
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 | |||

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I absolutely love The Health Report with Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander. Such a great weekly listen - clear, practical and genuinely helpful.
Thank you both for making health information so easy to understand and for keeping us informed every week!
I really enjoy listening to this show. Not because I agree with everything but it has a broad scope of subjects and widens the interests I can follow up to come to my own conclusion. It’s also done with a good humour which makes it great to listen to while doing boring chores.
In my view, this podcast is more trustworthy than AI
I love this podcast too but can’t believe the complaint that calling patients “patients” is paternalistic!
Must listen every week!
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This program offers clinically anchored discussions on timely health topics, mixing host commentary with expert guests and real-world patient perspectives. Episodes frequently cover diet and nutrition, medical technology, mental health, chronic disease management, and health policy, with a steady emphasis on practical takeaways for everyday health decisions. A standout aspect is the balance between accessible explanations and in-depth expert analysis, occasionally featuring provocative ethical debates and updates on new treatments or guidelines. The show's strength lies in translating complex medical evidence into actionable insights while inviting diverse viewpoints from clinicians, researchers, and policy voices.
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2. Dr Carly Grimes
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