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Tegan Taylor

Tegan Taylor

Health and Science Reporter at ABC Science Online

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Should you aim for an alkaline lifestyle?

Humans are slightly alkaline – your blood should be a pH between 7.35 to 7.45. Anything outside that range can be life-threatening. So why are you being told to follow an alkaline diet? Proponents of the diet claim it can tackle everything from osteoporosis to cancer. Norman and Tegan do a litmus test on the alkaline-acid balance and whether it’s a driver of chronic disease. References: Physiology, Acid Base Balance The effect of acid ash and alkaline ash foodstuffs on the acid-base equilibrium of man Urine pH is an indicator of dietary acid–base load, fruit and vegetables and meat intakes: results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk population study Why is there so much on the internet about the alkaline diet and cancer? – MD Anderson  Low-grade metabolic acidosis as a driver of chronic disease: a 21st century public health crisis Diet-Induced Low-Grade Metabolic Acidosis and Clinical Outcomes: A Review If you enjoyed this episode, check these out
about 1 month ago
abc.net.au

Is running bad for your knees?

Is running bad for your knees?
3 months ago
abc.net.au

Is there a cure for jet lag?

Is there a cure for jet lag?
4 months ago
abc.net.au

Chronotypes: early birds vs night owls

Chronotypes: early birds vs night owls
5 months ago
abc.net.au

Which hair loss treatments actually work?

Which hair loss treatments actually work?
10 months ago
abc.net.au

Why aren't kids getting the food they need at childcare?

The first 2,000 days of life are crucial for brain development. Children learn and grow more during this time than at any other point in their lives. However, research shows many childcare centres are failing to provide proper nutrition: children are going hungry, and meals often don't meet basic dietary standards. Experts are calling for better food support in disadvantaged areas and improved nutritional guidelines for early childhood centres to help children get the nourishment they need.
12 months ago
abc.net.au

Could a bacterial strain spark bowel cancer?

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the rising incidence of colorectal cancer among younger populations, and emerging research points to the gut microbiome as a key factor in understanding this trend. A study from the University of Melbourne uncovered a specific bacterial strain that can cause DNA damage, potentially triggering the development of colorectal cancer. References: Intratumoral presence of the genotoxic gut bacteria pks+ E. coli, Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis, and Fusobacterium nucleatum and their association with clinicopathological and molecular features of colorectal cancer
12 months ago
abc.net.au

How music therapy is helping people with young onset dementia

It's estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, which impacts them as well as their loved ones. A new pilot study is exploring how songwriting can help, especially for those with early onset dementia. Guests Associate Professor Samantha Loi, neuropsychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne Paul Wheelton, carer for his wife Angela Phoebe Stretton-Smith, music therapist References Statement – NDIS funded music and art therapy Bill Shorten flags NDIS changes to music and art therapy funding, ABC News
about 1 year ago
abc.net.au

Is NAD+ a miracle anti-ageing supplement?

We've been searching for a fountain of youth for millennia. How can we not only live longer, but live healthier for longer? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is the latest anti-ageing candidate under the microscope. Norman and Tegan explain what it is, and whether supplements promising to boost NAD actually do what's advertised on the bottle. References: NAD+ metabolism and its roles in cellular processes during ageing NAD+ in Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders What is really known about the effects of nicotinamide riboside supplementation in humans Dietary Supplementation With NAD+-Boosting Compounds in Humans: Current Knowledge and Future Directions The use of a systems approach to increase NAD+ in human participants Specific ablation of Nampt in adult neural stem cells recapitulates their functional defects during aging
about 1 year ago
abc.net.au

Program: Treating the varied causes of functional seizures

In epilepsy, seizures are caused by an 'electrical storm' in the brain that can be seen during an EEG test. But there is another kind of seizure, which presents the same but cannot be seen on an EEG. Despite being so common, there are few treatments for functional seizures and functional neurological disorder (FND). Guest Jackie, participant in Re-PROGRAM Dr Toby Winton-Brown, neuropsychiatrist at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and at Monash Neuroscience at Monash University   References Re-PROGRAM: The evaluation of a brief intervention program for patients with functional seizures in an outpatient hospital setting "What the hell is wrong with me?" - Health Report, Saturday 29 June, 2024
about 1 year ago
abc.net.au

Why is sex tech still so taboo?

Sex tech conjures up images of hot robots sent from the future and while that might be where this multi million dollar industry is headed - for now a big slice of the demand is from people hoping to enjoy their own body so why do we make that so hard for people living with disabilities? And who are the inventors and engineers breaking down the taboos to create the products that suit their needs? Guest - Rebecca McLaren for the Health Report  If you liked this episode of Quick Smart you might enjoy our chat with Lucy Sweeney about the neuroscience of singing in a choir or our episode with James Purtill on why we still don’t have driverless cars.
over 1 year ago