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TGA to crack down on unregulated peptides
In the news this week:Researchers at a diabetes conference ejected after handing out editorial criticising US President Donald Trump.Fewer egg allergies in Australia after a shift in guidelines.The…
Could we screen genes for disease risk nation-wide?
For many years it's been expensive and challenging to do genetic testing that works out if you're at greater risk of something like a heart attack or a specific type of cancer.That's meant testing is…
Who experiences pain in an IUD insertion and why?
IUDs -- intrauterine devices -- are a highly effective form of long-acting reversible contraception. But Australia lags behind other comparable countries when it comes to their uptake.One barrier to…
Researchers criticise peer review for scientific grants
Australian researchers have published an editorial in Science critiquing the state of our peer review for scientific grants.They say the current state of affairs is 'farcical', with the removal of…
Mailbag: mental health habits
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at [email protected]
Drug treatment for breast cancer and endometriosis to be pulled from Australian market
In the news this week:The latest on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.Chatbot use for mental health help among young people.A drug for breast cancer and endometriosis treatment to be withdrawn…
Concerns over proposed changes to abortion access in multiple states
Australia's specialist medical college for obstetrics and gynaecology is raising the alarm over proposed changes to abortion access in three Australian states.The college says these attempts…
What's the link between physical activity and 'biological age'?
If you're plugged into the world of longevity online, you might have seen chatter about 'DNA clocks' or 'biological age.'These purport to measure how young you are biologically - as opposed to…
Bulk billing changes and Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare
Could coming changes to how bulk billing is administered affect the viability of Aboriginal community-controlled healthcare in remote parts of Australia?GuestProfessor Paul Torzillo, Medical…
Mailbag: diphtheria
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at [email protected]
Do calcium and vitamin D prevent falls and fractures?
In the news this week:An update on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.Changes to bulk-billing for general practice.Calcium and vitamin D - a new review of their effectiveness in reducing falls…
What's behind the diphtheria outbreak in Australia?
Case numbers are now dropping in what has been the largest outbreak of diphtheria in Australia in decades.What does the epidemiology of the outbreak tell us about why it has happened?GuestDr…
Housing and health: it's about maintenance ... and climate change
On last week's Health Report, Norman and Preeya discussed the links between unsafe housing and health in remote communities.To dig deeper into the area, they speak to an architect with more than…
Measuring the protective effect of mental health habits
Regular sleep patterns, exercise, eating well, and thinking positive. They're all examples of healthy behaviours that work to protect our mental health.What happens to someone's mood when you take…
Mailbag: ARFID
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at [email protected]
How did the diphtheria outbreak happen?
In the news this week:New obesity medicines recommended for heart disease.Effectiveness of a vaccine program for RSV.An outbreak of diptheria across multiple Australian states.We also put out a…
Who's using peptides and do we know what's in them?
There's reportedly a major uptick in the number of people using or interested in peptides - injectable protein building-blocks.You may have seen them on your social media feed linked to marketing…
Sleep, memory and mood: key differences in how men and women experience Parkinson's disease
Findings from a large study of Australians suggest the symptoms and experience of Parkinson's disease varies significantly between men and women.The researchers also found that the disease is…
The treatment you don't need if you have heart failure
For people with a heart defibrillator, it's been common to undergo a treatment that lets the device take over a particular part of your heart's function.But a study of people with defibrillators has…
Mailbag: plastic-associated chemicals
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at [email protected]
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