Telehealth peptide prescriptions expose longevity industry stretching the rules
The booming industry selling Australians on the promise of living longer and turning back the clock on aging…
Australian women have overtaken men in prescribing rates for ADHD medication
Amber Davis speaks through tears as she describes the overwhelming emotion of being diagnosed with ADHD as an…
ADHD rates in adults are skyrocketing — but by how much depends where you live
A quiet phenomenon has been unfolding across Australia — a sharp rise in adults being diagnosed with Attention…
Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, are you familiar with the game ‘Would You Rather’? Norman Swan: No, but what would…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…
What is lead doing in protein powder?
Tegan Taylor: Are you a protein powder consumer typically, Norman? Norman Swan: No, but I’m in a household…
Should you be flexible enough to touch your toes?
Tegan Taylor: I actually want to ask you, Norman…I can’t see you, are you standing or sitting? Norman…
No-poo: Why do we shampoo our hair?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, there are some things that if I think too hard about them start to really…
Should you be taking daily aspirin for your heart?
It was once thought that taking daily aspirin was an effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease. But a…
Immunotherapy could treat some psychiatric syndromes
When a person is suffering with psychiatric symptoms we don’t typically look to the immune system for clues.…
Robyn Williams shares his favourite stories from 50 years of the Science Show
Fifty years ago today, Australia’s longest running science program was born. Robyn Williams recorded the first episode of…
Pregabalin overdoses increase – ABC listen
Preeya Alexander: I know you love to talk about your ailments, Norman… Norman Swan: Yeah, well, let’s take…