Health Report

ABC Australia

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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Health Report

Episodes (238)

Friday What to expect this flu season
Mar 27th 3D printing in healthcare
Mar 20th Ultra-processed foods and behaviour in kids

Health Report

Apr 3, 2026
42 minutes
58 MB

Which flu strains are likely to be dominant this flu season - and what's the story with the new nasal spray vaccine? Speaking of sprays ... there's a simple saline spray that might help kids with sleep apnoea avoid surgery. And a treatment for enlarged prostate that doesn't involve going under the knife. Plus, a new review finds vaping is likely to cause certain types of cancer. References: The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessmentCost-Effectiveness of Oral Immunotherapy Treatments vs No Treatment for Peanut Allergy in ChildrenAnnual Immunisation Coverage Report 2025...

Health Report

What to expect this flu season

ABC Australia

00:00 -42:02