What's That Rash?

Live podcast recording in Brisbane with Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor. Exciting giveaways, mature content, and special guests like Dr Karl. Other events at the World Science Festival include animal consciousness and science drag performance.

Discover how adjusting your workout routine to your menstrual cycle could optimize exercise performance. Explore the impact of hormonal fluctuations on athletic abilities and the effectiveness of menstrual tracking apps. Uncover the intersection of mood, hormones, and exercise choices, while approaching exercise apps with caution. Dive into unique anecdotes on dental health and the importance of hormone tracking in enhancing workout results.

Explore the evolutionary biology and historical significance of wisdom teeth, from ancient necessity to modern dental conundrums. Learn about genetic influences, surgical considerations, and the evolving history of wisdom teeth removal. Discover the importance of dental care and consultation for wisdom tooth issues.

Exploring the benefits and risks of multivitamins for the average person, historical context of vitamin discovery, evidence on memory and eye health, debate on necessity for those with a healthy diet, and a humorous concoction creation by the hosts

Exploring the origins and beliefs of chiropractic, addressing the question of whether chiropractors are charlatans. Questioning the Origins of Chiropractic and the Shady History of Medicine. Effectiveness and risks of chiropractic treatment. Controversy surrounding chiropractic treatment for babies. Skincare routines, nicotinamide, and listener questions.

Discover the effectiveness of anti-aging skincare products and the importance of sunscreen. Learn about the effects of sun damage and the use of hyaluronic acid. Explore concerns about over-the-counter skincare products and the prevention of skin aging.

The podcast explores night terrors, distressing awakenings characterized by intense screaming and fear. They are more common in children but can also occur in adults. The hosts discuss the causes, differences from nightmares, and potential treatments for night terrors. They also highlight the importance of addressing anxiety and depression in adults with night terrors. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional help if needed.

Have you ever been chastised for eating a bowl of cereal for lunch? Or having leftovers for breakfast?There are certain foods designed 'breakfast foods' in the collective imagination: eggs, toast, cornflakes, pancakes. But the stories of how they came to earn their morning timeslot are far from science-based. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health ReportReferences: Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Bath Breakfast ProjectTowards an Evidence-Based Recommendation for a Balanced BreakfastBreakfast skipping and timing of lunch and dinner: Relationship with BMI and obesity

No pain, no gain — right?Well, if you're looking to build muscle, not necessarily. Chasing discomfort might even slow you down. Norman and Tegan discuss delayed-onset muscle soreness, and why it's not always indicative of a good workout. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health ReportReferences:Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Critical Neural Microdamage-Derived NeuroinflammationPost Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Do They Have Anything in Common?Effects of Descending Stair Walking on Health and Fitness of Elderly Obese Women“The Glorious Pain”: Attaining Pleasure and Gratification in Times of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) among Gym Goers 

Because of the country's high UV levels, Australians hear a lot about the risks of sun exposure. But there are some benefits too. Sunlight enables us to produce vitamin D for strong bones and immune function. But there are other ways rays can help our health. Norman and Tegan take a look at how the right dose of sunlight can be beneficial. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!Looking for COVID-19 updates? Don't panic, they've moved over to The Health ReportReferences:The effect of sunscreen on vitamin D: a reviewSanatoria revisited: sunlight and health