https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/headlines-on-healthFollow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2025, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSFollow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.Follow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.falseepisodicSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/news/20230804133140-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast/headlines-on-healthSBS,Health and Wellbeing,Community Health,Health care policy,Access to health care,News and Current AffairsA new report has found discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released to coincide with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it makes key recommendations for governmental reform.0000019d-4751-dee7-abfd-7755c6ce0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/report-finds-widespread-discrimination-against-trans-and-gender-diverse-people/3b0ezumy6A new report has found discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released to coincide with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it makes key recommendations for governmental reform.A new report has found discrimination against trans and gender-diverse people is widespread, with serious impacts on safety and dignity. Released to coincide with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, it makes key recommendations for governmental reform.fullunset00:04:17Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +1100The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.0000019d-2788-d9eb-ad9f-778b5b2f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-could-first-nations-methods-improve-mental-health-treatment/ibc7pz3vdThe latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health support that are led by First Nations wisdom and experience. SBS reporter Angelica Waite, has speaking with Clinton Schultz, a Gomeroi Gamilaroi man, and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships with Black Dog Institute. For more than a decade, he's been a pioneering voice when it comes to finding new models for preventative care that reflect the depth, complexity and connectedness of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing. She started by asking Mr Schultz how he came to study and work in the field of psychology.fullunset00:12:33Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1100Once confined to bodybuilding forums and elite sports scandals, unapproved peptides have now moved into mainstream wellness and are being marketed online as tools for bio-hacking and longevity. So why are people turning to online communities and influencers for advice, and is there a breakdown in trust for traditional medical pathways?0000019d-2795-d007-afbd-ff975d940000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/unapproved-peptides-when-social-media-replaces-the-doctor/5j8z5h5qnOnce confined to bodybuilding forums and elite sports scandals, unapproved peptides have now moved into mainstream wellness and are being marketed online as tools for bio-hacking and longevity. So why are people turning to online communities and influencers for advice, and is there a breakdown in trust for traditional medical pathways?Once confined to bodybuilding forums and elite sports scandals, unapproved peptides have now moved into mainstream wellness and are being marketed online as tools for bio-hacking and longevity. So why are people turning to online communities and influencers for advice, and is there a breakdown in trust for traditional medical pathways?fullunset00:07:17Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +1100The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.0000019d-229e-d044-a59d-b3df24d30002https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-first-nations-wisdom-and-experience-improve-mental-health-and-wellbeing/xs5cwedttThe latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of the nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country is moving backward when it comes to reducing suicide rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , which are now more than three times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians. First Nations health advocates and practitioners are urgently calling for investment in new approaches to preventative mental health led by First Nations wisdom and experience.fullunset00:07:50Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:38:00 +1100A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS: Scotland's Parliament has rejected legislation that would have made Scotland the first part of the United Kingdom to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. Members of the Edinburgh-based legislature voted 69 to 57 against a bill that would have let people in Scotland with six months or less to live seek help to end their life. The Scottish vote is part of a wider debate across the UK.0000019d-0394-dee8-a5bd-dbb597330000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/scottish-mps-reject-assisted-dying-and-englands-house-of-lords-looks-set-to-follow-suit/kqji52shvA WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS: Scotland's Parliament has rejected legislation that would have made Scotland the first part of the United Kingdom to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. Members of the Edinburgh-based legislature voted 69 to 57 against a bill that would have let people in Scotland with six months or less to live seek help to end their life. The Scottish vote is part of a wider debate across the UK.A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS: Scotland's Parliament has rejected legislation that would have made Scotland the first part of the United Kingdom to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. Members of the Edinburgh-based legislature voted 69 to 57 against a bill that would have let people in Scotland with six months or less to live seek help to end their life. The Scottish vote is part of a wider debate across the UK.fullunset00:04:21Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +1100For international students studying in Australia, accessing healthcare is often seen as too expensive - or too confusing to navigate. But a new initiative - designed by international students FOR international students - aims to make services easier to find, while breaking down taboos around sexual and mental health.0000019c-93cf-d529-a19e-9bdfa1ae0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-website-and-app-to-safeguard-international-students-in-australia/7edz3u8zpFor international students studying in Australia, accessing healthcare is often seen as too expensive - or too confusing to navigate. But a new initiative - designed by international students FOR international students - aims to make services easier to find, while breaking down taboos around sexual and mental health.For international students studying in Australia, accessing healthcare is often seen as too expensive - or too confusing to navigate. But a new initiative - designed by international students FOR international students - aims to make services easier to find, while breaking down taboos around sexual and mental health.fullunset00:04:49Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +1100A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS The New South Wales government is investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape of two patients from the same hospital, who days later were allegedly involved in separate incidents where three people died. Mental health professionals say it's again thrown the state's mental health care crisis into the spotlight.0000019c-74e9-d2a3-a1ff-7cebea750003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/calls-for-major-change-after-deadly-mental-health-escapes-in-sydney/ta8d6md7rA WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS The New South Wales government is investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape of two patients from the same hospital, who days later were allegedly involved in separate incidents where three people died. Mental health professionals say it's again thrown the state's mental health care crisis into the spotlight.A WARNING THAT THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS The New South Wales government is investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape of two patients from the same hospital, who days later were allegedly involved in separate incidents where three people died. Mental health professionals say it's again thrown the state's mental health care crisis into the spotlight.fullunset00:05:39Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +1100The rise of antibiotic resistance is threatening millions of lives worldwide, but “unconventional” Australian research could make obsolete medications effective again. Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that some of the most common illnesses in the world are becoming more resistant to treatment every year. Dr Maud Eijkenboom says the current approach of developing new antibiotics is losing the battle against ever-evolving viruses and bacteria. After her son struggled with a resistant disease, Dr Eijkenboom set on her own path to discover a better way eradicate the rising wave of lethal pathogens. In 2021, she founded Lixa, a Perth-based biotech company receiving international support for its “game-changing” research. In this edition of Weekend One on One, she speaks with SBS's Cameron Carr about the impact of her research, and started by explaining what Lixa is all about.0000019c-3fc1-d2a3-a1ff-3fe35da90000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-researchers-on-a-mission-to-save-millions-of-lives-from-antibiotic-resistance/ur9klrb22The rise of antibiotic resistance is threatening millions of lives worldwide, but “unconventional” Australian research could make obsolete medications effective again. Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that some of the most common illnesses in the world are becoming more resistant to treatment every year. Dr Maud Eijkenboom says the current approach of developing new antibiotics is losing the battle against ever-evolving viruses and bacteria. After her son struggled with a resistant disease, Dr Eijkenboom set on her own path to discover a better way eradicate the rising wave of lethal pathogens. In 2021, she founded Lixa, a Perth-based biotech company receiving international support for its “game-changing” research. In this edition of Weekend One on One, she speaks with SBS's Cameron Carr about the impact of her research, and started by explaining what Lixa is all about.The rise of antibiotic resistance is threatening millions of lives worldwide, but “unconventional” Australian research could make obsolete medications effective again. Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that some of the most common illnesses in the world are becoming more resistant to treatment every year. Dr Maud Eijkenboom says the current approach of developing new antibiotics is losing the battle against ever-evolving viruses and bacteria. After her son struggled with a resistant disease, Dr Eijkenboom set on her own path to discover a better way eradicate the rising wave of lethal pathogens. In 2021, she founded Lixa, a Perth-based biotech company receiving international support for its “game-changing” research. In this edition of Weekend One on One, she speaks with SBS's Cameron Carr about the impact of her research, and started by explaining what Lixa is all about.fullunset00:14:06Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +1100A lot of people already identify or know the problems from smoking and what it can do for your health, but not a lot of people understand that loneliness or social isolation carries around the same health risks of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Tyler Prochnow is an assistant professor at Texas A&M at their School of Public Health and an expert in social connectedness, physical activity and mental health.0000019b-c455-dea3-abbf-ce75db540003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-loneliness-the-hidden-health-danger/ybxi8kezvA lot of people already identify or know the problems from smoking and what it can do for your health, but not a lot of people understand that loneliness or social isolation carries around the same health risks of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Tyler Prochnow is an assistant professor at Texas A&M at their School of Public Health and an expert in social connectedness, physical activity and mental health.A lot of people already identify or know the problems from smoking and what it can do for your health, but not a lot of people understand that loneliness or social isolation carries around the same health risks of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Tyler Prochnow is an assistant professor at Texas A&M at their School of Public Health and an expert in social connectedness, physical activity and mental health.fullunset00:06:38Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +1100Fodmap, high protein, gluten-free, lowfat, clean eating - so many diets, so much conflicting advice. Australian experts are warning that following multiple diets at the same time could have unexpected consequences.0000019b-9712-d1e6-a99b-ff924ce40003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-diet-stacking-and-are-you-doing-it/2cvq1hg9rFodmap, high protein, gluten-free, lowfat, clean eating - so many diets, so much conflicting advice. Australian experts are warning that following multiple diets at the same time could have unexpected consequences.Fodmap, high protein, gluten-free, lowfat, clean eating - so many diets, so much conflicting advice. Australian experts are warning that following multiple diets at the same time could have unexpected consequences.fullunset00:08:48Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +1100As with most years, the health sector has been a constant source of news stories - from outbreaks of illnesses to outstanding medical research, from politics to pandemics, from injuries to infections. SBS news looks back at some of the medical stories that hit the news in 2025.0000019b-1f8c-d151-abdb-3fdf2c3b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-developments-and-old-battles-australias-health-year-in-2025/6tepe42lfAs with most years, the health sector has been a constant source of news stories - from outbreaks of illnesses to outstanding medical research, from politics to pandemics, from injuries to infections. SBS news looks back at some of the medical stories that hit the news in 2025.As with most years, the health sector has been a constant source of news stories - from outbreaks of illnesses to outstanding medical research, from politics to pandemics, from injuries to infections. SBS news looks back at some of the medical stories that hit the news in 2025.fullunset00:11:46Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +1100An Australian cancer research centre has been awarded a 2.5 million dollar grant to further their research into one of the country 's deadliest brain cancers. Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne hope to fast-track diagnosis and treatment options.0000019a-ebf1-d97c-abbb-fffd53ed0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/make-memories-the-tragic-reality-of-childhood-dipg-and-the-new-research-giving-families-hope/2x3x9nh6jAn Australian cancer research centre has been awarded a 2.5 million dollar grant to further their research into one of the country 's deadliest brain cancers. Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne hope to fast-track diagnosis and treatment options.An Australian cancer research centre has been awarded a 2.5 million dollar grant to further their research into one of the country 's deadliest brain cancers. Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne hope to fast-track diagnosis and treatment options.fullunset00:03:53Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +1100A new report from UNICEF Australia has found less than a third of Australian teens are feeling excited or hopeful about their futures. Mental health issues and anxiety around 'adult' challenges like housing and money are key drivers of declining wellbeing. For marginalised children and teens, these kind of pressures are felt even more acutely.0000019a-b7a5-d86f-a9ff-ffff6ea30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/adult-pressures-hit-hard-as-unicef-warns-teens-are-losing-hope/jeoepobxnA new report from UNICEF Australia has found less than a third of Australian teens are feeling excited or hopeful about their futures. Mental health issues and anxiety around 'adult' challenges like housing and money are key drivers of declining wellbeing. For marginalised children and teens, these kind of pressures are felt even more acutely.A new report from UNICEF Australia has found less than a third of Australian teens are feeling excited or hopeful about their futures. Mental health issues and anxiety around 'adult' challenges like housing and money are key drivers of declining wellbeing. For marginalised children and teens, these kind of pressures are felt even more acutely.fullunset00:04:43Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +1100Around one in four Australians are failing to seek support when experiencing perinatal mental health issues. Experts say the data released by the Gidget Foundation highlights a lack of awareness around signs and symptoms, and ongoing stigma around the issue.0000019a-a4cc-daa1-a3fa-efde8aab0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/isolation-and-shame-australians-are-avoiding-perinatal-mental-health-support-new-research-reveals/71wsofd52Around one in four Australians are failing to seek support when experiencing perinatal mental health issues. Experts say the data released by the Gidget Foundation highlights a lack of awareness around signs and symptoms, and ongoing stigma around the issue.Around one in four Australians are failing to seek support when experiencing perinatal mental health issues. Experts say the data released by the Gidget Foundation highlights a lack of awareness around signs and symptoms, and ongoing stigma around the issue.fullunset00:08:14Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending.0000019a-9aed-dab0-adbb-dbef05560003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/chris-minns-on-hospital-funding-row-we-cant-all-be-wrong/b6qoqlhwfState premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending.State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending.fullunset00:03:42Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:08:00 +1100The Victorian government has released the final report of an inquiry into women's experiences of pain - and it's made for some uncomfortable reading. Shaped by the experiences of 13,000 women and girls, the report has revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism and misogyny, and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians are rampant throughout the Victorian health system.0000019a-6a60-db0a-a1da-6ae87e4c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/it-shouldnt-be-painful-to-be-a-woman-victorian-report-lays-bare-health-care-battle/a2roecgtfThe Victorian government has released the final report of an inquiry into women's experiences of pain - and it's made for some uncomfortable reading. Shaped by the experiences of 13,000 women and girls, the report has revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism and misogyny, and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians are rampant throughout the Victorian health system.The Victorian government has released the final report of an inquiry into women's experiences of pain - and it's made for some uncomfortable reading. Shaped by the experiences of 13,000 women and girls, the report has revealed gender health gaps, experiences of medical bias, sexism and misogyny, and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians are rampant throughout the Victorian health system.fullunset00:06:44Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:53:00 +1100Demand for donated eggs is growing in Australia as more people face fertility challenges. But the demand for eggs far outstrips their supply and now, experts are arguing Australia should consider changing the rules around donation.0000019a-5d18-db0a-a1da-5ff87a050003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/heartbreaking-experts-argue-egg-donation-rules-could-change-to-help-australias-fertility-issues/4cd5nz1zcDemand for donated eggs is growing in Australia as more people face fertility challenges. But the demand for eggs far outstrips their supply and now, experts are arguing Australia should consider changing the rules around donation.Demand for donated eggs is growing in Australia as more people face fertility challenges. But the demand for eggs far outstrips their supply and now, experts are arguing Australia should consider changing the rules around donation.fullunset00:07:35Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1100New national clinical guidelines for the treatment of concussion have been released. They are aimed at helping healthcare professionals treat patients with greater consistency, amid concern that providing the right care can still be a blind spot.0000019a-4bf4-daa1-a3fa-cbf641400003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-concussion-guidelines-launched-to-help-patients-get-the-right-care/qf7c6wjsoNew national clinical guidelines for the treatment of concussion have been released. They are aimed at helping healthcare professionals treat patients with greater consistency, amid concern that providing the right care can still be a blind spot.New national clinical guidelines for the treatment of concussion have been released. They are aimed at helping healthcare professionals treat patients with greater consistency, amid concern that providing the right care can still be a blind spot.fullunset00:03:49Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:09:00 +1100A long-awaited Aged Care Act comes into force today [[Nov 1]], four years after a Royal Commission recommended major reforms to the sector. The federal government says it will give older Australians more choice and access to in-home support, but there are concerns many people will end up paying more for care.0000019a-3979-daa1-a3fa-fb7fb2570000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/aged-care-reforms-who-will-pay-more-under-the-new-system/8aqjfk7wyA long-awaited Aged Care Act comes into force today [[Nov 1]], four years after a Royal Commission recommended major reforms to the sector. The federal government says it will give older Australians more choice and access to in-home support, but there are concerns many people will end up paying more for care.A long-awaited Aged Care Act comes into force today [[Nov 1]], four years after a Royal Commission recommended major reforms to the sector. The federal government says it will give older Australians more choice and access to in-home support, but there are concerns many people will end up paying more for care.fullunset00:09:20Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +1100The federal government will add a medicine for chronic kidney disease into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More than 65.000 Australians are expected to benefit from the cheaper access to Jardiance , also known as Empagliflozin.0000019a-29c3-d436-a7bf-aff3f7b90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/kidney-disease-drug-added-to-pbs-helping-65-000-australians/89175q6whThe federal government will add a medicine for chronic kidney disease into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More than 65.000 Australians are expected to benefit from the cheaper access to Jardiance , also known as Empagliflozin.The federal government will add a medicine for chronic kidney disease into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More than 65.000 Australians are expected to benefit from the cheaper access to Jardiance , also known as Empagliflozin.fullunset00:03:11Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +1100A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, a new US study has shown it's making a big difference in the real world. The study has found about 60,000 children in the United States have avoided developing peanut allergies after new guidance was issued in 2015 about when to introduce the allergen to youngsters.0000019a-05b7-db90-adfa-9fb7628a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/peanut-butter-loving-babies-are-licking-allergies-study-suggests/m6cabwn8uA decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, a new US study has shown it's making a big difference in the real world. The study has found about 60,000 children in the United States have avoided developing peanut allergies after new guidance was issued in 2015 about when to introduce the allergen to youngsters.A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, a new US study has shown it's making a big difference in the real world. The study has found about 60,000 children in the United States have avoided developing peanut allergies after new guidance was issued in 2015 about when to introduce the allergen to youngsters.fullunset00:06:06Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +1100Australian researchers have found breastfeeding can protect women against breast cancer by building up their immunity. According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard against abnormal cells that could develop into cancer.0000019a-0930-d939-adfa-dbb459310000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/breastfeeding-reduces-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-researchers-say/u99d3lt5pAustralian researchers have found breastfeeding can protect women against breast cancer by building up their immunity. According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard against abnormal cells that could develop into cancer.Australian researchers have found breastfeeding can protect women against breast cancer by building up their immunity. According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard against abnormal cells that could develop into cancer.fullunset00:03:26Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:56:00 +1100Despite a growing awareness around mental health, research shows burnout in the workplace is still a major challenge. Experts say without proper training and healthy boundaries in the workplace, more and more Australians will consider leaving their jobs in the next year.00000199-e63b-d1bb-a7db-fe7f5f7a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/is-your-job-burning-you-out-experts-say-better-boundaries-and-workplace-connections-can-help/c00bsgb5rDespite a growing awareness around mental health, research shows burnout in the workplace is still a major challenge. Experts say without proper training and healthy boundaries in the workplace, more and more Australians will consider leaving their jobs in the next year.Despite a growing awareness around mental health, research shows burnout in the workplace is still a major challenge. Experts say without proper training and healthy boundaries in the workplace, more and more Australians will consider leaving their jobs in the next year.fullunset00:05:17Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.00000199-cbbc-d0b6-addb-fbfc34590003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-miscarriage-data-gap-and-invisible-loss-leaving-australian-women-behind/y56quko28A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.A new report is calling for a national database on miscarriage to address ongoing invisibility around miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia, particularly for First Nations women and in rural and regional communities. This comes as the government announced a $9.5 million funding package in May last year to improve awareness and support for early pregnancy loss.fullunset00:12:26Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1100California is to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next decade under a first-in-the-nation law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Schools will have to start removing those foods from their menus by July 2029, and districts will be barred from selling them for breakfast or lunch by July 2035.00000199-ccad-d0b6-addb-fded67d90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/california-sends-ultraprocessed-school-meals-to-the-sin-bin/oqmx7iqdcCalifornia is to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next decade under a first-in-the-nation law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Schools will have to start removing those foods from their menus by July 2029, and districts will be barred from selling them for breakfast or lunch by July 2035.California is to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next decade under a first-in-the-nation law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Schools will have to start removing those foods from their menus by July 2029, and districts will be barred from selling them for breakfast or lunch by July 2035.fullunset00:04:35Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1100Laws have been introduced into federal parliament to stop employers from scrapping leave entitlements when families face the tragedy of a stillbirth or death of their baby.00000199-c74e-db90-adfb-df6f7bd60003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-workplace-laws-aim-to-remove-extra-pain-burden-on-parents-arising-from-stillbirth/yxxby73ukLaws have been introduced into federal parliament to stop employers from scrapping leave entitlements when families face the tragedy of a stillbirth or death of their baby.Laws have been introduced into federal parliament to stop employers from scrapping leave entitlements when families face the tragedy of a stillbirth or death of their baby.fullunset00:04:34Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +1100A snapshot of Australian general practice has revealed that GPs are having to see patients for longer appointments to treat more complex medical needs. The Health of the Nation industry survey of almost 2,500 GPs also shows a growing number of general practitioners are managing patient conditions typically handled by specialists.00000199-bd43-da7d-abbf-bf5b653a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/gp-snapshot-reveals-why-the-job-has-become-more-complicated/qpql0lgdeA snapshot of Australian general practice has revealed that GPs are having to see patients for longer appointments to treat more complex medical needs. The Health of the Nation industry survey of almost 2,500 GPs also shows a growing number of general practitioners are managing patient conditions typically handled by specialists.A snapshot of Australian general practice has revealed that GPs are having to see patients for longer appointments to treat more complex medical needs. The Health of the Nation industry survey of almost 2,500 GPs also shows a growing number of general practitioners are managing patient conditions typically handled by specialists.fullunset00:05:50Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +1100There are fears that many children with autism or learning difficulties will fall between the cracks of a new support system that aims to limit access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Thriving Kids initiative will be rolled out from the middle of next year, with a focus on providing support to children with so-called mild to moderate autism within community and mainstream settings. But disability advocates have told a parliamentary inquiry it is these children that are most often overlooked or misunderstood.00000199-bc2f-d471-a5f9-fdef34e30000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/advocates-alarmed-as-major-change-for-autistic-kids-looms/n2rj2ev77There are fears that many children with autism or learning difficulties will fall between the cracks of a new support system that aims to limit access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Thriving Kids initiative will be rolled out from the middle of next year, with a focus on providing support to children with so-called mild to moderate autism within community and mainstream settings. But disability advocates have told a parliamentary inquiry it is these children that are most often overlooked or misunderstood.There are fears that many children with autism or learning difficulties will fall between the cracks of a new support system that aims to limit access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Thriving Kids initiative will be rolled out from the middle of next year, with a focus on providing support to children with so-called mild to moderate autism within community and mainstream settings. But disability advocates have told a parliamentary inquiry it is these children that are most often overlooked or misunderstood.fullunset00:07:09Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:06:00 +1100Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians00000199-9996-dbba-a59f-db9f44220003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-could-a-first-nations-voice-help-tackle-stubborn-public-health-challenges/9o1r5o95qNearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous AustraliansNearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, some NGOs and state governments have been taking the initiative to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation. Australia's principal non-government organisation for public health, the Public Health Association of Australia, has announced they will be instituting an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. SBS spoke to Dr Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and the Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) of the Public Health Association about the importance of a First Nations voice in helping to Close the Gap on healthcare outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australiansfullunset00:07:53Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000Loneliness among men has been described as a "crisis" in Australia, and it appears to be on the rise. This social isolation can not only hurt mens mental health and overall wellbeing, it is also costing the Australian economy billions of dollars. A recent Australian study could hold the answer as to why men appear to be stuggling more with loneliness.00000199-a380-d670-a9fd-bfe30b820003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-men-face-loneliness-crisis-whats-driving-it-and-how-to-fix-it/k47gy4q99Loneliness among men has been described as a "crisis" in Australia, and it appears to be on the rise. This social isolation can not only hurt mens mental health and overall wellbeing, it is also costing the Australian economy billions of dollars. A recent Australian study could hold the answer as to why men appear to be stuggling more with loneliness.Loneliness among men has been described as a "crisis" in Australia, and it appears to be on the rise. This social isolation can not only hurt mens mental health and overall wellbeing, it is also costing the Australian economy billions of dollars. A recent Australian study could hold the answer as to why men appear to be stuggling more with loneliness.fullunset00:06:27Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1000The Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.00000199-9ed9-d3c1-a5dd-dfff5c510000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-new-first-nations-voice-to-guide-australias-public-health-sector/tqvwcecqmThe Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.The Public Health Association of Australia has announced they will be establishing an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander voice to help guide their work after a near unanimous vote by their members. Nearly two years after the failed referendum saw a First Nations voice to parliament shot down, NGOs like the PHAA and state governments have chosen to follow the wishes of the majority of Indigenous communities in Australia who voted for this special representation.fullunset00:07:15Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:28:00 +1000Tens of thousands of registered nurses across the country will be able to up-skill to prescribe medications usually authorised by a doctor. It's a reform that could change the medical landscape in Australia... and the lives of many patients.00000199-99e9-dbba-a59f-dbff97b80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/decision-to-allow-registered-nurses-to-prescribe-medicines-solves-many-health-service-problems/jmvjlk8bwTens of thousands of registered nurses across the country will be able to up-skill to prescribe medications usually authorised by a doctor. It's a reform that could change the medical landscape in Australia... and the lives of many patients.Tens of thousands of registered nurses across the country will be able to up-skill to prescribe medications usually authorised by a doctor. It's a reform that could change the medical landscape in Australia... and the lives of many patients.fullunset00:02:45Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:21:00 +1000A framework has been developed to track and improve the treatment options for dementia patients in aged care. The proposal come after the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare named dementia as the leading cause of death in Australia.00000199-9914-dbba-a59f-db1f05c80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-guidelines-developed-for-helping-people-with-dementia/03ev9eythA framework has been developed to track and improve the treatment options for dementia patients in aged care. The proposal come after the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare named dementia as the leading cause of death in Australia.A framework has been developed to track and improve the treatment options for dementia patients in aged care. The proposal come after the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare named dementia as the leading cause of death in Australia.fullunset00:07:26Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:32:00 +1000After years of trying to conceive, Isabel Lewis thought the hard part was over — until cybercriminals targeted her fertility clinic. The data breach at Genea Fertility included patient's medical histories, diagnoses and treatments, medications and prescriptions, as well as pathology and diagnostic test results. Now, hundreds of Australians have shown interest in a class action lawsuit over the breach, which could be the first test of new reforms to Australia's Privacy Act.00000199-56b1-dc7b-a9ff-dfbbe5cb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/i-feel-like-privacy-is-dead-ivf-data-breach-triggers-interest-in-class-action-lawsuit/cjewja2h0After years of trying to conceive, Isabel Lewis thought the hard part was over — until cybercriminals targeted her fertility clinic. The data breach at Genea Fertility included patient's medical histories, diagnoses and treatments, medications and prescriptions, as well as pathology and diagnostic test results. Now, hundreds of Australians have shown interest in a class action lawsuit over the breach, which could be the first test of new reforms to Australia's Privacy Act.After years of trying to conceive, Isabel Lewis thought the hard part was over — until cybercriminals targeted her fertility clinic. The data breach at Genea Fertility included patient's medical histories, diagnoses and treatments, medications and prescriptions, as well as pathology and diagnostic test results. Now, hundreds of Australians have shown interest in a class action lawsuit over the breach, which could be the first test of new reforms to Australia's Privacy Act.fullunset00:07:56Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +1000Using your phone while on the toilet could be linked to an increased chance of haemorrhoids, according to a study from the United States. So if you're a loo scroller, the extra time spent on the toilet could be doing you more harm than good.00000199-3ca1-da1d-ab9b-3ea783e90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/loo-scrolling-study-investigates-link-between-this-bathroom-habit-and-a-painful-health-condition/jil9sefunUsing your phone while on the toilet could be linked to an increased chance of haemorrhoids, according to a study from the United States. So if you're a loo scroller, the extra time spent on the toilet could be doing you more harm than good.Using your phone while on the toilet could be linked to an increased chance of haemorrhoids, according to a study from the United States. So if you're a loo scroller, the extra time spent on the toilet could be doing you more harm than good.FULL00:07:07Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has produced a snap shot of Women’s health across the life course. While rates of cancer have gone down for women over the last 25 years, younger women continue to experience higher rates of depression and other mental health conditions.00000199-188f-d670-abbd-999f52200003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-women-are-living-longer-but-its-not-all-good-news/c1eyxv21tThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has produced a snap shot of Women’s health across the life course. While rates of cancer have gone down for women over the last 25 years, younger women continue to experience higher rates of depression and other mental health conditions.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has produced a snap shot of Women’s health across the life course. While rates of cancer have gone down for women over the last 25 years, younger women continue to experience higher rates of depression and other mental health conditions.FULL00:09:09Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +1000Despite being a proven life-saving treatment, 1 in 5 Australians who need radiotherapy never receive it. This year, on September 7, the first-ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day will be launched, and experts say it's an opportunity to dispel fears of the treatment.00000199-0e4e-d4a3-abbd-3f5e605a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/radiotherapy-could-save-your-life-dispelling-the-misconceptions/uno2r91alDespite being a proven life-saving treatment, 1 in 5 Australians who need radiotherapy never receive it. This year, on September 7, the first-ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day will be launched, and experts say it's an opportunity to dispel fears of the treatment.Despite being a proven life-saving treatment, 1 in 5 Australians who need radiotherapy never receive it. This year, on September 7, the first-ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day will be launched, and experts say it's an opportunity to dispel fears of the treatment.FULL00:10:13Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +100020,000 more home care packages are to be available to vulnerable older Australians after the federal government was forced to make a deal with the Coalition. It was the first major test faced by Labor since it was re-elected, which was cornered in the senate to make changes to its aged care reform policy.00000199-1200-d4a3-abbd-37589d4d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/20-000-more-aged-care-packages-more-quickly-after-labor-agrees-to-coalition-deal/pdu4c7kvr20,000 more home care packages are to be available to vulnerable older Australians after the federal government was forced to make a deal with the Coalition. It was the first major test faced by Labor since it was re-elected, which was cornered in the senate to make changes to its aged care reform policy.20,000 more home care packages are to be available to vulnerable older Australians after the federal government was forced to make a deal with the Coalition. It was the first major test faced by Labor since it was re-elected, which was cornered in the senate to make changes to its aged care reform policy.FULL00:06:28Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:58:00 +1000The number of Australians living with allergy has doubled in nearly 20 years, according to a new report, which examines the financial and personal costs of the chronic condition. Demand for services is unprecedented, and experts warn allergy does not just impact health - it can reshape sufferers’ lives.00000198-e82f-da6a-a9da-e82f15e10003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australia-allergy-capital-of-the-world/vhzcx29zjThe number of Australians living with allergy has doubled in nearly 20 years, according to a new report, which examines the financial and personal costs of the chronic condition. Demand for services is unprecedented, and experts warn allergy does not just impact health - it can reshape sufferers’ lives.The number of Australians living with allergy has doubled in nearly 20 years, according to a new report, which examines the financial and personal costs of the chronic condition. Demand for services is unprecedented, and experts warn allergy does not just impact health - it can reshape sufferers’ lives.FULL00:06:24Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:05:00 +1000The number of children being diagnosed with autism is rising, putting a heavy strain on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The government has responded, announcing a plan to divert children away from the NDIS to a new scheme called Thriving Kids. Parents and autism advocates say they were unaware of the strategy until it was made public.00000198-d072-da6a-a9da-f87b0a3a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/autism-stakeholders-welcome-new-government-commitment-but-are-perplexed-they-werent-consulted/kiiuulbjyThe number of children being diagnosed with autism is rising, putting a heavy strain on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The government has responded, announcing a plan to divert children away from the NDIS to a new scheme called Thriving Kids. Parents and autism advocates say they were unaware of the strategy until it was made public.The number of children being diagnosed with autism is rising, putting a heavy strain on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The government has responded, announcing a plan to divert children away from the NDIS to a new scheme called Thriving Kids. Parents and autism advocates say they were unaware of the strategy until it was made public.FULL00:07:12Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:29:00 +1000Public health experts have raised concerns about the beliefs and behaviours of individuals of reproductive age on social media. In a recent study, La Trobe University researchers looked into the rise of contraceptive misinformation on TikTok.00000198-9d52-d2fc-a998-bd76fb350003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/would-you-seek-contraceptive-advice-from-tiktok/0wpprl6nwPublic health experts have raised concerns about the beliefs and behaviours of individuals of reproductive age on social media. In a recent study, La Trobe University researchers looked into the rise of contraceptive misinformation on TikTok.Public health experts have raised concerns about the beliefs and behaviours of individuals of reproductive age on social media. In a recent study, La Trobe University researchers looked into the rise of contraceptive misinformation on TikTok.FULL00:06:06Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000A chikungunya outbreak in China has infected more than 7,000 people. Chikungunya causes fever and joint pain, but in some cases can be fatal. There is no vaccine or real treatment. Epidemiologist Jason Rasgon, from Penn State University, explains how the disease is transmitted, and why it seems to be spreading to new areas. The chikungunya virus is not currently endemic in Australia. There have been no locally acquired cases, though mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus are present in some areas of Queensland, and travellers can become infected with the chikungunya virus if travelling to a region of the world where chikungunya is found.00000198-96d4-d118-a199-b7d66d590003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/chikungunya-a-new-mosquito-borne-virus-to-contend-with/0371959dzA chikungunya outbreak in China has infected more than 7,000 people. Chikungunya causes fever and joint pain, but in some cases can be fatal. There is no vaccine or real treatment. Epidemiologist Jason Rasgon, from Penn State University, explains how the disease is transmitted, and why it seems to be spreading to new areas. The chikungunya virus is not currently endemic in Australia. There have been no locally acquired cases, though mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus are present in some areas of Queensland, and travellers can become infected with the chikungunya virus if travelling to a region of the world where chikungunya is found.A chikungunya outbreak in China has infected more than 7,000 people. Chikungunya causes fever and joint pain, but in some cases can be fatal. There is no vaccine or real treatment. Epidemiologist Jason Rasgon, from Penn State University, explains how the disease is transmitted, and why it seems to be spreading to new areas. The chikungunya virus is not currently endemic in Australia. There have been no locally acquired cases, though mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus are present in some areas of Queensland, and travellers can become infected with the chikungunya virus if travelling to a region of the world where chikungunya is found.FULL00:03:49Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000Around the world, fertility rates are dropping. The rate for each generation to replace itself is an average of 2.1 births per woman - and many countries are well below that figure. Does it matter? Surely reducing the population will make the Earth's resources go further? In this edition of Weekend One on One we hear from Associate Professor Michael Giarrusso from the University of Texas, who says unless this trend is reversed, the world’s population will peak in the next 40 to 60 years and then plummet, causing major global issues.00000198-86d6-d118-a199-a7d60c760003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/global-fertility-rates-are-dropping-it-could-spell-disaster-in-the-future/durg3suwiAround the world, fertility rates are dropping. The rate for each generation to replace itself is an average of 2.1 births per woman - and many countries are well below that figure. Does it matter? Surely reducing the population will make the Earth's resources go further? In this edition of Weekend One on One we hear from Associate Professor Michael Giarrusso from the University of Texas, who says unless this trend is reversed, the world’s population will peak in the next 40 to 60 years and then plummet, causing major global issues.Around the world, fertility rates are dropping. The rate for each generation to replace itself is an average of 2.1 births per woman - and many countries are well below that figure. Does it matter? Surely reducing the population will make the Earth's resources go further? In this edition of Weekend One on One we hear from Associate Professor Michael Giarrusso from the University of Texas, who says unless this trend is reversed, the world’s population will peak in the next 40 to 60 years and then plummet, causing major global issues.FULL00:05:04Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +1000Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle have tested a new HIV vaccine using mRNA, the technology behind many COVID-19 vaccines. Scientists say results from the early-stage clinical trial offer hope for significant progress in the global effort to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine. For this episode of Weekend One on One, Angelica Waite has been speaking with Associate Professor Seth Cheetham, Deputy Director of BASE mRNA at the University of Queensland to learn more about the study, and what it means for HIV vaccine research00000198-5f72-d48e-a9ba-dffab39b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-high-hopes-for-new-hiv-vaccine/uqlh9ezo4Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle have tested a new HIV vaccine using mRNA, the technology behind many COVID-19 vaccines. Scientists say results from the early-stage clinical trial offer hope for significant progress in the global effort to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine. For this episode of Weekend One on One, Angelica Waite has been speaking with Associate Professor Seth Cheetham, Deputy Director of BASE mRNA at the University of Queensland to learn more about the study, and what it means for HIV vaccine researchResearchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle have tested a new HIV vaccine using mRNA, the technology behind many COVID-19 vaccines. Scientists say results from the early-stage clinical trial offer hope for significant progress in the global effort to develop a safe and effective HIV vaccine. For this episode of Weekend One on One, Angelica Waite has been speaking with Associate Professor Seth Cheetham, Deputy Director of BASE mRNA at the University of Queensland to learn more about the study, and what it means for HIV vaccine researchFULL00:05:42Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +1000The Australian Dental Association says around 1.5 million kids are missing out on free dental care every year. This Dental Health Week, dentists are urging parents to check if they're eligible for the free dental cover and to brush up on their understanding of good oral hygiene. Meanwhile, Aboriginal health organisations say awareness around the issue is not the only barrier facing First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.00000198-5e99-db54-a398-febba8160000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/are-you-delaying-the-dentist-because-of-cost-your-children-shouldnt-be/gizi84g5zThe Australian Dental Association says around 1.5 million kids are missing out on free dental care every year. This Dental Health Week, dentists are urging parents to check if they're eligible for the free dental cover and to brush up on their understanding of good oral hygiene. Meanwhile, Aboriginal health organisations say awareness around the issue is not the only barrier facing First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.The Australian Dental Association says around 1.5 million kids are missing out on free dental care every year. This Dental Health Week, dentists are urging parents to check if they're eligible for the free dental cover and to brush up on their understanding of good oral hygiene. Meanwhile, Aboriginal health organisations say awareness around the issue is not the only barrier facing First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.FULL00:07:07Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:03:00 +1000A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.00000198-406e-d118-a199-e7fe094d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hepatitis-warning-migrant-communities-disproportionately-affected-by-the-silent-killer/kv5u12ppeA new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.FULL00:03:46Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.00000198-3e4f-d118-a199-bfdf60cb0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-early-intervention-program-for-deaf-children-piloted-in-japan/v4hslle7iAn Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.FULL00:05:12Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.00000198-35fa-d1b8-a1fc-fdffc73e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/we-need-the-slip-slop-slap-of-brain-health-now-advocates-call-for-new-national-approach-to-dementia/fta7a63wlA leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.FULL00:06:32Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:38:00 +1000Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.00000198-2f20-d7cb-a7b9-ffeac9fa0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/report-finds-people-with-chronic-pain-continue-to-suffer-from-stigma/ma8onyinkAround four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.Around four million Australians, or one in five, are living with chronic pain. Many report feeling overlooked and ignored within the healthcare system, prompting experts to call for greater national investment, including a more holistic approach to care.FULL00:03:41Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:39:00 +1000The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now being treated at a Brisbane hospital - acquired the virus in central Africa.00000198-2704-de8c-abde-f74522c20000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/second-case-of-rare-mpox-strain-discovered-in-traveller/qv763cqb7The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now being treated at a Brisbane hospital - acquired the virus in central Africa.The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now being treated at a Brisbane hospital - acquired the virus in central Africa.FULL00:03:25Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:51:00 +1000Death confronts 180,000 people in Australia and their families every year. Yet few have prepared a will or left clear instructions about their end-of-life choices. To help ease the process, an expanding social enterprise offers support and guidance.00000198-1cac-de8c-abde-ffedda900000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-final-farewell-isnt-easy-this-growing-service-helped-vibha-and-thousands-like-her/skjonbdeyDeath confronts 180,000 people in Australia and their families every year. Yet few have prepared a will or left clear instructions about their end-of-life choices. To help ease the process, an expanding social enterprise offers support and guidance.Death confronts 180,000 people in Australia and their families every year. Yet few have prepared a will or left clear instructions about their end-of-life choices. To help ease the process, an expanding social enterprise offers support and guidance.FULL00:08:36Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000Eight healthy babies have been born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA can affect multiple organs, particularly those that require high energy, such as the brain, liver, heart, muscles and kidneys. The new technique has spurred considerable interest in Australia, where mitochondrial donations are allowed under the law.00000198-1747-d1b8-a1fc-df77f9d70000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-babies-born-free-of-devastating-genetic-diseases-using-dna-from-three-people/3rl2rnu7kEight healthy babies have been born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA can affect multiple organs, particularly those that require high energy, such as the brain, liver, heart, muscles and kidneys. The new technique has spurred considerable interest in Australia, where mitochondrial donations are allowed under the law.Eight healthy babies have been born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA can affect multiple organs, particularly those that require high energy, such as the brain, liver, heart, muscles and kidneys. The new technique has spurred considerable interest in Australia, where mitochondrial donations are allowed under the law.FULL00:07:28Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000Experts are warning young adults and parents of young children to be aware of early symptoms of meningococcal disease, as Australia enters its peak season. The bacterial infection can strike without warning and progress rapidly, in many cases causing death or leading to life-changing complications.00000198-0d59-de8c-abde-ff59ba550003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-it-be-meningococcal-australia-approaches-the-high-risk-diseases-peak-season/a1zvk3b4kExperts are warning young adults and parents of young children to be aware of early symptoms of meningococcal disease, as Australia enters its peak season. The bacterial infection can strike without warning and progress rapidly, in many cases causing death or leading to life-changing complications.Experts are warning young adults and parents of young children to be aware of early symptoms of meningococcal disease, as Australia enters its peak season. The bacterial infection can strike without warning and progress rapidly, in many cases causing death or leading to life-changing complications.full00:05:03Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life. The George Institute for Global Health is also pushing for a sugar tax and subsidies on fresh fruits and vegetables to help these lifestyle changes.00000198-0801-d7cb-a7b9-d9eb81cf0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/early-action-urged-on-diabetes-one-of-australias-most-common-killers/laf6ft9kkHealth experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life. The George Institute for Global Health is also pushing for a sugar tax and subsidies on fresh fruits and vegetables to help these lifestyle changes.Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life. The George Institute for Global Health is also pushing for a sugar tax and subsidies on fresh fruits and vegetables to help these lifestyle changes.FULL00:06:42Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000For the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening questions mean more than 600,000 additional Australians are eligible to donate the 'liquid gold' part of blood.00000198-0777-dda5-a5bb-97f7f2060003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/liquid-gold-donations-to-flow-after-lifebloods-new-sexual-activity-rules-take-effect/q0xgfujdaFor the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening questions mean more than 600,000 additional Australians are eligible to donate the 'liquid gold' part of blood.For the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening questions mean more than 600,000 additional Australians are eligible to donate the 'liquid gold' part of blood.full00:03:49Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:52:02 +1000Australia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer practising across Australia, and a former surrogate. She has spoken with SBS's Deborah Groarke on the aims of the review, and what surrogacy currently looks like in Australia and the world00000197-f31d-de8c-abdf-f35d2b590003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/sbs-talks-to-family-creation-lawyer-sarah-jefford-on-australias-review-inrto-surrogacy-laws/wdhedoh95Australia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer practising across Australia, and a former surrogate. She has spoken with SBS's Deborah Groarke on the aims of the review, and what surrogacy currently looks like in Australia and the worldAustralia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer practising across Australia, and a former surrogate. She has spoken with SBS's Deborah Groarke on the aims of the review, and what surrogacy currently looks like in Australia and the worldfull00:13:25Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000A large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised controlled trials, involving 17 828 participants. The average age of the participants was 44, and 70 per cent were female. Health professionals in Australia say the review provides useful insights, and there is room for further research in this area.00000197-f861-d1b8-a1f7-f9754ab40000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-are-the-withdrawal-effects-of-antidepressants-a-new-review-explores-the-issue/kfk1ujnuhA large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised controlled trials, involving 17 828 participants. The average age of the participants was 44, and 70 per cent were female. Health professionals in Australia say the review provides useful insights, and there is room for further research in this area.A large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised controlled trials, involving 17 828 participants. The average age of the participants was 44, and 70 per cent were female. Health professionals in Australia say the review provides useful insights, and there is room for further research in this area.FULL00:07:38Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:45:00 +1000Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be free for patients under Medicare bulk-billing through GPs, with eligibility to be determined by age - those between 50 and 70 - and smoking history. It is the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years. Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of cancer deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. SBS's Biwa Kwan spoke with Anita Dessaix from the Cancer Council, about the at-risk groups the program is targeting; and the goal to prevent over 12,000 deaths over a decade00000197-d4a9-df66-afd7-ffbb55400003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-australia-among-first-countries-to-launch-lung-cancer-screening-program/9z7x715g3Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be free for patients under Medicare bulk-billing through GPs, with eligibility to be determined by age - those between 50 and 70 - and smoking history. It is the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years. Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of cancer deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. SBS's Biwa Kwan spoke with Anita Dessaix from the Cancer Council, about the at-risk groups the program is targeting; and the goal to prevent over 12,000 deaths over a decadeAustralians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be free for patients under Medicare bulk-billing through GPs, with eligibility to be determined by age - those between 50 and 70 - and smoking history. It is the first new national cancer screening program in nearly 20 years. Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of cancer deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. SBS's Biwa Kwan spoke with Anita Dessaix from the Cancer Council, about the at-risk groups the program is targeting; and the goal to prevent over 12,000 deaths over a decadeFULL00:12:37Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screening program has become available that hopes to detect cases much earlier for those at the highest risk - which includes Indigenous Australians and some migrant communities.00000197-cf0d-d0b6-ad9f-cfed87060000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-screening-program-offers-hope-for-those-most-at-risk-of-lung-cancer/70cewsf9hLung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screening program has become available that hopes to detect cases much earlier for those at the highest risk - which includes Indigenous Australians and some migrant communities.Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screening program has become available that hopes to detect cases much earlier for those at the highest risk - which includes Indigenous Australians and some migrant communities.full00:05:58Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000Heart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australians vulnerable. Deborah Groarke spoke with Professor Andrew Sindone, who is the Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Sydney's Concord Hospital00000197-af52-dce6-a59f-afd2f49f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-professor-andrew-sindone-talks-to-sbs-about-heart-failure/cye8669mnHeart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australians vulnerable. Deborah Groarke spoke with Professor Andrew Sindone, who is the Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Sydney's Concord HospitalHeart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure is responsible for approximately 61,000 deaths annually, numbers that are likely to increase with the growing and ageing population. Advocates say they are worried a lack of awareness about the condition is leaving Australians vulnerable. Deborah Groarke spoke with Professor Andrew Sindone, who is the Director of the Heart Failure Unit and Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Sydney's Concord HospitalFULL00:08:00Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1000A new vaccine advisory panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it will study the schedule of childhood and adolescent immunisations and review the use of older vaccines. It's also recommended single dose flu vaccination formulas which is thimerosal-free. The announcements have caused some alarm, with some concerned it's promoting long debunked claims and embedding vaccine scepticism into national policy.00000197-b002-dce6-a59f-b682491f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/former-cdc-staffers-ring-alarm-bells-over-decisions-of-new-us-vaccine-panel/obp1wx7v1A new vaccine advisory panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it will study the schedule of childhood and adolescent immunisations and review the use of older vaccines. It's also recommended single dose flu vaccination formulas which is thimerosal-free. The announcements have caused some alarm, with some concerned it's promoting long debunked claims and embedding vaccine scepticism into national policy.A new vaccine advisory panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it will study the schedule of childhood and adolescent immunisations and review the use of older vaccines. It's also recommended single dose flu vaccination formulas which is thimerosal-free. The announcements have caused some alarm, with some concerned it's promoting long debunked claims and embedding vaccine scepticism into national policy.full00:09:01Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:16:40 +1000Leaders from around 50 medical groups have gathered in Canberra to tackle some of the thorniest issues facing Australia's heath system. The Australian Medical Association is among the organisations to attend. The AMA argues that logjams in public hospitals, rural communities struggling to access care and the shuttering of private hospitals and services shows the health of Australia's care system is waning.00000197-9fc8-d3b8-a5bf-ffc88f460003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/doctors-groups-take-temperature-on-appetite-for-health-care-reform/26z4qdn7sLeaders from around 50 medical groups have gathered in Canberra to tackle some of the thorniest issues facing Australia's heath system. The Australian Medical Association is among the organisations to attend. The AMA argues that logjams in public hospitals, rural communities struggling to access care and the shuttering of private hospitals and services shows the health of Australia's care system is waning.Leaders from around 50 medical groups have gathered in Canberra to tackle some of the thorniest issues facing Australia's heath system. The Australian Medical Association is among the organisations to attend. The AMA argues that logjams in public hospitals, rural communities struggling to access care and the shuttering of private hospitals and services shows the health of Australia's care system is waning.full00:06:35Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:41:57 +1000Research shows refugees and asylum seekers in Australia experience disproportionately high rates of suicide, PTSD and psychological distress. Mental health challenges are often further exacerbated by a lack of access to culturally appropriate care and information. Wesley LifeForce is one organisation working to fill this gap, by offering suicide prevention training for refugees in six languages.00000197-868d-df55-addf-a6af3edf0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/suicide-prevention-workshops-in-language-try-to-help-refugees-asylum-seekers-find-mental-wellness/508sl86q6Research shows refugees and asylum seekers in Australia experience disproportionately high rates of suicide, PTSD and psychological distress. Mental health challenges are often further exacerbated by a lack of access to culturally appropriate care and information. Wesley LifeForce is one organisation working to fill this gap, by offering suicide prevention training for refugees in six languages.Research shows refugees and asylum seekers in Australia experience disproportionately high rates of suicide, PTSD and psychological distress. Mental health challenges are often further exacerbated by a lack of access to culturally appropriate care and information. Wesley LifeForce is one organisation working to fill this gap, by offering suicide prevention training for refugees in six languages.full00:06:34Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +1000The UK's original abortion law - approved in 1861 - stipulated that deliberately ending a pregnancy was a crime, and those who carried it out could be kept in penal servitude for life. The Parliament has now approved an amendment to that law to stop women from being prosecuted, which one Labour MP says has been happening to hundreds of vulnerable people over the years.00000197-860e-df55-addf-a6ae290f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/uk-votes-to-decriminalise-abortion-in-england-and-wales/329dxx9nuThe UK's original abortion law - approved in 1861 - stipulated that deliberately ending a pregnancy was a crime, and those who carried it out could be kept in penal servitude for life. The Parliament has now approved an amendment to that law to stop women from being prosecuted, which one Labour MP says has been happening to hundreds of vulnerable people over the years.The UK's original abortion law - approved in 1861 - stipulated that deliberately ending a pregnancy was a crime, and those who carried it out could be kept in penal servitude for life. The Parliament has now approved an amendment to that law to stop women from being prosecuted, which one Labour MP says has been happening to hundreds of vulnerable people over the years.full00:04:13Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:47:13 +1000Victoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will offer testing for most substances - and act as an early detection point for authorities on the lookout for highly dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Nitazenes, which can be mixed with other drugs. The decision puts Victoria in a unique position on drug policy, as Australia's states and territories grapple with how to balance harm minimisation with increasingly tough law and order approaches.00000197-7bd3-d3b8-a5bf-fbd3820a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/victoria-to-open-australias-second-permanent-pill-testing-site/skrbwn24tVictoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will offer testing for most substances - and act as an early detection point for authorities on the lookout for highly dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Nitazenes, which can be mixed with other drugs. The decision puts Victoria in a unique position on drug policy, as Australia's states and territories grapple with how to balance harm minimisation with increasingly tough law and order approaches.Victoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will offer testing for most substances - and act as an early detection point for authorities on the lookout for highly dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Nitazenes, which can be mixed with other drugs. The decision puts Victoria in a unique position on drug policy, as Australia's states and territories grapple with how to balance harm minimisation with increasingly tough law and order approaches.full00:04:38Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:03:05 +1000A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.00000197-776e-dc06-add7-f76e4b8d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cough-up-or-queue-up-the-tough-choice-facing-patients-in-need-of-specialist-care/cef281tooA new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.full00:05:48Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:45 +1000Four months after a fertility clinic data breach, a customer feels uninformed about the investigation, and how it affects him and a donor-conceived child. Meanwhile, their family histories of medication and mental illness are being shared online by cyber criminals. A warning to listeners, this story contains some explicit language.00000197-6263-de32-a1b7-f26f87220003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/when-a-good-deed-becomes-a-privacy-disaster-a-sperm-donor-speaks-out/e54xaajb4Four months after a fertility clinic data breach, a customer feels uninformed about the investigation, and how it affects him and a donor-conceived child. Meanwhile, their family histories of medication and mental illness are being shared online by cyber criminals. A warning to listeners, this story contains some explicit language.Four months after a fertility clinic data breach, a customer feels uninformed about the investigation, and how it affects him and a donor-conceived child. Meanwhile, their family histories of medication and mental illness are being shared online by cyber criminals. A warning to listeners, this story contains some explicit language.full00:08:01Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +1000A new report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found only four out of 20 popular sunscreen products actually meet their claims of sun protection. The findings have sparked concerns among consumers. But experts and advocates say putting on sunscreen is still important for skin cancer prevention.00000197-6313-df55-addf-67bbac460000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/choice-study-doesnt-diminish-sunscreens-importance-in-melanoma-capital-of-the-world-advocates-say/qz0fo7bb8A new report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found only four out of 20 popular sunscreen products actually meet their claims of sun protection. The findings have sparked concerns among consumers. But experts and advocates say putting on sunscreen is still important for skin cancer prevention.A new report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found only four out of 20 popular sunscreen products actually meet their claims of sun protection. The findings have sparked concerns among consumers. But experts and advocates say putting on sunscreen is still important for skin cancer prevention.full00:07:20Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:49:02 +1000For decades, 'drugs' has been a dirty word in sport, but a new competition is attempting to change that. The 'Enhanced Games' is set to launch in Las Vegas next year, with competitors openly doped. World sporting bodies say the concept is dangerous and risks athletes' health.00000197-1003-d17a-add7-387f95540003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/sporting-competition-with-openly-doped-athletes-set-to-launch-in-2026/ap2ll4oh3For decades, 'drugs' has been a dirty word in sport, but a new competition is attempting to change that. The 'Enhanced Games' is set to launch in Las Vegas next year, with competitors openly doped. World sporting bodies say the concept is dangerous and risks athletes' health.For decades, 'drugs' has been a dirty word in sport, but a new competition is attempting to change that. The 'Enhanced Games' is set to launch in Las Vegas next year, with competitors openly doped. World sporting bodies say the concept is dangerous and risks athletes' health.full00:05:49Tue, 27 May 2025 14:39:27 +1000Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.00000196-f732-d17a-add7-ff7e7e960003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-drug-to-treat-early-alzheimers-adds-to-hopes-for-better-treatment/jno1gk3etHealth authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.Health authorities in Australia have approved a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's.full00:03:50Thu, 22 May 2025 18:57:58 +1000A baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the first to be successfully treated with a bespoke therapy targeting a tiny but deadly error in his DNA. His doctors hope the technology could one day help the estimated 350 million people worldwide with rare diseases.00000196-dc12-d9aa-a5f7-fe57feb50003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/how-a-custom-made-gene-therapy-could-save-one-babys-life/njptayubeA baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the first to be successfully treated with a bespoke therapy targeting a tiny but deadly error in his DNA. His doctors hope the technology could one day help the estimated 350 million people worldwide with rare diseases.A baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease is now thriving after receiving an experimental gene-editing treatment. He's one of the first to be successfully treated with a bespoke therapy targeting a tiny but deadly error in his DNA. His doctors hope the technology could one day help the estimated 350 million people worldwide with rare diseases.full00:04:14Sat, 17 May 2025 12:34:17 +1000A bill to improve access to abortions in regional New South Wales has been approved in the state's Parliament, amid passionate debate. The legislation, tabled by Greens MP Amanda Cohn, was introduced after revelations a woman was turned away from having an abortion on the day of her planned procedure at Queanbeyan Hospital in August 2024.00000196-d68e-d0e3-addf-dfde4b800003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/passionate-debate-as-bill-to-improve-abortion-access-in-regional-nsw-passes-state-parliament/nazyid9ktA bill to improve access to abortions in regional New South Wales has been approved in the state's Parliament, amid passionate debate. The legislation, tabled by Greens MP Amanda Cohn, was introduced after revelations a woman was turned away from having an abortion on the day of her planned procedure at Queanbeyan Hospital in August 2024.A bill to improve access to abortions in regional New South Wales has been approved in the state's Parliament, amid passionate debate. The legislation, tabled by Greens MP Amanda Cohn, was introduced after revelations a woman was turned away from having an abortion on the day of her planned procedure at Queanbeyan Hospital in August 2024.full00:07:05Fri, 16 May 2025 10:51:31 +1000National Palliative Care Week is in its 30th year, with this year's theme: 'What's your plan?, aiming to encourage conversations around end of life care.Part of this could include discussing and implementing culturally appropriate customs and traditions related to death and dying for residents and their families, an issue being addressed through a new online course.00000196-b3c9-db50-a396-bfd97d7f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/palliative-care-in-multicultural-australia/qd3zu543sNational Palliative Care Week is in its 30th year, with this year's theme: 'What's your plan?, aiming to encourage conversations around end of life care.Part of this could include discussing and implementing culturally appropriate customs and traditions related to death and dying for residents and their families, an issue being addressed through a new online course.National Palliative Care Week is in its 30th year, with this year's theme: 'What's your plan?, aiming to encourage conversations around end of life care.Part of this could include discussing and implementing culturally appropriate customs and traditions related to death and dying for residents and their families, an issue being addressed through a new online course.full00:03:36Sun, 11 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives; and it's recognised as a major global health issue. Unrelieved pain can affect every area of a person's life with major social, financial and emotional consequences. Researchers at the University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia have done a randomised trial focusing on the experiences of people with chronic pain - and the role emotional processing plays in managing chronic pain conditions. Professor Lorimer Moseley is a professor of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of South Australia and the Chair of PainAdelaide. In this episode of Weekend One on One, he spoke with Peggy Giakoumelos on the role of psychology in chronic pain management.00000196-b388-d6ae-a797-bbbe08fc0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-the-role-of-non-medical-interventions-in-managing-chronic-pain/p1ed6x4wsOne in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives; and it's recognised as a major global health issue. Unrelieved pain can affect every area of a person's life with major social, financial and emotional consequences. Researchers at the University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia have done a randomised trial focusing on the experiences of people with chronic pain - and the role emotional processing plays in managing chronic pain conditions. Professor Lorimer Moseley is a professor of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of South Australia and the Chair of PainAdelaide. In this episode of Weekend One on One, he spoke with Peggy Giakoumelos on the role of psychology in chronic pain management.One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic pain at some stage in their lives; and it's recognised as a major global health issue. Unrelieved pain can affect every area of a person's life with major social, financial and emotional consequences. Researchers at the University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia have done a randomised trial focusing on the experiences of people with chronic pain - and the role emotional processing plays in managing chronic pain conditions. Professor Lorimer Moseley is a professor of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of South Australia and the Chair of PainAdelaide. In this episode of Weekend One on One, he spoke with Peggy Giakoumelos on the role of psychology in chronic pain management.full00:13:48Sat, 10 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000Heavy menstrual bleeding affects a quarter of women, but is often excluded from discussions around women's health.While the government's $793 million women's health investment has been celebrated, there are concerns around a lack of specific reference to this condition.This comes amid calls for a change in terminology to challenge taboos.00000196-b3d1-d9df-afb6-b3f393840003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterectomy-the-word-that-fails-women-suffering-heavy-periods/4e36logjgHeavy menstrual bleeding affects a quarter of women, but is often excluded from discussions around women's health.While the government's $793 million women's health investment has been celebrated, there are concerns around a lack of specific reference to this condition.This comes amid calls for a change in terminology to challenge taboos.Heavy menstrual bleeding affects a quarter of women, but is often excluded from discussions around women's health.While the government's $793 million women's health investment has been celebrated, there are concerns around a lack of specific reference to this condition.This comes amid calls for a change in terminology to challenge taboos.full00:04:38Sat, 10 May 2025 07:30:00 +1000After a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine - as well as adopt other hygiene measures to reduce their risk. So far this year, 63,000 cases of influenza have been recorded nationally, and experts say it's already a relatively high number for this time of year - the start of the flu season. But whether this year will be a severe flu season depends on a number of factors.00000196-a8df-d6ae-a797-bbff6ae00003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/influenza-cases-surge-time-to-get-vaccinated-say-experts/qc1ff2fedAfter a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine - as well as adopt other hygiene measures to reduce their risk. So far this year, 63,000 cases of influenza have been recorded nationally, and experts say it's already a relatively high number for this time of year - the start of the flu season. But whether this year will be a severe flu season depends on a number of factors.After a record number of flu cases last year in Australia, experts are warning all Australians of the need to get the latest updated annual vaccine - as well as adopt other hygiene measures to reduce their risk. So far this year, 63,000 cases of influenza have been recorded nationally, and experts say it's already a relatively high number for this time of year - the start of the flu season. But whether this year will be a severe flu season depends on a number of factors.full00:06:40Wed, 07 May 2025 14:18:03 +1000Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.00000196-3dd5-d279-a7f6-ffd56a240003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/study-finds-rising-temperatures-pose-a-mental-health-burden/swzp8figvResearchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.Researchers are warning extreme heat is a threat to mental health. Doctors have long warned of the dangers of heat related stress and now a study suggests rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by almost 50 per cent by 2050.fullunset00:04:16Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +1000A global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researchers have identified potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.00000196-3849-d792-a1be-7edfb1ec0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/massive-research-project-finds-new-ways-to-treat-osteoarthritis/c2zr3675rA global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researchers have identified potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.A global study conducted on osteoarthritis has revealed hundreds of genetic links to the disease. This comes as the group of international researchers have identified potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.full00:10:14Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:16:22 +1000Almost two decades after it entered the market, commercial genetic testing provider 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, earlier this year. Its demise has revived debate about genetic testing, which in its early days promised a revolution in medical treatment. Has that really happened?00000195-ff40-dab1-a39d-ffca75840000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-does-the-genetic-data-revolution-look-like-now-23andme-is-going-bankrupt/sx7q7jaoeAlmost two decades after it entered the market, commercial genetic testing provider 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, earlier this year. Its demise has revived debate about genetic testing, which in its early days promised a revolution in medical treatment. Has that really happened?Almost two decades after it entered the market, commercial genetic testing provider 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, earlier this year. Its demise has revived debate about genetic testing, which in its early days promised a revolution in medical treatment. Has that really happened?full00:06:47Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +1000A study of 5,000 Australian teenagers has found that almost one in two of those surveyed live with chronic diseases or developmental conditions. The research observed a link to unhealthy habits and poor mental health. But independent experts are emphasising that the study was observational, and that it's important these factors are not interpreted as the cause but rather elements that can exacerbate such conditions.00000195-f521-d813-a1f7-ff3355f90003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-study-finds-high-rate-of-chronic-conditions-in-australian-teenagers/4wnacoca6A study of 5,000 Australian teenagers has found that almost one in two of those surveyed live with chronic diseases or developmental conditions. The research observed a link to unhealthy habits and poor mental health. But independent experts are emphasising that the study was observational, and that it's important these factors are not interpreted as the cause but rather elements that can exacerbate such conditions.A study of 5,000 Australian teenagers has found that almost one in two of those surveyed live with chronic diseases or developmental conditions. The research observed a link to unhealthy habits and poor mental health. But independent experts are emphasising that the study was observational, and that it's important these factors are not interpreted as the cause but rather elements that can exacerbate such conditions.full00:05:01Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:19:00 +1100An Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.00000195-efea-dab1-a39d-ffea639c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-grant-sends-culturally-targeted-quit-smoking-program-national/m8u2ox89sAn Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.An Indigenous-led program that’s already helping hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking and vaping is about to go national, thanks to a new $4.7 million grant. Which Way? Quit Pack has been developed by a team at the University of Newcastle, led by Wiradjuri woman Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.full00:10:33Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:09 +1100The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says racism is affecting how people use healthcare services. As we mark the International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the nation's doctors want government support to measure how big the problem could be.00000195-b7c9-da8a-a5f5-f7dfe08a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/gps-call-for-help-to-measure-racism-in-the-workplace-to-improve-health-care/17466jzgvThe Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says racism is affecting how people use healthcare services. As we mark the International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the nation's doctors want government support to measure how big the problem could be.The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says racism is affecting how people use healthcare services. As we mark the International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the nation's doctors want government support to measure how big the problem could be.full00:04:05Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:26:39 +1100The Butterfly Foundation says seeking support for an eating disorder is often the most difficult step in the road to recovery. But a growing body of research suggests this may not be the case for neurodivergent and gender diverse people. Ongoing barriers to care can make eating disorder diagnosis and treatment increasingly challenging00000195-b792-dfa8-a9bf-b7b3138c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/how-neurodiversity-can-impact-treatment-of-an-eating-disorder/i2q7m48g4The Butterfly Foundation says seeking support for an eating disorder is often the most difficult step in the road to recovery. But a growing body of research suggests this may not be the case for neurodivergent and gender diverse people. Ongoing barriers to care can make eating disorder diagnosis and treatment increasingly challengingThe Butterfly Foundation says seeking support for an eating disorder is often the most difficult step in the road to recovery. But a growing body of research suggests this may not be the case for neurodivergent and gender diverse people. Ongoing barriers to care can make eating disorder diagnosis and treatment increasingly challengingfull00:07:56Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:26:41 +1100An American pharmaceutical lobby group has urged US president Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Australia-made drugs, citing Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme subsidies which they claim have caused a loss for US companies. It comes after both major parties pitched to lower the prices of medicines under the PBS ahead of the federal election, and both Labor and the Coalition have vowed to defend the PBS in the wake of the tariff war with the US, as xxx reports.00000195-b255-da8a-a5f5-f25fce780000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-hard-pill-to-swallow-us-call-to-impose-tariffs-on-australian-pharmaceuticals/vlz5yr0kcAn American pharmaceutical lobby group has urged US president Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Australia-made drugs, citing Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme subsidies which they claim have caused a loss for US companies. It comes after both major parties pitched to lower the prices of medicines under the PBS ahead of the federal election, and both Labor and the Coalition have vowed to defend the PBS in the wake of the tariff war with the US, as xxx reports.An American pharmaceutical lobby group has urged US president Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Australia-made drugs, citing Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme subsidies which they claim have caused a loss for US companies. It comes after both major parties pitched to lower the prices of medicines under the PBS ahead of the federal election, and both Labor and the Coalition have vowed to defend the PBS in the wake of the tariff war with the US, as xxx reports.full00:05:00Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:59:34 +1100The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. It comes amid an increase in the number of people over 65 being hospitalised due to dental issues.00000195-ad73-da3c-a9bf-ef73484e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/call-for-increased-dental-support-for-seniors/6yhq4rzscThe Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. It comes amid an increase in the number of people over 65 being hospitalised due to dental issues.The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to introduce a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. It comes amid an increase in the number of people over 65 being hospitalised due to dental issues.full00:03:05Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:13:20 +1100Multiple women’s health medications are set to become more affordable when they're added to the government-subsidised list of medications, the PBS. The federal government says the latest listings follow on from the $50 billion package of women's health measures announced in February.00000195-a26c-d0c6-a59f-b66de64a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-pbs-listings-offer-timely-and-affordable-treatment-options-for-women/ekj7pi5gzMultiple women’s health medications are set to become more affordable when they're added to the government-subsidised list of medications, the PBS. The federal government says the latest listings follow on from the $50 billion package of women's health measures announced in February.Multiple women’s health medications are set to become more affordable when they're added to the government-subsidised list of medications, the PBS. The federal government says the latest listings follow on from the $50 billion package of women's health measures announced in February.full00:06:22Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:56:52 +1100Measles was once considered eliminated in the United States, thanks to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and high immunisation rates. But because measles is so contagious experts say at least 95 percent of a community must be vaccinated to stop outbreaks - and that's not the case in the US, where there's been a serious outbreak in Texas witha couple of deaths. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic, and most states are below the vaccination threshold for kindergartners. The worldwide decrease in vaccination levels is also being seen here in Australia. Paediatrian and vaccine expert Professor Margie Danchin is from the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and she's been speaking to SBS's Deborah Groarke00000195-9336-d06e-a5dd-9f375d150003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-are-we-at-risk-from-a-measles-outbreak-in-australia/kamx56w0eMeasles was once considered eliminated in the United States, thanks to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and high immunisation rates. But because measles is so contagious experts say at least 95 percent of a community must be vaccinated to stop outbreaks - and that's not the case in the US, where there's been a serious outbreak in Texas witha couple of deaths. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic, and most states are below the vaccination threshold for kindergartners. The worldwide decrease in vaccination levels is also being seen here in Australia. Paediatrian and vaccine expert Professor Margie Danchin is from the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and she's been speaking to SBS's Deborah GroarkeMeasles was once considered eliminated in the United States, thanks to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and high immunisation rates. But because measles is so contagious experts say at least 95 percent of a community must be vaccinated to stop outbreaks - and that's not the case in the US, where there's been a serious outbreak in Texas witha couple of deaths. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic, and most states are below the vaccination threshold for kindergartners. The worldwide decrease in vaccination levels is also being seen here in Australia. Paediatrian and vaccine expert Professor Margie Danchin is from the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and she's been speaking to SBS's Deborah Groarkefull00:13:08Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +1100Australia's leading charity for eating disorders has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light on body dissatisfaction in sporting environments. The Butterfly Trophies Lunch, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, also calls for more support for young athletes struggling with building positive body images.00000195-8eaa-d06e-a5dd-8ebf128d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/staying-in-control-helping-young-athletes-beat-body-image-issues/tqehs8183Australia's leading charity for eating disorders has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light on body dissatisfaction in sporting environments. The Butterfly Trophies Lunch, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, also calls for more support for young athletes struggling with building positive body images.Australia's leading charity for eating disorders has launched a new campaign in collaboration with top AFL players to shed light on body dissatisfaction in sporting environments. The Butterfly Trophies Lunch, which took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, also calls for more support for young athletes struggling with building positive body images.full00:08:41Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:30:00 +1100An Australian man has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with a total artificial heart implant. The patient lived with the device for more than 100 days before receiving a donor heart transplant earlier this month00000195-895a-d82d-abb7-abfa0b980003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/record-breaking-artificial-heart-implant-is-a-live-saver/sfae8daafAn Australian man has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with a total artificial heart implant. The patient lived with the device for more than 100 days before receiving a donor heart transplant earlier this monthAn Australian man has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with a total artificial heart implant. The patient lived with the device for more than 100 days before receiving a donor heart transplant earlier this monthfull00:03:51Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:57 +1100The man who helped lead Australia's COVID-19 public health response says he's concerned about "global preparedness" for the next pandemic. On March 11th 2020, the virus was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Five years on, Professor Paul Kelly - Australia's former top doctor - believes erosion of public trust will be "a major issue" should there be another global disease outbreak.00000195-83cf-dd15-add5-bbff67920000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/five-years-after-covid-are-we-ready-for-the-next-pandemic/w98i4p4e3The man who helped lead Australia's COVID-19 public health response says he's concerned about "global preparedness" for the next pandemic. On March 11th 2020, the virus was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Five years on, Professor Paul Kelly - Australia's former top doctor - believes erosion of public trust will be "a major issue" should there be another global disease outbreak.The man who helped lead Australia's COVID-19 public health response says he's concerned about "global preparedness" for the next pandemic. On March 11th 2020, the virus was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Five years on, Professor Paul Kelly - Australia's former top doctor - believes erosion of public trust will be "a major issue" should there be another global disease outbreak.full00:03:30Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:10:16 +1100A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple O if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack - and people should not be afraid to ask for help.00000195-7e50-dd2c-a3d5-ffff40eb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/call-first-decide-later-women-urged-to-pay-attention-to-heart-attack-messages/vl6zknx97A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple O if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack - and people should not be afraid to ask for help.A new survey has found about a third of people would not dial Triple O if they were experiencing signs of a heart attack. But experts say that every minute is vital when someone is having a heart attack - and people should not be afraid to ask for help.full00:04:40Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:39:22 +1100A new study has found Australia has one of the highest rates of breast cancer diagnoses in the world. But Kate Browne's breast cancer was still found by accident. She and others and now calling for better early detection practices to help more women avoid the same fate.00000195-3c18-d3de-ab9d-7e5c33ca0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/despite-high-screening-and-diagnosis-rates-kate-still-found-her-breast-cancer-by-accident/h1tz0pevwA new study has found Australia has one of the highest rates of breast cancer diagnoses in the world. But Kate Browne's breast cancer was still found by accident. She and others and now calling for better early detection practices to help more women avoid the same fate.A new study has found Australia has one of the highest rates of breast cancer diagnoses in the world. But Kate Browne's breast cancer was still found by accident. She and others and now calling for better early detection practices to help more women avoid the same fate.full00:06:33Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100A new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients sooner, so they can potentially benefit from drugs that slow the progression of the disease. With more than 400,000 Australians identified by the Government as living with dementia - and a forecast that those numbers could go up to 900,000 by 2050 - that could be a significant breakthrough.00000194-b9dd-d757-afbf-bdfda3450003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-blood-test-could-revolutionise-dementia-diagnoses/zcaw9tyjuA new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients sooner, so they can potentially benefit from drugs that slow the progression of the disease. With more than 400,000 Australians identified by the Government as living with dementia - and a forecast that those numbers could go up to 900,000 by 2050 - that could be a significant breakthrough.A new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients sooner, so they can potentially benefit from drugs that slow the progression of the disease. With more than 400,000 Australians identified by the Government as living with dementia - and a forecast that those numbers could go up to 900,000 by 2050 - that could be a significant breakthrough.full00:04:38Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +1100Sarah Cox was told by her doctor to lose weight because her BMI, or Body Mass Index, was too high. But the consequences of her doctor's weight loss plan left the 35-year-old sick and hospitalised, as she battled an eating disorder for two-and-a-half years. Now, there is renewed scrutiny of the use of B-M-I as a measure of an individual's health. The tool has been used by doctors for more than 50 years to measure an individual's body fat, after it was first created in the 1830s by a Belgian mathematician [[Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet]] who was not a doctor or a health practitioner. More evidence has since emerged about its efficacy - and a group of experts from around the globe are proposing new definitions of obesity that consider a spectrum for how excess fat may or may not impact an individual's health. In this episode of Weekend One on One Catriona Stirrat speaks to Sarah Cox about how her doctor's reliance on BMI led to the frightening deterioration of her mental and physical health - and the changes she is calling for when it comes to improving health care for people with larger bodies.00000194-722f-df36-a7be-77ff35de0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-how-a-plan-to-lose-weight-left-sarah-sick-and-hospitalised/g99afa1sxSarah Cox was told by her doctor to lose weight because her BMI, or Body Mass Index, was too high. But the consequences of her doctor's weight loss plan left the 35-year-old sick and hospitalised, as she battled an eating disorder for two-and-a-half years. Now, there is renewed scrutiny of the use of B-M-I as a measure of an individual's health. The tool has been used by doctors for more than 50 years to measure an individual's body fat, after it was first created in the 1830s by a Belgian mathematician [[Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet]] who was not a doctor or a health practitioner. More evidence has since emerged about its efficacy - and a group of experts from around the globe are proposing new definitions of obesity that consider a spectrum for how excess fat may or may not impact an individual's health. In this episode of Weekend One on One Catriona Stirrat speaks to Sarah Cox about how her doctor's reliance on BMI led to the frightening deterioration of her mental and physical health - and the changes she is calling for when it comes to improving health care for people with larger bodies.Sarah Cox was told by her doctor to lose weight because her BMI, or Body Mass Index, was too high. But the consequences of her doctor's weight loss plan left the 35-year-old sick and hospitalised, as she battled an eating disorder for two-and-a-half years. Now, there is renewed scrutiny of the use of B-M-I as a measure of an individual's health. The tool has been used by doctors for more than 50 years to measure an individual's body fat, after it was first created in the 1830s by a Belgian mathematician [[Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet]] who was not a doctor or a health practitioner. More evidence has since emerged about its efficacy - and a group of experts from around the globe are proposing new definitions of obesity that consider a spectrum for how excess fat may or may not impact an individual's health. In this episode of Weekend One on One Catriona Stirrat speaks to Sarah Cox about how her doctor's reliance on BMI led to the frightening deterioration of her mental and physical health - and the changes she is calling for when it comes to improving health care for people with larger bodies.full00:14:27Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +1100Around 100,000 Australians live with myelofibrosis, which is a rare form of blood cancer. Treating the condition is difficult - anaemia is a common side effect. But an Australian-developed drug - just approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration - is helping patients overcome some of the cancer's worst symptoms.00000194-6da3-d20b-affe-ede7c6270003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-treatment-brings-hope-for-patients-diagnosed-with-rare-cancer/zzq0ptdudAround 100,000 Australians live with myelofibrosis, which is a rare form of blood cancer. Treating the condition is difficult - anaemia is a common side effect. But an Australian-developed drug - just approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration - is helping patients overcome some of the cancer's worst symptoms.Around 100,000 Australians live with myelofibrosis, which is a rare form of blood cancer. Treating the condition is difficult - anaemia is a common side effect. But an Australian-developed drug - just approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration - is helping patients overcome some of the cancer's worst symptoms.full00:04:13Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:48:01 +1100The Federal Government has unveiled Australia’s first-ever National Autism Strategy—a $42 million dollar plan to improve inclusion, access, and outcomes for autistic Australians. Advocates are calling it a game-changer, offering hope and much-needed support to families across the country who face unique and daily challenges.00000194-6372-d20b-affe-eb76e3610003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/government-unveils-national-autism-strategy/yemfpypbbThe Federal Government has unveiled Australia’s first-ever National Autism Strategy—a $42 million dollar plan to improve inclusion, access, and outcomes for autistic Australians. Advocates are calling it a game-changer, offering hope and much-needed support to families across the country who face unique and daily challenges.The Federal Government has unveiled Australia’s first-ever National Autism Strategy—a $42 million dollar plan to improve inclusion, access, and outcomes for autistic Australians. Advocates are calling it a game-changer, offering hope and much-needed support to families across the country who face unique and daily challenges.full00:05:12Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:18:31 +1100The federal government has disputed the findings of a new report warning the cost of visiting a GP is on the rise. The annual survey of health clinics found a decline in the number letting patients use Medicare to cover expenses up front. But the Health Minister says increased government funding has actually boosted bulk billing rates.00000194-5eb0-d20b-affe-def423430003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/federal-government-disputes-new-report-suggesting-gp-costs-on-the-rise/pzeqsvye6The federal government has disputed the findings of a new report warning the cost of visiting a GP is on the rise. The annual survey of health clinics found a decline in the number letting patients use Medicare to cover expenses up front. But the Health Minister says increased government funding has actually boosted bulk billing rates.The federal government has disputed the findings of a new report warning the cost of visiting a GP is on the rise. The annual survey of health clinics found a decline in the number letting patients use Medicare to cover expenses up front. But the Health Minister says increased government funding has actually boosted bulk billing rates.full00:03:36Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:08:00 +1100Authorities in the United States have recorded the country's first human death from bird flu. The patient, aged over 65 and with underlying medical conditions, was hospitalised with the virus on December 18. So how dangerous is the H-5-N-1 virus, and are we prepared enough here in Australia? In this episode of Weekend One on One, SBS Reporter Cameron Carr speaks to Michelle Wille, a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics at the University of Melbourne.00000194-478a-d20b-affe-cfcefb9b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-are-we-in-danger-from-h5n1-bird-flu/peqec32ujAuthorities in the United States have recorded the country's first human death from bird flu. The patient, aged over 65 and with underlying medical conditions, was hospitalised with the virus on December 18. So how dangerous is the H-5-N-1 virus, and are we prepared enough here in Australia? In this episode of Weekend One on One, SBS Reporter Cameron Carr speaks to Michelle Wille, a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics at the University of Melbourne.Authorities in the United States have recorded the country's first human death from bird flu. The patient, aged over 65 and with underlying medical conditions, was hospitalised with the virus on December 18. So how dangerous is the H-5-N-1 virus, and are we prepared enough here in Australia? In this episode of Weekend One on One, SBS Reporter Cameron Carr speaks to Michelle Wille, a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics at the University of Melbourne.full00:08:13Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +1100It's been 10 years since commercial solariums were banned in Australia. But many Australians are still tanning - and now suntan trends are garnering millions of views on social media. Skin cancer experts are also concerned with the rise of modified sunbeds called collariums, that emit ultraviolet radiation, now being promoted as a healthy alternative to solariums.00000194-3f71-de4d-ab97-7f7d03770000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/tan-line-social-media-trend-triggers-renewed-calls-to-be-sun-smart/segjiqa1tIt's been 10 years since commercial solariums were banned in Australia. But many Australians are still tanning - and now suntan trends are garnering millions of views on social media. Skin cancer experts are also concerned with the rise of modified sunbeds called collariums, that emit ultraviolet radiation, now being promoted as a healthy alternative to solariums.It's been 10 years since commercial solariums were banned in Australia. But many Australians are still tanning - and now suntan trends are garnering millions of views on social media. Skin cancer experts are also concerned with the rise of modified sunbeds called collariums, that emit ultraviolet radiation, now being promoted as a healthy alternative to solariums.full00:08:16Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +1100Queenslanders have been urged to overcome ‘vaccine fatigue’ and take up an offer of free vaccinations amid predictions of a severe flu season. Health Minister Tim Nicholls has announced free flu vaccinations are still available to anyone over the age of six months, after earlier saying he would halt the three-year campaign at the end of 2024.00000194-3a39-d62a-a5dd-bbfb1ae50000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/severe-2025-flu-season-likely-prompting-calls-to-get-vaccinated/v8acrnwo0Queenslanders have been urged to overcome ‘vaccine fatigue’ and take up an offer of free vaccinations amid predictions of a severe flu season. Health Minister Tim Nicholls has announced free flu vaccinations are still available to anyone over the age of six months, after earlier saying he would halt the three-year campaign at the end of 2024.Queenslanders have been urged to overcome ‘vaccine fatigue’ and take up an offer of free vaccinations amid predictions of a severe flu season. Health Minister Tim Nicholls has announced free flu vaccinations are still available to anyone over the age of six months, after earlier saying he would halt the three-year campaign at the end of 2024.full00:06:50Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:11:31 +1100The United States' top doctor is calling for cancer warnings to be displayed on the country's alcoholic beverages. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's newly released advisory on the causal link between cancer and alcohol says alcohol is the third leading cause of preventable cancer, after tobacco and obesity. It's now sparking questions about whether Australia should consider similar measures.00000194-3430-d62a-a5dd-b5f28f9e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/we-keep-on-poisoning-ourselves-and-enjoying-it-experts-call-for-cancer-warnings-on-alcohol/8vklee1gaThe United States' top doctor is calling for cancer warnings to be displayed on the country's alcoholic beverages. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's newly released advisory on the causal link between cancer and alcohol says alcohol is the third leading cause of preventable cancer, after tobacco and obesity. It's now sparking questions about whether Australia should consider similar measures.The United States' top doctor is calling for cancer warnings to be displayed on the country's alcoholic beverages. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's newly released advisory on the causal link between cancer and alcohol says alcohol is the third leading cause of preventable cancer, after tobacco and obesity. It's now sparking questions about whether Australia should consider similar measures.full00:04:22Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:18:01 +1100It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM - still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In the final part of this two part special, we explore the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, or HiTOP, an alternative to the DSM and hear more from people directly affected by misdiagnosis.00000194-0078-d62a-a5dd-91fa71520003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/is-the-way-we-diagnose-mental-health-conditions-fit-for-purpose-part-2/578fi6cb9It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM - still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In the final part of this two part special, we explore the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, or HiTOP, an alternative to the DSM and hear more from people directly affected by misdiagnosis.It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM - still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In the final part of this two part special, we explore the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, or HiTOP, an alternative to the DSM and hear more from people directly affected by misdiagnosis.full00:08:46Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +1100It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with lived experience of misdiagnosis.00000194-0060-de4d-ab97-646c4daf0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/is-the-way-we-diagnose-mental-health-conditions-fit-for-purpose-part-1/9c442glt3It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with lived experience of misdiagnosis.It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with lived experience of misdiagnosis.full00:13:30Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +1100Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:00000194-0042-d62a-a5dd-91c24a500003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/have-these-older-australians-found-the-key-to-a-longer-life-experts-think-so/d3xxt8zw6Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:Crossfit is a growing international sport, a high-intensity program designed for a wide range of fitness levels. And one entrepreneur has made it her business to get people of all abilities moving - as Small Business Secrets explains:full00:05:51Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +1100The spread of HIV is increasing in Fiji, with some experts calling it the 'ticking timebomb' of the Pacific. Fiji has the second fastest growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific behind the Philippines, and the government has been urged by the Fiji Medical Association to declare an HIV outbreak. It's been attributed to poor sex education, low testing, limited access to intervention and a growing rate of injectable drug use, amid concerns the island nation is becoming a hub for drug trafficking.00000193-e2ec-d20b-affb-eaec6c8d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hiv-in-fiji-a-ticking-timebomb-in-the-pacific/0n8mwepkoThe spread of HIV is increasing in Fiji, with some experts calling it the 'ticking timebomb' of the Pacific. Fiji has the second fastest growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific behind the Philippines, and the government has been urged by the Fiji Medical Association to declare an HIV outbreak. It's been attributed to poor sex education, low testing, limited access to intervention and a growing rate of injectable drug use, amid concerns the island nation is becoming a hub for drug trafficking.The spread of HIV is increasing in Fiji, with some experts calling it the 'ticking timebomb' of the Pacific. Fiji has the second fastest growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific behind the Philippines, and the government has been urged by the Fiji Medical Association to declare an HIV outbreak. It's been attributed to poor sex education, low testing, limited access to intervention and a growing rate of injectable drug use, amid concerns the island nation is becoming a hub for drug trafficking.full00:04:12Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:30:49 +1100Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of support. Many have also experienced discrimination because of their illness.00000193-9b20-da0a-a5b3-fbbec15b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-third-of-people-with-chronic-pain-chronic-illness-have-been-forced-out-of-jobs-new-report/2bb2b3ovdBack pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of support. Many have also experienced discrimination because of their illness.Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditions have left jobs due to stress and a lack of support. Many have also experienced discrimination because of their illness.full00:04:17Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +1100There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women and girls, despite the fact over one third of those affected are male. And for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, there are often added barriers that force people to conceal aspects of their identity when seeking help.00000193-8459-d9c0-a3bf-a57f3c380003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/exposing-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-why-eating-disorders-among-men-are-under-reported/7n47kca1qThere is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women and girls, despite the fact over one third of those affected are male. And for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, there are often added barriers that force people to conceal aspects of their identity when seeking help.There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women and girls, despite the fact over one third of those affected are male. And for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, there are often added barriers that force people to conceal aspects of their identity when seeking help.full00:09:20Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:39:30 +1100Endometriosis affects one in every seven women. It's a disease causing tissue similar to uterus lining to grow in other parts of the body, often resulting in symptoms like period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, pain during sex and reduced fertility. Australian women will now have access to cheaper medicine to treat the condition, after the federal government listed a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).00000193-811d-d9c0-a3bf-a57f07940000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/its-completely-changed-my-life-endometriosis-patients-hail-new-subsidised-treatment/4mem92omsEndometriosis affects one in every seven women. It's a disease causing tissue similar to uterus lining to grow in other parts of the body, often resulting in symptoms like period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, pain during sex and reduced fertility. Australian women will now have access to cheaper medicine to treat the condition, after the federal government listed a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).Endometriosis affects one in every seven women. It's a disease causing tissue similar to uterus lining to grow in other parts of the body, often resulting in symptoms like period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, pain during sex and reduced fertility. Australian women will now have access to cheaper medicine to treat the condition, after the federal government listed a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).full00:04:10Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:42:26 +1100More than one third of those suffering with an eating disorder are male, and yet there's a common misconception that it's a women's issue. While there are often similarities between how men and women experience eating disorders, there are also gendered aspects to unhealthy body image ideals among men. Iin this episode of Weekend One on One, Catriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Zac Seidler - clinical psychologist and Global Director of Research at Movember. Dr Seidler unpacks common types of eating disorders among men - often centring around a fixation with muscle enhancement and reducing body fat. He shares how genuine male friendships might be the answer to tackling this often silently fought mental health issue.00000193-718d-d1dd-a9db-73afc9b60000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-movembers-dr-zac-seidler-on-the-huge-iceberg-of-an-issue-that-is-male-eating-disorders/tipgucqn9More than one third of those suffering with an eating disorder are male, and yet there's a common misconception that it's a women's issue. While there are often similarities between how men and women experience eating disorders, there are also gendered aspects to unhealthy body image ideals among men. Iin this episode of Weekend One on One, Catriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Zac Seidler - clinical psychologist and Global Director of Research at Movember. Dr Seidler unpacks common types of eating disorders among men - often centring around a fixation with muscle enhancement and reducing body fat. He shares how genuine male friendships might be the answer to tackling this often silently fought mental health issue.More than one third of those suffering with an eating disorder are male, and yet there's a common misconception that it's a women's issue. While there are often similarities between how men and women experience eating disorders, there are also gendered aspects to unhealthy body image ideals among men. Iin this episode of Weekend One on One, Catriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Zac Seidler - clinical psychologist and Global Director of Research at Movember. Dr Seidler unpacks common types of eating disorders among men - often centring around a fixation with muscle enhancement and reducing body fat. He shares how genuine male friendships might be the answer to tackling this often silently fought mental health issue.full00:11:55Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1100A new free vaccine program from the Federal Government is expected to protect pregnant women and babies from the potentially-deadly respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Health Minister Mark Butler says it could reduce hospitalisations due to the disease by 90 per cent.00000193-153f-d9d3-a1bb-977f72f70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-program-will-see-pregnant-mothers-and-babies-protected-from-life-threatening-virus/mb533vosrA new free vaccine program from the Federal Government is expected to protect pregnant women and babies from the potentially-deadly respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Health Minister Mark Butler says it could reduce hospitalisations due to the disease by 90 per cent.A new free vaccine program from the Federal Government is expected to protect pregnant women and babies from the potentially-deadly respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Health Minister Mark Butler says it could reduce hospitalisations due to the disease by 90 per cent.full00:04:28Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:49:56 +1100Pregnancy loss is something thousands of women have to bear leading to intense grief and isolation. Gidget Foundation Australia - an organisation that provides specialist support for new and expectant parents - says early intervention is key in the healing process. But with the stigma around pregnancy loss still prominent, especially in migrant communities, this can be a challenge.00000193-0057-db60-a7f3-9057c6840003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-data-sheds-light-on-the-mental-health-impacts-of-losing-a-pregnancy/r0a4ueix5Pregnancy loss is something thousands of women have to bear leading to intense grief and isolation. Gidget Foundation Australia - an organisation that provides specialist support for new and expectant parents - says early intervention is key in the healing process. But with the stigma around pregnancy loss still prominent, especially in migrant communities, this can be a challenge.Pregnancy loss is something thousands of women have to bear leading to intense grief and isolation. Gidget Foundation Australia - an organisation that provides specialist support for new and expectant parents - says early intervention is key in the healing process. But with the stigma around pregnancy loss still prominent, especially in migrant communities, this can be a challenge.full00:03:33Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +1100Fatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to recognise a gap in culturally safe bereavement support. In fact, Fatima's advocacy group The Still Nest, contributed one of thousands of submissions to a world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry earlier this year - in which the government pledged support for all 43 recommendations. I'm your host Catriona Stirrat and in this episode of 'Hysterical' Fatima shares what she believes needs to change when it comes to healthy conversations around pregnancy loss.00000193-04fa-d8ee-a9df-1ffbbdab0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-fatima-found-a-hidden-community-of-grieving-parents-after-not-getting-culturally-safe-support/oy5bz5mcgFatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to recognise a gap in culturally safe bereavement support. In fact, Fatima's advocacy group The Still Nest, contributed one of thousands of submissions to a world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry earlier this year - in which the government pledged support for all 43 recommendations. I'm your host Catriona Stirrat and in this episode of 'Hysterical' Fatima shares what she believes needs to change when it comes to healthy conversations around pregnancy loss.Fatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to recognise a gap in culturally safe bereavement support. In fact, Fatima's advocacy group The Still Nest, contributed one of thousands of submissions to a world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry earlier this year - in which the government pledged support for all 43 recommendations. I'm your host Catriona Stirrat and in this episode of 'Hysterical' Fatima shares what she believes needs to change when it comes to healthy conversations around pregnancy loss.full00:14:42Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:30:00 +1100Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.00000193-0569-de54-a5f3-6df96c190003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/these-laws-would-have-protected-her-advocates-welcome-social-media-ban/sr5lnu8nnChildren under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.full00:05:12Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:03:12 +1100A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.00000192-d752-daa6-a5be-ff53e49d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/national-public-health-body-announced-in-wake-of-covid-19-response-review/yo8kur569A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.full00:05:16Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:14:47 +1100New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to the size of a softball forcing him to have surgery.00000192-d1ce-d5c5-a9fa-f5ff73970003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-common-treatable-health-condition-that-many-men-suffer-in-silence/eewxnc03xNew research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to the size of a softball forcing him to have surgery.New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to the size of a softball forcing him to have surgery.full00:05:51Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:35:40 +1100Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.00000192-d166-dad7-abb7-f7765bca0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/drinking-water-safety-guidelines-in-australia-revised-for-human-health-considerations/si4623y8tRevised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.full00:08:58Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:40:10 +1100Severe burns victims could be treated with better skin grafts, after clinical trials of an advanced version of artificially-grown skin. The tests through Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital have had positive results, with trials to be expanded across the country.00000192-c698-d30f-a1bb-cebe780b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hope-for-a-revolution-in-treatment-for-severe-burns-victims/dpp28039pSevere burns victims could be treated with better skin grafts, after clinical trials of an advanced version of artificially-grown skin. The tests through Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital have had positive results, with trials to be expanded across the country.Severe burns victims could be treated with better skin grafts, after clinical trials of an advanced version of artificially-grown skin. The tests through Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital have had positive results, with trials to be expanded across the country.full00:03:17Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:20:11 +1100Bianca Millroy lives with functional neurological disorder, or FND - a condition that encompasses a range of neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, tremor, numbness or blackouts, and related to the movement and sensation parts of the nervous system. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Catriona Stirrat speaks with Bianca who shares how her condition was undiagnosed and untreated for 12 of the 13 years she has lived with FND. Bianca says she was met with disbelief and continued misdiagnosis, until she finally found her voice in an unexpected way.00000192-b804-dfff-a9be-bcb4d5f70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-the-condition-that-meant-bianca-was-disbelieved-and-made-to-feel-hysterical/w2ottl5guBianca Millroy lives with functional neurological disorder, or FND - a condition that encompasses a range of neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, tremor, numbness or blackouts, and related to the movement and sensation parts of the nervous system. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Catriona Stirrat speaks with Bianca who shares how her condition was undiagnosed and untreated for 12 of the 13 years she has lived with FND. Bianca says she was met with disbelief and continued misdiagnosis, until she finally found her voice in an unexpected way.Bianca Millroy lives with functional neurological disorder, or FND - a condition that encompasses a range of neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, tremor, numbness or blackouts, and related to the movement and sensation parts of the nervous system. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Catriona Stirrat speaks with Bianca who shares how her condition was undiagnosed and untreated for 12 of the 13 years she has lived with FND. Bianca says she was met with disbelief and continued misdiagnosis, until she finally found her voice in an unexpected way.full00:18:00Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1100The federal government is planning to introduce a mandatory code of conduct around the marketing of infant baby formula and toddler milk in Australia.Public health groups are welcoming the move, saying it will help parents and caregivers make more informed choices in the early stages of a child's life.00000192-b84d-dfff-a9be-bcfde2ee0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/public-health-experts-welcome-regulation-of-baby-and-toddler-formula-marketing/7bcur8kwuThe federal government is planning to introduce a mandatory code of conduct around the marketing of infant baby formula and toddler milk in Australia.Public health groups are welcoming the move, saying it will help parents and caregivers make more informed choices in the early stages of a child's life.The federal government is planning to introduce a mandatory code of conduct around the marketing of infant baby formula and toddler milk in Australia.Public health groups are welcoming the move, saying it will help parents and caregivers make more informed choices in the early stages of a child's life.full00:03:12Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:46:59 +1100From measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researcher in women's health. She breaks down concepts such as Yentl syndrome and the 'beauty myth', but also shares her own story of confronting the very issues she studies.00000192-4bf0-dffb-a9f7-6bfbce700003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-the-distressing-gender-gap-in-health-dr-lea-merone-didnt-expect-to-confront/jnxhkuc0cFrom measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researcher in women's health. She breaks down concepts such as Yentl syndrome and the 'beauty myth', but also shares her own story of confronting the very issues she studies.From measuring a woman's health based on her attractiveness, to studies showing women have to prove themselves to be sicker than a man to receive treatment. In this bonus episode of 'Hysterical', Cattriona Stirrat speaks with Dr Lea Merone, a researcher in women's health. She breaks down concepts such as Yentl syndrome and the 'beauty myth', but also shares her own story of confronting the very issues she studies.full00:18:35Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000Not having enough money to buy period products is a major problem for women and girls around the world. The Kenyan government is considered a global leader in access to sanitary products repealing added taxes on pads and tampons in 2004, and passing a law in 2017 to make period products free for school girls. And one charity is helping disabled women in the coastal city of Mombasa earn a living by making reusable period pads.00000192-41a6-d61b-af97-e1ff29190003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/meet-the-kenyan-women-helping-solve-a-critical-shortage-in-this-essential-item/w7zwkb2vmNot having enough money to buy period products is a major problem for women and girls around the world. The Kenyan government is considered a global leader in access to sanitary products repealing added taxes on pads and tampons in 2004, and passing a law in 2017 to make period products free for school girls. And one charity is helping disabled women in the coastal city of Mombasa earn a living by making reusable period pads.Not having enough money to buy period products is a major problem for women and girls around the world. The Kenyan government is considered a global leader in access to sanitary products repealing added taxes on pads and tampons in 2004, and passing a law in 2017 to make period products free for school girls. And one charity is helping disabled women in the coastal city of Mombasa earn a living by making reusable period pads.full00:03:28Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:42:53 +1000Public health experts are calling on the government to make good on its election promise to institute a permanent centre for disease control to ensure we're prepared for the next pandemic. While the final report from an independent inquiry into Australia's pandemic response has been delayed, health professionals say the government needs to act with urgency to ensure a coordinated prevention effort can keep Australians safe00000192-4142-d8a9-a7f6-fdebedab0004https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/health-professionals-say-australia-needs-a-centre-for-disease-control/7er07fx4sPublic health experts are calling on the government to make good on its election promise to institute a permanent centre for disease control to ensure we're prepared for the next pandemic. While the final report from an independent inquiry into Australia's pandemic response has been delayed, health professionals say the government needs to act with urgency to ensure a coordinated prevention effort can keep Australians safePublic health experts are calling on the government to make good on its election promise to institute a permanent centre for disease control to ensure we're prepared for the next pandemic. While the final report from an independent inquiry into Australia's pandemic response has been delayed, health professionals say the government needs to act with urgency to ensure a coordinated prevention effort can keep Australians safefull00:07:05Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:55:14 +1000One in five Australian children suffer from chronic pain. But new research shows the problem is often ignored, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. That can affect their physical and mental development.00000192-3263-d19b-a9b7-fbff14090003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/one-in-five-australian-children-are-living-with-chronic-pain-and-often-help-is-not-at-hand/blt3p52rhOne in five Australian children suffer from chronic pain. But new research shows the problem is often ignored, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. That can affect their physical and mental development.One in five Australian children suffer from chronic pain. But new research shows the problem is often ignored, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. That can affect their physical and mental development.full00:03:43Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +1000A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.00000192-2d26-d61b-af97-ad7f9e7f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-laundry-service-thats-changing-lives-for-good/8anmjpeb4A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.A free community laundry service has seen encouraging results in reducing the prevalence of skin infections and scabies in remote Northern Territory communities. Untreated scabies infestations can lead to dangerous secondary infections, which can then be a factor in causing rheumatic heart disease.full00:07:05Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:10:25 +1000It's Dementia Action week, and Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Institute for Engaged Aging at Clemson University in South Carolina in the United States. Her research focuses on identifying adverse and protective factors associated with cognitive functioning, particularly in populations at risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. She also discusses how aging has changed from generation to generation as information has become more readily available with the development of technology.00000191-f86b-dd49-afdd-f8ff9c340003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-what-factors-can-lead-to-cognitive-decline-and-dementia/ruedcr0v4It's Dementia Action week, and Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Institute for Engaged Aging at Clemson University in South Carolina in the United States. Her research focuses on identifying adverse and protective factors associated with cognitive functioning, particularly in populations at risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. She also discusses how aging has changed from generation to generation as information has become more readily available with the development of technology.It's Dementia Action week, and Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Institute for Engaged Aging at Clemson University in South Carolina in the United States. Her research focuses on identifying adverse and protective factors associated with cognitive functioning, particularly in populations at risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. She also discusses how aging has changed from generation to generation as information has become more readily available with the development of technology.full00:05:08Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:26:22 +1000There is no link between mobile phone use and brain and head cancers - that's according to a new Australian-led systematic review - commisioned by the World Health Organization. The researchers say the study provides the strongest evidence to date that radio waves from wireless technologies are not harmful to humans.00000191-bbd8-defa-a3fd-fbfda2ed0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/mobile-phones-get-cancer-all-clear/qcrz0ccapThere is no link between mobile phone use and brain and head cancers - that's according to a new Australian-led systematic review - commisioned by the World Health Organization. The researchers say the study provides the strongest evidence to date that radio waves from wireless technologies are not harmful to humans.There is no link between mobile phone use and brain and head cancers - that's according to a new Australian-led systematic review - commisioned by the World Health Organization. The researchers say the study provides the strongest evidence to date that radio waves from wireless technologies are not harmful to humans.full00:02:53Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:08:24 +1000Australian scientists have made a world-first breakthrough creating lab engineered blood stem cells that closely resemble those found in the human body. They say the discovery could one day put an end to the search for 'perfectly matched' bone marrow donors that are often needed to treat those with leukaemia serious and blood disorders.00000191-b6f0-defa-a3fd-f7fd2cca0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/engineered-stem-cells-breakthrough-could-save-lives/ddyl6see2Australian scientists have made a world-first breakthrough creating lab engineered blood stem cells that closely resemble those found in the human body. They say the discovery could one day put an end to the search for 'perfectly matched' bone marrow donors that are often needed to treat those with leukaemia serious and blood disorders.Australian scientists have made a world-first breakthrough creating lab engineered blood stem cells that closely resemble those found in the human body. They say the discovery could one day put an end to the search for 'perfectly matched' bone marrow donors that are often needed to treat those with leukaemia serious and blood disorders.full00:03:20Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:14:32 +1000A researcher says most Australians support the use of supervised drug injecting rooms with more than 50 per cent of people in every jurisdiction backing the public health measure. A drug injecting room has operated at Kings Cross in Sydney for the past 23 years and a similar facility at North Richmond in Melbourne has been operating since 2018. But efforts to set up additional centres have been problematic.00000191-b6d4-dd49-afdd-f6dcd66d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/research-shows-most-people-support-drug-injecting-rooms/nkvid3s07A researcher says most Australians support the use of supervised drug injecting rooms with more than 50 per cent of people in every jurisdiction backing the public health measure. A drug injecting room has operated at Kings Cross in Sydney for the past 23 years and a similar facility at North Richmond in Melbourne has been operating since 2018. But efforts to set up additional centres have been problematic.A researcher says most Australians support the use of supervised drug injecting rooms with more than 50 per cent of people in every jurisdiction backing the public health measure. A drug injecting room has operated at Kings Cross in Sydney for the past 23 years and a similar facility at North Richmond in Melbourne has been operating since 2018. But efforts to set up additional centres have been problematic.full00:03:32Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:44:39 +1000Health authorities across Australia are encouraging at risk people to get fully vaccinated for mpox as the number of cases grows. There have been more than 340 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022. The outbreak in Australia is less severe than the one causing serious illness and deaths in parts of Africa. Dr Tom Morley is a sexual health doctor at Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne. He told Greg Dyett being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for those most at risk.00000191-9788-dfe2-a1d3-9fcd029c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/vaccination-sexual-bubbles-and-condoms-a-doctors-tips-on-protecting-yourself-from-mpox/mgw014rikHealth authorities across Australia are encouraging at risk people to get fully vaccinated for mpox as the number of cases grows. There have been more than 340 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022. The outbreak in Australia is less severe than the one causing serious illness and deaths in parts of Africa. Dr Tom Morley is a sexual health doctor at Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne. He told Greg Dyett being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for those most at risk.Health authorities across Australia are encouraging at risk people to get fully vaccinated for mpox as the number of cases grows. There have been more than 340 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022. The outbreak in Australia is less severe than the one causing serious illness and deaths in parts of Africa. Dr Tom Morley is a sexual health doctor at Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne. He told Greg Dyett being fully vaccinated for mpox is important for those most at risk.full00:06:14Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +1000Researchers at a university in Perth have developed an immersive virtual reality program to assist frontline healthcare workers in managing aggressive patients. The idea is to expose clinicians and students to realistic simulations, without placing them at risk of actual harm.00000191-a6b0-d96a-afbf-ffba76f80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/virtual-reality-may-soon-assist-frontline-healthcare-workers/ddqm40xkxResearchers at a university in Perth have developed an immersive virtual reality program to assist frontline healthcare workers in managing aggressive patients. The idea is to expose clinicians and students to realistic simulations, without placing them at risk of actual harm.Researchers at a university in Perth have developed an immersive virtual reality program to assist frontline healthcare workers in managing aggressive patients. The idea is to expose clinicians and students to realistic simulations, without placing them at risk of actual harm.full00:02:14Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:43:24 +1000The New South Wales government has pledged support for all the recommendations of a world-first birth trauma inquiry. But mothers and advocates in the space say they are disappointed by a lack of urgent commitment to continuity of midwifery care models.00000191-a176-d729-adff-b3fe7a420000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/disappointment-as-midwifery-continuity-of-care-not-prioritised-by-nsw/x7crhix2qThe New South Wales government has pledged support for all the recommendations of a world-first birth trauma inquiry. But mothers and advocates in the space say they are disappointed by a lack of urgent commitment to continuity of midwifery care models.The New South Wales government has pledged support for all the recommendations of a world-first birth trauma inquiry. But mothers and advocates in the space say they are disappointed by a lack of urgent commitment to continuity of midwifery care models.full00:12:35Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:48:34 +1000For many in Australia the fear of one day being diagnosed with cancer is something they dread. But there is something perhaps even more dreadful for those diagnosed; discrimination during cancer treatment, because of who you are or where you come from. A new campaign by the Leukaemia Foundation aims to face that issue head on:00000191-9d79-d002-ab9f-bffbb9a10000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/for-some-cancer-patients-theyre-battling-the-disease-and-discrimination/94i2sc3v6For many in Australia the fear of one day being diagnosed with cancer is something they dread. But there is something perhaps even more dreadful for those diagnosed; discrimination during cancer treatment, because of who you are or where you come from. A new campaign by the Leukaemia Foundation aims to face that issue head on:For many in Australia the fear of one day being diagnosed with cancer is something they dread. But there is something perhaps even more dreadful for those diagnosed; discrimination during cancer treatment, because of who you are or where you come from. A new campaign by the Leukaemia Foundation aims to face that issue head on:full00:06:43Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000The development of the first drug in 30 years that modifies the disease - and not just the symptoms - of the most common form of dementia has given hope to patients. The drug Lecanemab is now undergoing a regulatory approval process in Australia and other countries in the world, but its exorbitant cost means few will be able to access it.00000191-7e1b-db98-a1d1-febb50880003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cost-of-new-alzheimers-drug-could-put-it-out-of-reach-for-many-in-australia/e4so0o86mThe development of the first drug in 30 years that modifies the disease - and not just the symptoms - of the most common form of dementia has given hope to patients. The drug Lecanemab is now undergoing a regulatory approval process in Australia and other countries in the world, but its exorbitant cost means few will be able to access it.The development of the first drug in 30 years that modifies the disease - and not just the symptoms - of the most common form of dementia has given hope to patients. The drug Lecanemab is now undergoing a regulatory approval process in Australia and other countries in the world, but its exorbitant cost means few will be able to access it.full00:06:00Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:25:47 +1000New research from Australian doctors suggests a simple change to infant care could save lives. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that giving premature babies higher concentrations of oxygen has a dramatic effect on the child’s chances of survival.00000191-6f1d-d6f9-adf3-ffdf15450003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/simple-low-cost-change-may-save-many-little-lives/kbqm7b373New research from Australian doctors suggests a simple change to infant care could save lives. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that giving premature babies higher concentrations of oxygen has a dramatic effect on the child’s chances of survival.New research from Australian doctors suggests a simple change to infant care could save lives. Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that giving premature babies higher concentrations of oxygen has a dramatic effect on the child’s chances of survival.full00:05:11Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:34:11 +1000Since Voluntary Assisted Dying (known as VAD) was legalised in Australia, over 2,400 terminally ill people have chosen to end their lives this way. Dr Bu O'Brien is one of the few Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioners. I asked her about why she has chosen this path. My name is Essam Al-Ghalib, and this is SBS Audio's Weekend One on One.00000191-58ec-d4a9-a59f-7ceeed160000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/its-a-privilege-sbs-talks-to-voluntary-assisted-dying-practitioner-dr-bu-obrien/qn25bouoeSince Voluntary Assisted Dying (known as VAD) was legalised in Australia, over 2,400 terminally ill people have chosen to end their lives this way. Dr Bu O'Brien is one of the few Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioners. I asked her about why she has chosen this path. My name is Essam Al-Ghalib, and this is SBS Audio's Weekend One on One.Since Voluntary Assisted Dying (known as VAD) was legalised in Australia, over 2,400 terminally ill people have chosen to end their lives this way. Dr Bu O'Brien is one of the few Voluntary Assisted Dying practitioners. I asked her about why she has chosen this path. My name is Essam Al-Ghalib, and this is SBS Audio's Weekend One on One.full00:11:37Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000A new case of mpox has been reported in Pakistan, following a case in Sweden. Authorities are working to confirm if it's a worrying new variant, days after the WHO declared the virus's spread a global health emergency.00000191-5e1b-d6f9-adf3-dfdfac630000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-mpox-variant-detected-in-pakistan-prompting-calls-for-vigilance-and-increased-measures/j61q3n3ddA new case of mpox has been reported in Pakistan, following a case in Sweden. Authorities are working to confirm if it's a worrying new variant, days after the WHO declared the virus's spread a global health emergency.A new case of mpox has been reported in Pakistan, following a case in Sweden. Authorities are working to confirm if it's a worrying new variant, days after the WHO declared the virus's spread a global health emergency.full00:04:51Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:56:27 +1000The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.00000191-53cb-d4a9-a59f-7fcba5120000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-menace-that-knows-no-boundaries-who-declares-mpox-emergency/fbksjym5lThe World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries. With a new variant of the viral infection and cases appearing in more and more countries, including Australia, health officials are calling for international efforts to stop the spread.full00:06:50Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:21:01 +1000Since Voluntary Assisted Dying was legalised in Australia, over 2,460 terminally ill people have chosen this option. A report by Go Gentle Australia highlights the system's successes but calls for more trained healthcare professionals, streamlined processes, and better support for remote and First Nations communities.00000191-4a7d-d207-abf5-5b7dac8f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/vad-a-beautiful-compassionate-peaceful-revolution-but-theres-room-for-improvement/u6io6sesjSince Voluntary Assisted Dying was legalised in Australia, over 2,460 terminally ill people have chosen this option. A report by Go Gentle Australia highlights the system's successes but calls for more trained healthcare professionals, streamlined processes, and better support for remote and First Nations communities.Since Voluntary Assisted Dying was legalised in Australia, over 2,460 terminally ill people have chosen this option. A report by Go Gentle Australia highlights the system's successes but calls for more trained healthcare professionals, streamlined processes, and better support for remote and First Nations communities.full00:12:18Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:58:02 +1000Babies and toddlers could be missing out on the nutritional value needed for healthy growth as some baby foods in Australia fail to meet WHO standards. Many baby food companies are falsely labelling their products, misleading parents and carers into believing they are healthy. Researchers are urging for food regulations in the country to be modified.00000191-4a77-d7ab-afd1-ea77174e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/false-health-claims-too-much-sugar-and-salt-the-baby-foods-that-fail-to-meet-who-standards/2i403u55pBabies and toddlers could be missing out on the nutritional value needed for healthy growth as some baby foods in Australia fail to meet WHO standards. Many baby food companies are falsely labelling their products, misleading parents and carers into believing they are healthy. Researchers are urging for food regulations in the country to be modified.Babies and toddlers could be missing out on the nutritional value needed for healthy growth as some baby foods in Australia fail to meet WHO standards. Many baby food companies are falsely labelling their products, misleading parents and carers into believing they are healthy. Researchers are urging for food regulations in the country to be modified.full00:05:57Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:46:38 +1000Loneliness is essentially a feeling of not having the connection or companionship someone wants and needs. For some people, those feelings can last a long time. Experts and those with lived experience are hoping to change that, especially for those who are more vulnerable to social isolation.00000191-3136-d7ab-afd1-f3769d490003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-silence-thats-always-around-you-report-highlights-the-crisis-of-persistent-loneliness-in-australia/rp4v1lswiLoneliness is essentially a feeling of not having the connection or companionship someone wants and needs. For some people, those feelings can last a long time. Experts and those with lived experience are hoping to change that, especially for those who are more vulnerable to social isolation.Loneliness is essentially a feeling of not having the connection or companionship someone wants and needs. For some people, those feelings can last a long time. Experts and those with lived experience are hoping to change that, especially for those who are more vulnerable to social isolation.full00:07:41Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000New research has found men from migrant backgrounds experience poorer health outcomes, the longer they live in Australia. It's among a range of findings by the Movember Institute of Men's Health, showing barriers to accessing care are among the biggest challenges they face.00000191-2bdf-d7ab-afd1-ebdfda6e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-health-issues-faced-by-migrant-men-in-australia/j3swu5yswNew research has found men from migrant backgrounds experience poorer health outcomes, the longer they live in Australia. It's among a range of findings by the Movember Institute of Men's Health, showing barriers to accessing care are among the biggest challenges they face.New research has found men from migrant backgrounds experience poorer health outcomes, the longer they live in Australia. It's among a range of findings by the Movember Institute of Men's Health, showing barriers to accessing care are among the biggest challenges they face.full00:04:24Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:12:11 +1000The average diagnosis for endometriosis is between 7 and 12 years, while a Senate inquiry is currently looking into issues related to perimenopause and menopause. At the same time, there are prevailing gaps in knowledge around other health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. So what are the consequences of a delayed diagnosis for women and trans people?00000191-2680-d14d-a5f1-bec264240003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-ignorance-stigma-shame-why-they-cause-dangerous-delays-in-diagnosis/vrr0x0mvgThe average diagnosis for endometriosis is between 7 and 12 years, while a Senate inquiry is currently looking into issues related to perimenopause and menopause. At the same time, there are prevailing gaps in knowledge around other health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. So what are the consequences of a delayed diagnosis for women and trans people?The average diagnosis for endometriosis is between 7 and 12 years, while a Senate inquiry is currently looking into issues related to perimenopause and menopause. At the same time, there are prevailing gaps in knowledge around other health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. So what are the consequences of a delayed diagnosis for women and trans people?full00:32:50Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000Victorian health authorities say they've identified the source of the state's deadly legionnaires' outbreak.So far, there are 77 confirmed patients, and an additional nine suspected cases. Two people have died as a result of the outbreak - Victoria's worst in two decades. So what exactly is legionnaires disease and what caused the surge in cases?00000191-21c7-d78c-adb1-a5ef6c010003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/legionnaires-disease-what-is-it-and-why-have-case-numbers-surged/j7maakhswVictorian health authorities say they've identified the source of the state's deadly legionnaires' outbreak.So far, there are 77 confirmed patients, and an additional nine suspected cases. Two people have died as a result of the outbreak - Victoria's worst in two decades. So what exactly is legionnaires disease and what caused the surge in cases?Victorian health authorities say they've identified the source of the state's deadly legionnaires' outbreak.So far, there are 77 confirmed patients, and an additional nine suspected cases. Two people have died as a result of the outbreak - Victoria's worst in two decades. So what exactly is legionnaires disease and what caused the surge in cases?full00:02:47Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +1000Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world with Melanoma being typically the most serious type. But new research has discovered in the last 20 years, deaths from a high risk form of non-melanoma skin cancer have doubled.00000191-1221-d14d-a5f1-be6364fe0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/non-melanoma-skin-cancer-causing-growing-concern/tzifhpq4mAustralia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world with Melanoma being typically the most serious type. But new research has discovered in the last 20 years, deaths from a high risk form of non-melanoma skin cancer have doubled.Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world with Melanoma being typically the most serious type. But new research has discovered in the last 20 years, deaths from a high risk form of non-melanoma skin cancer have doubled.full00:03:18Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:17:01 +1000Researchers using a nasal vaccine approved in India and licensed for U-S development found that vaccinated hamsters didn’t spread the virus, unlike those receiving traditional injected vaccines. Published on July 31 in Science Advances, these findings indicate that mucosal vaccines could be crucial for controlling respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Essam Al-Ghalib spoke with the study's author, Jacco Boon, a professor of medicine, of molecular microbiology and of pathology and immunology.00000191-0c64-d14d-a5f1-be6674250003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-dr-jacco-boon-on-a-possible-new-nasal-vaccine-for-covid-19/ohenweypiResearchers using a nasal vaccine approved in India and licensed for U-S development found that vaccinated hamsters didn’t spread the virus, unlike those receiving traditional injected vaccines. Published on July 31 in Science Advances, these findings indicate that mucosal vaccines could be crucial for controlling respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Essam Al-Ghalib spoke with the study's author, Jacco Boon, a professor of medicine, of molecular microbiology and of pathology and immunology.Researchers using a nasal vaccine approved in India and licensed for U-S development found that vaccinated hamsters didn’t spread the virus, unlike those receiving traditional injected vaccines. Published on July 31 in Science Advances, these findings indicate that mucosal vaccines could be crucial for controlling respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Essam Al-Ghalib spoke with the study's author, Jacco Boon, a professor of medicine, of molecular microbiology and of pathology and immunology.full00:10:31Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:33:03 +1000It was a historic moment for Australia... as Western Australia became the last state in the country to decriminalise abortion in March this year. The federal government also committed just over $6 million dollars in funding to contraceptive care in the May budget. But there are still barriers around accessing safe and affordable sexual and reproductive health care for women and the LGBTQI+ community.00000191-02c5-d847-a3d1-77e5410e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-why-do-some-groups-have-to-fight-for-safe-and-affordable-sexual-and-reproductive-healthcare/5a7rf9s55It was a historic moment for Australia... as Western Australia became the last state in the country to decriminalise abortion in March this year. The federal government also committed just over $6 million dollars in funding to contraceptive care in the May budget. But there are still barriers around accessing safe and affordable sexual and reproductive health care for women and the LGBTQI+ community.It was a historic moment for Australia... as Western Australia became the last state in the country to decriminalise abortion in March this year. The federal government also committed just over $6 million dollars in funding to contraceptive care in the May budget. But there are still barriers around accessing safe and affordable sexual and reproductive health care for women and the LGBTQI+ community.full00:32:32Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000For those grieving the loss of a family member, immediately deciding whether to donate the organs of their loved ones can be confronting and stressful. That's why - at the start of Donate Life Week - Australians are being encouraged to register as organ and tissue donors, to potentially save the lives of many others.00000190-ec56-d3f4-a7fc-fe5e24710003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/organ-donors-easing-grief-and-saving-lives/h1wyuz5phFor those grieving the loss of a family member, immediately deciding whether to donate the organs of their loved ones can be confronting and stressful. That's why - at the start of Donate Life Week - Australians are being encouraged to register as organ and tissue donors, to potentially save the lives of many others.For those grieving the loss of a family member, immediately deciding whether to donate the organs of their loved ones can be confronting and stressful. That's why - at the start of Donate Life Week - Australians are being encouraged to register as organ and tissue donors, to potentially save the lives of many others.full00:04:04Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +1000Hepatitis is the second leading cause of infectious deaths around the world. But experts say most types of hepatitis are treatable, and are calling for members of the community to get themselves tested to prevent further transmission.00000190-e8e6-d847-a3d0-ffe667140003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hepatitis-cases-on-the-rise-as-health-experts-call-for-more-testing/j7o5otd16Hepatitis is the second leading cause of infectious deaths around the world. But experts say most types of hepatitis are treatable, and are calling for members of the community to get themselves tested to prevent further transmission.Hepatitis is the second leading cause of infectious deaths around the world. But experts say most types of hepatitis are treatable, and are calling for members of the community to get themselves tested to prevent further transmission.full00:07:02Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:06:55 +1000A world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry released at the end of May made 43 recommendations for the state government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services. So what are the birth experiences of people in Australia which led to this inquiry?00000190-dd5e-d3f4-a7fc-df5e67200000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-a-midwife-told-sam-to-take-panadol-for-her-pain-as-her-baby-went-into-distress/8d2pdf4ogA world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry released at the end of May made 43 recommendations for the state government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services. So what are the birth experiences of people in Australia which led to this inquiry?A world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry released at the end of May made 43 recommendations for the state government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services. So what are the birth experiences of people in Australia which led to this inquiry?full00:29:45Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000Victoria's Chief Health Officer says people should keep records of their sexual partners for contact tracing as the state deals with a growing mpox outbreak. Victoria has recorded 76 cases over the past three months compared with only eight cases last year. Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker say people should keep the contact details of sexual partners and consider limiting their number of sexual contacts. Mpox spreads through close physical contact and it has mostly affected men who have sex with men. Two doses of vaccine at least 28 days apart offers people the best protection against mpox. But Professor of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health, Rhonda Stuart, told SBS's Greg Dyett people can still acquire mpox even if they're fully vaccinated.00000190-c88f-d3f4-a7fc-da8f705f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-mpox-outbreak-prompts-sex-bubble-recommendation/jysn39x21Victoria's Chief Health Officer says people should keep records of their sexual partners for contact tracing as the state deals with a growing mpox outbreak. Victoria has recorded 76 cases over the past three months compared with only eight cases last year. Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker say people should keep the contact details of sexual partners and consider limiting their number of sexual contacts. Mpox spreads through close physical contact and it has mostly affected men who have sex with men. Two doses of vaccine at least 28 days apart offers people the best protection against mpox. But Professor of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health, Rhonda Stuart, told SBS's Greg Dyett people can still acquire mpox even if they're fully vaccinated.Victoria's Chief Health Officer says people should keep records of their sexual partners for contact tracing as the state deals with a growing mpox outbreak. Victoria has recorded 76 cases over the past three months compared with only eight cases last year. Chief Health Officer Dr Clare Looker say people should keep the contact details of sexual partners and consider limiting their number of sexual contacts. Mpox spreads through close physical contact and it has mostly affected men who have sex with men. Two doses of vaccine at least 28 days apart offers people the best protection against mpox. But Professor of Public Health and Infection Prevention at Monash Health, Rhonda Stuart, told SBS's Greg Dyett people can still acquire mpox even if they're fully vaccinated.full00:04:52Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +1000Sepsis is a disease that affects tens of thousands of people in Australia. While it can be deadly for many, one photographer is trying to raise awareness of the condition by sharing the personal stories of people who survived the disease.00000190-bf88-d3f4-a7fc-bf88c9c10003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-inspirational-images-that-highlight-a-hidden-killer/9y769l8vtSepsis is a disease that affects tens of thousands of people in Australia. While it can be deadly for many, one photographer is trying to raise awareness of the condition by sharing the personal stories of people who survived the disease.Sepsis is a disease that affects tens of thousands of people in Australia. While it can be deadly for many, one photographer is trying to raise awareness of the condition by sharing the personal stories of people who survived the disease.full00:06:10Sat, 20 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +1000In Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.00000190-c2c6-d847-a3d0-f7e68eba0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/soaring-diabetes-diagnoses-prompts-call-to-invest-in-wearable-technologies/fs6lpna1oIn Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.In Western Sydney, community leaders have convened to address the escalating prevalence of diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Highlighting success stories and urgent needs, advocates pushed for enhanced access to affordable diabetes management technologies amid health disparities and systemic challenges.full00:05:43Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:31:31 +1000Two thirds of women in Australia say they experience gender bias in the health system. That's according to the federal government's End Gender Bias survey, which more than 2,500 women responded to and which forms part of the government's attempts to address medical misogyny. An inquiry into women's pain led by the Victorian Government Department of Health also found women generally experience more recurrent, severe and longer lasting pain than men, but are often dismissed by health practitioners. But are trans and gender diverse experiences being included in these conversations?00000190-b8d2-df13-abb4-fcf34e2f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/hysterical-the-shocking-findings-from-government-inquiries-into-womens-healthcare/qtaxh807wTwo thirds of women in Australia say they experience gender bias in the health system. That's according to the federal government's End Gender Bias survey, which more than 2,500 women responded to and which forms part of the government's attempts to address medical misogyny. An inquiry into women's pain led by the Victorian Government Department of Health also found women generally experience more recurrent, severe and longer lasting pain than men, but are often dismissed by health practitioners. But are trans and gender diverse experiences being included in these conversations?Two thirds of women in Australia say they experience gender bias in the health system. That's according to the federal government's End Gender Bias survey, which more than 2,500 women responded to and which forms part of the government's attempts to address medical misogyny. An inquiry into women's pain led by the Victorian Government Department of Health also found women generally experience more recurrent, severe and longer lasting pain than men, but are often dismissed by health practitioners. But are trans and gender diverse experiences being included in these conversations?full00:23:45Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000A new report from the Cancer Council shows zero-alcohol beverages could lead young people to alcohol consumption later in their lives. The survey shows the over a third of youngsters have consumed a zero-alcohol drink, with the majority of them admitting they look rather appealing.00000190-ba8b-db14-a39d-be9fe6960000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-survey-results-suggest-dangerous-unintended-outcome-of-zero-alcohol-drinks/5fs9lkvolA new report from the Cancer Council shows zero-alcohol beverages could lead young people to alcohol consumption later in their lives. The survey shows the over a third of youngsters have consumed a zero-alcohol drink, with the majority of them admitting they look rather appealing.A new report from the Cancer Council shows zero-alcohol beverages could lead young people to alcohol consumption later in their lives. The survey shows the over a third of youngsters have consumed a zero-alcohol drink, with the majority of them admitting they look rather appealing.full00:05:56Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:02:39 +1000The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is preparing for the potential arrival of the H-5-N-1 virus. The CSIRO organisation has identified three distinct avian flu outbreaks in Australia, each caused by different strains, but has yet to confirm a single case of H5N1. The Centre which plays a crucial global role in monitoring and surveillance of avian flu has held a forum to explain what Avian Flu is and what ACDP is doing to prepare.00000190-b975-d4ab-abfc-bbf5f0d90000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/experts-prepare-for-new-bird-flu-strain/lo1iacmvyThe Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is preparing for the potential arrival of the H-5-N-1 virus. The CSIRO organisation has identified three distinct avian flu outbreaks in Australia, each caused by different strains, but has yet to confirm a single case of H5N1. The Centre which plays a crucial global role in monitoring and surveillance of avian flu has held a forum to explain what Avian Flu is and what ACDP is doing to prepare.The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is preparing for the potential arrival of the H-5-N-1 virus. The CSIRO organisation has identified three distinct avian flu outbreaks in Australia, each caused by different strains, but has yet to confirm a single case of H5N1. The Centre which plays a crucial global role in monitoring and surveillance of avian flu has held a forum to explain what Avian Flu is and what ACDP is doing to prepare.full00:06:40Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:23 +1000Leading health organisations are calling on the Australian government to scrap marketing guidelines for infant and toddler formulas. The Australian Medical Association's Steve Robson says toddler milks are unnecessary, unhealthy and deceptively marketed. He spoke to SBS reporter Sydney Lang.00000190-b356-db14-a39d-b75ebbba0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-the-australian-medical-association-says-toddler-milks-are-unnecessary/yd0jhlxfpLeading health organisations are calling on the Australian government to scrap marketing guidelines for infant and toddler formulas. The Australian Medical Association's Steve Robson says toddler milks are unnecessary, unhealthy and deceptively marketed. He spoke to SBS reporter Sydney Lang.Leading health organisations are calling on the Australian government to scrap marketing guidelines for infant and toddler formulas. The Australian Medical Association's Steve Robson says toddler milks are unnecessary, unhealthy and deceptively marketed. He spoke to SBS reporter Sydney Lang.full00:05:27Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:38:17 +1000An infectious diseases researcher says between 200 and 400 million people around the world have experienced long COVID. It's a chronic condition that occurs after someone gets infected with COVID and is present for at least three months. The Chief Executive of the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Professor Brendan Crabb, told SBS's Greg Dyett the ongoing increase in long COVID case numbers is alarming.00000190-a5bc-db14-a39d-a5bc4fd30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-brendan-crabb-from-burnet-institute-on-growing-long-covid-case-numbers/0u0rhu1t4An infectious diseases researcher says between 200 and 400 million people around the world have experienced long COVID. It's a chronic condition that occurs after someone gets infected with COVID and is present for at least three months. The Chief Executive of the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Professor Brendan Crabb, told SBS's Greg Dyett the ongoing increase in long COVID case numbers is alarming.An infectious diseases researcher says between 200 and 400 million people around the world have experienced long COVID. It's a chronic condition that occurs after someone gets infected with COVID and is present for at least three months. The Chief Executive of the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, Professor Brendan Crabb, told SBS's Greg Dyett the ongoing increase in long COVID case numbers is alarming.full00:16:57Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000New cancer treatment methods that target a patient's genetic profile have been saving the lives of Australians and paving the way for groundbreaking new research. The new findings include the link between 12 different cancers inside the human genome that researchers hope will explain some of the key drivers of the disease.00000190-7780-d0f0-a5fc-f7a1011f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-researchers-uncover-potential-cancer-drivers-hidden-in-junk-dna/t9w7m9o3pNew cancer treatment methods that target a patient's genetic profile have been saving the lives of Australians and paving the way for groundbreaking new research. The new findings include the link between 12 different cancers inside the human genome that researchers hope will explain some of the key drivers of the disease.New cancer treatment methods that target a patient's genetic profile have been saving the lives of Australians and paving the way for groundbreaking new research. The new findings include the link between 12 different cancers inside the human genome that researchers hope will explain some of the key drivers of the disease.full00:06:41Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:31:56 +1000That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for more00000190-3379-d6aa-a1bb-fbf926190000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/snoring-not-just-annoying-could-be-a-sign-of-serious-problems/o681xonz6That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for moreThat loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension. New research from Flinders University sleep experts has found people who regularly snore at night are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. SBS's Ciara Hain spoke with research fellow at Flinders University, Dr Bastien Lechat, for morefull00:05:46Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:30:00 +1000Four million Australians live with back problems and treatment costs Australia more than $3 billion annually. A new technique to rehabilitate spinal discs offers fresh hope to many.00000190-3811-d75d-a1b5-fcff2d110003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/kylie-lives-with-excruciating-pain-australian-doctors-hope-a-new-trial-may-bring-relief-to-millions-like-her/hx8qujsexFour million Australians live with back problems and treatment costs Australia more than $3 billion annually. A new technique to rehabilitate spinal discs offers fresh hope to many.Four million Australians live with back problems and treatment costs Australia more than $3 billion annually. A new technique to rehabilitate spinal discs offers fresh hope to many.full00:06:16Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000Dr Michael Mosley, a celebrated British doctor and television journalist, has been found dead on the Greek island of Symi. His body was discovered four days after he failed to return from a walk. He had dedicated his career to promoting health and well-being.0000018f-ffd2-db42-ab8f-fffbc3c50000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/wonderful-funny-kind-and-brilliant-dr-michael-mosley-is-found-dead/pabo1u95sDr Michael Mosley, a celebrated British doctor and television journalist, has been found dead on the Greek island of Symi. His body was discovered four days after he failed to return from a walk. He had dedicated his career to promoting health and well-being.Dr Michael Mosley, a celebrated British doctor and television journalist, has been found dead on the Greek island of Symi. His body was discovered four days after he failed to return from a walk. He had dedicated his career to promoting health and well-being.full00:05:56Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:51:06 +1000There's fresh hope in the fight against deadly childhood cancers, with trials of a new approach doubling survival rates for some patients. Genome sequencing is being used to better match treatment to a child's cancer driver genes in what’s called personalised medicine. Australian researchers say the outcome is the result of almost 10 years of work.0000018f-f1ce-db42-ab8f-fdffe4d80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/personalised-cancer-treatment-for-australian-children-improves-survival-prospects-study-shows/862akfu8pThere's fresh hope in the fight against deadly childhood cancers, with trials of a new approach doubling survival rates for some patients. Genome sequencing is being used to better match treatment to a child's cancer driver genes in what’s called personalised medicine. Australian researchers say the outcome is the result of almost 10 years of work.There's fresh hope in the fight against deadly childhood cancers, with trials of a new approach doubling survival rates for some patients. Genome sequencing is being used to better match treatment to a child's cancer driver genes in what’s called personalised medicine. Australian researchers say the outcome is the result of almost 10 years of work.full00:03:42Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:30:11 +1000Scientists and health authorities are on alert for signs that bird flu is adapting to spread more easily among humans. It comes after the World Health Organization said a man's death in Mexico was caused by a new strain of bird flu that has never before been found in a human.0000018f-f1bd-de37-abef-f9fdd04d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/should-we-be-worried-about-bird-flu/eye8667n5Scientists and health authorities are on alert for signs that bird flu is adapting to spread more easily among humans. It comes after the World Health Organization said a man's death in Mexico was caused by a new strain of bird flu that has never before been found in a human.Scientists and health authorities are on alert for signs that bird flu is adapting to spread more easily among humans. It comes after the World Health Organization said a man's death in Mexico was caused by a new strain of bird flu that has never before been found in a human.full00:07:19Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:13:16 +1000There are promising developments in the fight against melanoma with new treatment options offering fresh hope for patients. Research involving Australian scientists has made a breakthrough - it's found a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs, given before cancer removal, can drastically improve survival rates.0000018f-e25a-d73e-a3af-f6fa262c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-tools-to-fight-deadly-melanoma/l9ojeo8yeThere are promising developments in the fight against melanoma with new treatment options offering fresh hope for patients. Research involving Australian scientists has made a breakthrough - it's found a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs, given before cancer removal, can drastically improve survival rates.There are promising developments in the fight against melanoma with new treatment options offering fresh hope for patients. Research involving Australian scientists has made a breakthrough - it's found a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs, given before cancer removal, can drastically improve survival rates.full00:03:53Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:30:51 +1000After the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community agreed it needed new systems to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. But the World Health Organisation meeting in Geneva remains at odds this week over a new landmark pandemic treaty. Having failed to agree a finalised draft ahead of the meeting, it appears now that agreement on a new timeline cannot be reached. And scientists are warning the next pandemic is "just around the corner."0000018f-c37a-d4ab-a59f-cf7a817d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/talks-on-pandemic-treaty-stalled-despite-inevitable-new-pandemic/gfirr9fn6After the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community agreed it needed new systems to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. But the World Health Organisation meeting in Geneva remains at odds this week over a new landmark pandemic treaty. Having failed to agree a finalised draft ahead of the meeting, it appears now that agreement on a new timeline cannot be reached. And scientists are warning the next pandemic is "just around the corner."After the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community agreed it needed new systems to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. But the World Health Organisation meeting in Geneva remains at odds this week over a new landmark pandemic treaty. Having failed to agree a finalised draft ahead of the meeting, it appears now that agreement on a new timeline cannot be reached. And scientists are warning the next pandemic is "just around the corner."full00:04:16Wed, 29 May 2024 18:37:12 +1000A New South Wales birth trauma inquiry has been released, making 43 recommendations to the New South Wales government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services.0000018f-c374-d4ab-a59f-cf7698670003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/women-want-culturally-sensitive-trauma-informed-continuity-of-care-landmark-birth-trauma-inquiry-reports/2zqe80noeA New South Wales birth trauma inquiry has been released, making 43 recommendations to the New South Wales government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services.A New South Wales birth trauma inquiry has been released, making 43 recommendations to the New South Wales government. These include implementing trauma-informed care, reviewing laws around informed consent and improving mental health support and postpartum services.full00:11:44Wed, 29 May 2024 18:31:10 +1000New data from the Leukemia Foundation reveals that eight per cent of Australians will be diagnosed with a form of Blood Cancer in their lifetime. The foundation says it's critical for Australians to know about the condition that can impact anyone.0000018f-bd1c-db42-ab8f-fd3f6c5b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/one-in-12-of-us-will-suffer-blood-cancer-what-do-we-need-to-know/rn8ca98yiNew data from the Leukemia Foundation reveals that eight per cent of Australians will be diagnosed with a form of Blood Cancer in their lifetime. The foundation says it's critical for Australians to know about the condition that can impact anyone.New data from the Leukemia Foundation reveals that eight per cent of Australians will be diagnosed with a form of Blood Cancer in their lifetime. The foundation says it's critical for Australians to know about the condition that can impact anyone.full00:09:56Tue, 28 May 2024 12:57:43 +1000Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is reportedly withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. The vaccine was discontinued by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Authority in April 2023 after findings of adverse side effects.0000018f-55fc-dfff-adff-dffcaf930003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-withdrawn-worldwide/9rorgpds8Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is reportedly withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. The vaccine was discontinued by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Authority in April 2023 after findings of adverse side effects.Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is reportedly withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. The vaccine was discontinued by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Authority in April 2023 after findings of adverse side effects.full00:04:20Wed, 08 May 2024 12:21:38 +1000Hand-sanitising prayer beads have been launched to help curb the spread of germs among Muslim pilgrims at this year's Hajj. The prayer beads (or Tasbih) are coated in tea tree oil and uniquely designed to preserve spiritual practices. They're being distributed to pilgrims on Saudia airlines flights, as well as in Mecca itself.0000018f-51fe-de05-a9ff-ddfe64570000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/introducing-germ-busting-prayer-beads-for-spiritual-and-physical-health/5y48i4d3tHand-sanitising prayer beads have been launched to help curb the spread of germs among Muslim pilgrims at this year's Hajj. The prayer beads (or Tasbih) are coated in tea tree oil and uniquely designed to preserve spiritual practices. They're being distributed to pilgrims on Saudia airlines flights, as well as in Mecca itself.Hand-sanitising prayer beads have been launched to help curb the spread of germs among Muslim pilgrims at this year's Hajj. The prayer beads (or Tasbih) are coated in tea tree oil and uniquely designed to preserve spiritual practices. They're being distributed to pilgrims on Saudia airlines flights, as well as in Mecca itself.full00:05:51Wed, 08 May 2024 09:15:55 +1000About one-in-ten people across Australia provide unpaid care for a loved one with a disability or an older person and roughly 304,500 of them receive the government carer payment. The Albanese government has unveiled changes to the support payment to allow them greater flexibility in the hours they can work.0000018f-4268-dc33-afff-df7df3320000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/carers-offered-more-work-flexibility-in-payment-overhaul/0760c11beAbout one-in-ten people across Australia provide unpaid care for a loved one with a disability or an older person and roughly 304,500 of them receive the government carer payment. The Albanese government has unveiled changes to the support payment to allow them greater flexibility in the hours they can work.About one-in-ten people across Australia provide unpaid care for a loved one with a disability or an older person and roughly 304,500 of them receive the government carer payment. The Albanese government has unveiled changes to the support payment to allow them greater flexibility in the hours they can work.full00:03:44Sat, 04 May 2024 18:34:34 +1000Fewer people follow a formal religion, according to the latest Census. In fact, almost 40 per cent of people in Australia now identify as ‘no religion’. However, in times of crisis many still reach out for support. And that’s where non-religious spiritual carers step in.0000018f-3b9f-dfff-adff-ffdf70600003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/facing-a-major-life-crisis-anh-is-here-to-help/jqnsoyxo0Fewer people follow a formal religion, according to the latest Census. In fact, almost 40 per cent of people in Australia now identify as ‘no religion’. However, in times of crisis many still reach out for support. And that’s where non-religious spiritual carers step in.Fewer people follow a formal religion, according to the latest Census. In fact, almost 40 per cent of people in Australia now identify as ‘no religion’. However, in times of crisis many still reach out for support. And that’s where non-religious spiritual carers step in.full00:08:09Sat, 04 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000New research shows that some people living with HIV are choosing cheaper and suboptimal antiretroviral treatment out of fear that their applications for permanent residency will be rejected. Applicants must show that their medical spending will not exceed more than $51,000 over 10 years — a requirement, known as the Significant Cost Threshold. Experts say these rules for migrants are unfair and can compromise Australia’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.0000018f-3863-dc33-afff-fd7fcc7a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/concern-growing-for-permanent-resident-hopefuls-with-hiv/dnro8flm2New research shows that some people living with HIV are choosing cheaper and suboptimal antiretroviral treatment out of fear that their applications for permanent residency will be rejected. Applicants must show that their medical spending will not exceed more than $51,000 over 10 years — a requirement, known as the Significant Cost Threshold. Experts say these rules for migrants are unfair and can compromise Australia’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.New research shows that some people living with HIV are choosing cheaper and suboptimal antiretroviral treatment out of fear that their applications for permanent residency will be rejected. Applicants must show that their medical spending will not exceed more than $51,000 over 10 years — a requirement, known as the Significant Cost Threshold. Experts say these rules for migrants are unfair and can compromise Australia’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.full00:04:12Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000Walking is something many of us take for granted. But a new study has revealed the enormous health benefits that walking just once a week can have, especially for those aged 70 and over.0000018f-3728-dd5f-adcf-f76e384e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/are-our-boots-really-made-for-walking-study-says-yes/kbp4socpoWalking is something many of us take for granted. But a new study has revealed the enormous health benefits that walking just once a week can have, especially for those aged 70 and over.Walking is something many of us take for granted. But a new study has revealed the enormous health benefits that walking just once a week can have, especially for those aged 70 and over.full00:05:41Thu, 02 May 2024 12:56:44 +1000In this episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Goncalves and Peggy Giakoumelos, we talk about saving when visiting your doctor. New South Wales and ACT chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Dr Rebekah Hoffman shares her tips on:0000018f-2bdc-d4d4-abff-2bdec32d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cost-of-living-secrets-visiting-your-doctor/2p0ib0nbzIn this episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Goncalves and Peggy Giakoumelos, we talk about saving when visiting your doctor. New South Wales and ACT chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Dr Rebekah Hoffman shares her tips on:In this episode of Cost of Living Secrets with Ricardo Goncalves and Peggy Giakoumelos, we talk about saving when visiting your doctor. New South Wales and ACT chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Dr Rebekah Hoffman shares her tips on:full00:22:04Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to a key drug is considered an important step.0000018f-22e8-d77e-afcf-b7e87b0e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/drug-offers-new-hope-for-australians-with-breast-cancer/lpkuvgg84Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to a key drug is considered an important step.Patients at high risk of their breast cancer returning will soon have access to a treatment that could prevent just that. For some a re-diagnosis is their biggest fear, which is why improved access to a key drug is considered an important step.full00:04:28Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:15:32 +1000New research from Monash University has identified the Australian Local Government Areas with the highest rates of cardiac arrest and lowest rates of bystander CPR. Experts say it calls for a targeted educational approach, as survival is doubled when C-P-R is given by bystanders.0000018f-1340-d902-a3af-13f08dc60000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-research-reveals-australian-regions-at-higher-risk-of-cardiac-arrest/ue3qr2roqNew research from Monash University has identified the Australian Local Government Areas with the highest rates of cardiac arrest and lowest rates of bystander CPR. Experts say it calls for a targeted educational approach, as survival is doubled when C-P-R is given by bystanders.New research from Monash University has identified the Australian Local Government Areas with the highest rates of cardiac arrest and lowest rates of bystander CPR. Experts say it calls for a targeted educational approach, as survival is doubled when C-P-R is given by bystanders.full00:06:50Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +1000Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has made an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injury research. The Queensland great used his address at the National Press Club to open up about his experience with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.0000018f-0a20-d902-a3af-0af0556f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/wally-the-king-lewis-shares-his-story-to-plead-for-brain-injury-research-funding/pzzz0h5poRugby league icon Wally Lewis has made an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injury research. The Queensland great used his address at the National Press Club to open up about his experience with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has made an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injury research. The Queensland great used his address at the National Press Club to open up about his experience with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.full00:05:35Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:50:50 +1000Health experts are warning of new super-strength synthetic opioids making their way into Australia with deadly consequences. They're up to fifty times stronger than fentanyl and have already been linked to a string of fatal heroin overdoses.0000018f-0463-d77e-afcf-b7ebc9d20000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cant-arrest-our-way-out-of-drug-crisis-say-health-experts/bg9iqnbvlHealth experts are warning of new super-strength synthetic opioids making their way into Australia with deadly consequences. They're up to fifty times stronger than fentanyl and have already been linked to a string of fatal heroin overdoses.Health experts are warning of new super-strength synthetic opioids making their way into Australia with deadly consequences. They're up to fifty times stronger than fentanyl and have already been linked to a string of fatal heroin overdoses.full00:02:34Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:21:57 +1000The so-called 'war on drugs' has been waged in the US since at least the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts to battle drug trafficking and use. As prescription opioids overtake heroin as a public health emergency, those efforts have expanded to restrict the control and supply of those substances too. First Nations people have been much more heavily impacted by substance issues and official responses than the non-Indigenous population. In this Episode of The Too Hard Basket, and in the final story of a three part series on drugs in Australia, we look at how these issues play out for Indigenous communities.0000018e-f0d1-d000-a1fe-faf5b1e30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-people-especially-vulnerable-to-drug-related-deaths/6lk8130l4The so-called 'war on drugs' has been waged in the US since at least the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts to battle drug trafficking and use. As prescription opioids overtake heroin as a public health emergency, those efforts have expanded to restrict the control and supply of those substances too. First Nations people have been much more heavily impacted by substance issues and official responses than the non-Indigenous population. In this Episode of The Too Hard Basket, and in the final story of a three part series on drugs in Australia, we look at how these issues play out for Indigenous communities.The so-called 'war on drugs' has been waged in the US since at least the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts to battle drug trafficking and use. As prescription opioids overtake heroin as a public health emergency, those efforts have expanded to restrict the control and supply of those substances too. First Nations people have been much more heavily impacted by substance issues and official responses than the non-Indigenous population. In this Episode of The Too Hard Basket, and in the final story of a three part series on drugs in Australia, we look at how these issues play out for Indigenous communities.full00:13:58Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts historically to battle drug trafficking and drug use. On today's episode of The Too Hard Basket, we look at how state and federal governments are now handling these issues, and if a hardline approach is still the answer. This is the second story in a three part series on drugs in Australia.0000018e-ea9d-d1df-afae-fefd16bd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/is-australia-winning-the-war-on-drugs/d45hbspjjMost of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts historically to battle drug trafficking and drug use. On today's episode of The Too Hard Basket, we look at how state and federal governments are now handling these issues, and if a hardline approach is still the answer. This is the second story in a three part series on drugs in Australia.Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” In Australia, there have been similar efforts historically to battle drug trafficking and drug use. On today's episode of The Too Hard Basket, we look at how state and federal governments are now handling these issues, and if a hardline approach is still the answer. This is the second story in a three part series on drugs in Australia.full00:13:42Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” But today, it's not so much illicit drugs but prescription medication that the US is fighting, with deaths from prescription opioids reaching crisis levels. Authorities in Australia have been keen to avoid a similar emergency here, introducing restrictions in 2020 to limit their supply. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket series, SBS looks at how effective these changes have been so far - and what else needs to be done. This is the first in a three-part series investigating drugs in Australia.0000018e-ea8c-d8b6-ad8f-eefcbd8e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/opioid-use-in-australia-have-government-restrictions-avoided-the-crisis-faced-in-the-usa/suw1zt7ugMost of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” But today, it's not so much illicit drugs but prescription medication that the US is fighting, with deaths from prescription opioids reaching crisis levels. Authorities in Australia have been keen to avoid a similar emergency here, introducing restrictions in 2020 to limit their supply. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket series, SBS looks at how effective these changes have been so far - and what else needs to be done. This is the first in a three-part series investigating drugs in Australia.Most of us might be familiar with the term 'the war on drugs'. In the US, it's been waged since the 1970s, when then President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act and declared drug abuse as “public enemy number one.” But today, it's not so much illicit drugs but prescription medication that the US is fighting, with deaths from prescription opioids reaching crisis levels. Authorities in Australia have been keen to avoid a similar emergency here, introducing restrictions in 2020 to limit their supply. In this episode of the Too Hard Basket series, SBS looks at how effective these changes have been so far - and what else needs to be done. This is the first in a three-part series investigating drugs in Australia.full00:11:46Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:26:22 +1000Medicinal cannabis has been legal in Australia for eight years. Although it's legal, the drug still can affect people's ability to work and drive because of limitations of drug testing regimes. Now, the Victorian Government is looking at whether there's a better way to manage medicinal cannabis use in the workplace.0000018e-d091-d1df-afae-fefd7cd40003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/medicinal-cannabis-boom-complicates-drug-testing/6350ff8pkMedicinal cannabis has been legal in Australia for eight years. Although it's legal, the drug still can affect people's ability to work and drive because of limitations of drug testing regimes. Now, the Victorian Government is looking at whether there's a better way to manage medicinal cannabis use in the workplace.Medicinal cannabis has been legal in Australia for eight years. Although it's legal, the drug still can affect people's ability to work and drive because of limitations of drug testing regimes. Now, the Victorian Government is looking at whether there's a better way to manage medicinal cannabis use in the workplace.full00:09:49Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Maree McCabe is the CEO of Dementia Australia, an organisation that offers advocacy and support to people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. She has spoken with Deborah Groarke on the importance of understanding how a person living with the condition sees the world. For more information on dementia, contact Dementia Australia's hotline on 1800 100 500.0000018e-bc58-d02e-a7af-bc7a3b2d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/shiny-tiles-and-same-coloured-walls-seeing-the-world-through-the-eyes-of-people-with-dementia/r1e6xb6kbMaree McCabe is the CEO of Dementia Australia, an organisation that offers advocacy and support to people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. She has spoken with Deborah Groarke on the importance of understanding how a person living with the condition sees the world. For more information on dementia, contact Dementia Australia's hotline on 1800 100 500.Maree McCabe is the CEO of Dementia Australia, an organisation that offers advocacy and support to people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. She has spoken with Deborah Groarke on the importance of understanding how a person living with the condition sees the world. For more information on dementia, contact Dementia Australia's hotline on 1800 100 500.full00:16:00Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:36:08 +1000Dementia currently affects more than 400,000 people across Australia and is the country's second leading cause of death for women. The numbers of those affected are only expected to grow as the population ages. A national training organisation has now developed an online portal to help people find the training they need to better care for their patients and loved ones.0000018e-acb2-daeb-adaf-eeb740140003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-portal-helping-people-with-dementia/18c3wbserDementia currently affects more than 400,000 people across Australia and is the country's second leading cause of death for women. The numbers of those affected are only expected to grow as the population ages. A national training organisation has now developed an online portal to help people find the training they need to better care for their patients and loved ones.Dementia currently affects more than 400,000 people across Australia and is the country's second leading cause of death for women. The numbers of those affected are only expected to grow as the population ages. A national training organisation has now developed an online portal to help people find the training they need to better care for their patients and loved ones.full00:05:56Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +1000In Australia, the misuse of prescription opioids has been a longstanding problem. At one point the nation recorded the world's ninth highest per capita consumption in the world. But changes to prescribing rules in 2020 appear to have been effective in reducing their use.0000018e-77cb-d8e8-a1cf-ffcff1f70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-rules-lowered-prescription-opioid-use-but-where-does-that-leave-those-in-pain/mx2enc8c3In Australia, the misuse of prescription opioids has been a longstanding problem. At one point the nation recorded the world's ninth highest per capita consumption in the world. But changes to prescribing rules in 2020 appear to have been effective in reducing their use.In Australia, the misuse of prescription opioids has been a longstanding problem. At one point the nation recorded the world's ninth highest per capita consumption in the world. But changes to prescribing rules in 2020 appear to have been effective in reducing their use.full00:05:32Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:08:21 +1100This week marks World Oral Health Day but for many Australians, cost of living pressures are putting a trip to the dentist out of reach. A new Victorian initiative is bringing dental care to schools, and fast-tracking the recognition of qualifications for overseas-trained dentists.0000018e-5ac0-d482-ab9f-fbd2402b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/dental-care-out-of-reach-for-many-but-victorias-smile-squad-has-a-solution/xorunvcnpThis week marks World Oral Health Day but for many Australians, cost of living pressures are putting a trip to the dentist out of reach. A new Victorian initiative is bringing dental care to schools, and fast-tracking the recognition of qualifications for overseas-trained dentists.This week marks World Oral Health Day but for many Australians, cost of living pressures are putting a trip to the dentist out of reach. A new Victorian initiative is bringing dental care to schools, and fast-tracking the recognition of qualifications for overseas-trained dentists.full00:03:59Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:30:00 +1100Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.0000018e-5062-d5da-a58e-f1fefbec0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-nations-health-conference-spotlights-lung-and-cervical-cancers/n1uaheyh6Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.Lung and cervical cancer are in the spotlight at a global First Nations health conference underway in Naarm, Melbourne. The World Indigenous Cancer Conference aims to foster better working relationships and collaboration between experts from across the globe.full00:05:22Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:15:05 +1100Ten years ago, a world-first procedure gave an Australian cancer survivor the gift of motherhood. It took a frozen ovarian graft, a then-experimental transplant, and 17 rounds of in vitro fertilisation. Now, in the third and final episode in our series on the Future of Fertility, we hear how researchers are investigating what other ways ovarian grafts could be used to help patients.0000018e-3b39-d8e8-a1cf-bffd3f910003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pioneering-procedure-made-vali-the-luckiest-unlucky-person-youll-meet/mxuix9768Ten years ago, a world-first procedure gave an Australian cancer survivor the gift of motherhood. It took a frozen ovarian graft, a then-experimental transplant, and 17 rounds of in vitro fertilisation. Now, in the third and final episode in our series on the Future of Fertility, we hear how researchers are investigating what other ways ovarian grafts could be used to help patients.Ten years ago, a world-first procedure gave an Australian cancer survivor the gift of motherhood. It took a frozen ovarian graft, a then-experimental transplant, and 17 rounds of in vitro fertilisation. Now, in the third and final episode in our series on the Future of Fertility, we hear how researchers are investigating what other ways ovarian grafts could be used to help patients.full00:05:28Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100New Zealand is banning them, the EU is phasing them out, and a growing number of states in the US are restricting the use of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics. But experts say Australia is 'way behind' when it comes to limiting exposure to so-called 'forever chemicals.'0000018e-2a5a-d6fd-a18f-7ffbb48c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/do-you-really-know-what-chemicals-are-in-your-cosmetics/3ra7hepvqNew Zealand is banning them, the EU is phasing them out, and a growing number of states in the US are restricting the use of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics. But experts say Australia is 'way behind' when it comes to limiting exposure to so-called 'forever chemicals.'New Zealand is banning them, the EU is phasing them out, and a growing number of states in the US are restricting the use of PFAS chemicals in cosmetics. But experts say Australia is 'way behind' when it comes to limiting exposure to so-called 'forever chemicals.'full00:08:01Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:05:05 +1100IVF success rates used to be less than 10 per cent, but today around a third of women will have a baby in their first IVF cycle. Now, as artificial intelligence transforms our world, researchers hope it'll help further improve outcomes for people hoping to start a family. This is the second part in our series on the Future of Fertility.0000018e-15c7-d39b-a1ee-bfefcea40000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-artificial-intellgence-bring-new-hope-to-couples-facing-infertility/0o738hj9bIVF success rates used to be less than 10 per cent, but today around a third of women will have a baby in their first IVF cycle. Now, as artificial intelligence transforms our world, researchers hope it'll help further improve outcomes for people hoping to start a family. This is the second part in our series on the Future of Fertility.IVF success rates used to be less than 10 per cent, but today around a third of women will have a baby in their first IVF cycle. Now, as artificial intelligence transforms our world, researchers hope it'll help further improve outcomes for people hoping to start a family. This is the second part in our series on the Future of Fertility.full00:06:36Sun, 10 Mar 2024 07:02:00 +1100A series of papers by Australian researchers suggests the medical establishment may be over-medicalising menopause. The authors say viewing the natural decline in female reproductivity as a health problem to be solved with hormone treatment is a simplification not based in evidence. They are calling for a broader understanding of the condition which empowers women experiencing menopause to navigate the change.0000018e-0cc6-d36a-abaf-dfde62af0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/managing-the-menopause-could-you-use-alternatives-to-medication/kidhrh05iA series of papers by Australian researchers suggests the medical establishment may be over-medicalising menopause. The authors say viewing the natural decline in female reproductivity as a health problem to be solved with hormone treatment is a simplification not based in evidence. They are calling for a broader understanding of the condition which empowers women experiencing menopause to navigate the change.A series of papers by Australian researchers suggests the medical establishment may be over-medicalising menopause. The authors say viewing the natural decline in female reproductivity as a health problem to be solved with hormone treatment is a simplification not based in evidence. They are calling for a broader understanding of the condition which empowers women experiencing menopause to navigate the change.full00:05:36Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:30:00 +1100A health advocate says 1 in 3 eligible Victorians is not getting screened for cervical cancer, with the intimate procedure creating barriers to access. Cancer Council Victoria’s Kate Broun says an increasing number of people are screening from home, particularly older women and new arrivals to the country. But despite this, new data from group’s cancer registry shows that more than 200 Victorians were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022, with more than 1,000 cases diagnosed in the five years 2018 to 2022.0000018e-0bdc-d837-afcf-9ffe54290003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-hundreds-die-from-preventable-cervical-cancer-each-year-what-needs-to-change/8l4bvsimpA health advocate says 1 in 3 eligible Victorians is not getting screened for cervical cancer, with the intimate procedure creating barriers to access. Cancer Council Victoria’s Kate Broun says an increasing number of people are screening from home, particularly older women and new arrivals to the country. But despite this, new data from group’s cancer registry shows that more than 200 Victorians were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022, with more than 1,000 cases diagnosed in the five years 2018 to 2022.A health advocate says 1 in 3 eligible Victorians is not getting screened for cervical cancer, with the intimate procedure creating barriers to access. Cancer Council Victoria’s Kate Broun says an increasing number of people are screening from home, particularly older women and new arrivals to the country. But despite this, new data from group’s cancer registry shows that more than 200 Victorians were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022, with more than 1,000 cases diagnosed in the five years 2018 to 2022.full00:08:18Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:50:27 +1100Australia is one of few countries in the the world to allow psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat specific types of mental illness, under strict conditions. But use of the therapy, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last year, has so far been very limited and more research is needed to understand the potential benefits and long-term effects. One study, by Monash University, is considering if psylocibin [[SY-luh-SY-bin]] - a compound found in magic mushrooms - can be effective in treating anxiety.0000018d-ed80-d7fa-a7dd-efbd88d70000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/my-world-was-terrifying-how-psychedelic-drugs-helped-warren-deal-with-anxiety/i6bh0kb2lAustralia is one of few countries in the the world to allow psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat specific types of mental illness, under strict conditions. But use of the therapy, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last year, has so far been very limited and more research is needed to understand the potential benefits and long-term effects. One study, by Monash University, is considering if psylocibin [[SY-luh-SY-bin]] - a compound found in magic mushrooms - can be effective in treating anxiety.Australia is one of few countries in the the world to allow psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat specific types of mental illness, under strict conditions. But use of the therapy, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last year, has so far been very limited and more research is needed to understand the potential benefits and long-term effects. One study, by Monash University, is considering if psylocibin [[SY-luh-SY-bin]] - a compound found in magic mushrooms - can be effective in treating anxiety.full00:04:59Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:22:14 +1100A new survey has exposed a lack of awareness of shingles amongst older Australians. The survey, by GlaxoSmithKline, has found many people think shingles is serious - but also that it won't happen to them. And that's far from the truth.0000018d-cea5-de0d-a39d-eef7682a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/shingles-is-both-common-and-painful-and-it-could-happen-to-you/s1drk44iwA new survey has exposed a lack of awareness of shingles amongst older Australians. The survey, by GlaxoSmithKline, has found many people think shingles is serious - but also that it won't happen to them. And that's far from the truth.A new survey has exposed a lack of awareness of shingles amongst older Australians. The survey, by GlaxoSmithKline, has found many people think shingles is serious - but also that it won't happen to them. And that's far from the truth.full00:04:30Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1100"A wicked problem": former New South Wales Environmental Protection Agency head and CEO Barry Buffier speaks to SBS about waste management and asbestos. He explains to Dijana Damjanovic how the current crisis, that has seen properties and schools close across NSW and the ACT, came about and says it's an unintended consequence of the state's waste management policy.0000018d-c8af-d8bf-a5fd-c8ffce140003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/interview-former-nsw-epa-chief-barry-buffier/fjtj44apl"A wicked problem": former New South Wales Environmental Protection Agency head and CEO Barry Buffier speaks to SBS about waste management and asbestos. He explains to Dijana Damjanovic how the current crisis, that has seen properties and schools close across NSW and the ACT, came about and says it's an unintended consequence of the state's waste management policy."A wicked problem": former New South Wales Environmental Protection Agency head and CEO Barry Buffier speaks to SBS about waste management and asbestos. He explains to Dijana Damjanovic how the current crisis, that has seen properties and schools close across NSW and the ACT, came about and says it's an unintended consequence of the state's waste management policy.full00:11:00Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:50:49 +1100Australia's sun safety guidelines have been updated for the first time to include advice for diverse skin types. The new guidelines also acknowledge and balance the harms and benefits of sun exposure for different risk groups. From getting enough vitamin D and UV to reducing the risk of melanoma, there's something for all Australians to learn.0000018d-a0a4-d131-af8f-a1f535780003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/keeping-safe-in-the-sun-whatever-your-skin-type/hoj28bdn0Australia's sun safety guidelines have been updated for the first time to include advice for diverse skin types. The new guidelines also acknowledge and balance the harms and benefits of sun exposure for different risk groups. From getting enough vitamin D and UV to reducing the risk of melanoma, there's something for all Australians to learn.Australia's sun safety guidelines have been updated for the first time to include advice for diverse skin types. The new guidelines also acknowledge and balance the harms and benefits of sun exposure for different risk groups. From getting enough vitamin D and UV to reducing the risk of melanoma, there's something for all Australians to learn.full00:06:09Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:11:59 +1100A Victorian government inquiry into women's pain is looking to address issues around disproportionate levels of chronic pain suffered by women, including barriers to women being believed in the health system and receiving appropriate care. Women from different backgrounds confront different barriers within the health system and are calling for immediate reforms.0000018d-8c77-d131-af8f-8d7728a40006https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/victoria-is-examining-womens-pain-why-isnt-everyone/el8vpii05A Victorian government inquiry into women's pain is looking to address issues around disproportionate levels of chronic pain suffered by women, including barriers to women being believed in the health system and receiving appropriate care. Women from different backgrounds confront different barriers within the health system and are calling for immediate reforms.A Victorian government inquiry into women's pain is looking to address issues around disproportionate levels of chronic pain suffered by women, including barriers to women being believed in the health system and receiving appropriate care. Women from different backgrounds confront different barriers within the health system and are calling for immediate reforms.full00:15:19Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1100Australia has one of the world’s highest measured rates of mesothelioma – an asbestos related cancer. Each year it claims more than 700 lives. Australian scientists are working on earlier, non-invasive detection methods to help those affected.0000018d-6307-df1a-a99f-6b5fa55f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/kevin-has-so-far-survived-an-incurable-disease-scientists-hope-new-research-will-help-others-like-him/p7lnxznk2Australia has one of the world’s highest measured rates of mesothelioma – an asbestos related cancer. Each year it claims more than 700 lives. Australian scientists are working on earlier, non-invasive detection methods to help those affected.Australia has one of the world’s highest measured rates of mesothelioma – an asbestos related cancer. Each year it claims more than 700 lives. Australian scientists are working on earlier, non-invasive detection methods to help those affected.full00:06:06Sat, 03 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1100Measles cases are soaring in Europe, Asia and Africa, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks in Australia. With New South Wales, Victoria and the A-C-T now on alert after several cases were recorded, we explain who is at risk - and how best to protect yourself.0000018d-3f43-dcba-a1ed-bfebf9cb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nsw-victoria-act-on-high-alert-for-measles-are-you-at-risk/lr05ji3smMeasles cases are soaring in Europe, Asia and Africa, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks in Australia. With New South Wales, Victoria and the A-C-T now on alert after several cases were recorded, we explain who is at risk - and how best to protect yourself.Measles cases are soaring in Europe, Asia and Africa, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks in Australia. With New South Wales, Victoria and the A-C-T now on alert after several cases were recorded, we explain who is at risk - and how best to protect yourself.full00:06:08Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +1100Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccine programme against Malaria for children under five, in what experts are calling a forward stride in the global fight against the mosquito-borne disease. But health organisations say raising awareness will be crucial to the vaccine’s success.0000018d-3547-d918-adfd-7dd7987d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/malaria-vaccine-could-save-tens-of-thousands-of-lives-a-year/c7cqyk5s1Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccine programme against Malaria for children under five, in what experts are calling a forward stride in the global fight against the mosquito-borne disease. But health organisations say raising awareness will be crucial to the vaccine’s success.Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccine programme against Malaria for children under five, in what experts are calling a forward stride in the global fight against the mosquito-borne disease. But health organisations say raising awareness will be crucial to the vaccine’s success.full00:03:22Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:52:26 +1100A common childhood asthma drug has been linked to three suicides in Australia and hundreds of other medical episodes. Concerned parents are calling on the Australian pharmaceutical regulator to follow Europe and the United States, and add a ‘box warning’ to the medication.0000018d-13f4-d9e7-afff-13ffc3370003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/concerns-raised-over-common-asthma-drug/72m9vcllpA common childhood asthma drug has been linked to three suicides in Australia and hundreds of other medical episodes. Concerned parents are calling on the Australian pharmaceutical regulator to follow Europe and the United States, and add a ‘box warning’ to the medication.A common childhood asthma drug has been linked to three suicides in Australia and hundreds of other medical episodes. Concerned parents are calling on the Australian pharmaceutical regulator to follow Europe and the United States, and add a ‘box warning’ to the medication.full00:03:58Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:32:42 +1100Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries according to a major study. Researchers say it’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago.0000018d-0f98-d19e-a1ed-2fda1a1b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/modern-diseases-are-the-legacy-of-ancient-genes/2tvlc6674Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries according to a major study. Researchers say it’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago.Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries according to a major study. Researchers say it’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago.full00:07:06Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:15:14 +1100From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show.The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever – with AI powering many of the devices.0000018c-faed-dafa-a9dc-fbed84ac0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/from-magic-mirrors-to-tell-all-toilet-seats-the-latest-in-medical-technology/7x0f55a2wFrom gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show.The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever – with AI powering many of the devices.From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show.The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever – with AI powering many of the devices.full00:06:55Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +1100Public health researcher and physiotherapist Professor Cathie Sherrington shares insights on what the research reveals about how to make physical activity a habit.0000018d-0076-d19e-a1ed-28760a230000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/making-physical-activity-a-habit-in-2024-what-does-the-research-say-about-how-to-achieve-it/lflv11iozPublic health researcher and physiotherapist Professor Cathie Sherrington shares insights on what the research reveals about how to make physical activity a habit.Public health researcher and physiotherapist Professor Cathie Sherrington shares insights on what the research reveals about how to make physical activity a habit.full00:09:21Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:44:54 +1100A study has just been published by the journal Neurology on the tragedy of sudden unexplained deaths in childhood (SUCD). Researchers believe at least some of those deaths might be linked to seizures.0000018c-d811-db8f-a7ae-fa11e1270000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/crib-monitors-helping-scientists-track-down-the-cause-of-sudden-unexplained-child-deaths/514d1c88vA study has just been published by the journal Neurology on the tragedy of sudden unexplained deaths in childhood (SUCD). Researchers believe at least some of those deaths might be linked to seizures.A study has just been published by the journal Neurology on the tragedy of sudden unexplained deaths in childhood (SUCD). Researchers believe at least some of those deaths might be linked to seizures.full00:05:22Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:47:54 +1100Wireless devices which transmit blood glucose levels to your phone are becoming more widely used by people with type 1 diabetes,and they're beginning to be marketed to everyone as a general health tool. Manufacturers of the so called “flash” monitoring systems say they help create good eating habits, but doctors say there's more to a healthy life than that.0000018c-d736-db8f-a7ae-f7364f0e0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/do-you-need-a-device-to-tell-the-difference-between-an-apple-and-a-chocolate-biscuit/gs9pktou5Wireless devices which transmit blood glucose levels to your phone are becoming more widely used by people with type 1 diabetes,and they're beginning to be marketed to everyone as a general health tool. Manufacturers of the so called “flash” monitoring systems say they help create good eating habits, but doctors say there's more to a healthy life than that.Wireless devices which transmit blood glucose levels to your phone are becoming more widely used by people with type 1 diabetes,and they're beginning to be marketed to everyone as a general health tool. Manufacturers of the so called “flash” monitoring systems say they help create good eating habits, but doctors say there's more to a healthy life than that.full00:04:04Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:25:49 +1100New South Wales Health is urging people who visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires disease. There are concerns the scores of people who flocked to the area for New Years Eve and Boxing Day sales may have been exposed.0000018c-d314-d9e7-afff-d35f779c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/health-alert-issued-for-legionnaires-disease-as-seven-hospitalised-in-sydney/2puun2ly1New South Wales Health is urging people who visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires disease. There are concerns the scores of people who flocked to the area for New Years Eve and Boxing Day sales may have been exposed.New South Wales Health is urging people who visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days to be on the lookout for symptoms of Legionnaires disease. There are concerns the scores of people who flocked to the area for New Years Eve and Boxing Day sales may have been exposed.full00:03:40Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:16:33 +1100The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. SBS looks bck at how the international community has responded over the last 12 months.0000018c-a85a-d0b9-a5bf-fe7e723b0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/war-disaster-climate-change-how-2023-challenged-the-worlds-health/kul1880auThe world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. SBS looks bck at how the international community has responded over the last 12 months.The world has faced a number of challenges when it comes to health this year. SBS looks bck at how the international community has responded over the last 12 months.full00:07:45Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:30:00 +1100The health of Australians has repeatedly come into the spotlight during 2023. SBS looks back on how the nation has responded to health challenges over the last 12 months.0000018c-8585-d0b9-a5bf-f7bdadb70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/how-healthy-has-australia-been-in-2023-sbs-looks-back-at-the-headlines-this-year/xwx48og1wThe health of Australians has repeatedly come into the spotlight during 2023. SBS looks back on how the nation has responded to health challenges over the last 12 months.The health of Australians has repeatedly come into the spotlight during 2023. SBS looks back on how the nation has responded to health challenges over the last 12 months.full00:09:17Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:30:00 +1100The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released a comprehensive report revealing how much money Australia spent on the health system response to COVID-19 from 2019-20 to 2021-22. This comes as Australia faces a COVID Christmas driven by the Omicron subvariant BA.2.75, also known as Centaurus.0000018c-19be-ddaa-a5ee-b9ffd2350003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-did-covid-cost-australias-health-service/uqhsf9s0bThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released a comprehensive report revealing how much money Australia spent on the health system response to COVID-19 from 2019-20 to 2021-22. This comes as Australia faces a COVID Christmas driven by the Omicron subvariant BA.2.75, also known as Centaurus.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released a comprehensive report revealing how much money Australia spent on the health system response to COVID-19 from 2019-20 to 2021-22. This comes as Australia faces a COVID Christmas driven by the Omicron subvariant BA.2.75, also known as Centaurus.full00:07:47Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:28:08 +1100Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a formal apology to thalidomide victims in parliament. The drug thalidomide was only on the market for a few years, but killed and caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world in the 1950s and 60s. Mr Albanese has called the tragedy one of the darkest chapters in Australia's medical history.0000018c-19a1-d6d2-abfd-39f5081a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/thalidomide-was-one-of-the-darkest-chapters-in-australias-medical-history-albanese/3pwq8vukzPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a formal apology to thalidomide victims in parliament. The drug thalidomide was only on the market for a few years, but killed and caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world in the 1950s and 60s. Mr Albanese has called the tragedy one of the darkest chapters in Australia's medical history.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a formal apology to thalidomide victims in parliament. The drug thalidomide was only on the market for a few years, but killed and caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world in the 1950s and 60s. Mr Albanese has called the tragedy one of the darkest chapters in Australia's medical history.full00:06:25Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:57:16 +1100A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline.0000018c-14cc-d6d2-abfd-3dfc3f700003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-is-the-health-of-young-australians-on-the-decline/boqtudricA new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline.A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline.full00:07:23Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:13:42 +1100An experimental method aims at helping people recovering from brain and spine injury by doing underwater workouts. Although first trials show satisfaction for patients and practitioners, it is uncertain yet if the method is genuinely efficient and entirely safe.0000018c-0a5a-d31c-a98d-0f7a8d010003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/could-underwater-workouts-be-the-answer-for-brain-and-spine-injuries/lnsepk4d2An experimental method aims at helping people recovering from brain and spine injury by doing underwater workouts. Although first trials show satisfaction for patients and practitioners, it is uncertain yet if the method is genuinely efficient and entirely safe.An experimental method aims at helping people recovering from brain and spine injury by doing underwater workouts. Although first trials show satisfaction for patients and practitioners, it is uncertain yet if the method is genuinely efficient and entirely safe.full00:02:55Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:45:27 +1100The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to overhaul the dental care system and take immediate action to address unequal access. The ADA says a targeted approach to improve dental care for Australia's most vulnerable populations is urgently needed.0000018c-005a-d4a4-a9cf-b05a278a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nothing-but-the-tooth-australian-dental-care-needs-an-overhaul/wtif9b43kThe Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to overhaul the dental care system and take immediate action to address unequal access. The ADA says a targeted approach to improve dental care for Australia's most vulnerable populations is urgently needed.The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to overhaul the dental care system and take immediate action to address unequal access. The ADA says a targeted approach to improve dental care for Australia's most vulnerable populations is urgently needed.full00:07:45Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1100A first of its kind national multicultural health and wellbeing conference has kicked off in Sydney. The conference is aiming to open dialogue and discuss ways of improving Australia's health system for multicultural communities.0000018b-f0ff-d587-ab8b-f1ff4ace0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/multicultural-health-conference-aims-to-inspire-change/bqlj7nhsuA first of its kind national multicultural health and wellbeing conference has kicked off in Sydney. The conference is aiming to open dialogue and discuss ways of improving Australia's health system for multicultural communities.A first of its kind national multicultural health and wellbeing conference has kicked off in Sydney. The conference is aiming to open dialogue and discuss ways of improving Australia's health system for multicultural communities.full00:04:29Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:38:09 +1100New research from the University of Melbourne reveals refugee and migrant communities faced additional barriers accessing legal and justice services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show increased police presence, combined with language barriers and differential treatment of largely migrant and refugee communities were all worsened by Victoria's lengthy lockdowns.0000018b-dc44-d587-ab8b-fdeddbbe0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/report-confirms-feared-barriers-to-legal-services-for-migrants-during-covid-pandemic/qc9176xazNew research from the University of Melbourne reveals refugee and migrant communities faced additional barriers accessing legal and justice services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show increased police presence, combined with language barriers and differential treatment of largely migrant and refugee communities were all worsened by Victoria's lengthy lockdowns.New research from the University of Melbourne reveals refugee and migrant communities faced additional barriers accessing legal and justice services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show increased police presence, combined with language barriers and differential treatment of largely migrant and refugee communities were all worsened by Victoria's lengthy lockdowns.full00:06:39Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:01:24 +1100There are concerns about an increase in the amount of antibiotics being consumed in Australia. Doctors are warning the effectiveness - and supply - of antibiotics is not unlimited, and there are dire consequences potentially if new health problems emerge.0000018b-d732-d40b-a3eb-f73213840000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/dont-use-it-or-lose-it-doctors-warn-against-antibiotic-over-use/fbys12xi6There are concerns about an increase in the amount of antibiotics being consumed in Australia. Doctors are warning the effectiveness - and supply - of antibiotics is not unlimited, and there are dire consequences potentially if new health problems emerge.There are concerns about an increase in the amount of antibiotics being consumed in Australia. Doctors are warning the effectiveness - and supply - of antibiotics is not unlimited, and there are dire consequences potentially if new health problems emerge.full00:03:14Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:20:49 +1100In 2020-21, hundreds of thousands of Australians were admitted to the emergency department for head injuries. But some experts say the true number of these injuries is likely being under-reported. Now a new report offers insights to inform policy, education and prevention.0000018b-d72c-d40b-a3eb-f73c22700000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/getting-heads-together-to-reduce-head-injuries/gdwe2bhy8In 2020-21, hundreds of thousands of Australians were admitted to the emergency department for head injuries. But some experts say the true number of these injuries is likely being under-reported. Now a new report offers insights to inform policy, education and prevention.In 2020-21, hundreds of thousands of Australians were admitted to the emergency department for head injuries. But some experts say the true number of these injuries is likely being under-reported. Now a new report offers insights to inform policy, education and prevention.full00:05:22Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:14:10 +1100New parents are revealing that they need more support to deal with the challenges of having children - according to a survey by perinatal support service, the Gidget Foundation. The gap in care has led to 56 perinatal, parenting and mental health organisations coming together to help make getting help easier for new parents.0000018b-d5f5-d4a4-a9cb-f5f58b150003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-parents-feel-disconnected-from-support/1v5sgzos9New parents are revealing that they need more support to deal with the challenges of having children - according to a survey by perinatal support service, the Gidget Foundation. The gap in care has led to 56 perinatal, parenting and mental health organisations coming together to help make getting help easier for new parents.New parents are revealing that they need more support to deal with the challenges of having children - according to a survey by perinatal support service, the Gidget Foundation. The gap in care has led to 56 perinatal, parenting and mental health organisations coming together to help make getting help easier for new parents.full00:06:06Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:35:28 +1100A parliamentary inquiry has been hearing evidence about what is reasonable and necessary to include as supports for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Advocates have told the inquiry that sexuality and sexual expression are frequently overlooked for people with a disability. They say there are damaging assumptions about what that community needs or wants.0000018b-b74d-d83f-afcf-ffcd464a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/inquiry-talks-about-sexual-expression-in-ndis-plans/26o3vhepbA parliamentary inquiry has been hearing evidence about what is reasonable and necessary to include as supports for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Advocates have told the inquiry that sexuality and sexual expression are frequently overlooked for people with a disability. They say there are damaging assumptions about what that community needs or wants.A parliamentary inquiry has been hearing evidence about what is reasonable and necessary to include as supports for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Advocates have told the inquiry that sexuality and sexual expression are frequently overlooked for people with a disability. They say there are damaging assumptions about what that community needs or wants.full00:04:38Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:50:35 +1100Victoria has become the latest Australian state to decriminalise public drunkenness. The state government has launched a new health-led approach on Melbourne Cup Day - but the new system has already attracted criticism for not being ready.0000018b-a696-d717-af8b-bf9f30140000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/critics-wary-as-public-intoxication-decriminalised-in-victoria-on-melbourne-cup-day/8vhcw1ld9Victoria has become the latest Australian state to decriminalise public drunkenness. The state government has launched a new health-led approach on Melbourne Cup Day - but the new system has already attracted criticism for not being ready.Victoria has become the latest Australian state to decriminalise public drunkenness. The state government has launched a new health-led approach on Melbourne Cup Day - but the new system has already attracted criticism for not being ready.full00:04:29Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:51:01 +1100A new report reveals a troublesome shift in outbreaks of bird flu. The report shows that outbreaks, previously confined largely to Asia, are now occurring in different regions of the world and affecting larger numbers of poultry. And that poses several threats to humans.0000018b-4bc9-d4b5-a1bf-fff95a9c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/bird-flus-troubling-new-evolution/6bywxvxznA new report reveals a troublesome shift in outbreaks of bird flu. The report shows that outbreaks, previously confined largely to Asia, are now occurring in different regions of the world and affecting larger numbers of poultry. And that poses several threats to humans.A new report reveals a troublesome shift in outbreaks of bird flu. The report shows that outbreaks, previously confined largely to Asia, are now occurring in different regions of the world and affecting larger numbers of poultry. And that poses several threats to humans.full00:06:07Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:43:07 +1100An initiative to help carers in the workplace has been officially unveiled, a year after it was flagged at Australia's jobs and skills summit. The government says it's the first step in a national strategy to better support the estimated 2.6 million people who provide unpaid care to loved ones.0000018b-46d3-d4b5-a1bf-fef3e5110003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/workplace-initiative-aims-to-help-australias-2-6-million-unpaid-carers/zzf4pnoecAn initiative to help carers in the workplace has been officially unveiled, a year after it was flagged at Australia's jobs and skills summit. The government says it's the first step in a national strategy to better support the estimated 2.6 million people who provide unpaid care to loved ones.An initiative to help carers in the workplace has been officially unveiled, a year after it was flagged at Australia's jobs and skills summit. The government says it's the first step in a national strategy to better support the estimated 2.6 million people who provide unpaid care to loved ones.full00:04:23Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:37:41 +1100The main organisation representing health-related services to LGBTIQ+ Australians is calling for more funding for its members to deal with what it says is a mental health crisis. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia says some community-controlled health organisations just don't have enough resources to help people who are in distress.0000018b-41d6-d4b5-a1bf-fdf75f030000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/mental-health-crisis-prompts-calls-to-better-fund-gender-affirming-health-care/qkqcaxw8cThe main organisation representing health-related services to LGBTIQ+ Australians is calling for more funding for its members to deal with what it says is a mental health crisis. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia says some community-controlled health organisations just don't have enough resources to help people who are in distress.The main organisation representing health-related services to LGBTIQ+ Australians is calling for more funding for its members to deal with what it says is a mental health crisis. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia says some community-controlled health organisations just don't have enough resources to help people who are in distress.full00:04:53Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:17:44 +1100A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of their disease. The rise in cost of living pressures is making it increasingly difficult for them to survive their diagnosis.0000018b-4025-d4b5-a1bf-fcf5a8a30003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cost-of-living-takes-toll-on-health-sector/g5hd3r1p9A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of their disease. The rise in cost of living pressures is making it increasingly difficult for them to survive their diagnosis.A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of their disease. The rise in cost of living pressures is making it increasingly difficult for them to survive their diagnosis.full00:06:02Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:33:39 +1100Gambling could be costing you a lot more than money, and a lot more than you can afford to lose. And if you're a migrant, your risk of harm is greater.0000018b-36e8-d084-afdf-77ea192d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-gambling-really-costing-you/euvg6fqmlGambling could be costing you a lot more than money, and a lot more than you can afford to lose. And if you're a migrant, your risk of harm is greater.Gambling could be costing you a lot more than money, and a lot more than you can afford to lose. And if you're a migrant, your risk of harm is greater.full00:05:45Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:37 +1100Australians with a disability who want to play video games have long been challenged by the difficulty of using the standard controller for devices such as PlayStation, X-Box or Nintendo. But electronics giant Sony has come up with an early Christmas present: a controller for PlayStation designed specifically for them.0000018b-26b5-d96e-adcf-6fbf6be80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/game-changing-technology-changes-more-than-just-the-game/smi12krz4Australians with a disability who want to play video games have long been challenged by the difficulty of using the standard controller for devices such as PlayStation, X-Box or Nintendo. But electronics giant Sony has come up with an early Christmas present: a controller for PlayStation designed specifically for them.Australians with a disability who want to play video games have long been challenged by the difficulty of using the standard controller for devices such as PlayStation, X-Box or Nintendo. But electronics giant Sony has come up with an early Christmas present: a controller for PlayStation designed specifically for them.full00:03:57Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:52:39 +1100Simply increasing our light exposure during the day and reducing it at night has been proven to make us less vulnerable to mental illness. A new study on light exposure patterns reveals its impact on mental health.0000018b-1873-d737-a9bf-7bff7c2c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/shine-a-light-on-mental-health-no-really/n57scpzjjSimply increasing our light exposure during the day and reducing it at night has been proven to make us less vulnerable to mental illness. A new study on light exposure patterns reveals its impact on mental health.Simply increasing our light exposure during the day and reducing it at night has been proven to make us less vulnerable to mental illness. A new study on light exposure patterns reveals its impact on mental health.full00:04:22Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:26:45 +1100It's painful, comes with a number of complications and is extremely common. The pain from shingles has been described as aching, burning, stabbing or shock-like. And even once you've got over the disease, as many as one in five people suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia, continuing pain which can last from a few months to several years afterwards. But from next month ((1 Nov)), a vaccine will become available to eligible people via the National Immunisation Program.0000018b-1203-d96e-adcf-7b3b5bcc0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-funding-for-vaccine-could-bring-pain-relief-for-thousands-of-people/jrjlw2nr4It's painful, comes with a number of complications and is extremely common. The pain from shingles has been described as aching, burning, stabbing or shock-like. And even once you've got over the disease, as many as one in five people suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia, continuing pain which can last from a few months to several years afterwards. But from next month ((1 Nov)), a vaccine will become available to eligible people via the National Immunisation Program.It's painful, comes with a number of complications and is extremely common. The pain from shingles has been described as aching, burning, stabbing or shock-like. And even once you've got over the disease, as many as one in five people suffer from post-herpetic neuralgia, continuing pain which can last from a few months to several years afterwards. But from next month ((1 Nov)), a vaccine will become available to eligible people via the National Immunisation Program.full00:04:58Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:26:40 +1100Losing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.0000018a-f9a1-d5a7-a98f-fda58d760003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australias-hidden-disability-and-one-of-the-worlds-oldest-medical-practices/2ze9tjh2hLosing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.Losing a limb through amputation is sometimes described by advocates as the 'hidden' disability. National Amputee Awareness Week puts the experience of amputation in the spotlight.full00:08:47Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1100The government is currently considering submissions to a federal inquiry into diabetes, a condition that's on the rise across Australia. Some groups - like pregnant women, First Nations people, and those in rural and remote Australia - carry a heavier burden.0000018b-037a-d4b5-a1bf-fffbc23d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-rising-tide-of-diabetes-inquiry-delves-into-alarming-health-trend/28o7tcb63The government is currently considering submissions to a federal inquiry into diabetes, a condition that's on the rise across Australia. Some groups - like pregnant women, First Nations people, and those in rural and remote Australia - carry a heavier burden.The government is currently considering submissions to a federal inquiry into diabetes, a condition that's on the rise across Australia. Some groups - like pregnant women, First Nations people, and those in rural and remote Australia - carry a heavier burden.full00:07:35Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:40:20 +1100Up to 40 per cent of people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. New research from RMIT University in Melbourne says Australia is lagging behind in how it deals with the impact of long COVID.0000018a-febb-d084-afde-fffbab1f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/long-covid-lingers-australias-quest-for-answers/tbdrbbrisUp to 40 per cent of people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. New research from RMIT University in Melbourne says Australia is lagging behind in how it deals with the impact of long COVID.Up to 40 per cent of people who contract COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. New research from RMIT University in Melbourne says Australia is lagging behind in how it deals with the impact of long COVID.full00:08:03Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:31:53 +1100The Sydney Gateway Project has been acknowledged for achieving the rare 'Mates in Construction' accreditation in a Sydney event. Mates in Construction is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting greater mental health and suicide prevention within the construction industry and other blue-collar sectors.0000018a-f93c-de98-a98b-f93c3c0f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/supporting-and-keeping-construction-workers-safe/9cavp6qh3The Sydney Gateway Project has been acknowledged for achieving the rare 'Mates in Construction' accreditation in a Sydney event. Mates in Construction is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting greater mental health and suicide prevention within the construction industry and other blue-collar sectors.The Sydney Gateway Project has been acknowledged for achieving the rare 'Mates in Construction' accreditation in a Sydney event. Mates in Construction is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting greater mental health and suicide prevention within the construction industry and other blue-collar sectors.full00:07:19Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:55:52 +1100The World Health Organisation has authorised a new malaria vaccine. The R-21 vaccine, developed by Oxford University scientists, is only the second to be created. The WHO has said while the previous vaccine is also effective, the new vaccine can be manufactured at a much larger scale, and would offer countries a cheaper option.0000018a-f374-d3f5-a7fb-fb7f49150003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/breakthrough-malaria-vaccine-is-a-turning-point-in-global-health/znw23ry2jThe World Health Organisation has authorised a new malaria vaccine. The R-21 vaccine, developed by Oxford University scientists, is only the second to be created. The WHO has said while the previous vaccine is also effective, the new vaccine can be manufactured at a much larger scale, and would offer countries a cheaper option.The World Health Organisation has authorised a new malaria vaccine. The R-21 vaccine, developed by Oxford University scientists, is only the second to be created. The WHO has said while the previous vaccine is also effective, the new vaccine can be manufactured at a much larger scale, and would offer countries a cheaper option.full00:05:45Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:57:41 +1100Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize for medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The prize has been awarded to Katalin Karikó, a professor at Sagan’s University in Hungary and an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Drew Weissman, who performed his prizewinning research together with Professor Karikó at the University of Pennsylvania.0000018a-f343-d3f5-a7fb-fb6fe18f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/how-a-photocopier-changed-the-world-nobel-prize-in-medicine-goes-to-covid-vaccine-duo/831sknypbTwo scientists have won the Nobel Prize for medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The prize has been awarded to Katalin Karikó, a professor at Sagan’s University in Hungary and an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Drew Weissman, who performed his prizewinning research together with Professor Karikó at the University of Pennsylvania.Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize for medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The prize has been awarded to Katalin Karikó, a professor at Sagan’s University in Hungary and an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Drew Weissman, who performed his prizewinning research together with Professor Karikó at the University of Pennsylvania.full00:06:52Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:10:55 +1100The 12 month long inquiry will be led by three experts. But it won't include individual state or territory decisions on lockdowns or border closures.0000018a-b658-d352-abde-b7dae82e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australia-to-probe-its-covid-19-pandemic-response-but-not-state-lockdowns/mi3txxxyeThe 12 month long inquiry will be led by three experts. But it won't include individual state or territory decisions on lockdowns or border closures.The 12 month long inquiry will be led by three experts. But it won't include individual state or territory decisions on lockdowns or border closures.full00:05:25Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:57:35 +1000In Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia also affects thousands of young people, creating a heavy burden for parents. While experimental treatments offer some hope, a new report says families need more support as their child declines.0000018a-96fa-d75d-a3bb-b6fea3e80003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/ange-is-only-19-yet-shes-struggling-to-survive-an-older-persons-disease/8dsp95e4fIn Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia also affects thousands of young people, creating a heavy burden for parents. While experimental treatments offer some hope, a new report says families need more support as their child declines.In Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia also affects thousands of young people, creating a heavy burden for parents. While experimental treatments offer some hope, a new report says families need more support as their child declines.full00:05:39Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:15:35 +1000Acne makes life unpleasant for millions of children and adults worldwide, but Australian researchers may have discovered an effective treatment for the skin condition. A dermatology expert says treatment will help boost the self-confidence of victims.0000018a-9826-d75d-a3bb-baaeffee0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/researchers-in-australia-discover-a-new-treatment-for-acne/jwkrqvjefAcne makes life unpleasant for millions of children and adults worldwide, but Australian researchers may have discovered an effective treatment for the skin condition. A dermatology expert says treatment will help boost the self-confidence of victims.Acne makes life unpleasant for millions of children and adults worldwide, but Australian researchers may have discovered an effective treatment for the skin condition. A dermatology expert says treatment will help boost the self-confidence of victims.full00:05:38Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:30:24 +1000About one in every six Australians, or 4.4 million people, live with disability. Many receive support from services separate from the NDIS - and large numbers also experience neglect, abuse and exploitation. The long-running Disability Royal Commission, established to hear their stories, has now come to a close in Sydney.0000018a-979f-dc7a-a5ff-bfbf1c4d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/disability-royal-commission-holds-its-final-sitting-with-a-call-for-urgent-change/9y8xvxfnnAbout one in every six Australians, or 4.4 million people, live with disability. Many receive support from services separate from the NDIS - and large numbers also experience neglect, abuse and exploitation. The long-running Disability Royal Commission, established to hear their stories, has now come to a close in Sydney.About one in every six Australians, or 4.4 million people, live with disability. Many receive support from services separate from the NDIS - and large numbers also experience neglect, abuse and exploitation. The long-running Disability Royal Commission, established to hear their stories, has now come to a close in Sydney.full00:05:40Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:26:16 +1000The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says it needs more funding to help deal with patients experiencing mental health issues. It comes ahead of a major world conference in October, which will discuss solutions on how general practitioners can best provide mental healthcare.0000018a-9190-d498-af8a-b190a6ca0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/no-time-for-mental-health-care-under-medicare-say-gps/jl83cn8rnThe Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says it needs more funding to help deal with patients experiencing mental health issues. It comes ahead of a major world conference in October, which will discuss solutions on how general practitioners can best provide mental healthcare.The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says it needs more funding to help deal with patients experiencing mental health issues. It comes ahead of a major world conference in October, which will discuss solutions on how general practitioners can best provide mental healthcare.full00:03:58Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:57:11 +1000Drug safety advocates, lawyers, and doctors are behind a renewed push to introduce pill testing sites ahead of the summer festival season. In an open letter to the New South Wales premier they claim it will save lives, by giving users the chance to avoid potentially lethal additives in common party drugs.0000018a-86ed-d92f-a5bb-e6edd2b70000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pill-testing-if-one-life-is-saved-its-worth-it/qz660sz9pDrug safety advocates, lawyers, and doctors are behind a renewed push to introduce pill testing sites ahead of the summer festival season. In an open letter to the New South Wales premier they claim it will save lives, by giving users the chance to avoid potentially lethal additives in common party drugs.Drug safety advocates, lawyers, and doctors are behind a renewed push to introduce pill testing sites ahead of the summer festival season. In an open letter to the New South Wales premier they claim it will save lives, by giving users the chance to avoid potentially lethal additives in common party drugs.full00:02:46Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:17:56 +1000New research has warned of an increased risk of drowning on public holidays. 281 people have lost their lives to drowning in the last 12 months, prompting experts to call for an increase in awareness.0000018a-82e4-d66f-a1fa-dbf5a5b20000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pleas-for-water-safety-awareness-as-beach-drowning-deaths-climb/plrelt4gdNew research has warned of an increased risk of drowning on public holidays. 281 people have lost their lives to drowning in the last 12 months, prompting experts to call for an increase in awareness.New research has warned of an increased risk of drowning on public holidays. 281 people have lost their lives to drowning in the last 12 months, prompting experts to call for an increase in awareness.full00:04:22Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:22:35 +1000Scientists have created embryo models to help study the mysteries of early human development, the medical problems that happen before birth and why many pregnancies fail. A new study making models from stem cells, rather than an egg and sperm has been released.0000018a-73c7-d66f-a1fa-fbd701c70003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/stem-cell-research-reveals-the-earliest-stages-of-a-human-life/oock9ye93Scientists have created embryo models to help study the mysteries of early human development, the medical problems that happen before birth and why many pregnancies fail. A new study making models from stem cells, rather than an egg and sperm has been released.Scientists have created embryo models to help study the mysteries of early human development, the medical problems that happen before birth and why many pregnancies fail. A new study making models from stem cells, rather than an egg and sperm has been released.full00:05:15Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:30:00 +1000A HIV program credited with saving millions of lives around the world is feared to be under threat as its funding comes up for renewal in September. The reason is a political fight in the United States over abortion funding.0000018a-78f6-db27-af9f-faff75f10000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/fears-for-global-hiv-program-amid-republican-abortion-stoush/ufj866o7qA HIV program credited with saving millions of lives around the world is feared to be under threat as its funding comes up for renewal in September. The reason is a political fight in the United States over abortion funding.A HIV program credited with saving millions of lives around the world is feared to be under threat as its funding comes up for renewal in September. The reason is a political fight in the United States over abortion funding.full00:05:16Sat, 09 Sep 2023 18:35:16 +1000In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health professionals are saying high-pressure occupations contribute to increased suicidal tendencies. But there are indications that there is inadequate provision for mental health care in Australia. A new app has been released to help combat the situation.0000018a-73b4-d92f-a5bb-f3bc9a120003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/suicide-is-too-much-in-the-shadows-expert/hlknrssbwIn the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health professionals are saying high-pressure occupations contribute to increased suicidal tendencies. But there are indications that there is inadequate provision for mental health care in Australia. A new app has been released to help combat the situation.In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, mental health professionals are saying high-pressure occupations contribute to increased suicidal tendencies. But there are indications that there is inadequate provision for mental health care in Australia. A new app has been released to help combat the situation.full00:08:25Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:42:39 +1000A Senate inquiry has been investigating concerns over concussions in professional and community sport. Its final report has called for a national strategy and for government to take a greater hand in addressing the issue.0000018a-6ea2-d66f-a1fa-fff380d60003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/not-just-for-big-boofy-footballers-action-urged-after-senate-concussion-report/ka3akkhsjA Senate inquiry has been investigating concerns over concussions in professional and community sport. Its final report has called for a national strategy and for government to take a greater hand in addressing the issue.A Senate inquiry has been investigating concerns over concussions in professional and community sport. Its final report has called for a national strategy and for government to take a greater hand in addressing the issue.full00:03:45Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:58:16 +1000Australia is seeing a decline in a free bowel screening test participation that is a proven life-saver. Cancer Council Victoria is urging more eligible people to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.0000018a-6441-d66f-a1fa-ff51b5940003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/it-can-be-a-killer-cancer-but-early-detection-saves-lives/z4rog760xAustralia is seeing a decline in a free bowel screening test participation that is a proven life-saver. Cancer Council Victoria is urging more eligible people to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.Australia is seeing a decline in a free bowel screening test participation that is a proven life-saver. Cancer Council Victoria is urging more eligible people to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.full00:05:08Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:37:35 +1000While around 75 per cent of the Australian population experiences trauma, only around five to ten per cent will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But rates of PTSD are rising, with the Royal Commission into Veteran and Defence Suicide again drawing attention to the condition.0000018a-5009-d92f-a5bb-f2ad803f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/treating-sleep-issues-may-be-an-effective-way-to-treat-ptsd/q1sfmjaf2While around 75 per cent of the Australian population experiences trauma, only around five to ten per cent will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But rates of PTSD are rising, with the Royal Commission into Veteran and Defence Suicide again drawing attention to the condition.While around 75 per cent of the Australian population experiences trauma, only around five to ten per cent will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But rates of PTSD are rising, with the Royal Commission into Veteran and Defence Suicide again drawing attention to the condition.full00:07:28Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:24:31 +1000The Pharmacy Guild has abandoned its campaign against the rollout of 60 day prescriptions. The changes to almost 100 medications come into effect from September 1st - allowing patients to access twice as many doses.0000018a-4f8e-db9a-a39a-cfefb4850003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pharmacy-guild-drops-opposition-to-60-day-prescriptions/19bubovx8The Pharmacy Guild has abandoned its campaign against the rollout of 60 day prescriptions. The changes to almost 100 medications come into effect from September 1st - allowing patients to access twice as many doses.The Pharmacy Guild has abandoned its campaign against the rollout of 60 day prescriptions. The changes to almost 100 medications come into effect from September 1st - allowing patients to access twice as many doses.full00:03:24Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:13:09 +1000A new study published by Nature Medicine has inspected multiple biomarkers, or substances in our blood, which help diagnose people with long COVID. Those experiencing the condition are welcoming new research, as they suffer from what is often described as an invisible illness.0000018a-4ebd-db9a-a39a-ceff5e510003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-do-some-people-develop-cognitive-impairment-after-covid-19/hnqkbhjp4A new study published by Nature Medicine has inspected multiple biomarkers, or substances in our blood, which help diagnose people with long COVID. Those experiencing the condition are welcoming new research, as they suffer from what is often described as an invisible illness.A new study published by Nature Medicine has inspected multiple biomarkers, or substances in our blood, which help diagnose people with long COVID. Those experiencing the condition are welcoming new research, as they suffer from what is often described as an invisible illness.full00:06:30Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:23:45 +1000The National Disability Insurance Scheme has come under intense scrutiny in recent times, both for its cost and for how challenging some participants have found it to get support. Some of the debate has focused on the support needs of autistic people. But there's concern they're under particular pressure as the NDIS plans for its future.0000018a-499a-db9a-a39a-cbffb5d10003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/autism-the-focus-as-government-ponders-disability-funding/8vtnfw3unThe National Disability Insurance Scheme has come under intense scrutiny in recent times, both for its cost and for how challenging some participants have found it to get support. Some of the debate has focused on the support needs of autistic people. But there's concern they're under particular pressure as the NDIS plans for its future.The National Disability Insurance Scheme has come under intense scrutiny in recent times, both for its cost and for how challenging some participants have found it to get support. Some of the debate has focused on the support needs of autistic people. But there's concern they're under particular pressure as the NDIS plans for its future.full00:05:32Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:27:17 +1000INTERVIEW: A parasitic roundworm has been pulled from a woman's brain in Canberra in a startling medical first. Researchers at the Australian National University and the Canberra Hospital discovered the live eight-centimetre Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm after detecting an atypical lesion in the brain of a 64-year-old woman who had complained of memory lapses. The doctors believe the woman caught the worm when foraging for native grass close to her home, after it was shed by a carpet python through its faeces. SBS's Janice Petersen talks to Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician Dr Sanjaya Senanayake:0000018a-4069-d1b5-ab9a-cd7b06cf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/uninvited-guest-the-giant-parasitic-worm-evicted-from-canberra-womans-brain/f5lzgjce0INTERVIEW: A parasitic roundworm has been pulled from a woman's brain in Canberra in a startling medical first. Researchers at the Australian National University and the Canberra Hospital discovered the live eight-centimetre Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm after detecting an atypical lesion in the brain of a 64-year-old woman who had complained of memory lapses. The doctors believe the woman caught the worm when foraging for native grass close to her home, after it was shed by a carpet python through its faeces. SBS's Janice Petersen talks to Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician Dr Sanjaya Senanayake:INTERVIEW: A parasitic roundworm has been pulled from a woman's brain in Canberra in a startling medical first. Researchers at the Australian National University and the Canberra Hospital discovered the live eight-centimetre Ophidascaris robertsi roundworm after detecting an atypical lesion in the brain of a 64-year-old woman who had complained of memory lapses. The doctors believe the woman caught the worm when foraging for native grass close to her home, after it was shed by a carpet python through its faeces. SBS's Janice Petersen talks to Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician Dr Sanjaya Senanayake:full00:09:02Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +1000A 25-year-old woman in Germany has become an early-recipient of the world's first medically-approved 3-D printed bionic arm. Dominika Frycz says the arm allows her to do simple things like walk her dog.0000018a-3622-d643-af8b-7f3acd530003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/woman-in-germany-tests-first-medically-approved-3d-printed-bionic-arm/zlni2azinA 25-year-old woman in Germany has become an early-recipient of the world's first medically-approved 3-D printed bionic arm. Dominika Frycz says the arm allows her to do simple things like walk her dog.A 25-year-old woman in Germany has become an early-recipient of the world's first medically-approved 3-D printed bionic arm. Dominika Frycz says the arm allows her to do simple things like walk her dog.full00:04:52Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:38:29 +1000Transgender adults say they are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live - not just in the present, but in their later years when they may require more health care. Their concern has grown as a wave of anti-trans legislation is enacted across the United States.0000018a-2b84-d581-abba-3bfd1c850000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/concern-growing-for-transgender-health-care-in-retirement/2pkwfbru6Transgender adults say they are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live - not just in the present, but in their later years when they may require more health care. Their concern has grown as a wave of anti-trans legislation is enacted across the United States.Transgender adults say they are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live - not just in the present, but in their later years when they may require more health care. Their concern has grown as a wave of anti-trans legislation is enacted across the United States.full00:04:43Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:30:00 +1000A new study has found communities with poor access to mental health services are eight times more likely to be youth suicide hotspots. It's the first time researchers have been able to show a strong link between service access and higher or lower suicide rates.0000018a-264f-d1b5-ab9a-ef5fa37d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/link-to-mental-health-services-key-to-reducing-rates-of-suicide/l7aqb29b5A new study has found communities with poor access to mental health services are eight times more likely to be youth suicide hotspots. It's the first time researchers have been able to show a strong link between service access and higher or lower suicide rates.A new study has found communities with poor access to mental health services are eight times more likely to be youth suicide hotspots. It's the first time researchers have been able to show a strong link between service access and higher or lower suicide rates.full00:06:35Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:58:12 +1000Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women's cancer, killing roughly one thousand women in Australia every year. But now, there's a new blood test that offers hope for detection, and improving outcomes for the women diagnosed with the disease.0000018a-1736-d1b5-ab9a-df7ee2440000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-test-offers-hope-for-early-ovarian-cancer-diagnosis/bh2be3iarOvarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women's cancer, killing roughly one thousand women in Australia every year. But now, there's a new blood test that offers hope for detection, and improving outcomes for the women diagnosed with the disease.Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women's cancer, killing roughly one thousand women in Australia every year. But now, there's a new blood test that offers hope for detection, and improving outcomes for the women diagnosed with the disease.full00:03:37Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:51:27 +1000The experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support.0000018a-1730-d643-af8b-5f3ae9710000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/alateen-offering-a-support-lifeline-to-children-of-problem-drinkers/jet93qygwThe experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support.The experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support.full00:05:56Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:29:36 +1000The results of early-stage research into a procedure developed to treat limbal stem cell deficiency have been published. The disease is a corneal disorder that can occur after chemical burns and other eye injuries. A larger study is underway.0000018a-1530-d1b5-ab9a-dd7a23960003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/stem-cell-research-helping-people-see-in-the-united-states/nwwhvm692The results of early-stage research into a procedure developed to treat limbal stem cell deficiency have been published. The disease is a corneal disorder that can occur after chemical burns and other eye injuries. A larger study is underway.The results of early-stage research into a procedure developed to treat limbal stem cell deficiency have been published. The disease is a corneal disorder that can occur after chemical burns and other eye injuries. A larger study is underway.full00:04:07Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:12:02 +1000Women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome often say it is difficult to get accurate information - and a diagnosis. Now, Australia is leading the world with a new international guideline and an app they hope will improve the treatment and health of those suffering from the syndrome.00000189-f7d2-dba4-a1eb-f7daca740000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-guidelines-to-help-doctors-and-patients-with-pcos-pain/ibwtnrjvzWomen affected by polycystic ovary syndrome often say it is difficult to get accurate information - and a diagnosis. Now, Australia is leading the world with a new international guideline and an app they hope will improve the treatment and health of those suffering from the syndrome.Women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome often say it is difficult to get accurate information - and a diagnosis. Now, Australia is leading the world with a new international guideline and an app they hope will improve the treatment and health of those suffering from the syndrome.full00:06:49Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:48:51 +1000A new study has found children of ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater understanding of the condition, as well as more targeted care to bridge the gaps for minority communities.00000189-e355-dbce-a5a9-e357c0060003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/autism-in-children-data-reveals-surprise/mvxnp6fbnA new study has found children of ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater understanding of the condition, as well as more targeted care to bridge the gaps for minority communities.A new study has found children of ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater understanding of the condition, as well as more targeted care to bridge the gaps for minority communities.full00:04:05Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:48:08 +1000Australians will be able to get cheaper medications from September 1 after the Parliament passed the Government's changes to allow 60-day dispensing and a last-ditch effort by the Coalition to block it failed.00000189-de6b-dbce-a5a9-ff7f431f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/cheaper-medications-by-next-month/eyouxc3exAustralians will be able to get cheaper medications from September 1 after the Parliament passed the Government's changes to allow 60-day dispensing and a last-ditch effort by the Coalition to block it failed.Australians will be able to get cheaper medications from September 1 after the Parliament passed the Government's changes to allow 60-day dispensing and a last-ditch effort by the Coalition to block it failed.full00:05:30Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:53:44 +1000A study by Monash University is investigating whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease. Crohn's is a chronic and lifelong condition which affects around 60,000 people in Australia.00000189-de4e-d3e9-a5ed-ff7ea7af0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/help-at-hand-for-sufferers-from-crohns-disease/wv1pd7y48A study by Monash University is investigating whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease. Crohn's is a chronic and lifelong condition which affects around 60,000 people in Australia.A study by Monash University is investigating whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease. Crohn's is a chronic and lifelong condition which affects around 60,000 people in Australia.full00:06:06Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:21:16 +1000Strokes are the number one cause of disability in Australia, with one in four people expected to experience a stroke during their lifetime. During this year's National Stroke Week (7-13 August), the Australian Stroke Foundation is hoping to raise awareness about the impacts they can have in their life and how they can be prevented.00000189-d8b7-d78c-a5e9-f9b77a670003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australians-face-an-increasing-risk-of-stroke/bh3osk9rvStrokes are the number one cause of disability in Australia, with one in four people expected to experience a stroke during their lifetime. During this year's National Stroke Week (7-13 August), the Australian Stroke Foundation is hoping to raise awareness about the impacts they can have in their life and how they can be prevented.Strokes are the number one cause of disability in Australia, with one in four people expected to experience a stroke during their lifetime. During this year's National Stroke Week (7-13 August), the Australian Stroke Foundation is hoping to raise awareness about the impacts they can have in their life and how they can be prevented.full00:04:21Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:21:15 +1000A COVID-19 subvariant named EG.5.1, or Eris, is increasingly appearing in the United States and Britain. Symptoms of the subvariant reportedly include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and a sore throat, with experts in Australia saying it will emerge here.00000189-d812-d3e9-a5ed-fd36f5190003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/new-covid-19-strain-makes-an-appearance/q6t2u6ixhA COVID-19 subvariant named EG.5.1, or Eris, is increasingly appearing in the United States and Britain. Symptoms of the subvariant reportedly include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and a sore throat, with experts in Australia saying it will emerge here.A COVID-19 subvariant named EG.5.1, or Eris, is increasingly appearing in the United States and Britain. Symptoms of the subvariant reportedly include a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and a sore throat, with experts in Australia saying it will emerge here.full00:05:35Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:19:50 +1000A delegation of hundreds of doctors has converged on Canberra to protest fossil fuel projects in the Northern Territory which may have significant health risks for Darwin locals. The Beetaloo Basin oil fracking plans and the Middle Arm industrial hub form two key pillars of the territory's gas-led economic strategy. But the Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the economic gains from the project will allow the territory to transition to renewables in the future.00000189-d34f-d78c-a5e9-fbcf67690003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/why-doctors-fear-darwin-could-become-a-disease-hotspot/cu92j61qcA delegation of hundreds of doctors has converged on Canberra to protest fossil fuel projects in the Northern Territory which may have significant health risks for Darwin locals. The Beetaloo Basin oil fracking plans and the Middle Arm industrial hub form two key pillars of the territory's gas-led economic strategy. But the Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the economic gains from the project will allow the territory to transition to renewables in the future.A delegation of hundreds of doctors has converged on Canberra to protest fossil fuel projects in the Northern Territory which may have significant health risks for Darwin locals. The Beetaloo Basin oil fracking plans and the Middle Arm industrial hub form two key pillars of the territory's gas-led economic strategy. But the Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the economic gains from the project will allow the territory to transition to renewables in the future.full00:06:38Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:13:37 +1000Younger people are more likely to be lonely than older Australians. That's according to a new report produced by Ending Loneliness Together which surveyed 4,000 Australians to produce a snap-shot of who is more likely to be lonely in Australia.00000189-cf2a-d72a-a7ed-dfbb58fb0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australians-are-becoming-lonely-how-do-we-beat-that-isolated-feeling/0xkbwl7urYounger people are more likely to be lonely than older Australians. That's according to a new report produced by Ending Loneliness Together which surveyed 4,000 Australians to produce a snap-shot of who is more likely to be lonely in Australia.Younger people are more likely to be lonely than older Australians. That's according to a new report produced by Ending Loneliness Together which surveyed 4,000 Australians to produce a snap-shot of who is more likely to be lonely in Australia.full00:08:47Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:51:37 +1000A new report by the Australian Dental Association shows that three-quarters of Australians never floss their teeth, while one-in-five brush only once per day. The disturbing new data comes to light ahead of this year's Dental Health Week (August 7-13)00000189-ce48-d1df-afad-ff4916920000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/dental-hygiene-habits-of-australians-revealed-in-survey-with-many-choosing-not-to-floss/0qhuep5d1A new report by the Australian Dental Association shows that three-quarters of Australians never floss their teeth, while one-in-five brush only once per day. The disturbing new data comes to light ahead of this year's Dental Health Week (August 7-13)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 per day. The disturbing new data comes to light ahead of this year's Dental Health Week (August 7-13)full00:03:43Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:42:38 +1000They were initially promoted as a tool to help people quit smoking but electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’, have since transformed into a recreational product that's particularly popular among young people. Amid increasing reports of harm to users, the Federal government is now aiming to regulate them and cut the number of youngsters taking up the habit.00000189-bf3f-d611-a1cd-bf3fbc110000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/opinion-divided-over-whether-government-vape-regulations-will-minimise-harm/x17t0gcftThey were initially promoted as a tool to help people quit smoking but electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’, have since transformed into a recreational product that's particularly popular among young people. Amid increasing reports of harm to users, the Federal government is now aiming to regulate them and cut the number of youngsters taking up the habit.They were initially promoted as a tool to help people quit smoking but electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’, have since transformed into a recreational product that's particularly popular among young people. Amid increasing reports of harm to users, the Federal government is now aiming to regulate them and cut the number of youngsters taking up the habit.full00:06:21Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:39:00 +1000Australians 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 report from aged care industry stakeholders suggests multiple possible sustainable funding models the government should implement.00000189-ba94-d72a-a7ed-bbbd514d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/seeking-sustainability-for-the-aged-care-sector/5ao9aa85zAustralians 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 report from aged care industry stakeholders suggests multiple possible sustainable funding models the government should implement.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 report from aged care industry stakeholders suggests multiple possible sustainable funding models the government should implement.full00:05:26Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:51:36 +1000The catastrophic bushfires affecting North America, Europe and China are a chilling reminder of the Black Summer of 2019-2020 in Australia. With forecasts of a dangerous bushfire season ahead for this country, medical experts are warning of the dangers from smoke which blanketed many parts of Australia during that summer.00000189-a9a8-d1df-afad-fda92d0a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/the-dangers-of-smoke-ahead-of-a-new-bushfire-season/yn3cp0tf2The catastrophic bushfires affecting North America, Europe and China are a chilling reminder of the Black Summer of 2019-2020 in Australia. With forecasts of a dangerous bushfire season ahead for this country, medical experts are warning of the dangers from smoke which blanketed many parts of Australia during that summer.The catastrophic bushfires affecting North America, Europe and China are a chilling reminder of the Black Summer of 2019-2020 in Australia. With forecasts of a dangerous bushfire season ahead for this country, medical experts are warning of the dangers from smoke which blanketed many parts of Australia during that summer.fullunset00:05:42Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:58:00 +1000The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.00000189-9682-d0ae-adbf-97c270030003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/drawing-on-traditional-indigenous-knowledge-of-honeypot-ants/hx70rj6pbThe honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.The honeypot ant, found in desert areas in Australia, is being studied by researchers for its medicinal qualities.full00:05:39Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:44:32 +1000It 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.00000189-9581-d0ae-adbf-95c318350003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/warnings-about-invasive-meningococcal-disease/hx4a01uw7It 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.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.full00:05:38Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:07:05 +1000New research has revealed how a frequent line of communication between nurses and patients after discharge can prevent re-admission. A pilot program in Victoria saw the re-admission of at-risk patients decrease by 66 per cent.00000189-7762-db10-a78f-ff6eaf900000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/pilot-program-boosts-case-for-care-navigators-in-mental-health-nursing/hrjz0vg8uNew research has revealed how a frequent line of communication between nurses and patients after discharge can prevent re-admission. A pilot program in Victoria saw the re-admission of at-risk patients decrease by 66 per cent.New research has revealed how a frequent line of communication between nurses and patients after discharge can prevent re-admission. A pilot program in Victoria saw the re-admission of at-risk patients decrease by 66 per cent.full00:05:24Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:48:23 +1000The government has released Australia's first ever Wellbeing Framework showing mixed results in people's health and society more broadly. But the report has been criticised for using old data with gaps in information, which the opposition and other groups says results in incorrect conclusions.00000189-7733-d56a-a7ff-7f7b6e7d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/first-wellbeing-framework-suggests-australians-are-happier-healthier-richer-or-are-we/tkvizfe8kThe government has released Australia's first ever Wellbeing Framework showing mixed results in people's health and society more broadly. But the report has been criticised for using old data with gaps in information, which the opposition and other groups says results in incorrect conclusions.The government has released Australia's first ever Wellbeing Framework showing mixed results in people's health and society more broadly. But the report has been criticised for using old data with gaps in information, which the opposition and other groups says results in incorrect conclusions.full00:04:23Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:38:17 +1000There has been a breakthrough finding for Australia's most prevalent cancer. New markers in cancer cell molecules can be used to provide a more accurate picture of the prostate cancer, and help determine the most appropriate treatment.00000189-71f1-dcb3-a7a9-71fb192e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/breakthrough-for-prostate-cancer-treatment/oynkl7hjdThere has been a breakthrough finding for Australia's most prevalent cancer. New markers in cancer cell molecules can be used to provide a more accurate picture of the prostate cancer, and help determine the most appropriate treatment.There has been a breakthrough finding for Australia's most prevalent cancer. New markers in cancer cell molecules can be used to provide a more accurate picture of the prostate cancer, and help determine the most appropriate treatment.full00:07:10Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:22:05 +1000Researchers behind one of the first comprehensive investigations of sleep habits of young Australians say it shows low sleep satisfaction may be a strong indicator for low mental and physical health. Sixty per cent of more than 1,200 young adults surveyed reported irregular sleep patterns, with a third sleeping less than the recommended seven to nine hours a night.00000189-6cd2-d56a-a7ff-6cdaf7860003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-is-in-a-good-nights-sleep-researchers-study-the-sleeping-habits-of-young-australians/8mrp3ycdmResearchers behind one of the first comprehensive investigations of sleep habits of young Australians say it shows low sleep satisfaction may be a strong indicator for low mental and physical health. Sixty per cent of more than 1,200 young adults surveyed reported irregular sleep patterns, with a third sleeping less than the recommended seven to nine hours a night.Researchers behind one of the first comprehensive investigations of sleep habits of young Australians say it shows low sleep satisfaction may be a strong indicator for low mental and physical health. Sixty per cent of more than 1,200 young adults surveyed reported irregular sleep patterns, with a third sleeping less than the recommended seven to nine hours a night.full00:06:17Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:31:11 +1000In the midst of historic heatwaves in the northern hemisphere, Europe now faces the peril of unrelenting high temperatures and forest wildfires adding to the global climate crisis. The United Nations has issued a warning on the severe impacts on human health, including increased cases of heart attacks and deaths.00000189-6c22-dcb3-a7a9-6d7b177f0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/wmo-warns-of-increased-risk-of-deaths-from-extreme-weather-in-europe-asia-and-us/6wiq0kas6In the midst of historic heatwaves in the northern hemisphere, Europe now faces the peril of unrelenting high temperatures and forest wildfires adding to the global climate crisis. The United Nations has issued a warning on the severe impacts on human health, including increased cases of heart attacks and deaths.In the midst of historic heatwaves in the northern hemisphere, Europe now faces the peril of unrelenting high temperatures and forest wildfires adding to the global climate crisis. The United Nations has issued a warning on the severe impacts on human health, including increased cases of heart attacks and deaths.fullunset00:06:44Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:20:00 +1000A treatment for Alzheimer's might be getting closer. An international study has found an experimental drug can slow progression of memory and thinking problems. But the medicine works best when patients are treated early.00000189-68b8-d99d-a5eb-e8be53120003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/drug-slows-progression-of-early-alzheimers/7ah9f7kkgA treatment for Alzheimer's might be getting closer. An international study has found an experimental drug can slow progression of memory and thinking problems. But the medicine works best when patients are treated early.A treatment for Alzheimer's might be getting closer. An international study has found an experimental drug can slow progression of memory and thinking problems. But the medicine works best when patients are treated early.full00:03:35Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:21:55 +1000What people do when they reach the age of 70 can be crucial to their mental health. This is the result of research from Monash University has found when investigating the risks of developing dementia in later life.00000189-637f-d605-a9fb-eb7fb27d0003https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/keeping-your-brain-active-could-delay-dementia/5ac4ihsp9What people do when they reach the age of 70 can be crucial to their mental health. This is the result of research from Monash University has found when investigating the risks of developing dementia in later life.What people do when they reach the age of 70 can be crucial to their mental health. This is the result of research from Monash University has found when investigating the risks of developing dementia in later life.full00:06:46Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:02:06 +1000A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.00000189-62c9-dd3a-a1a9-72ebb4de0000https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/nothing-about-us-without-us-regaining-first-nations-trust-in-specialised-healthcare/jh7w5p9ocA new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.full00:08:28Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:42:47 +1000