Health Report - Separate stories podcast ABC listen

The latest health news, including new research on how effective our COVID-19 vaccinations are, especially at keeping people out of hospital and preventing death. 

For the first time in 15 years, breast cancer screening is undergoing a review in Australia.

A report has recommended updating the assessment protocol and incorporating newer imaging technologies.

The earlier blood sugar levels are normalised in type 2 diabetes, the fewer complications a person will go on to have.

Stem cells have long held the the promise of revolutionising medicine. They're taking a while to deliver on the promise, but two new studies have brought us a little closer.

One combats the life-threatening rejection disease that many bone marrow donation recipients develop ... using a different type of stem cell.

The other looks at using someone's own blood to generate a 'patch' that could replace the need for a heart transplant. What's more, a key ingredient of keeping the patch going comes from silkworms.

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week, including research into allergies in adulthood. 

Plus the "sick quitter" effect and a curious prescription given to the grandmother of one of our listeners... 

The latest health news, including the various bird flu outbreaks in Australia and the variants at play. 

Also the new, flirtatious subvariant of Omicron is on the rise.