Health Report

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.

Is it 10 thousand steps or 30mins? How advice on regular exercise varies.What's being done in response to medication shortages.Deprescribing is when you wean off a prescription medication you no longer need, but it needs to be done safely, and it can be difficult to find the right advice.Experts want women to know they don't have to suffer through heavy periods.And when all the tests come back negative, initially it's a weight off your mind, but then you start to wonder, 'what the hell is wrong with me?'

Take a look at changing teaching methods in the classroom, and why that matters for future health.Australian researchers are developing a new drug to fight the potentially deadly condition of sepsis.Could a common drug be used to treat macular degeneration?And what effect does space travel have on ageing?

A comprehensive review has delved into the current research into zinc supplements and their effectiveness.Research has shown that people experiencing chronic pain see the world as a harsher place – distances are longer and hills are steeper.We blink more than we need to, and scientists have been trying to find out why.And, sharing memories of Michael Mosley.

In this podcast, they discuss a new framework for migraine treatment, the benefits of exercise on brain health, and the impact of rising temperatures on mental health. They also explore innovative cancer surveillance and treatment options, including personalized vaccines and immunotherapy. Personal experiences with migraines are shared, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis and advancements in therapy. Additionally, the effects of exercise on cognitive performance and immune cells are examined, with a focus on rejuvenation at the cellular level.

A dive into improving breast cancer screening programs, the lifelong benefits of early type 2 diabetes treatment, updates on COVID vaccine effectiveness, and advancements in transplant technology are discussed. Additionally, the podcast delves into personalized breast cancer screening, advancements in stem cell therapy, desensitization therapy for peanut allergies, and the importance of social connections in health outcomes.

The top five things you can do to keep your mental health in check, plus an update on the virus everyone is talking about: bird flu. 

Correcting the record on fructose, and new research offers some clues about whose allergies might desist as they grow up. Also, new insights from a vaccine complication, and the risk of catching a common virus during pregnancy. 

How bird flu has (probably) gone from cows to humans, as well as the latest on psychedelics for depression and psychotropics in healthcare.How much time you should spend sitting, standing, moving and sleeping for the optimal 24 hours. How sexuality might shorten your lifespan. And why the health effects of nanoplastics are so difficult to uncover.