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**Health Report**

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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Unravelling the Glasgow effect Jan 14, 2019

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Glasgow in the west of Scotland has some of the worst health outcomes and life expectancy gaps in Europe.

Unlocking the secrets of venom Jan 07, 2019

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Australia is notorious for being the home of a huge number of the world's most venomous animals — funnelweb spiders, box jellyfish and brown snakes among them.

What next in the war on superbugs? Dec 31, 2018

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Antibiotics are obviously a very useful drug, and have been for decades. Trouble is, disease-causing bacteria get used to them, and become resistant. That's what leads to so-called superbugs that can't be treated with modern antibiotics.

Fighting the good fight: eradicating polio is both political and personal Dec 24, 2018

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After 30 years of intense effort and billions of dollars, the battle to rid the world of devastating polio virus seems almost won.

Rethinking what's best for low back pain Dec 17, 2018

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Do you suffer from lower back pain?

What's the future of medical research in Australia? Dec 11, 2018

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US blood pressure guidelines, telehealth for cancer treatment, future of medical research, welcoming the wellderly Dec 10, 2018

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Weird skin changes during pregnancy, tennis and long life, bowel cancer and cerebral palsy Dec 03, 2018

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Deadly devices, lacklustre regulation — unpacking The Implant Files Nov 26, 2018

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Diabetes drugs, omega-3 and pregnancy, spinal injury patients and bionic eyes Nov 19, 2018

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