Are Australian kids eating too much salt?
About this episode
The episode discusses the salt intake of Australian schoolchildren and its health implications, alongside new findings in breast cancer screening and cognitive training.
Are Australian schoolkids eating too much salt? And does it put them at risk of high blood pressure? A new approach to breast cancer screening based on risk could reduce the number of screens needed for some women. There's been a lot of hype around brain training to protect against cognitive decline, but the results haven't always measured up. Now a new long-term study has promising results. Plus, navigating the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis -- when can the condition be medically managed and when should you consider surgery? References: Impact of cognitive training on claims-based diagnosed dementia over 20 years: evidence from the ACTIVE study Efficacy and safety of once-daily oral orforglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes (ACHIEVE-3) Risk factors for the development of food allergy in infants and children Sodium, potassium and blood pressure in Australian schoolchildren: exploring differences by sex and weight status — a cross-sectional study Risk-Based vs Annual Breast Cancer Screening: The WISDOM Randomized Clinical Trial
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