30

We’ve known for some time that the first few years of childhood are critical when it comes to development.But a new study has highlighted just how critical the early years are for cognitive ability.It found cognitive ability at age 29 can be predicted by the genetic and environmental influences on you at age two, and even more so at age seven.Guest/sDr Daniel Gustavson, Assistant Research Professor at the Institute for Behavioural Genetics at the University of Colorado,

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0:09:55

An update on osteoporosis care

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2025/05/30

Many people don’t find out they have osteoporosis until they suffer a fracture from a small fall.However of those aged 50 years and over, 66 per cent do have osteopenia or osteoporosis, where bones become less dense and more fragile.An updated guideline has been published, including new information about drugs used to treat the condition.Guest/sProfessor Peter Wong, rheumatologist at Westmead Hospital and Professor in Rheumatology at the University of SydneyReferencesHealthy Bones

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0:05:44

Scanxiety: Could scans in cancer remission do more...

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2025/05/30

People who are in remission from cancer have regular scans and tests as part of surveillance.It’s a period of huge anxiety for many – but is surveillance overdone and does it make a difference to how well you fare?Guest/sProfessor Katy Bell, clinical epidemiologist in the University of Sydney’s School of Public HealthReferencesRoutine Surveillance for Cancer Metastases — Does It Help or Harm Patients?

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0:04:44

Mailbag: More complexity in prostate cancer testing

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/30

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

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0:08:26

Donanemab approved to treat Alzheimer's disease

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/05/23

The TGA has approved a drug — donanemab — to treat Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. The drug has a small effect in slowing cognitive decline, however it isn't a cure and can have significant side effects. Also, the World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement with zero objections.

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0:03:24

Real Norman vs deepfake Norman

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2025/05/23

For months, the Health Report has been getting emails about ads where 'Norman' was promoting unproven supplements. Scammers have been using Norman's voice and face to create AI videos to sell hundreds of dollars worth of supplements to trusting listeners. ReferencesThe growing impact of deepfake health scams | 7.30Deepfake videos of Norman Swan are tricking people into buying unproven supplements at a risk to their own health

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0:06:39

Why wasn't Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer...

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2025/05/23

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer.It follows the diagnosis of one of our own prominent politicians, Barnaby Joyce.There’s been a lot of changes lately in the guidelines for detecting and treating prostate cancer, but gaps remain.Guest/sAssociate Professor Jeremy Grummet, director of urology at Alfred Health and Monash UniversityReferencesPublic Consultation: DRAFT 2025 Clinical Guidelines for the Early Detection of

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