Episodes

  • New program will see pregnant mothers and babies protected from life-threatening virus

    New program will see pregnant mothers and babies protected from life-threatening virus
    Nov 10 2024
    A new free vaccine program from the Federal Government is expected to protect pregnant women and babies from the potentially-deadly respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Health Minister Mark Butler says it could reduce hospitalisations due to the disease by 90 per cent.
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    4 mins
  • New data sheds light on the mental health impacts of losing a pregnancy

    New data sheds light on the mental health impacts of losing a pregnancy
    Nov 9 2024
    Pregnancy loss is something thousands of women have to bear leading to intense grief and isolation. Gidget Foundation Australia - an organisation that provides specialist support for new and expectant parents - says early intervention is key in the healing process. But with the stigma around pregnancy loss still prominent, especially in migrant communities, this can be a challenge.
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    4 mins
  • Hysterical: Fatima found a 'hidden community' of grieving parents after not getting culturally safe support

    Hysterical: Fatima found a 'hidden community' of grieving parents after not getting culturally safe support
    Nov 8 2024
    Fatima El-Assaad lost her daughter Aya in 2021 after she was born still at 27 weeks, but felt like she wasn't given the appropriate support to navigate her grief. It wasn't until Fatima started speaking to other Muslim parents, that she began to recognise a gap in culturally safe bereavement support. In fact, Fatima's advocacy group The Still Nest, contributed one of thousands of submissions to a world-first New South Wales birth trauma inquiry earlier this year - in which the government pledged support for all 43 recommendations. I'm your host Catriona Stirrat and in this episode of 'Hysterical' Fatima shares what she believes needs to change when it comes to healthy conversations around pregnancy loss.
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    15 mins
  • 'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban

    'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban
    Nov 7 2024
    Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. And a warning, this story includes stories of death and eating disorders.
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    5 mins
  • National public health body announced in wake of COVID-19 response review

    National public health body announced in wake of COVID-19 response review
    Oct 29 2024
    A review of Australia's COVID-19 response has revealed a major erosion of trust by the Australian public and health systems. It found inconsistent messaging from state and federal governments and heavy restrictions contributed to the decline. In response, the federal government has committed more than 250 million dollars to establish a national public health body, by the start of 2026.
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    5 mins
  • The common, treatable health condition that many men suffer in silence

    The common, treatable health condition that many men suffer in silence
    Oct 29 2024
    New research has found that an enlarged prostate gland is causing serious problems for more than 2.8 million Australian men and people assigned male at birth over the age of 50. The research by YouGov for Boston Scientific found most men fail to recognise the seriousness of what is a common health condition. The problems include increased frequency to urinate, and the risk of obstruction, bladder blockage and life-threatening symptoms. One man who spoke to SBS News explained how his prostate grew to the size of a softball forcing him to have surgery.
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    6 mins
  • Drinking water safety guidelines in Australia revised for 'human health considerations'

    Drinking water safety guidelines in Australia revised for 'human health considerations'
    Oct 28 2024
    Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.
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    9 mins
  • Hope for a revolution in treatment for severe burns victims

    Hope for a revolution in treatment for severe burns victims
    Oct 26 2024
    Severe burns victims could be treated with better skin grafts, after clinical trials of an advanced version of artificially-grown skin. The tests through Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital have had positive results, with trials to be expanded across the country.
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    3 mins