Health Report

ABC

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.

Radio: ABC Classic FM

Categories: Health

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People with osteoarthritis used to be told to take it easy and avoid overdoing exercise. But the advice has changed drastically. Also, should everyone going onto GLP-1 medications for weight loss be screened and monitored for eating disorders? Another instalment of Stroke of Luck, a series on the experience of having a stroke and the recovery process. And a look back at the year: Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his hyperfixation on autism as an epidemic. References Trump links paracetamol to autism, urges parents to delay vaccines The EPIPHA-KNEE trial: Explaining Pain to target unhelpful pain beliefs to Increase PHysical Activity in KNEE osteoarthritis – a protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with clinical- and cost-effectiveness analysis Management of eating disorders for people with higher weight: clinical practice guideline Eating disorder resources: The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or webchat. Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria Eating Disorders Families Australia — 1300 195 626 Professionals Credentialed in Eating Disorders Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800