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 migh…

4 months, 3 weeks 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 stud…

5 months 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 gov…

5 months, 1 week 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 …

5 months, 2 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, c…

5 months, 3 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 res…

5 months, 4 weeks 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 pai…

6 months 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 …

6 months, 1 week 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 bi…

6 months, 2 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 ou…

6 months, 3 weeks ago