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Health Report - Separate stories podcast

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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09:49

A 'Health At Every Size' approach doesn't work on its...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2024/05/03

If you’ve spent much time in the wellness space these past few years, you’ve probably heard of Health At Every Size – a movement that prioritises healthy habits over the size or shape of your body.But while many people have found it freeing, a new review of the evidence shows that, at least when it comes to measures like cholesterol and blood pressure, it’s not enough on its own.Laureate Professor Clare Collins is from the University of Newcastle.

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08:44

The search for flu vaccine 'holy grail'

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2024/05/03

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?Melbourne researchers have identified consistent fragments from influenza B that could tell your immune system how to recognise all varieties of that virus.Professor Katherine Kedzierska, from the Doherty Institute says, while their research is exciting, the current annual vaccination is the best defence against both influenza

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10:55

What is prolonged grief disorder and how is it treated

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2024/05/03

While grief effects everyone differently, a small group of people can find themselves 'stuck' in intense grief.It's not depression, it's known as prolonged grief disorder.UNSW Professor Richard Bryant and his team compared cognitive behaviour therapy with mindfulness and found that while they both work in the short term, CBT is more impactful for long term recovery.

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08:58

Pregnancy could make you older, faster

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2024/04/26

Having kids ages you, according to new research. And not just because of the sleep deprivation and stress.Pregnancy has been linked to accelerated biological ageing — in simple terms, how old your cells are.And researchers found the more pregnancies a person has, the older they get.Calen Ryan is from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.

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12:45

Bird flu, dementia prevention, and COVID treatments vary

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2024/04/26

How much does the average Australian know about preventing dementia?Avian influenza particles have been detected in milk supply in the US, is it safe?And it seems COVID treatment recommendations vary from country to country and not all of them are effective, so why doesn't everyone follow the World Health Organisation guidelines?

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06:26

Why being released from prison is a health risk

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2024/04/26

Prison is considered a dangerous place, but globally the risk of dying in the first week of release is surprisingly high.Australian researchers are calling for increased health support for recently released prisoners and Professor Rohan Borschmann, from the University of Melbourne, says improvements to health care within the prison system are also needed.

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07:14

Health Report mailbag

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2024/04/26

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including age restrictions for bone marrow donors, celebrating neurodiversity, and intermittent fasting.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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09:16

How your sports bra also supports your knees

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2024/04/26

Bras and knees. You might not think they have much to do with each other.But it turns out that wearing the right bra might actually reduce a woman's risk of a serious knee injury.Women are far more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than men and the results can be catastrophic.

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06:26

Cow's milk or formula and when? Changes to WHO...

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2024/04/19

Recently updated World Health Organisation guidelines say babies as young as six months can start drinking cow’s milk rather than infant formula – that could be a good thing if you have challenges accessing safe drinking water, but in Australia it goes against the national guidelines.Associate Professor Rachel Laws, from Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, says it could be confusing messaging for Australian parents.

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09:15

Exploring whether cognitive behavioural therapy works...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2024/04/19

Trauma can be a complex thing to tackle. It can present in many different ways depending on the cause (or causes) and the person themselves.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a common tool used in many circumstances, but is it effective for everyone?A new review has looked into how CBT impacts a range of young people who’ve experienced trauma.

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08:06

The $10m our bone marrow donor registry can't use

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2024/04/19

Around 80% of bone marrow transplants in Australia rely on overseas donations, increasing costs and the time it takes to find a match.The Federal Government has recently released more funds to build the local donor system in Australia… but is it enough?

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11:43

What gender means for autism and lives saved by COVID...

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2024/04/19

Researchers look at the possible influence of gender for an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.Calculating just how many lives were saved by the Covid-19 vaccines.And how to spot a fake Dr Karl, or Dr Swan, in the wilds of social media marketing.

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04:51

Could a cure for recurrent UTIs be a spray away?

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2024/04/12

A needle-free vaccine sprayed under the tongue could prevent UTIs from occurring. In a long-term observational study, more than half of the participants remained UTI-free nine years after receiving the drug.MV140 contains heat-inactivated bacteria from four of the major species that cause UTIs. Also, new research on the time of day you exercise, and what it could mean for your health.

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17:38

'Australia is not the UK': Major reviews into gender...

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2024/04/12

UK's approach to gender affirming care has come under massive scrutiny off the back of two reviews into the system. However experts here are warning that applying these findings to Australia, misses important context. Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott explains what she sees on a day-to-day basis caring for children as a psychiatrist. And Professor Ian Hickie explains how Australia is already delivering the multi-disciplinary care that the UK reviews suggest.

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08:03

The underestimated risk of PFAS 'forever chemicals'

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2024/04/12

A new UNSW-led international study has assessed the levels of PFAS contamination in surface and ground water around the globe.It found that much of our global source water exceeds PFAS safe drinking limits. Professor Denis O'Carroll, senior author of the study, takes us through the findings. And we discuss the potential health risks of PFAS exposure.

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04:46

Immune treatment for common cancer goes straight to...

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2024/04/12

Bladder cancer is common, but it doesn’t get much attention.Safe and effective treatments are needed to treat this cancer early, with fewer negative side effects.As Professor Dickon Hayne explains, a first-in-human trial has injected a type of immunotherapy directly into the bladder to attack tumours, with some early success.

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11:31

SIDS research: virus and inflammation

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2024/04/05

New technology is allowing researchers to look beyond standard autopsy results to investigate viruses and inflammation to point to possible causes of some cases of SIDS.Dr Robin Haynes from the Boston Children's Hospital, working in part with Australian charity River's Gift, identified specific viruses and inflammation of the brain stem in some cases.

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12:08

When your private health insurer won't pay

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2024/04/05

Your doctor's just told you you're going to need a medical procedure, and you pat yourself on the back for paying those private health insurance premiums for all those years. But on closer inspection you realise – you're not covered for the procedure after all.Private health reforms mean coverage is a lot easier to navigate than it used to be but there are still acres of fine print and people getting caught out. You'll hear from two people who discovered too late they weren't

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07:38

Literacy barriers for early health care

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2024/04/05

It's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office.For up to 60% of Australian adults reading a medication label, instructions on their referral, or filling in the forms in the waiting room can present a challenge to their literacy levels.That avoidance of early care means a higher chance of ending up in the emergency department.Vanessa Iles from the Reading and Writing Hotline says the pandemic highlighted the issue when many people found their usual

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06:25

COVID tech to help dementia

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2024/04/05

mRNA became a part of the vernacular during the pandemic, but it's not just for COVID vaccines.Dr Rebecca Nisbet at the Florey Institute is using mRNA to target proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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