Podcast Episodes

Swapping salt for a heart healthier option

Substituting your table salt for something with lower sodium could drive down your risk of heart attack and stroke. 

Also, what expectant parents might not know about screening for genetic diseases be…

Published on 12 hours ago

Indigenous babies born with more gut bugs

Despite facing an increased risk of chronic disease later in life, remote Indigenous babies start life with a more diverse gut microbiome. 

A new study in Nature also found the infants have bacteria t…

Published on 1 week ago

Taking women's pain seriously in healthcare

Historically women have had a hard time being heard in the doctor's office, with dismissiveness and delays in diagnosis all too common. 

The state government in Victoria has held an enquiry into women…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Why do people become dentists?

The dentists' chair is not everyone's favourite place. Have you ever sat there wondering, why would anyone become a dentist?

We take a trip to dental school to find out why so many people get into den…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Could you give up caffeine for six months?

No coffee for six months, not even decaf. That's what participants of a trial looking into the effect on atrial fibrillation were asked to do.

Also, could we be on the verge of changing guidelines for…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Got gut issues? Don't assume it's gluten

There has been a rise in people that cut gluten out of their diet to address gut symptoms, despite not having a diagnosis of coeliac disease. 

New research is shedding light on what might actually be …

Published on 1 month ago

Pain isn't all in your head — but psychotherapy can help

If you live with chronic pain, getting referred to a psychologist for pain management can feel like another dismissal. 

What does a session with a pain psychologist look like, and how effective can it…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Racial inequity in our medical devices

For 50 years we've known pulse oximeters are less accurate on darker skin, and it could lead to misdiagnoses. 

Also, allergen starter packs are being advertised to parents. Are they safe?

Guidelines ha…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Challenging weight bias in the doctor’s office

It's a tricky conversation to navigate, so researchers have tried to find out the best way to bring up weight in the doctor's office while dodging bias and stigma.

Also, a look at the evidence surroun…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Does human genome editing cross a line?

Gene editing holds huge promise to cure disease and alleviate human suffering, but there are many ethical considerations when it comes to changing our DNA. 

We map the story of Chinese scientist He Ji…

Published on 2 months ago