Bird flu has reached Australia. Now what?
The first cases of H5N1 bird flu have been confirmed following the discovery and rescue of a sick bird on a remote beach in Western Australi...
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20 of 248 episodesBird flu has reached Australia. Now what?
The first cases of H5N1 bird flu have been confirmed following the discovery and rescue of a sick bird on a remote beach in Western Australi...
Good and bad news on alcohol and disease risk
A new review brings together data from studies worldwide and shows that the impact of alcohol has been underestimated, but that changing dri...
A crackdown on unregulated peptides
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? IU...
Does exercise lower your biological age?
Australia's specialist medical college for obstetrics and gynaecology is raising the alarm over proposed changes to abortion access in three...
The habits that protect your mental health
This week, an update on the diphtheria outbreak across multiple Australian states. What's changed to allow the spread to occur? How to build...
Peptides: who's using them and what's in them?
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 lar...
Ebola outbreak: how it spreads and prospects for a vaccine
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern over an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Re...
Do you need surgery after an ACL tear?
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...
'Fitspo' content and mental health
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 sp...
Markers of irritable bowel syndrome
A new review suggests there may be biomarkers linked to irritable bowel syndrome, typically a diagnosis of exclusion. How you get followed u...
What do we know about brain fog in menopause?
Two thirds of women report concerns over memory loss, concentration or other cognitive symptoms during menopause. What do we understand abou...
Can ChatGPT Health tell when you should go to hospital?
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 h...
Treating a medical emergency ... in space
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 s...
What to expect this flu season
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 ......
3D printing in healthcare
3D printing is becoming an incredibly versatile modern tool - with scope to apply it to engineering, manufacturing, architecture and design...
Ultra-processed foods and behaviour in kids
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...
MDMA therapy's side effects
MDMA psychotherapy was approved in Australia three years ago. Who's using it and what do we know about treatment side effects? Vaccine remin...
Are Australian kids eating too much salt?
Are Australian schoolkids eating too much salt? And does it put them at risk of high blood pressure? A new approach to breast cancer screeni...
Can AI chatbots be good therapists?
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...