Podcast Episodes

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…

8 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…

9 months 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…

9 months, 1 week 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 …

9 months, 2 weeks 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…

9 months, 3 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…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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 life…

10 months 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 …

10 months, 1 week 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 bee…

10 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 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago