Podcast Episodes

Treating a medical emergency ... in space

When a medical emergency happens in space, how is it treated? And what does life in Antarctica have to teach us about staying healthy on a spacefligh…

4 months ago

What to expect this flu season

Which flu strains are likely to be dominant this flu season - and what's the story with the new nasal spray vaccine?

Speaking of sprays ... there's a …

4 months, 1 week ago

3D printing in healthcare

3D printing is becoming an incredibly versatile modern tool - with scope to apply it to engineering, manufacturing, architecture and design challenge…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ultra-processed foods and behaviour in kids

There's been major buzz in recent years over ultra-processed foods and whether they may be harmful to our health. A new study out of Canada has measu…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

MDMA therapy's side effects

MDMA psychotherapy was approved in Australia three years ago. Who's using it and what do we know about treatment side effects?

Vaccine reminders can h…

5 months ago

Are Australian kids eating too much salt?

Are Australian schoolkids eating too much salt? And does it put them at risk of high blood pressure?

A new approach to breast cancer screening based o…

5 months, 1 week ago

Can AI chatbots be good therapists?

We know many people are turning to generative AI for health advice, including tips on how to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. 

When is it safe to …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wait, does exercise help osteoarthritis?

A paper has suggested exercise has minimal, short-term effects on osteoarthritis. But experts are warning people with the condition that they shouldn…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Prescribing exercise for mental health

Researchers have pin-pointed the best exercise routines for depression or anxiety symptoms, and they might be equal to medication and talk therapy.

Al…

6 months ago

The cost shock of specialist care

When you pay for private health insurance, you might assume you'll be well covered if you get injured or fall ill. 

But a new report has revealed the …

6 months, 1 week ago