Podcast Episodes

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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 months ago

Making pleasure accessible to every body

Sex tech is giving people with disability better access to their own bodies.

What Australia is doing to prepare for the migration of birds that could …

1 year, 8 months ago

Your winter blues might be seasonal depression

Clarity on vaping changes and a look at the national diabetes inquiry.

It turns out Australians are getting close to half of their energy needs from u…

1 year, 8 months ago

Counting steps or minutes: How to track exercise

Is it 10 thousand steps or 30mins? How advice on regular exercise varies.

What's being done in response to medication shortages.

Deprescribing is when …

1 year, 8 months ago

What space travel tells us about ageing

Take a look at changing teaching methods in the classroom, and why that matters for future health.

Australian researchers are developing a new drug to…

1 year, 9 months ago

Can you cut a common cold short?

A comprehensive review has delved into the current research into zinc supplements and their effectiveness.

Research has shown that people experiencing…

1 year, 9 months ago

A plan of attack for migraine sufferers

Many people with migraines suffer in the dark for years before they find the right treatment, but one neurologist has suggested a framework to ease t…

1 year, 9 months ago

Life-saving changes that could detect breast cancers earlier

Australia has a successful breast cancer screening program, but experts say it can (and should) be better. 

New research drives home the importance of…

1 year, 9 months ago