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Got ADHD? There's a chance you have dyslexia too Oct 05, 2024

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There's long been an assumed link between ADHD and dyslexia, and now a study has looked at the genes of thousands of people to find the overlap.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can be found in homes and workplaces. Researchers have looked at a potential link between domestic levels of radon and childhood leukaemia.

Can period-tracking apps be trusted to give you information about your fertility?

And science fiction is becoming science fact in the field of brain-computer interfaces.

The key to living past a hundred? Lie about your age Sep 28, 2024

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There are areas known as 'Blue Zones' where people were thought to live very long lives.

It was thought to have something to do with lifestyles in these spots, but one demographer has debunked the entire notion.

Also, we discuss the best way to maintain weight loss in adolescents with weight-related health problems.

How to screen for prostate cancer better, with fewer false alarms. And a new protocol that could reduce the toxicity of Hodgkin lymphoma treatment.

Why don't we screen everyone for high risk genes? Sep 21, 2024

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The government bans life insurers from using genetic testing results to demand higher premiums.

Inflammation in childhood is linked to metabolic disorders and mental illness in later life.

Australian invention could revolutionise X-ray market.

And COVID antiviral gets put to the test.

The man who dated his own kidney stone Sep 14, 2024

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A scientist carbon dated his own kidney stone to better understand the mysterious, and painful, formations.

How a new approach could curb the biggest killer of young people.

The Ebola vaccine is put to the test.

And diabetes drugs now available for weight loss prescriptions in Australia.

Playing sport might protect against concussion harms Sep 07, 2024

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You hear a lot about the dangers of concussion in sport, but maybe sport can actually mitigate the harms of concussion.

We navigate the link between tablet use in children and angry outbursts.

How erectile dysfunction and other issues below the belt can be indicators of problems above the belt.

And did Australian supermodel Elle MacPherson really beat cancer without treatment?

Your phone might help you get a good night's sleep Aug 31, 2024

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Most people struggling with insomnia at least once in their life, and for some it's a long-term struggle. Can an app help with treatment?

We give an update on all things COVID-19, including the latest research on vaccine effects.

How parents, childcare centres and policymakers can keep children safe from toxins.

And how accurate are food tracking apps, especially when it comes to complex meals?

Struggling to keep kids off screens? Here’s how to reduce the harm Aug 24, 2024

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Tips on how to fend off the behavioural problems and cognitive troubles that come with too much screen time, too young.

What a new paper has to say about semaglutide and suicidal ideation, plus promising results from a trial of antibiotics in sub-Saharan Africa.

What dietitians can do to help drive down the rising rate of obesity.

And a rare inner ear condition that could benefit from developments in gene therapy.

Going for a bush walk? Your microbiome will thank you Aug 17, 2024

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We know a varied diet of veggies is good for our microbiome, but what about a varied environment?

Where we spend our time also influences the good bacteria in our bodies.

Also, we take a look at the mpox outbreak that's now a cause of international concern.

And why surgeons don't want you to get knee surgery if you've got osteoarthritis.

Sport has two sex categories, but biology isn't that simple Aug 10, 2024

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The Olympics has reignited a century-old debate about sex categories in sport — and what happens when policy doesn't align with biology.

A look at the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Melbourne. Also, a response to union calls for reproductive leave to support women going through menopause.

Why people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of severe injuries.

And the history of Hepatitis E, which one expert says Australia needs to take more seriously.

The 'fertility' test that isn't a fertility test Aug 03, 2024

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Marketing of anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) tests could be exploiting the anxiety women might feel about their fertility.

An update on influenza, COVID-19 and whooping cough in Australia.

Two more risk factors for dementia have been identified — what are the implications for preventing cognitive decline?

And what impact does a double mastectomy have on breast cancer recurrence and deaths?

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