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4 Mar 2025

Dr Vincent Ho: Protein and Gut Health

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Popular Culture

There is a lot of talk about high-protein diets, whether for muscle gain, weight loss or just general health. However, some people worry about its effect on digestion, particularly constipation. You might have heard that eating lots of eggs or other protein-rich foods can leave you feeling blocked up. But is that the protein or could something else be to blame?

Guest: Dr Vincent Ho, Gastroenterologist and Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...