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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Training GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD 13:33

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GPs in NSW will soon be able to undertake further training to diagnose and treat kids and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Western Australia and Queensland have already implemented similar reforms to address the barriers to seeing a paediatrician or a psychiatrist. Also, fears the collapse of Australia's second-largest private hospital group, Healthscope, is "a canary in the mine" for the sector.…

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Your cognitive skills at age two might predict your ability in adulthood 8:42

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We’ve known for some time that the first few years of childhood are critical when it comes to development. But a new study has highlighted just how critical the early years are for cognitive ability. It found cognitive ability at age 29 can be predicted by the genetic and environmental influences on you at age two, and even more so at age seven. Guest/s Dr Daniel Gustavson , Assistant Research Professor at the Institute for Behavioural Genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder References Stability of general cognitive ability from infancy to adulthood: A combined twin and genomic investigation…

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An update on osteoporosis care 9:55

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Many people don’t find out they have osteoporosis until they suffer a fracture from a small fall. However of those aged 50 years and over, 66 per cent do have osteopenia or osteoporosis, where bones become less dense and more fragile. An updated guideline has been published, including new information about drugs used to treat the condition. Guest/s Professor Peter Wong , rheumatologist at Westmead Hospital and Professor in Rheumatology at the University of Sydney References Healthy Bones Australia 2024 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Healthy Bones Australia guideline for osteoporosis management and fracture prevention in postmenopausal women and men over 50 years of age…

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Scanxiety: Could scans in cancer remission do more harm than good? 5:44

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People who are in remission from cancer have regular scans and tests as part of surveillance. It’s a period of huge anxiety for many – but is surveillance overdone and does it make a difference to how well you fare? Guest/s Professor Katy Bell , clinical epidemiologist in the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health References Routine Surveillance for Cancer Metastases — Does It Help or Harm Patients?…

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Mailbag: More complexity in prostate cancer testing 4:44

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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Donanemab approved to treat Alzheimer's disease 8:26

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The TGA has approved a drug — donanemab — to treat Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. The drug has a small effect in slowing cognitive decline, however it isn't a cure and can have significant side effects. Also, the World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement with zero objections.…

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Real Norman vs deepfake Norman 3:24

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For months, the Health Report has been getting emails about ads where 'Norman' was promoting unproven supplements. Scammers have been using Norman's voice and face to create AI videos to sell hundreds of dollars worth of supplements to trusting listeners. References The growing impact of deepfake health scams | 7.30 Deepfake videos of Norman Swan are tricking people into buying unproven supplements at a risk to their own health…

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Why wasn't Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer detected? 6:39

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Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer. It follows the diagnosis of one of our own prominent politicians, Barnaby Joyce. There’s been a lot of changes lately in the guidelines for detecting and treating prostate cancer, but gaps remain. Guest/s Associate Professor Jeremy Grummet , director of urology at Alfred Health and Monash University References Public Consultation: DRAFT 2025 Clinical Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer…

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There's been a big CRISPR breakthrough. What does the future hold? 12:23

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In a world first, a baby has been treated with a personalised gene-editing technique. KJ’s parents were given the choice of a liver transplant or a CRISPR therapy that nobody had ever received. The journey isn’t over, but KJ has improved. So what’s on the horizon for CRISPR therapies – will we continue to see personalised applications? Guest/s Professor Marco Herold , CEO of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and head of the Blood Cancer and Immunotherapy Laboratory References World's First Patient Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Patient-Specific In Vivo Gene Editing to Treat a Rare Genetic Disease - NEJM…

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How much does sleep duration really matter? 7:14

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The amount of sleep people get varies across cultures, but does that mean their health differs too? Researchers looked at countries with shorter average sleep durations to find out whether they suffered negative health outcomes – but they didn’t. Instead, people who stuck closer to their cultural norms around sleep – independent of sleep duration – were healthiest. Guest/s Professor Steven Heine , Social and Cultural Psychology at the University of British Columbia References Healthy sleep durations appear to vary across cultures…

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Mailbag: Getting enough iron 3:44

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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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OCD genes uncovered — what does it change? 12:10

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Australian researchers say they've identified about 250 genes linked to OCD, including 25 they believe to be causal. We take a look at how this study was conducted, and whether it means anything in the short-term for sufferers. Also, two new papers published in time for a major obesity conference. But can we trust the results?…

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The mystery surrounding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 9:47

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) might affect up to 30 per cent of Australians. But it’s unlikely IBS is one condition with a single cause. In some cases the strong gut-brain connection might be the culprit. One researcher has been on a mission to find out more about what causes IBS, and what can be done about it. Guest/s Distinguished Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley , University of Newcastle and gastroenterologist at John Hunter Hospital…

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What a tick, a meat allergy and heart disease have in common 8:22

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Imagine waking up one day and being allergic to meat. That’s a reality for some people who are unlucky enough to get bitten by a particular tick. Alpha-gal syndrome, otherwise known as a mammalian meat allergy, is not well known. However as research advances, a tricky connection between this allergy and heart disease is starting to emerge. Guest/s Abby Professor Sheryl van Nunen , the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and the Tick Induced Allergies Research & Awareness group References Tick Induced Allergies Research & Awareness Genetic and structural basis of the human anti-α-galactosyl antibody response Immunoglobulin E Sensitization to Mammalian Oligosaccharide Galactose-α-1,3 (α-Gal) Is Associated With Noncalcified Plaque, Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, and ST-Segment–Elevated Myocardial Infarction…

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Taking iron deficiency seriously 7:34

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