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Follow the latest news about health and wellness, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team. Hear the story behind the headline.... more
FAQs about Headlines on health:How many episodes does Headlines on health have?The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.
August 27, 2023Woman in Germany tests first medically approved 3D printed bionic armA 25-year-old woman in Germany has become an early-recipient of the world's first medically-approved 3-D printed bionic arm. Dominika Frycz says the arm allows her to do simple things like walk her dog....more5minPlay
August 26, 2023Concern growing for transgender health care in retirementTransgender adults say they are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live - not just in the present, but in their later years when they may require more health care. Their concern has grown as a wave of anti-trans legislation is enacted across the United States....more5minPlay
August 24, 2023Link to mental health services key to reducing rates of suicideA new study has found communities with poor access to mental health services are eight times more likely to be youth suicide hotspots. It's the first time researchers have been able to show a strong link between service access and higher or lower suicide rates....more7minPlay
August 21, 2023New test offers hope for early ovarian cancer diagnosisOvarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women's cancer, killing roughly one thousand women in Australia every year. But now, there's a new blood test that offers hope for detection, and improving outcomes for the women diagnosed with the disease....more4minPlay
August 21, 2023Alateen offering a support lifeline to children of problem drinkersThe experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support....more6minPlay
August 20, 2023Stem cell research helping people see in the United StatesThe results of early-stage research into a procedure developed to treat limbal stem cell deficiency have been published. The disease is a corneal disorder that can occur after chemical burns and other eye injuries. A larger study is underway....more5minPlay
August 15, 2023New guidelines to help doctors and patients with PCOS painWomen affected by polycystic ovary syndrome often say it is difficult to get accurate information - and a diagnosis. Now, Australia is leading the world with a new international guideline and an app they hope will improve the treatment and health of those suffering from the syndrome....more7minPlay
August 11, 2023Autism in children data reveals surpriseA new study has found children of ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Researchers say the findings highlight the need for greater understanding of the condition, as well as more targeted care to bridge the gaps for minority communities....more5minPlay
August 10, 2023Cheaper medications by next monthAustralians will be able to get cheaper medications from September 1 after the Parliament passed the Government's changes to allow 60-day dispensing and a last-ditch effort by the Coalition to block it failed....more6minPlay
August 10, 2023Help at hand for sufferers from Crohn's diseaseA study by Monash University is investigating whether a newly developed diet can reduce inflammation in Crohn’s Disease. Crohn's is a chronic and lifelong condition which affects around 60,000 people in Australia....more7minPlay
FAQs about Headlines on health:How many episodes does Headlines on health have?The podcast currently has 308 episodes available.