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Health Report - Separate stories podcast

ABC Australia
Australia
Mental Health
Breast Cancer
Eating Disorders
Dementia
Colorectal Cancer
Sepsis
Diphtheria
Women's Health
Glp-1 Medications
Medical Abortion
Cancer
Breast Density
Depression
Exercise
Anxiety
Parkinson's Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Osteoarthritis
Chatgpt

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:

* The Therapeutic Goods Administration this week approved a daily pill form of weight loss medication Wegovy. What will that mean for how you take it, and those who need access?

* A Medicare Healthy Kids Check for 3 year-olds is avai... more

A study from the United Kingdom using NHS data compared full and partial knee replacements done with and without robotics to see if the outcomes were better for patients in the period following the procedures.

The answer might surprise you.

Guest/s... more

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a popular procedure in Australia for couples with infertility, but it's also expensive.

A new study compares a less invasive method, called intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a first line treatment, against IVF alone.... more

Women in the peri and menopausal transitions can experience pain that’s further complicated by fluctuations in hormone levels.

A new white paper from the International Menopause Society seeks to clarify the understanding and impacts of musculoskele... more

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Wendy Hall
Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences
King's College London
Episode: Foods that are good for your skin
Michael Lee
Medical oncologist specializing in upper gastrointestinal cancers
Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
Episode: What we know about pancreatic cancer and how to treat it
Trevor Steward
Associate Professor at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry
University of Melbourne
Episode: Psychology reform plan faces backlash
Kelly Gough
Clinical psychologist, clinical neuropsychologist and president of the Australian Psychological Society
Australian Psychological Society
Episode: Psychology reform plan faces backlash
Rachel Phillips
Clinical psychologist and chair of the Psychology Board of Australia
Psychology Board of Australia
Episode: Psychology reform plan faces backlash
Martin Wullschleger
Director of Trauma at Gold Coast Health and chair of the RACS Queensland Trauma Committee
Gold Coast Health
Episode: E-scooter and e-bike injuries adding to hospital burden
Cheng Hwee Soh
Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne and Group Leader of the Imaging Research Laboratory at Baker Institute
Baker Institute
Episode: Cancer survivors should be checked for cardiovascular disease
Tamara Milder
Endocrinologist and researcher in the Medicines Intelligence Research Program
UNSW
Episode: Medicines discontinued in hospital, putting patients at risk
Catriona Melville
Specialist gynaecologist and subspecialist in sexual and reproductive health
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode: Going through menopause? Treatment options are now clearer

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 216 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
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    DamemegL
    Australia7 months ago
  • Separate stories MIA

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    77susbeans
    Australiaa year 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
    Australia8 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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Psychology reform plan faces backlash
Q: So, if I made you Master of the Universe, what would you do to solve the current problems?
Kelly Gough would fund a national placement program, targeting regional and remote areas and communities with specific support needs, to expand access without redesigning the qualification.
Psychology reform plan faces backlash
Q: What evidence is there that having a master's makes it all that much better, or that this would be all that much worse?
Trevor Steward says most developed countries require a master's-level qualification, and he argues that removing the research and evidence-synthesis component risks reducing psychologists' ability to respond to complex cases.
What we know about pancreatic cancer and how to treat it
Q: What are the barriers? You said there are barriers in terms of access. Why isn't it readily available to people who need it?
Lee says the drug is newly presented and approved in the United States, while Australia has not yet approved it. Access programs are expanding, but the cost is about A$56,000 to A$58,000 monthly, with no cap on the total treatment cost.
What we know about pancreatic cancer and how to treat it
Q: Is there a genetic element to this? So if you have a family member who's diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, are you at higher risk?
Lee says about five to ten percent of pancreatic cancer cases are inherited. Some families have multiple cases of pancreatic, breast, or prostate cancer, but inherited pancreatic cancer can also be the first sign of risk in a family. Guidelines recommend screening people with pancreatic cancer for inherited risk.
Foods that are good for your skin
Q: For the adults with acne, what would your key practical day-to-day dietary takeaways be?
Hall recommends focusing on a healthy, balanced overall diet, such as a Mediterranean-style pattern, rather than restricting particular foods. She notes its broader benefits for blood fats, blood sugar control and inflammation.

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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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2. Michael Lee
3. Trevor Steward
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5. Rachel Phillips
6. Martin Wullschleger
7. Cheng Hwee Soh
8. Tamara Milder

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