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4 Feb 2026

Alex Lopes: Living With IBS Is Not Just a Gut Issue

Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a diagnosis many people carry for years, often without clear answers or support. Alex Lopes explains how IBS shows up in daily life, from bloating and urgency to slow transit, and why pelvic health is often the missing piece in understanding gut function.

Guest: Alex Lopes, Pelvic Health Melbourne

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. ...