Health Report - Separate stories podcast

In the news this week:
Review finds no direct link between aluminium adjuvanted vaccines and health conditions
PCOS renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
Budget details for Thriving Kids program
References
Aluminium adjuvants in vaccines and potential health effects: systematic review
Polycystic ovary syndrome renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome
Budget 2026-27: Thriving Kids

Microplastics are everywhere, including food processing and production.
So is it inevitable that microplastics are a part of your diet?
A new West Australian study shows there are ways to reduce your exposure, but it's not simple.
Guest
Michaela Lucas, Clinical Professor at the University of Western Australia 
References
Low-plastic diet and urinary levels of plastic-associated phthalates and bisphenols: the randomized controlled PERTH Trial

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has most commonly been treated with surgery.
But new research is showing there are rehab treatments that work for some, without the need for the operating theatre.
Guest
Dr Marc-Olivier Dubé, Physiotherapist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre
References
Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Digital interventions, like websites and chatbots, have shown positive effects in the treatment of some eating disorders according to a new study.
Evidence shows the potential for flow-on benefits for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, which can co-occur with an eating disorder.
But not all the digital tools available are created equal.
Guest
Associate Professor Jake Linardon, School of Psychology, Deakin University
References
Acute, Longer-Term, and Transdiagnostic Outcomes After Digital Interventions for Eating Disorders

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.
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