Podcast Episodes

Why don't we screen everyone for high risk genes?

The government bans life insurers from using genetic testing results to demand higher premiums. 

Inflammation in childhood is linked to metabolic diso…

1 year, 7 months ago

The man who dated his own kidney stone

A scientist carbon dated his own kidney stone to better understand the mysterious, and painful, formations. 

How a new approach could curb the biggest…

1 year, 8 months ago

Playing sport might protect against concussion harms

You hear a lot about the dangers of concussion in sport, but maybe sport can actually mitigate the harms of concussion.

We navigate the link between t…

1 year, 8 months ago

Your phone might help you get a good night's sleep

Most people struggling with insomnia at least once in their life, and for some it's a long-term struggle. Can an app help with treatment?

We give an u…

1 year, 8 months ago

Struggling to keep kids off screens? Here’s how to reduce the harm

Tips on how to fend off the behavioural problems and cognitive troubles that come with too much screen time, too young. 

What a new paper has to say a…

1 year, 8 months ago

Going for a bush walk? Your microbiome will thank you

We know a varied diet of veggies is good for our microbiome, but what about a varied environment? 

Where we spend our time also influences the good ba…

1 year, 8 months ago

Sport has two sex categories, but biology isn't that simple

The Olympics has reignited a century-old debate about sex categories in sport — and what happens when policy doesn't align with biology. 

A look at th…

1 year, 9 months ago

The 'fertility' test that isn't a fertility test

Marketing of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) tests could be exploiting the anxiety women might feel about their fertility. 

An update on influenza, COVID…

1 year, 9 months ago

The running group chasing pain relief

Research is clear on the benefits of exercise for certain types of pain, including for pain associated with cancer treatment. A running group is putt…

1 year, 9 months ago

Small steps to boost teen mental health

Adolescence is a stressful time. Researchers have been investigating simple ways to help improve teen mental health.

The US president tests positive f…

1 year, 9 months ago