The Beat Podcast by The Heart Foundation

Episodes 7

Avg. Duration 8m

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Since Oct 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Months

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69%

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About This Podcast

Welcome to The Beat, a podcast from the Heart Foundation that unpacks the latest research, news, and trends shaping Australia's heart health. Each episode explores the big issues making headlines - from medical breakthroughs to public health debates - and what they mean for all of us.

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Recent Episodes

Are Seed Oils Bad for Your Heart?

May 05, 2026 9m

Are seed oils really harmful - or just misunderstood? With misinformation spreading online, many people are questioning whether common cooking oils are safe for heart health. In this episode of The…

Statins in the Age of Misinformation

Apr 01, 2026 12m

Statins are one of the most widely prescribed medications in Australia, but they've also become a lightning rod for misinformation. A major global study has found that many of the side effects people…

Melatonin, Sleep and the Heart

Jan 27, 2026 7m

A recent study has linked long-term melatonin use with higher rates of heart failure and hospitalisation, raising questions about whether a common sleep supplement could affect heart health. In this…

Australia's Ultra-Processed Food Problem

Dec 17, 2025 10m

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere - and growing evidence shows they're harming our health. In this episode of The Beat, we unpack the latest findings from the Lancet Ultra-Processed Foods…

Can Coffee Be Good for Your Heart?

Nov 10, 2025 7m

Can your daily cup of coffee actually be good for your heart? New research from the University of Adelaide suggests that moderate coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease and even live…

The Arthritis Drug Offering New Hope After a Heart Attack

Oct 28, 2025 8m

Australian researchers have discovered that a drug already used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could hold the key to improving recovery after a heart attack. In this episode of The Beat, Dr Jonathan…

The Gender Gap in Heart Attack Care

Oct 12, 2025 7m

A major new Australian study has revealed that women are still missing out on life-saving treatment after a heart attack - and the gap could be costing hundreds of lives every year. In this episode,…