Health Report

A paper has suggested exercise has minimal, short-term effects on osteoarthritis. But experts are warning people with the condition that they shouldn't stop moving. 
Also, school kids are being called on to help in the fight against superbugs. A new study shoots down low-dose aspirin for older people wanting to prevent cancer. 
And we take a look at another form of arthritis: gout. It's under-recognised and under-treated, but what can be done about it, and why is it such a complicated story?
References:
Menopausal hormone therapy and long term mortality: nationwide, register based cohort study
Sixth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health (AURA report)
Education and Behaviour Change - The Fleming Initiative's Stance
Intermittent fasting for adults with overweight or obesity
Effectiveness of exercise therapy for osteoarthritis: an overview of systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials
Cancer Incidence and Mortality With Aspirin in Older Adults: Follow-Up of the ASPREE Trial
The effects of daily low-dose aspirin on white matter hyperintensity lesions and retinal vascular calibre in healthy older adults: the ENVIS-ion exploratory neuroimaging substudy of the ASPREE randomised clinical trial 
Treat-to-Target Urate-Lowering Treatment and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Gout
Arthritis Australia gout resources
Gout Medcast resources

Researchers have pin-pointed the best exercise routines for depression or anxiety symptoms, and they might be equal to medication and talk therapy.
Also, why states and territories are making changes to their maternity care guidance for doctors. 
An update on Alzheimer's disease off the back of important vaccine discoveries. Why the packaging of statins might need an upgrade.
And some clarity on beta blockers after a heart attack. Does everyone need to be taking them?
References:
Valacyclovir Treatment of Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease: The VALAD Randomized Clinical Trial
Assessment of adverse effects attributed to statin therapy in product labels: a meta-analysis of double-blind randomised controlled trials
Nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss in adults with type 2 diabetes using GLP-1 receptor agonists: A retrospective observational study
Effect of exercise on depression and anxiety symptoms: systematic umbrella review with meta-meta-analysis
Respectful Maternity and Newborn Care Framework
β blockers after myocardial infarction with mildly reduced ejection fraction: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Beta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction in Patients without Heart Failure
Beta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction without Reduced Ejection Fraction

When you pay for private health insurance, you might assume you'll be well covered if you get injured or fall ill. 
But a new report has revealed the huge costs that catch people off guard, and sometimes prevent them from receiving care. 
Also, a study hints that constant colds in childhood might not be business-as-usual and should be taken more seriously. 
And we talk through the Nipah virus outbreak in India, and changes in Victoria to ADHD medication prescribing.
References:
Nipah and Hendra Viruses: Deadly Zoonotic Paramyxoviruses with the Potential to Cause the Next Pandemic - PMC
Urgent ADHD Top-Up Prescriptions Even Easier And Cheaper
Restoring affordable access to specialist care in Australia
Burden of Infections in Early Life and Risk of Infections and Systemic Antibiotics Use in Childhood

Many people turning to AI for health advice are doing it for valid reasons — it's cheap, fast and isn't bound by a 15-minute timer. 
But the checks and balances companies use to ensure their products are safe, or even accurate, aren't open to public scrutiny.
Also on the show, medical abortion is available up to nine weeks in Australia. There's a push to allow access later. 
And the much-maligned fat cell gets a look-in from a world-leading expert.
References
First step towards a national medicines record
National medicines database promised after telehealth 'doctor-shopping' leads to overdose
Uptake of Shingrix vaccine in its first year on the National Immunisation Program: an analysis of Australian Immunisation Register data
Cannabis‐based medicines for chronic neuropathic pain in adults
Safety and efficacy of early medical abortion at home between 10+0 and 11+6 weeks' gestation: a retrospective review

If you're having a month off the beers to kick off the year, do you know what a short stretch of sobriety could achieve?
Some companies in the United States are even pushing people to trade their alcohol for THC, for "high" January. 
Also, there hasn't been a big COVID spike over the holidays, but the flu has been going around. 
People aren't accessing palliative care early enough to reap the benefits, but are there enough services to go around?
And a study finds women notified of their breast density are often confused and anxious about what to do next. 
References:
NSW respiratory surveillance
Senior CDC official: Loss of measles elimination status in U.S. would be ‘cost of doing business’
Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Alcohol consumption and mortality from four alcohol-related cancers in Australia 1950-2018: a time series analysis
Early Palliative Care and Quality of End-of-Life Care for People With Terminal Cancer, Victoria, 2018–2023: A Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study
Impact of population based breast density notification: multisite parallel arm randomised controlled trial in BreastScreen