Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy doctors fear Darwin could become a disease hotspot
A delegation of hundreds of doctors has converged on Canberra to protest fossil fuel projects in the Northern Territory which may have significant he…
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Australians are becoming lonely: how do we beat that isolated feeling?
Younger people are more likely to be lonely than older Australians. That's according to a new report produced by Ending Loneliness Together which sur…
2 years, 9 months ago
Dental hygiene habits of Australians revealed in survey, with many choosing not to floss
A new report by the Australian Dental Association shows that three-quarters of Australians never floss their teeth, while one-in-five brush only once…
2 years, 9 months ago
Opinion divided over whether government vape regulations will minimise harm
They were initially promoted as a tool to help people quit smoking but electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’, have since trans…
2 years, 9 months ago
Seeking sustainability for the aged care sector
Australians could soon have to dip into their savings, use some of their superannuation or be taxed more to fund a better aged care system. A new rep…
2 years, 9 months ago
The dangers of smoke, ahead of a new bushfire season
The catastrophic bushfires affecting North America, Europe and China are a chilling reminder of the Black Summer of 2019-2020 in Australia. With fore…
2 years, 9 months ago
Drawing on traditional Indigenous knowledge of honeypot ants
The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.
2 years, 9 months ago
Warnings about Invasive Meningococcal Disease
It comes as cases continue to rise in Australia, with a 49 per cent increase in the first half of 2023 when compared to the same period last year.
2 years, 9 months ago
Pilot program boosts case for 'care navigators' in nursing
New research has revealed how a frequent line of communication between nurses and patients after discharge can prevent re-admission. A pilot program …
2 years, 10 months ago
First Wellbeing Framework suggests Australians are happier, healthier, richer - or are we?
The government has released Australia's first ever Wellbeing Framework showing mixed results in people's health and society more broadly. But the rep…
2 years, 10 months ago