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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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A Stroke of Luck: Kylie's story

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2025/01/31

Kylie and Gillian had been friends for years when Kylie had a stroke in her early 30s. It turned Kylie's work-driven life upside down, and forced her and husband Chris to re-evaluate everything. Just 12 months after the stroke they decided to have children, and were soon navigating stroke recovery with raising Beren and Corey. In episode one of A Stroke of Luck, we hear from Kylie and her family about the experience.

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0:03:37

Mailbag: B6 toxicity

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2025/01/31

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

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0:08:31

Online coaching to maintain your brain as you age

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2025/01/31

We know there are lifestyle changes people can make to reduce their risk of developing dementia as they age.A landmark trial has compared personalised coaching on this to stock standard public health messaging.Providing online modules to educate people about physical activity, brain training, nutrition and mental health improved cognition scores.Researchers say those who underwent coaching “demonstrated the greatest benefit to date in a randomised control trial to prevent cognitive

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0:05:35

Psychiatrist resignations — canary in the coalmine...

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2025/01/24

The mass resignations of public psychiatrists in New South Wales is already having a huge impact, limiting beds and closing wards. Psychiatrists reached breaking point when the state government refused their demands for a 25 per cent pay rise, to attract new doctors and take the pressure off those in the public system.

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0:04:37

The consequences of Trump's withdrawal from the WHO

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2025/01/24

Donald Trump's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) has global health consequences that experts say could come back to bite the United States. And his order to immediately pause reports from US health agencies means there's a risk the rest of the world will be kept in the dark about the evolving outbreak of avian influenza H5N1. ReferencesThe Radio National Hour - US withdrawal from the WHO undermines fight against HIV

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0:14:22

Redefining how we diagnose and treat obesity

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2025/01/24

How should obesity be defined? For a long time we’ve relied on the body mass index (BMI).But that blanket approach means some people are being treated unnecessarily.It also contributes to the sometimes harmful assumption that everyone who is overweight is inherently unhealthy.A commission of experts has changed the criteria for a person to be considered clinically obese, meaning they require intervention.Guest/sProfessor Louise BaurReferencesDefinition and diagnostic criteria of

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0:06:43

No, fluoride in drinking water doesn't lower IQ

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2025/01/24

Whether or not Robert F. Kennedy Jr finds a place in Donald Trump’s cabinet, the US politician has put water fluoridation back in the spotlight.If he’s picked as health secretary, RFK Jr will push to eliminate the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water for dental health.He claims it’s related to neurological disorders in young people. It’s an issue that has been extensively studied, including here in Australia.Guest/sProfessor Loc Do, Dental Public Health at the University

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0:06:14

Genetic study could lead to new treatments for...

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2025/01/24

We might soon have more treatment options for depression.Depression has a strong genetic component, and a huge international study has uncovered another 300 genes linked to the condition.Based on these findings, drugs used to treat chronic pain and narcolepsy could be repurposed for the treatment of depression.Guest/sDr Brittany Mitchell, Psychiatric Genetics at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteReferencesTrans-ancestry genome-wide study of depression identifies 697

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0:02:37

Mailbag: AI scams and socks!

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2025/01/24

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

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0:37:04

How much sugar are you feeding your toddler?

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2025/01/17

We try to give little kids the best start in life, and in supermarkets there's an ever-expanding range of foods marketed specifically for themBut how much sugar is in them?  Plus, we peer into the evidence around ultra-processed foods. References:Ultra-processed foods are ‘pushing aside’ all other food groups to dominate global diets

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0:37:10

What's your sports bra got to do with your knees?

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2025/01/10

Bras might seem unrelated to knee injuries, but research suggests otherwise.Women are significantly more prone to tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and wearing the right bra could help reduce this risk.It's a good thing because knee injuries can have devastating consequences for women's health and mobility.And why vaping become one of the biggest health issues of 2024.

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0:40:04

Why aren't kids getting the food they need at childcare?

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2025/01/03

The first 2,000 days of life are crucial for brain development.Children learn and grow more during this time than at any other point in their lives.However, research shows many childcare centres are failing to provide proper nutrition: children are going hungry, and meals often don't meet basic dietary standards.Experts are calling for better food support in disadvantaged areas and improved nutritional guidelines for early childhood centres to help children get the nourishment they

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0:40:25

Could a bacterial strain spark bowel cancer?

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2024/12/27

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger populations, and emerging research points to the gut microbiome as a key factor in understanding this trend.A study from the University of Melbourne uncovered a specific bacterial strain that can cause DNA damage, potentially triggering the development of colorectal cancer.References:Intratumoral presence of the genotoxic gut bacteria pks+ E. coli, Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides

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0:38:14

Should you exercise more or get surgery for knee pain?

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2024/12/20

Many individuals with knee osteoarthritis are being subjected to unnecessary tests and procedures, even though exercise is often the most effective treatment.New clinical care guidelines have been introduced, highlighting the importance of non-surgical approaches to manage pain and improve mobility.And do you ever worry you spend too much time sitting around? Well now you can find out.An international team of researchers has unpacked how long you should sit, stand, sleep and

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0:09:42

Undiagnosed disease in DR Congo — what could it be?

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2024/12/13

More than 400 people have come down with a unidentified disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed teams to identify the cause of the outbreak, which is largely affecting children under five years of age. Also, a COVID-19 vaccine that tackles new variants. And overweight and obesity overtakes tobacco as the leading risk factor contributing to burden of disease.ReferencesUndiagnosed disease - Democratic Republic of the CongoInitial

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0:06:50

Direct-to-consumer tests could do more harm than good

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2024/12/13

More and more medical tests are being marketed direct to consumers. These range from STI tests to multicancer detection tests.There are concerns these tests aren’t reliable, and could either give people false confidence, or a false positive.Experts think current regulatory frameworks have failed to keep up with the phenomenon of at-home testing.Guest/sDr Patti Shih, Australian Centre for Health Engagement Evidence & Values at the University of

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0:11:47

Investigating the environmental triggers for motor...

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2024/12/13

The number of Australians diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) has increased over the past 40 years.But only 10 per cent of cases have a clear genetic cause.Scientists have been investigating the possible environmental triggers for sporadic MND.Their focus? Pesticides, metals and a neurotoxin produced by blue-green algae.Guest/sTracy EllisProfessor Dominic Rowe, neurologist at Macquarie UniversityProfessor Ken Rodgers, neurotoxicology at the University of Technology

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0:09:30

Is steroid use changing how we view ourselves?

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2024/12/13

The third most commonly injected illegal drug in Australia is performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs).Steroids and other PIEDs have long been the 'open' secret behind the muscled superheroes of Hollywood. With an increasing number of Australians taking them, experts are warning that these drugs aren't without health risks.Guest/sDr Timothy Piatkowski, harm reduction researcher at Griffith UniversityDr Scott Griffiths, leads the Physical Appearance Research Team at University

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0:09:16

The link between depression and heart disease in women

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2024/12/06

The latest health news, including a major study into psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases, which shows women in particular are at risk. Also, is COVID finally becoming seasonal? And a clarification about a recent study on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). ReferencesSex-Specific Association Between Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

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0:08:45

Why there are no consistent guidelines for...

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2024/12/06

Depending on where you live, you might get tested for gestational diabetes in the first few weeks of pregnancy, or you won't get tested until you're between 24 to 28 weeks.Researchers have been trying to find the evidence to support a consistent approach. Does testing and treating early improve outcomes for mum and bub?Guest/sDr Monique Francois, senior lecturer at the University of WollongongBeenu Bastian, credentialed diabetes educator and PhD candidate at University of

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