Cancer
Cancer detection dog's hit rate nothing to sniff at
The University of Otago's youngest medical student has passed his first course with flying colours.
Studying the causes of cancer
Cancer epidemiologist Brian Cox, from the University of Otago, talks about studying the causes of cancer and new research on diet and bowel cancer. Audio
Is running or walking better for you?
We all know the benefits of exercise — but do we need to run to get the best returns, or can we get a sufficient dose just from walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and… Audio
Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than A$6 billion annually. This news is bad for New Zealand, too, with 45% of Kiwi households having at least one cat. Professor Sarah… Audio
How the next pandemic could be engineered by terrorists
The next major pandemic could be inflicted by terrorists unleashing a bio-engineered virus on to the world, according to distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, Vivek Wadwha. He joins the show to… Audio
Kiwi at the helm of melanoma treatment breakthrough in in Covid-ravaged Peru
Covid-19 has been brutal in Peru, with the country having the highest death rate per population in the world. But it's not all doom and gloom. Patrick Emanuel is part of a team who have invented a new… Audio
Cancer rehabilitation awareness week
Rehabilitation after cancers is being highlighted in a campaign led by New Zealand organisation, PINC & STEEL which specialise in helping survivors. CEO Lou James talks to Jesse about cancer… Audio
Covid-19: vaccine might need to be re-administered yearly
New Zealand professor Gary McLean is an international authority on coronaviruses. He remains confident there will be a universal vaccine for Covid-19 before long, though he warns it may need to be… Audio
The shared genetics of cancer and placenta growth
Dr Erin Macaulay is passionate about placentas. The Otago University academic studies the epigenetics of early human development and is intrigued by the fact that placentas display similar growth… Audio
Bee venom fights aggressive breast cancer cells
Researchers in Australia have found that bee venom is particularly good at killing aggressive breast cancer cells. Professor Pilar Blancafort talks to Jesse about what has been discovered. Audio
Kat Arney on the links between cancer, evolution and genetics
Many of us think of cancer as a contemporary curse, a disease of our own making caused by our modern lifestyles, but it has always been with us. It killed our hominid ancestors, the mammals they… Audio
Top skincare tips from 'the most powerful woman in beauty'
British blogger Caroline Hirons has just seen her new skincare tips book, Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide, become the first beauty title to top the Sunday Times Bestseller chart in 18 years.
…Hundreds of cancer cases undiagnosed during Covid lockdown
Hundreds of cancer cases went undiagnosed during the Covid-19 lockdown and the weeks that followed, as the health system focused on gearing up for a pandemic. A report by Te Aho o Te Kahu, the… Audio
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Indepth team looks into dangerous alternative cancer therapies
Indepth reporter Susan Strongman's revealed that a so-called bleach water, claiming to be an alternative cancer therapy is still for sale. She talks to Jesse about her long piece talking to doctors… Audio
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
A scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control… Audio
Claire Taipari on living with cancer: "Own your Story"
In November of 2018 Claire Taipari's regular mammogram came back all clear, but just one week later she felt a lump on her breast and decided to get it checked. After tests, three cancerous tumours… Audio
Aratika Trust - empowering people to live well
In the continuing series that explores stories about Māori whanau who live with cancer, producer Justine Murray is with the ladies of Aratika, a Rotorua-based charitable trust that run wellness… Audio
Greg Taipari on living with cancer: 'Knowledge is power'
While working as a Senior Ministerial Press Secretary in 2015, Greg Taipari couldn't shake a persistent cough, after seeking medical advice he was eventually diagnosed with throat cancer. He kept the… Audio
New blood test shows how quickly you are ageing
A new blood test has been developed to indicate a person's "pace of ageing", meaning it can estimate a person's biological age and help indicate whether they are more prone to develop chronic disease… Audio