Health Report - Separate stories podcast

Health Report - Separate stories podcast


Latest Episodes

Have we been going about suicide prevention the wrong way?
September 13, 2024

The federal government has announced a rethink on suicide prevention this week, a more holistic approach that doesnt just look to mental health and clinical response but to social determinants that l

Scientist carbon dates his own kidney stone
September 13, 2024

People don't generally notice a kidney stone until it gets big and causes severe pain. So it's hard to trace back to when it actually started forming.Well, one scientist decided to age his own kidne

Ebola vaccine proves effective as global threat continues
September 13, 2024

As Ebola continues to be a global threat, a major review into the real-world effectiveness of the Ebola vaccine offers some reassuring results.GuestDr Sophie Meakin is an epidemiologist with Epice

Mailbag: Heart Rate Variability and sleep
September 13, 2024

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.

Supermodel's cancer recovery raises questions
September 06, 2024

Did Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson recover from cancer without traditional treatment?A huge review debunks mobile phone brain cancer fears.And can catching up on sleep on the weekends sav

Tablet use and tantrums
September 06, 2024

A story for the many parents who allow their children some screen time, and are concerned about the potential negative effects of it.A recent study has found a link between tablet use by preschoole

Sport concussion not as damaging as we think
September 06, 2024

We've heard a lot in recent years about how damaging concussion in professional sport can be to long-term brain health.But we don't know a lot about the impacts of mild concussions. Well there's now

Downstairs problems may indicate chronic disorders
September 06, 2024

Men might need a little bit more convincing when it comes to going to the doctors but if there are issues below the belt it might be worth getting yourself checked.New research suggests erectile dy

Mailbag: Insomnia and your phone
September 06, 2024

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us athealthreport@abc.net.au

CORONACAST BONUSCAST: How protective is the vaccine?
August 30, 2024

An update on COVID-19 figures, plus the latest research on vaccines and long-COVID.What are the long-term outcomes of people who experienced myocarditis after COVID infection or vaccination?And w