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China hit by more bird flu cases

Officials in Shanghai and Beijing report new cases of bird flu, which has now infected 55 people in China and killed 11.

Tweeting your way to heart health

Twitter is a powerful tool in the prevention of heart disease according to one new study.

Bowel cancer

14,000 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year and unfortunately 4,000 will succumb to the disease. Julian Wiggins, CEO of Bowel Cancer Australia, joins us to discuss the facts & common symptoms of this particular illness.

My Story: Kitty Ferguson

Kitty Ferguson was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer and lived to tell the tale. She talks to us about her journey and explains why, through promoting the importance of early detection, she hopes to help others beat the disease.

World Parkinson’s Day

Peter Raymond, vice president of Parkinson’s Australia, shares his own experience being diagnosed with this debilitating disease and explains how we can get involved in this year’s World Parkinson’s Day.

MiNDFOOD Radio featuring Marion Grasby & Kitty Ferguson

In this week’s show celebrity chef Marion Grasby talks Mother’s day thai food, Kitty Ferguson share how she beat cancer, we find out the tell tale signs of Parkinson’s disease and more.

Epilepsy – Purple Day

Epilepsy is a complex condition that can affect anyone at anytime. Carol Ireland, CEO of Epilepsy Australia, explains the various types of seizures, signs and symptoms associated with the condition and how we can help on Purple Day.

Sunny outlook lowers cholesterol

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, you’ve got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative; according to a US study released this week.

Heart disease detected in newborns of obese mothers

Startling new research has uncovered that expectant mothers who are overweight could increase their child’s chances of developing heart disease.

I Survived Stage Four Breast Cancer

Kitty Ferguson was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in July 2011, and advised to take up palliative care. But after checking into the Life and Living Cancer Healing Retreat at The Gawler Foundation, she turned her whole life around.

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by a third

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts and olive oil can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as a third, a new study has found.

Man-Made chemicals a threat to global health

Chemicals found in everyday items could be responsible for a sharp rise in hormone-related disorders and diseases affecting animals and humans, the World Health Organisation has warned.

Sally Field’s “One Mind for Research” Campaign

Sally Field has lent her star-power to the One Mind for Research campaign, working towards curing diseases of the brain and eliminating the stigma of mental illness.

Dispelling the myths about cancer

There are many myths out there about cancer; February 4 is a chance to get the facts and help in the fight against this disease.

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s

There are a 100 different forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s being one of the more common ones. Andrew Italia from Alzheimer’s Australia joins us to discuss the sign, symptoms, risk-reduction strategies and helps us better understand more about this disease.

Ignoring the snore could lead to future health risks

More than just an annoying bedtime habit, snorers may be at a higher risk of having clogged arteries and suffering from cardiovascular diseases than those who are overweight or suffer from high cholesterol.

Get cholesterol-wise

One Australian dies every 24 minutes from heart disease, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. Pharmacist and medical herbalist Gerald Quigley gets us up to speed on maintaining good cholesterol health.

Sun Sensibility

Every year more than 10,000 Australians are treated for melanoma, 27 people a day, and 1,200 will lose their lives to it. Kerryn Grieves, head of research at Sun Sensibility, tells us about the research in the field and the inroads that are being made.

What is Ocsober?

More than 22,000 people die in Australia each year as a result of alcohol and drug abuse. Ocsober is a fundraising initiative that encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of October.

Coeliac Disease: On the rise

Coeliac disease, a gluten-intolerance, is twice as more common as type 1 diabetes. Dietician and acclaimed author Dr Sue Shepherd returns to the show to discuss why.

Malaria cure is in sight, say researchers

Researchers at the University of Cape Town say they may be close to producing a cure for malaria following their discovery of a compound that disrupts the malaria parasite’s lifecycle in animal models, effectively destroying it.

The Sleep Diet

Sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington talks to us about the real health benefits of good sleep and urges us to take the steps to establish a good sleep routine to fend off chronic diseases and obesity.

Brain Fitness for a longer memory

Train your brain now to ward off Alzheimer’s Disease later in life, with these simple brain exercises by Dr Greenstein.

Are you at risk of bowel disease?

CEO of CCA, Francesca Manglaviti shares the warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, and gives her tips for maintaining good bowel health.

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