Shelby Traynor

5 days ago | abc.net.au | Norman Swan |Preeya Alexander |Shelby Traynor

In Australia, we've already seen more cases of measles this year than we saw during the whole of 2024. It's believed misinformation is to blame, leading to vaccine hesitancy and exposing the community to a highly infectious virus. Also, we take a look at draft guidelines for prostate cancer. Why a 'minor' stroke isn't very minor. And new evidence looking into the metabolic effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Health, Prostate Cancer, Measles, Vaccines and Immunity, Stroke, Heart Disease, COVID-19

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor |Norman Swan |Shelby Traynor

Do you find yourself complaining that you've got a small bladder, as you run to the toilet for the third time in an hour? There are many reasons a person might pee more than others, including some scary medical conditions. But as Norman and Tegan explain, in most cases your bladder is just deconditioned and you need to get your urinary tract into shape.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Norman Swan |Preeya Alexander |Shelby Traynor

Australia has been at the forefront of research into how what we eat affects our mental health. What do we know so far, and what are some small changes you can make to see improvements? Also, the doctors strike in NSW continues a much-needed conversation about conditions in the public health system. And hoping to find out your risk of heart attack and stroke? This is where to start. Health, Public Health, Acne, Mental Health, Depression, Diet and Nutrition, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Stroke

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor |Norman Swan |Shelby Traynor

Microplastics are everywhere – they’re in the air, in the water and in our bodies. There’s plenty of evidence for that, but it’s still unclear what effects these microplastics are having on our health. Norman and Tegan unpack what we do and don’t know about these tiny specs of plastic, and what you might be able to do about them. • Ingested microplastics: Do humans eat one credit card per week?

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Norman Swan |Preeya Alexander |Shelby Traynor

Quitting smoking can be tough, and for many women who've fallen pregnant their only option has been to go cold turkey. Researchers are trying to figure out whether medications to help are safe for mum and bub. Also, a condition that causes breathlessness that's often mistaken for asthma. These are the symptoms of vocal cord dysfunction. And a study suggests we've been majorly underestimating the burden of diabetes in Australia.