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1 Apr 2025

Vincent Ho: Gluten and the Nocebo Effect

Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Popular Culture

You have probably heard someone say they are gluten intolerant, and maybe you have even cut out gluten yourself in hopes of fixing gut issues.

But a new Australian-led study is casting doubt on gluten as the real culprit behind those tummy troubles in people without coeliac disease. It turns out that even when gluten was not in the food, people still had the same symptoms, which might come down to the Nocebo Effect.

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

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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16 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok and Designer Bags

Consumer Affairs, News & Politics, Popular Culture, Social Media

The trade war has gone TikTok. Chinese factory workers show exactly how your designer bag gets made, and they throw ...

16 Apr 2025

Nicole Rich: Ticketing Scams

Consumer Affairs

Whether it is Gaga, footy finals or a night at the theatre, getting your hands on hot tickets can be ...

16 Apr 2025

Maria Atienzar-Prieto: Live Location Sharing and Relationships

Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Relationships, Social Media

Snapchat, Life360, Find My… are apps many young Australians use daily to check in on their mates, organise hangouts or ...