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Dr Norman Swan explains the latest medical research in our series of short videos.

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Episodes

  1. Le flash du 03 Juillet à 19h01

    L'actualité dans le Grand Ouest par la rédaction d'ALOUETTE

  2. ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 03/07/2026 18H29 DANS LE FINISTÈRE

    ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 03/07/2026 18H29 DANS LE FINISTÈRE

  3. ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 03/07/2026 17H59 EN CÔTE-D'ARMOR

    ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 03/07/2026 17H59 EN CÔTE-D'ARMOR

  4. ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 25/06/2026 16H59 DANS LE FINISTÈRE

    ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 25/06/2026 16H59 DANS LE FINISTÈRE

  5. ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 25/06/2026 16H59 EN HAUTE-VIENNE

    ALOUETTE - LES INFOS DU 25/06/2026 16H59 EN HAUTE-VIENNE

  6. Le Geste en Plus - 08 Septembre - 08h54

    Chaque jour à 8h55, faites le plein de bonnes idées pour améliorer votre quotidien et préserver la planète avec Le Geste en Plus !

  7. Endometrial cancer

    Carrying extra body fat is linked to an increased risk of cancer of the lining of the womb, known as uterine or endometrial cancer.

  8. All itches are not thrush

    Itching or burning around a woman's genitalia can have many causes; one rare cause you don't want to ignore is cancer.

  9. Pap smears

    Can a Pap smear detect ovarian cancer and do you still need a Pap smear if you've had the cervical cancer vaccine?

  10. Vaginal bleeding

    When should a woman be worried about vaginal bleeding?

  11. Treatment of reflux oesophagitis

    Is surgery or medication more effective for management of gastro-oesophageal reflux?

  12. Change in over-the-counter painkiller regulations

    Safety concerns mean certain popular painkillers are no long available over the counter.

  13. Clostridium difficile in Australia

    Clostridium difficile has been causing problems overseas and now it has arrived in Australia.

  14. Antibiotics and pneumonia

    Researchers have compared how GPs from 13 countries use antibiotics to treat pneumonia.

  15. Pain relief medications for small children

    Take extra care when giving pain relief medications to small children. They can respond differently to adults and are particularly sensitive to overdose.

  16. How to be medicine wise

    Mistakes related to taking medication are common but preventable. How can you reduce the risk?

  17. Australia's mental health

    A national health survey has found a significant number of Australians have mental health issues.

  18. Marriage and brain health

    Having a partner can be good for you in many ways, including helping to maintain a healthy brain.

  19. Eye pressure and glaucoma

    Treating high pressure in the eye is often used to prevent glaucoma – damage to the optic nerve that prevents vision. But is the pressure treatment really worth it?

  20. Exercise and arthritis of the hip

    Supervised exercise program can reduce pain in those with arthritis of the hip, research finds.

  21. Re-spraining your ankle

    Exercises aimed at improving your sense of control of ankle movements can help prevent re-occurrence of ankle sprains.

  22. Variability in blood test results

    A number of factors can affect blood test results.

  23. Thumbs up for topical NSAIDs

    A British trial comparing oral with topical NSAIDs has found that the creams and gels are relatively safe and effective compared to tablets.

  24. White coat hypertension

    'White coat hypertension' is when a person's blood pressure goes up when they visit the doctor and down again when they leave. How harmful is it?

  25. Testosterone for older men

    The largest trial of its kind to date has found that testosterone supplements for older men had no real benefits.

  26. An epidemic of heart failure?

    Some experts argue there is an epidemic of heart failure in Australia, but a new analysis of the figures shows that's not the case.

  27. Medication overuse headaches

    One in three people with daily headaches may have so-called medication overuse headaches - which are due to the very pain relievers they take to kill the pain.

  28. Weight training: the elixir of youth

    Scientists have discovered that weight training is an anti-ageing treatment - it can rejuvenate old and damaged muscle tissue.

  29. One pill a day

    Could a single pill be enough to help people over 55 reduce risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure and thrombosis?

  30. Lower back pain scans often unnecessary

    Scans for back pain are usually unnecessary, unless there are other warning signs, researchers say.

  31. Insomniacs are over achievers

    A study from The Netherlands suggests that insomniacs may actually be over achievers.

  32. Peer counselling for postnatal depression

    Telephone counselling can reduce women's risk of developing postnatal depression, say Canadian researchers.

  33. Asthma and breathing exercises

    Breathing exercises can help control asthma symptoms, say UK researchers.

  34. Dealing with ear wax

    The American Academy of Otolaryngology has released guidelines for doctors on how to treat ear wax.

  35. Thumbs down for cough mixture

    Cough and cold medications are mostly useless, and in children, can be dangerous.

  36. Heart checks for athletes?

    Should a person thinking of taking up competitive sport have their heart checked first? Experts are divided.

  37. Can your friends make you fat?

    Researchers at Harvard Medical School have looked at how people's social network can influence them to put on or lose weight.

  38. Diabetes and blood pressure drugs

    If you have diabetes, regardless of your blood pressure, there's a case for being on blood pressure lowering medications, according to a study.

  39. Sex and dementia risk

    Vive la difference! Risk factors for dementia vary between the sexes, say French researchers.

  40. Meniscus tears in the knee

    A US study shows that most people who have tears of the meniscus cartilage in their knee don't have symptoms - and so don't need treatment.

  41. Exercise for diabetes

    What's best for people with type 2 diabetes: aerobic or resistance exercise?

  42. A tale of three diets

    An Israeli trial has compared three diets: a traditional low-fat/low-calorie diet, a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, and a low-carb diet.

  43. Antioxidants and macular degeneration

    Do antioxidants help macular degeneration? A study shows they have no real benefit.

  44. Food colouring and kids' hyperactivity

    The link between food colouring and preservatives and hyperactivity in kids has been strengthened by a recent UK study.

  45. Fructose and gout

    Researchers have linked sugars in the diet with an increased risk of gout in older men.

  46. Coffee, birth weight and prematurity

    There's no difference in rates of prematurity or birth weight in pregnant women who drink caffeinated versus decaffeinated coffee.

  47. Cannabis and psychosis

    A review of the medical literature shows cannabis use is linked to psychotic illness and the more cannabis, the higher the risk.

  48. Breast cancer calculator

    The National Breast Cancer Centre has released an online calculator to help women get an idea of their risk of developing breast cancer.

  49. Sleeping pills and the elderly

    Sleeping pills are commonly prescribed for older people, but any benefit is outweighed by the side effects - unsteadiness, falls and memory problems, researchers say.

  50. Green tea lowers heart disease risk

    A Japanese study showed green tea is linked to reduced chances of death from heart disease, but not cancer.

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Dr Norman Swan explains the latest medical research in our series of short videos.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Health Minutes have?

Health Minutes has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 16, 2012.

What is Health Minutes about?

Dr Norman Swan explains the latest medical research in our series of short videos.

How often does Health Minutes release new episodes?

Health Minutes publishes monthly, based on its 50 episodes since October 2007.

Who hosts Health Minutes?

Health Minutes is created and hosted by ABC Health & Wellbeing.
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