If you're hoping to stay healthy and coronavirus-free, one of the best things you can do it wash your hands often and wash your hands well.But what are the best techniques? What soap should you use? And how do you get out

What a 100 year old pandemic can teach us about coronavirus

2 Mar 9th, 2020 10m 37s

More than 100 years ago, tens of millions of people died in an influenza pandemic. The virus spread quickly and had a high mortality rate. More than a third of the world's population was infected.So what can we learn fr

Can coronavirus hide in the brain?

2 Mar 4th, 2020 9m 28s

What happens if you get coronavirus when you're pregnant? What surfaces should you avoid touching? And can children get infected?Coronacast is a daily podcast that's all about answering your coronavirus questions. O

Is this our life now for the next 18 months?

Mar 18th, 2020 9m 26s

Could the solution to getting rid of coronavirus be shutting everything down and keeping it that way... for a year and a half?That's no school, no uni, constant social distancing and quarantine. Is this our life now?

Coronacast Trailer

1 Mar 3rd, 2020 32s

Coronacast is a daily podcast that helps to answer your questions about coronavirus or COVID19. We break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through an epidemic.

Why do we have wisdom teeth?

1 Feb 20th, 2024 14m 14s

The only time most of us think about wisdom teeth is when they’re causing trouble.Do they have a use beyond causing pain (and leaving you with a hefty dental bill)?Norman and Tegan talk through the history of these meddlesome molars, and what h

Victoria takes a deep breath and opens up!

Oct 26th, 2020 11m 24s

It's been months in the making, but finally Victoria has taken a deep breath and reopened.As of 11:59pm tonight, the Victorian lockdown will officially end and many of the most significant restrictions will be removed or wound back.Yesterda

So you went to the protests. Should you self-isolate?

1 Jun 8th, 2020 11m 26s

With Black Lives Matters demonstrations being held in many Australian cities over the weekend, should protestors now be self-isolating in case they were infected?The AMA in Victoria says it’s necessary, but Federal Govern

Under the radar! How much coronavirus is really out there?

Apr 1st, 2020 10m 37s

While the coronavirus growth rate has slowed over the past few days, there's still likely to be cases circling in the community undetected.Community transmission hotspots are popping up in suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne.

'Are we all going to die?' We answer kids' questions!

Mar 26th, 2020 12m 14s

What does coronavirus look like? When can we hug again? Are we all going to die? We asked for questions from kids, and they delivered!Hundreds of Aussie kids have asked and we've put them to Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Tay

The tantalising scheme to fix coronavirus in only six weeks

Mar 25th, 2020 9m 15s

What if this could mostly be over in four to six weeks instead of a year or more? Sounds pretty good right.According to experts in Australia and overseas, it is possible.So what's the catch?On the show today:* Wh

Three tips on how to convince friends and family to stay home

Mar 24th, 2020 10m 18s

It seems many people still haven't got the message about the importance of social distancing.And some Coronacast listeners are saying they're still struggling to convince friends and family to take it seriously and stop a

What can kids' poo teach us about coronavirus?

1 Mar 16th, 2020 10m 16s

Plenty of questions remain about how children are affected by coronavirus, what symptoms they show and how they transmit it.But a study from China has shed some light on this.Not only are kids being affected by COVID-19

Is it time to ban mass gatherings?

1 Mar 12th, 2020 8m 49s

As the risk of coming across coronavirus grows, it is time to ban mass gatherings?Prime Minister Scott Morrison said yesterday there's currently no advice to cancel events and he's going the footy on the weekend. And the

Gyms are sweaty. Are they risky?

1 Mar 10th, 2020 10m 11s

Gyms are sweaty, wet places and they're the perfect place for coronavirus to hide.Chinese data indicates that gyms are a high risk location for spreading the virus to other people or picking it up.So what can you do to

Should you get a flu shot early this year?

1 Mar 8th, 2020 9m 8s

With coronavirus spreading, heaps of people are wondering if getting a flu shot earlier this year is worth it.And as more people need tests, how do the swabs work and how long does it take?On the show today:* How lo

Do face masks work? And stop touching your face (but good luck)

1 Mar 5th, 2020 10m 59s

Face mask supplies may be limited, but do they even work?And why you should stop touching your face, but that's much easier said than done.On the show today:* Does a face mask really protect you?* How often do we

Your emotional support water bottle is probably too big

6 days ago 16m 17s

Do you have your water bottle beside you right now? How close are you to reaching your daily water goal?It can feel like a slog sometimes to meet the recommended two lites of water a day.Norman and Tegan pour over the evidence to find out wheth

How can you boost your immune system?

13 days ago 18m 44s

As the weather cools down, you may be noticing more people around you are dropping from cold or flu.And with COVID-19 also in the mix, it’s understandable that many are wondering how they can boost their immunity to avoid getting sick so often.

Is it safe to dose yourself with pre-workout?

20 days ago 18m 36s

It can sometimes be tough to summon the motivation and energy to go to exercise. Well, there’s a product for that and it’s gaining popularity.Pre-workout mixtures come in powders, pills, drinks, gummies — you name it, they’ve got it.Norman and

How do over-the-counter painkillers compare?

28 days ago 16m 14s

When you get a headache, what do you reach for? Ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol?Over-the-counter painkillers can be difficult to differentiate, but they do vary, not only in their effectiveness but also in their side effects.Norman and Tegan

Restless Legs Syndrome and how it's treated

Mar 26th, 2024 15m 50s

Restless Legs Syndrome is a common condition with somewhat mysterious underpinnings…While it can be a side effect on an underlying condition, many people suffer for no known reason.Norman and Tegan take us through what we know, what we suspect

Kate's cancer announcement: What do we know about her health?

Mar 23rd, 2024 20m 26s

Kate Middleton announced via a video message that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. The Princess of Wales has been out of the public eye since Christmas. This is the first official announcement about her condition since she revealed she w

Is your (artificial) sweet tooth killing you?

Mar 19th, 2024 18m 7s

Did you know that we're evolutionarily predisposed to seek out sweet treats?Simple carbs were harder to come by in caveman times than they are today. Now, the consensus is we all need to cut down our sugar intake.One way people are doing that i

Pimples, spots and pleuks: The who, why and what (to do)

Mar 12th, 2024 18m 10s

Although it’s often thought of as an adolescent affliction, acne can affect people well into adulthood.But some people seem to be immune to pimples. Why?Norman and Tegan investigate why some people are more prone to pimples than others, and wha