A new report suggests that kids in Australia could be the first generation in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. This edition of The Conversation Hour looks at why prevention is more important than ever.

A survey of 500 Victorian surfers has recently been completed and has shown that 6 percent of surfers have had to help someone in trouble in the water and 3% of surfers have had to administer first aid. In this edition of The Conversation Hour Richelle Hunt looks at whether surfers have become the unofficial life savers.

With the tragic death of a 22-year-old cyclist at the West Melbourne Intersection and subsequent calls for an immediate ban on left turns in that particular intersection, this edition of The Conversation Hour looks at what needs to happen to ensure cyclists are safe on the road.

Have you ever been teased about your body hair? Growing up hairy can be a tricky thing.In this edition of the Conversation Hour the team discuss the social pressures to remove it, and ask whether it is time to throw the razor away and just embrace it.

There are many misconceptions about what OCD actually is, and people with the condition can feel shame and embarrassment about their thoughts and behaviours making getting help all the more challenging.

In this edition of The Conversation Hour you'll meet people living with OCD and the mental health professionals treating the disorder.

The average wait lit for public dental is around two and half years according to the latest Productivity Commission Report, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explore what needs to happen to create better access.

From understanding UV levels to ensuring you get maximum coverage from your sunscreen, The Conversation Hour looks at how to best protect yourself against skin cancer.

With an increase in research into the impact of the physical school environment on student learning outcomes, the Conversation Hour looks at how much a built environment affects learning.

Described as the 'dirty little dark secret of the birthing world' this edition of The Conversation Hour explores the importance of finally naming it and look at what can be done to support women who have had difficult births.

From parks to playgrounds to beaches, debates are raging in communities across Victoria between dog owners, ecologists and parents of young children about when and where it is appropriate to have a dog off leash.