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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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07:48

Ebola vaccine proves effective as global threat...

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2024/09/13

As Ebola continues to be a global threat, a major review into the real-world effectiveness of the Ebola vaccine offers some reassuring results. GuestDr Sophie Meakin is an epidemiologist with Epicentre, the epidemiology and medical research arm of Médecins Sans FrontièresReferencesEffectiveness of rVSV-ZEBOV vaccination during the 2018–20 Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective test-negative study | The Lancet

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05:54

Mailbag: Heart Rate Variability and sleep

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2024/09/13

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.

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09:44

Supermodel's cancer recovery raises questions

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2024/09/06

Did Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson recover from cancer without traditional treatment? A huge review debunks mobile phone brain cancer fears. And can catching up on sleep on the weekends save us?

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08:40

Tablet use and tantrums

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2024/09/06

A story for the many parents who allow their children some screen time, and are concerned about the potential negative effects of it. A recent study has found a link between tablet use by preschoolers and angry outbursts. This behavioural effect could be due to a dependency on the device for emotional regulation, but the results are stark. GuestDr Gabrielle Garon-Carrier Department of Psychoeducation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaReferencesEarly-Childhood

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11:50

Sport concussion not as damaging as we think

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2024/09/06

We've heard a lot in recent years about how damaging concussion in professional sport can be to long-term brain health.But we don't know a lot about the impacts of mild concussions. Well there's now an app for that.And one recent study found having a sports-related concussion didn't seem to have a detrimental effect on cognition and was linked to performing better in some areas.GuestDr Matt Lennon researcher at the Centre for Healthy Brain Aging at the University of New South Wales

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07:21

Downstairs problems may indicate chronic disorders

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2024/09/06

Men might need a little bit more convincing when it comes to going to the doctors but if there are issues below the belt it might be worth getting yourself checked. New research suggests erectile dysfunction or peeing in the night might be indicators of a bigger problem. GuestDr Sam Tafari, andrology and men’s health fellow at the Royal Adelaide hospitalReferences''Before you go''—considering genitourinary symptoms as a sentinel indicator of the presence of, or risk for, chronic

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04:22

Mailbag: Insomnia and your phone

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2024/09/06

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

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10:25

CORONACAST BONUSCAST: How protective is the vaccine?

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2024/08/30

An update on COVID-19 figures, plus the latest research on vaccines and long-COVID. What are the long-term outcomes of people who experienced myocarditis after COVID infection or vaccination?And why were there differences in mental health outcomes for the unvaccinated and the vaccinated?ReferencesLong-Term Prognosis of Patients With Myocarditis Attributed to COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 Infection, or Conventional EtiologiesCharacterizing Long COVID in Children and

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11:41

A guide to toxic-free childcare

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2024/08/30

More attention is being paid to toxins and their effects on the human body – like PFAS chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals. A guide has been released providing advice to parents, childcare centres and policymakers. It provides practical approaches to reduce the risks from known toxins. GuestDr Rachael Wakefield-Rann, Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology SydneyReferencesNew guide helps childcare providers keep kids safe

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07:55

How accurate are food tracking apps?

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2024/08/30

Many people use food tracking apps, whether for weight loss purposes, or to help manage a medical condition. But when it comes to how much energy, fat, protein or sodium is in a certain food, how accurate are they?Researchers have looked at hundreds of apps and identified some of their blind spots — including multicultural meals. GuestDr Juliana Chen, accredited practising dietitian and lecturer at the University of Sydney ReferencesEvaluating the Quality and Comparative Validity

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08:00

Treating insomnia over the internet

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2024/08/30

Insomnia is so common, it’s likely everyone will experience bouts of it at some point in their life.While not everyone will need treatment, for those who do, it can be difficult to access.A digital version of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) could open up treatment to more people.GuestProfessor Robert Adams, specialist respiratory and sleep physician and a board member of the Sleep Health Foundation

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03:58

Mailbag: Meniere's disease and a low salt diet

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2024/08/30

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

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07:20

Popular weight loss drug and suicidal ideation

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2024/08/23

GLP-1 agonists are quickly becoming a go-to treatment for type-2 diabetes and obesity — and a weight loss drug of choice for many others. But a new paper looking at adverse drug reactions has found a potential association between semaglutide and suicidality.

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05:23

A common antibiotic could drive down childhood mortality

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2024/08/23

New evidence is supporting the mass distribution of azithromycin to children in sub-Saharan Africa. Twice-yearly doses have been shown to reduce mortality by 14 per cent in children one month to four years old. However concerns remain about perpetuating antimicrobial resistance.ReferencesAzithromycin to Reduce Mortality — An Adaptive Cluster-Randomized TrialWhy Was the Azithromycin "for Life" Trial Necessary?

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09:28

Does screen content matter more than screen time?

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2024/08/23

Keeping kids off screens can be easier said than done, especially when they’re so intertwined with our day-to-day lives.A paper has reviewed the evidence on how screen use in children under six can impact behaviour and cognitive outcomes – like attention, memory and learning.The researchers say while limiting time spent on screens is important, it’s not the only factor.GuestDr Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, research fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital

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06:29

The role of dietitians in obesity management

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2024/08/23

More than 60 per cent of Australian adults are living with overweight or obesity, putting them at increased risk of disease.So how can those risks be prevented and managed at both an individual and societal level? And how important are dietitians, especially with renewed interest in weight loss drugs?GuestDr Terri-Lynne South, dietitian and GP

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09:29

Treating the disabling inner ear Meniere's disease

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2024/08/23

Meniere's disease is a chronic condition that causes tinnitus, vertigo and deafness. It typically starts in one ear, but can go on to affect both.At the moment there is no cure, only strategies to lower the chances of an attack and treatments to help manage the symptoms.It’s hoped gene therapy might be able to turn things around.GuestsSteven Moore, Meniere's disease patientJose Antonio Lopez-Escamez, Professor of Meniere's disease and

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06:50

Mailbag: Knee replacements and saving lives

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2024/08/23

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

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11:05

Mpox is an emergency of international concern. What...

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2024/08/16

A more severe variant of the mpox virus is spreading fast, already causing hundreds of deaths in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern. We have vaccines against mpox, so what aren't we doing to slow the spread?Also, Australia is compared to other English-speaking countries and it turns out we're living longer. ReferencesWHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international

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09:14

Exercise is best for knee osteoarthritis — not surgery

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2024/08/16

People with knee osteoarthritis are undergoing unnecessary tests and procedures, when exercise is often the best treatment.New clinical care standards have been released, putting the emphasis on non-surgical treatments for pain relief and mobility.GuestDr Christopher Vertullo, orthopaedic knee surgeon and an Adjunct Professor at Griffith UniversityReferencesOsteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard

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