Health Report - Separate stories podcast

In the news:
Despite the reduction in daily smoking rates, 'poly-use' of nicotine, is a concern in some groups
The WHO reports the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest ever seen in that country
The TGA has a big job on its hands cracking down on influencers and companies flouting regulations around peptides
References
National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2025: Tobacco, e-cigarettes and other nicotine insights
WHO Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo
TGA flexes its muscle against illegal peptides and steroids
Melanotan II tanning peptide products found to be inconsistently dosed

New clinical guidelines for early detection of prostate cancer make big changes to screening, with an end to the digital examination and more frequent PSA tests in older age groups.
Will it help men feel less concerned about that doctor’s visit and help with early detection?
Guest/s
Professor Declan Murphy, consultant urologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre 
References
Guidelines for the early detection of prostate cancer

A new global study suggests people over sixty may face serious health risks from heat at much lower temperatures than previously understood.
Researchers says more preparation is necessary to remediate the health impacts of a warming climate, and offers advice on what can help.
Guest/s
Dr Qinqin Kong, Postdoctoral Scholar in the Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Stanford University 
References
Lancet Planet Health: Exceeding human heat tolerance in a warming, ageing world: a global projection modelling study
ABC Health: People over 60 face heat exposure danger at lower temperatures, study suggests

Peri-orificial dermatitis is a rash with little raised bumps that can appear around your mouth, nose and eyes. 
A dermatologist explains the cause and why using steroid cream is the worst thing you can do for it.
Guest/s
Dr Anes Yang, dermatologist

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