Podcast Episodes

Low FODMAP diet for chronic endometriosis pain

Endometriosis is a complex condition, and the pain associated with it can persist despite medications and surgery. New guidelines have suggested lifestyle changes like diet or supplements could work …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Daylight saving: Can changing clocks harm your health?

Daylight saving time kicks in this weekend for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.

Time shifts can be controversial, and in recent years there's …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why does Trump think paracetamol causes autism?

US President Donald Trump has told women they shouldn't take paracetamol (also known as Tylenol or acetaminophen) during pregnancy because it has been linked to autism. 

We unpack the evidence with ex…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump links paracetamol with autism. What’s the evidence?

Trump has suggested there's a link between pregnant women taking paracetamol and autism in children. 

In a press conference Trump said pregnant women with fevers should "tough it out".

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Time to ditch the blue puffer for asthma

A major change has been made to Australia's asthma guidelines, but how long will it take everyone to catch on?

Also, we know daily aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease isn't be…

Published on 3 months ago

Do you take health advice from influencers?

The way we get information has changed, and when it comes to health and wellness more and more people are turning to social media. 

There are pros and cons, but when it comes to something as important…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Mapping the brain using the placebo effect

Researchers have tricked participants with placebo pain relief in an effort to map the brainstem. 

Also, how immunotherapy might be used to treat mental health conditions in some young people. 

And del…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Could your baby’s skincare routine have lifelong benefits?

Lots of people develop a daily skincare routine for anti-ageing purposes, but what if there are benefits from starting even earlier — at just nine weeks old?

Also, a discussion in the United States ab…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Long term relief for low back pain

Cognitive Functional Therapy can help relieve low back pain, and shows some positive long-term results.

Ovarian cancer doesn't start in the ovaries, but in the fallopian tubes, and opportunistic surge…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Can an ultraprocessed diet ever be healthy?

Dietary guidelines tell us what we should eat for good health, but at the moment it is possible to follow the guidelines and still eat predominantly ultraprocessed foods. 

A new study has looked at th…

Published on 4 months ago