Tegan Taylor

Brisbane

Health and Science Reporter at ABC Science

Health/science journo for @ABCScience @RadioNational Health Report | Ockham's Razor | Quick Smart | What's That Rash? | Coronacast Views are my own. She/her.

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Articles

Can consuming dairy really give you acne?

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

You might've heard a friend complaining about their latest break-out and swearing off dairy products as a result. Or that friend might be you. It’s a common complaint, but does it have any scientific merit? Norman and Tegan explore whether consuming dairy can cause acne, and if so, how a glass of milk might lead to pimples. • The Influence of Genetics and Environmental Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne: A Twin Study of Acne in Women• Can the right diet get rid of acne?
Overprescribing and undertreating: the antidepressant dilemma - ABC listen

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Kate first started taking antidepressants when she was 12 years old. Thirty years later, she's still on them. She's one of the three and a half million Australians taking antidepressants. One researcher says they're one of the most commonly overprescribed drugs and it's not getting to the root cause of Australia's mental health crisis. Plus, is the high school literature curriculum too white and too male? And how a new solar battery rebate could benefit you.
The hidden struggle, one in three adults can’t read properly

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Katelyn managed to finish Year 12 despite struggling with reading. Now an adult, she wants to open her world up to more opportunities, so for the past year, she's been on a learning journey with the Adult Literacy Service. Plus, battles for leadership, from the Catholic Church to the Australian Parliament, have us asking: what makes a good leader? And your last day on the job, for the rest of your life?
Cracking your knuckles: good, bad or just annoying?

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

You might’ve been told by parents, teachers, colleagues, friends of friends to stop cracking your knuckles because it will give you arthritis. There’s a surprising amount of science going on when you crack a joint, and it suggests there’s very little risk of harming your bones. But as Norman and Tegan explain, there is one major risk – you could irritate everybody around you.
How to be there for sick loved ones and The Good Retirement ep 2 - ABC listen

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Rosie Waterland and Jamila Rizvi's new book, Broken Brains, confronts how we treat mental health and physical health conditions differently and offers comfort and advice "for anyone who has been sick or loved someone who was".
Can you train yourself to pee less? From 'What's That Rash?'

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

Do you need to pee at all hours of the day? Pelvic floor got you down? Are things a getting saggy down there like like a rogue bit of pizza dough or like Gary Oldman's face? There are some medical reasons why you might need to constantly rush to the loo, but the good news is in most cases your bladder is deconditioned, and you need to get your urinary tract back into ship-shape form.
Can tattoos increase your risk of cancer?

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

When weighing up the health risks of getting a tattoo, most people are concerned about the risk infection. But recently the ingredients in tattoo ink have come under the microscope, with some being identified as potential carcinogens. Norman and Tegan take a look at the many substances used to create permanent art, and whether they carry any real harm to humans.
What's behind the rise of women on steroids?

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Jas Paterson is a competitive bodybuilder, and although she doesn't use them herself she's seen first hand the rise in pressure to chemically enhance your physique with steroids, thanks in part to social media. So how did we get here, and what are the risks? Plus surviving cancer as a young person, collective grief and a day in the life of a real croc hunter.
How to leave the productivity rat race

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Do you ever feel guilty at the prospect of downtime? The gnawing feeling that you should be doing something "better", something more productive? You're not alone, and on Life Matters we're digging into where that feeling comes from, and what you can do about it. Plus the change that means some sex couples can now access rebates for IVF treatments and a chat with comedian Drew Lynch.
Why the carnivore diet is so risky

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

The carnivore diet asks people to eat entirely animal-based, and the most extreme followers restrict themselves to only meat. Many carnivores claims they feel great — better than they ever have. They have more energy and lose weight. Norman and Tegan tuck into the reasons why carnivores feel better in the short-term, and the dangers they're inviting in the long-term.