It's been revealed that more young Australians are starting school with poor emotional regulation and social skills than ever before. Screen time has played a massive part in that. 

Author David Gillespie told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've seen massive increases in rates of anxiety, depression and ADHD, all of the things associated with increasing the use of addictive things." 

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Brisbane local Cameron Flavell is embarking on a world-record run attempt from Sydney to Brisbane to raise money for The Smith Family charity.

Brisbane local Cameron Flavell is about to embark on a world-record attempt, trying to run 1000km in just 10 days to raise money for charity The Smith Family.

Cameron Flavell told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "Hopefully through the awareness that we can shape from this run,  we're able to change some children's lives in Australia,

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A groundbreaking new approach to long-term diabetes treatment is shifting the focus to the gut, offering results without the need for surgery and incisions.

Endocrinologist and University of Melbourne Professor Elif Ekinci told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "It's for people with type-2 diabetes, who have high glucose levels despite being on tablets or injections such as ozempic type of medications." 

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Australian Musician, Pete Murray, has just kicked off the Queensland leg of his Australian tour.

The renowned musician joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss his new single, 'Home to Me', his Australian tour, and his journey of re-recording his music to reclaim ownership.

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Recent testing by Choice has raised eyebrows as it was revealed that 16 out of 20 sunscreens didn’t meet their advertised SPF50 claims. 

That includes some big-name brands, even ones sold by the Cancer Council.

John Staton has spent over 50 years in product development and two decades in sunscreen testing, and he joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the results.

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Former Paralympic swimmer Karni Liddell is worried about the future of the NDIS for people with disabilities.

"The NDIS has said to me at least three times, that the NDIS is not here to pay for me to be a mother, that is disgusting," Sennettt said. 

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