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18 Oct 2025

Dr Dean Picone: Can Your Watch Spot High Blood Pressure?

Gadgets, Health, Technology

Apple says its new Series 11 Watch can alert you to possible hypertension, but can a wrist sensor really replace a blood-pressure cuff? Research fellow Dean Picone from the University of Sydney unpacks the technology, explains what those alerts really mean, and shares the safest ways to keep your heart health in check.

Guest: Dr Dean Picone, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

15 Feb 2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...