
Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 377 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

How far would you go to save your dog? One owner has used ChatGPT and other AI models to find a treatment for his pup's cancer.
Also, we could be missing cases of liver disease because of differences between pathology centres.
The final instalmen... more
People with osteoarthritis used to be told to take it easy and avoid overdoing exercise. But the advice has changed drastically.
Also, should everyone going onto GLP-1 medications for weight loss be screened and monitored for eating disorders?
An... more
Anxiety can manifest in an excessive worry about your health, and it can be debilitating. But there are effective treatments.
Also, antidepressants can be difficult to come off because of the withdrawal symptoms. An expert highlights the need to be... more
There's a paradox in neurodegenerative disease – sometimes as the brain deteriorates, creativity flourishes.
Researchers have used imaging techniques to map creativity in the brains of people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Also, the exercise pro... more
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Sick of the country acknowledgement. And now they are commenting on what taxpayers in America should be doing with their money. What programs the US chooses to fund or not shouldn’t be in the agenda for an Aussie health show funded by the public broadcaster. Reckoning coming soon for the whole ABC. Unfollowed.
There was a movement some years ago for patients to be referred to as clients. I found this alarming, now there is a bid to claim that being a person should outranks the unique status of being a patient. I believe that health professionals should always be mindful of the depth of meaning embedded in that word patient. As a client an individual would have no expectation of the invasive /intrusive nature of the relationship with a health professional. As has been described- intimate strangers. ... more
A brilliant podcast. I love the snapshots of the latest health news. Norman and Preeya summarise expert commentary in a way that is genuine and easy to understand. I love the banter too and often find myself laughing out loud to myself in public. Thank you and keep doing what you do!
I love this show but Priya’s language choice drives me crazy! Can Priya please refer to people as people, not ‘my patients’ or ‘patients’. That possessive, maternalistic language belongs in the last century. Your audience are intelligent, empowered, health literate people who deserve to be treated with respectful language. Also the little ‘well done’ when announcing the new Indigenous recognition awards for research into sea cucumbers sounded so ridiculously condescending and insincere. Ple... more
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Focuses on critical health issues and medical matters, exploring topics ranging from women's health and pain management to dietary impacts and mental health challenges. Hosts engage with diverse experts to discuss contemporary health debates, including ethical dilemmas in medical practice, advancements in treatment strategies, and the socio-economic complexities of healthcare. The program's unique approach often addresses systemic inequalities in medical diagnostics, ensuring a thorough investigation into the medical landscape while grounding discussions in real-life impacts on individuals' well-being. This informative and engaging content is particularly valuable to health professionals, educators, and everyday listeners seeking to enhance... more
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