Health Report - Full program podcast

You hear a lot about the dangers of concussion in sport, but maybe sport can actually mitigate the harms of concussion.We navigate the link between tablet use in children and angry outbursts. How erectile dysfunction and other issues below the belt can be indicators of problems above the belt.And did Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson really beat cancer without treatment? 

Most people struggling with insomnia at least once in their life, and for some it's a long-term struggle. Can an app help with treatment?We give an update on all things COVID-19, including the latest research on vaccine effects. How parents, childcare centres and policymakers can keep children safe from toxins. And how accurate are food tracking apps, especially when it comes to complex meals?

Tips on how to fend off the behavioural problems and cognitive troubles that come with too much screen time, too young. What a new paper has to say about semaglutide and suicidal ideation, plus promising results from a trial of antibiotics in sub-Saharan Africa. What dietitians can do to help drive down the rising rate of obesity. And a rare inner ear condition that could benefit from developments in gene therapy. 

We know a varied diet of veggies is good for our microbiome, but what about a varied environment? Where we spend our time also influences the good bacteria in our bodies.Also, we take a look at the mpox outbreak that's now a cause of international concern. And why surgeons don't want you to get knee surgery if you've got osteoarthritis.  

The Olympics has reignited a century-old debate about sex categories in sport — and what happens when policy doesn't align with biology. A look at the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Melbourne. Also, a response to union calls for reproductive leave to support women going through menopause. Why people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of severe injuries. And the history of Hepatitis E, which one expert says Australia needs to take more seriously. 

Marketing of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) tests could be exploiting the anxiety women might feel about their fertility. An update on influenza, COVID-19 and whooping cough in Australia. Two more risk factors for dementia have been identified — what are the implications for preventing cognitive decline?And what impact does a double mastectomy have on breast cancer recurrence and deaths?

Research is clear on the benefits of exercise for certain types of pain, including for pain associated with cancer treatment. A running group is putting this into practice. An update on mammal-to-mammal transmission of bird flu, and a check in with a major AIDS conference. Also, do we need to reconsider regulations around cigarettes in the wake of a crackdown on vaping?And heart attacks in young women can have a major psychological impact — especially when the person had no known risk factors. 

Adolescence is a stressful time. Researchers have been investigating simple ways to help improve teen mental health.The US president tests positive for COVID, plus the results of a large study into COVID vaccines and pregnancy.Asthma action plans to help manage the condition.How reminiscing about the past can improve wellbeing in the present.And why you should stick to soap and water if there's gastro about.

Sex tech is giving people with disability better access to their own bodies.What Australia is doing to prepare for the migration of birds that could be carrying a potentially catastrophic strain of avian influenza. The argument for a sugar tax gets stronger, thanks to more evidence from countries that already have one. And in the last 50 years of Aboriginal alcohol programs, what has worked? Plus a special NAIDOC issue of the Medical Journal of Australia. 

Clarity on vaping changes and a look at the national diabetes inquiry.It turns out Australians are getting close to half of their energy needs from ultra-processed foods which can increase the risk of chronic diseaseExperts believe seasonal depression is more common in Australia than once thought.New research shows Indigenous Australians with hearing loss aren't getting the care they need.