Episodes 239
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (89)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Consistency
90%
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www.abc.net.au

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About This 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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Recent Episodes

A crackdown on unregulated peptides

Jun 12, 2026 45m

Genomic testing is cheaper than ever and can pick up a risk of disease in people with no family history. Should we expand it nation-wide?IUDs are a highly effective form of contraception, but some…

Does exercise lower your biological age?

Jun 05, 2026 39m

Australia's specialist medical college for obstetrics and gynaecology is raising the alarm over proposed changes to abortion access in three Australian states.How physical activity influences your…

The habits that protect your mental health

May 29, 2026 42m

This week, an update on the diphtheria outbreak across multiple Australian states. What's changed to allow the spread to occur?How to build healthier housing for remote communities - and it starts…

Peptides: who's using them and what's in them?

May 22, 2026 44m

The popularity of peptides appears to be growing in Australia - what do we know about who is using them, what's in them and the risks?A large study of Australians with Parkinson's disease finds links…

Ebola outbreak: how it spreads and prospects for a vaccine

May 21, 2026

The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.How does the disease spread, how…

Do you need surgery after an ACL tear?

May 15, 2026 51m

ACL injuries are very common in Australia - and the common thinking has been that if you tear your ACL, you'll need surgery. Researchers are arguing the best evidence says we should be looking to…

'Fitspo' content and mental health

May 08, 2026 44m

Urgent care clinics are getting $1.8 billion in this year's federal budget to make them a permanent part of Australia's health system. We speak to the Health Minister Mark Butler about the…

Markers of irritable bowel syndrome

May 01, 2026 45m

A new review suggests there may be biomarkers linked to irritable bowel syndrome, typically a diagnosis of exclusion.How you get followed up after going to the doctor with symptoms of bowel cancer is…

What do we know about brain fog in menopause?

Apr 24, 2026

Two thirds of women report concerns over memory loss, concentration or other cognitive symptoms during menopause. What do we understand about what's going on, and how can it be managed?A new plan for…

Can ChatGPT Health tell when you should go to hospital?

Apr 17, 2026 49m

Can you trust the advice ChatGPT Health gives about whether you should go to the hospital or not?Who is using GLP-1 weight loss drugs and how common are they?New guidelines for supporting young…

Treating a medical emergency ... in space

Apr 10, 2026 43m

When a medical emergency happens in space, how is it treated? And what does life in Antarctica have to teach us about staying healthy on a spaceflight?Findings from a large study of Australian…

What to expect this flu season

Apr 03, 2026 42m

Which flu strains are likely to be dominant this flu season - and what's the story with the new nasal spray vaccine?Speaking of sprays ... there's a simple saline spray that might help kids with…

3D printing in healthcare

Mar 27, 2026 39m

3D printing is becoming an incredibly versatile modern tool - with scope to apply it to engineering, manufacturing, architecture and design challenges. And it's increasingly being used in ...…

Ultra-processed foods and behaviour in kids

Mar 20, 2026 45m

There's been major buzz in recent years over ultra-processed foods and whether they may be harmful to our health. A new study out of Canada has measured what toddlers eat and how much of it is…

MDMA therapy's side effects

Mar 13, 2026 42m

MDMA psychotherapy was approved in Australia three years ago. Who's using it and what do we know about treatment side effects?Vaccine reminders can help nudge people back on track, but how the…

Are Australian kids eating too much salt?

Mar 06, 2026 44m

Are Australian schoolkids eating too much salt? And does it put them at risk of high blood pressure?A new approach to breast cancer screening based on risk could reduce the number of screens needed…

Can AI chatbots be good therapists?

Feb 27, 2026 45m

We know many people are turning to generative AI for health advice, including tips on how to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. When is it safe to turn to a chatbot, and when do you need to see a…

Wait, does exercise help osteoarthritis?

Feb 20, 2026 41m

A paper has suggested exercise has minimal, short-term effects on osteoarthritis. But experts are warning people with the condition that they shouldn't stop moving. Also, school kids are being called…

Prescribing exercise for mental health

Feb 13, 2026 43m

Researchers have pin-pointed the best exercise routines for depression or anxiety symptoms, and they might be equal to medication and talk therapy.Also, why states and territories are making changes…

The cost shock of specialist care

Feb 06, 2026 43m

When you pay for private health insurance, you might assume you'll be well covered if you get injured or fall ill. But a new report has revealed the huge costs that catch people off guard, and…

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