
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 | Daily | Episodes | 807 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

In the news this week:
* New obesity medicines recommended for heart disease.
* Effectiveness of a vaccine program for RSV.
* An outbreak of diptheria across multiple Australian states.
We also put out a special episode of the Health Report fo... more
There's reportedly a major uptick in the number of people using or interested in peptides - injectable protein building-blocks.
You may have seen them on your social media feed linked to marketing that says they can ease joint pain, improve muscle r... more
Findings from a large study of Australians suggest the symptoms and experience of Parkinson's disease varies significantly between men and women.
The researchers also found that the disease is associated with being exposed to certain pesticides or w... more
For people with a heart defibrillator, it's been common to undergo a treatment that lets the device take over a particular part of your heart's function.
But a study of people with defibrillators has found it makes no difference and doesn't need to ... more
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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
Great podcast but what is this 38min episode doing in my Separate Stories podcast?
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.
Love Norman Swan's work
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 I listen to hear how out of date Dr.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.
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A health-focused show that combines clinical context with health policy and public health updates. Across recent episodes, topics span the renaming of a common condition and its diagnostic implications, exposure to plastics and chemical pollutants, rehabilitation versus surgical choices for ACL injuries, digital interventions for eating disorders, urgent-care funding and GP access, vaccine policy and infectious disease milestones, and professional perspectives on phage therapy, IBS biomarkers, and bowel cancer pathways. Narrated by two seasoned clinicians, the program often bridges patient experience, research evidence, and health-system logistics, offering practical takeaways for families, clinicians, and policymakers. A standout trait is ... more
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