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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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Is a chemical used in plastic affecting female...

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2024/12/06

You might have heard about people ditching plastics – worrying that they might be leaching chemicals into their food or drinks.And if you have heard of this, you’ve probably heard the acronym BPA.It stands for Bisphenol A, and one of the big concerns people have is around its effects on fertility. These concerns aren’t entirely unfounded.Dr Emmalee Ford, reproductive scientist from Family Planning Australia and one of the ABC Top 5 Scientists, has been looking into the

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0:10:45

Rethinking dementia to improve experiences for everyone

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2024/12/06

As the population ages it’s estimated the number of people living with dementia will almost double by 2054.While scientific advances could change that, one expert believes a single-minded focus on finding a cure could be distracting from improving the lives of people with dementia now.Dr Michael Chapman argues a dementia diagnosis can be an opportunity for learning and hope – for sufferers and their loved ones.Guest/sDr Michael Chapman, director of palliative care at Canberra

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0:02:48

Mailbag: How far can yoga go?

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2024/12/06

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

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0:07:09

Deepfakes of health experts being used to sell...

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2024/11/29

There's been a burst of fake ads promoting 'Glyco Balance' online — an expensive dietary supplement that claims to solve a whole host of health problems.A deepfake video of a leading diabetes expert has been taken down for violating Meta's policies. In the video, the AI-manipulated expert casts doubt on traditional treatments. ReferencesTesting New Ways to Combat Scams - MetaHow to spot a dodgy health product ad - Therapeutic Goods Administration

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0:02:59

Some HRT tablets linked to heart disease and blood...

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2024/11/29

A study has sought to clarify the varying risks associated with hormone replacement therapies (HRT). In particular, researchers looked at the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and rare but serious blood clots.They compared eight different treatments, including tablets with combined oestrogen and progestogen, and another tablet called tibolone.ReferencesContemporary menopausal hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular disease: Swedish nationwide register based emulated

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0:07:10

Virtual yoga for low back pain

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2024/11/29

There is plenty of evidence to support yoga for chronic pain — in particular, the most common source of complaints: low back pain.Spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers wanted to find out whether virtual yoga classes led to the same results.GuestDr Hallie Tankha, Clinical Psychologist at the Cleveland ClinicReferencesEffectiveness of Virtual Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain - A Randomized Clinical Trial

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0:12:33

Stroke survivors in conversation with NDIS Minister...

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2024/11/29

There have been a lot of changes to the NDIS this year, with more to come.For many people on the Scheme these changes have been a cause of confusion and anxiety.Kylie Betts and Gillian Coutts both rely on the NDIS for day-to-day supports, having both suffered strokes.They sat down with NDIS Minister Bill Shorten to discuss how they’ve been affected.GuestsBill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance SchemeKylie Betts, stroke survivor and interviewerGillian Coutts,

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0:07:30

How music therapy is helping people with young onset...

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2024/11/29

It's estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, which impacts them as well as their loved ones.A new pilot study is exploring how songwriting can help, especially for those with early onset dementia.GuestsAssociate Professor Samantha Loi, neuropsychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of MelbournePaul Wheelton, carer for his wife AngelaPhoebe Stretton-Smith, music therapistReferencesStatement – NDIS funded music and art therapyBill Shorten

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0:03:33

Mailbag: Hollywood tests for couples

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2024/11/29

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.ReferencesGenetic screening for all couples looking to have children - ABC Health ReportYou can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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0:08:20

Why 'Munchausen by Proxy' is back in the news, and...

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2024/11/22

The latest health news, including why Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) — formerly known as Munchausen by Proxy — is making headlines.And health spending in Australia returns to pre-pandemic levels. So, where's that money going?ReferencesHigh-profile mum under police probe claimed kidney ‘God cure’ - The AustralianHealth spending in Australia returns to pre-pandemic levels - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

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0:08:38

The global impact of Donald Trump's attitudes to...

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2024/11/22

The re-election of Donald Trump in the United States has many fearing the repercussions for reproductive health.Some American women have been stockpiling abortion pills in case the new administration further restricts access to care.This isn’t just a US issue – experts here are worried about the implications for countries that rely on American aid.GuestKirsten Black, Professor of Sexual and Reproductive Health at University of SydneyReferencesAbortion is legal in Australia, but

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0:08:25

Genetic screening for all couples looking to have...

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2024/11/22

Screening can identify couples with an increased chance of having a child with an autosomal recessive or X-linked genetic condition.But at the moment there are barriers to screening – you have to request testing yourself, and costs can be out of pocket.A large study has explored the best way to deliver a national screening program, that would be available to all couples in Australia.GuestProf Martin Delatycki, Co-Director of the Bruce Lefroy Centre at Murdoch Children's Research

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0:10:37

What to do when your child has a food allergy

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2024/11/22

Australia has been called the food allergy capital of the world, with more than six million of us living with an allergic disease.But the advice on food allergies has changed a lot in the past few decades and this has left some parents confused.Fleur Connick tracks her family’s experience with allergies, and where Australia is now with treatment.GuestsFleur Connick, ABC Science CadetVanessa ConnickMaria Said, CEO of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, and Director of the National

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0:06:45

Mailbag: Haemochromatosis and Lp(a) testing

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2024/11/22

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.ReferencesOral Muvalaplin for Lowering of Lipoprotein(a)A Randomized Clinical Trial - JAMAThis under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart disease - ABC Health Report, 24 Feb 23Existing and emerging strategies to lower Lipoprotein(a) - atherosclerosisLepodisiran, an Extended-Duration Short Interfering RNA Targeting Lipoprotein(a) - A Randomized Dose-Ascending Clinical Trial - JAMAYou can email us

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0:05:09

Mailbag: A dentist weighs in on fluoride

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2024/11/15

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

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0:09:50

Why clinical trials can't always be in a patient's...

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2024/11/15

It has been 60 years since one of the pillars of medical ethics – the Declaration of Helsinki – was published.For the most part, it is seen as a leading light for researchers doing clinical trials with human participants.But some think one of the principles is misleading – the one that states "the physician must offer care in the patient's best interest".Guest/sProfessor Jerry Menikoff, Centre for Biomedical Ethics at the National University of SingaporeReferencesWMA Declaration of

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0:08:33

There might not be anything wrong with your creaky...

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2024/11/15

If your knees creak when you exercise, you might be concerned about what's going on in the joint.But researchers have found there's nothing inherently wrong with exercising your noisy knees – especially when there's no pain involved.Guest/sJamon Couch, physiotherapist and researcher at La Trobe UniversityReferencesNoisy knees - knee crepitus prevalence and association with structural pathology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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0:10:18

Does smoking weed make you dumber?

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2024/11/15

What do we know about the long-term effects of cannabis use on the brain?A review has found chronic cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood is associated with worse academic performance.However, is cannabis the cause of worse grades, absenteeism and unemployment, or a bystander to a larger problem?Guest/sAssociate Professor Li Wang, Department of Anesthesia at McMaster UniversityProfessor Louisa Degenhardt, research director at the National Drug and Alcohol Research

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0:10:52

Is vaccine timing the key to avoiding long COVID?

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2024/11/15

Another study has supported the assumption that vaccination protects people from long COVID. But when does that protection wane?Australia has seen a second consecutive drop in life expectancy rates, probably due to the pandemic. And as predicted, there has been a spike in whooping cough cases. Do we need to reconsider our vaccination schedule?ReferencesEffect of COVID-19 vaccination on the risk of developing post-COVID conditions: The VENUS studyLife expectancy - Australian Bureau

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0:08:03

Health policy under Trump and RFK Jr.

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2024/11/08

Donald Trump's election win could mean big changes for health policy in the United States. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's been promised a major health role in the administration. He has vowed to address fluoride in the drinking water, and the safety of vaccines. Do his claims have any merit?

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