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Health Report - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Australia
Obesity
Dementia
Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Endometriosis
Asthma
Food Allergies
Women's Health
Depression
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Sepsis
Stroke
Vaccination
Diphtheria
Vitamin B6
Glp-1 Medications
Cervical Cancer

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.

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In the news:

* In a small study, participants with a peanut allergy swallowed capsules containing treated faecal matter, and tried a dose of peanut four months later. Some were able to tolerate the peanut without a reaction.

* CEO of Eli Lilly di... more

It’s been known for some time that the body mass index (BMI) has some limitations.

A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC) should be included when assessing patients with abdominal fat fo... more

Iron deficiency is one of the world’s most common nutritional disorders, affecting millions of women and children globally. The way we test for it now is time consuming, expensive and inaccessible for many.

A new rapid 'lateral flow' test is being t... more

A recent study shows a lack of access to medical abortion care for women living in rural and remote areas, as discussed in our earlier story, Access to medical abortion still lacking.

We followed up with the college that upholds best practice in rur... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Anne Jones
Expert guest providing medical context
Episode: Poo transplant shows promise as treatment for peanut allergy
Michael Blaha
Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: BMI alone not the best way to assess cardiovascular risk
Emily Eriksson
Senior research officer in immunology and infectious diseases
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Episode: Could this test for iron levels be a gamechanger?
Rod Martin
President of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Episode: Improving access to medical abortion in rural and remote areas
Felice Jacka
Laureate, Asia and Pacific, L'Oreal UNESCO Women in Science Award, renowned for work in nutritional psychiatry
Food and Mood Centre
Episode: Stimulant use driving hospitalisations and overdose deaths
Cheri Levinson
Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville
University of Louisville
Episode: Why is it so easy to get weight loss injections, if they could cause you harm?
Nicholas Peiper
Professor, Epidemiology and Population Health; Chief Scientist at University of Louisville
University of Louisville
Episode: Why is it so easy to get weight loss injections, if they could cause you harm?
Sarah Trobe
Clinical Psychologist, National Director of the National Eating Disorder Collaboration
National Eating Disorder Collaboration
Episode: Why is it so easy to get weight loss injections, if they could cause you harm?
George Baretto
Professor of Surgery, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University
Flinders University
Episode: Acute pancreatitis is becoming more common in younger people

Hosts

Norman Swan
Medical journalist and host with a focus on evidence-based health reporting and public health policy.
Preeya Alexander
Clinician and journalist, co-host with clinical insight and health reporting experience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • Don’t need the separate stories

    The Health Report gets eleven out of ten. The separate stories are a waste of time but I don’t seem to be able to get rid of them

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DamemegL
    Australia4 months ago
  • Separate stories MIA

    Great podcast but what is this 38min episode doing in my Separate Stories podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    77susbeans
    Australia8 months ago
  • Missing episodes

    I never miss an episode of this interesting and informative show. It’s a 5 star listen that is only being awarded 3 stars because the ABC hasn’t posted the latest 2 episodes of the show to podcast subscribers.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    77susbeans
    Australia4 years ago
  • Love Norman Swan's work

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Schnitzel Fritz
    6 years ago
  • Biased toward broken convention in nutrition

    Dr. Swan has a fine voice for radio. Almost trustworthy. I listen to hear how out of date Dr. Swan is when it comes to nutritional health science. Eat less, move more and the Mediterranean diet is so 20th century anchored and may only benefit a small segment of the unhealthy community. Whereas current researchers are resolving type 2 diabetes, for example, with creative application of the findings from the last decade of studies.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Frank O'Bear
    Australia7 years ago

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The show is praised for balanced reporting, though some episodes' “separate stories” format receives mixed feedback.
Guests and topics are credible and diverse, often bridging clinical practice and policy.
Listeners value the evidence-based approach and clear explanations of complex health topics.

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BMI alone not the best way to assess cardiovascular risk
Q: Michael, what are some of the issues with BMI?
BMI does not capture body composition and fat distribution, so many patients with normal or overweight BMI can still have high visceral fat and elevated cardiometabolic risk; other measures like waist circumference and waist-hip ratio can add predictive value.
Improving access to medical abortion in rural and remote areas
Q: What are potential solutions to improve access for women in rural and remote areas?
Emphasizes clinician education so more doctors understand prescriptions are allowed, creating clear referral pathways for objections, wider use of telehealth, and expanding availability through nurse practitioners and other non-physician prescribers.
Improving access to medical abortion in rural and remote areas
Q: Why is access to medical abortion still limited in rural areas despite regulatory changes?
回答 highlights information lag among doctors, general practice reluctance to prescribe due to training or ethos within a practice, and the ongoing impact of conscientious objection, all contributing to uneven access.
Developing a vaccine during the ebola outbreak
Q: Why did CEPI fund multiple vaccine candidates at once and move manufacturing forward early?
To increase the likelihood that at least one candidate will succeed and to ensure that if a trial looks promising, there is a ready supply of doses for rapid rollout, thereby reducing delays between discovery and protection.
Developing a vaccine during the ebola outbreak
Q: What is the speed premium and why is it important in outbreak vaccine development?
The speed premium refers to prioritizing speed in funding and manufacturing decisions so that vaccines can reach trials and potentially rollout much faster, accepting higher upfront costs or uncertain outcomes because the lives saved from faster deployment justify the approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Health Report

What is Health Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tocusing on evidence-based health journalism, the show frequently revisits high-stakes medical topics through expert guests, real-world data, and policy context. Episodes span nutrition and obesity research, pharmacology and safety signals, pediatric and adolescent health, diabetes technology, and public health strategy, with a consistent emphasis on practical implications for individuals and health systems. A notable strength is the cross-disciplinary approach—combining clinicians, researchers, and journalists to interpret complex findings, assess regulatory gaps, and translate science into accessible guidance. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want current health science, clear risk framing, and policy insights without sensationa... more

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Recent guests on Health Report include:

1. Dr Anne Jones
2. Michael Blaha
3. Emily Eriksson
4. Rod Martin
5. Felice Jacka
6. Cheri Levinson
7. Nicholas Peiper
8. Sarah Trobe

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