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Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Science Behind Your ‘AURA’, The Fluoride Debate, And The Real Reason Behind Your YawnYour ‘aura’ may just be a mixture of oils and fats on the skin. Scientists still don’t fully know why we yawn—but they’re getting closer. The debate over fluoride is back in the spotlight. Urban rats may be more than just an annoying pest.
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2025-06-2503 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Mental And Physical Toll Of Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseFor people with inflammatory bowel disease, daily life can be painful, unpredictable, and isolating. The successful management of IBD means addressing both physical and mental symptoms. Our experts discuss treatment approaches and a new program aiming to end the stigma and offer support for patients.
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2025-06-2212 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Future Of Medicine Pt.1: Do We Want Free Or Innovative Healthcare?Most Americans don’t have a clear picture of what universal healthcare really means. Dr. Marschall Runge says we’re unlikely to see fully free, unlimited care – but a model based on preventive, team-based medicine is possible. In his new book, The Great Healthcare Disruption, Runge outlines how AI, better access, and more shareable medical records could revolutionize care – if we also prioritize our own health.
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2025-06-2209 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How Fish Oil Slows Aging, The Loneliness Epidemic, And How To Better Understand AutismIs there a new brain region for our senses? Why are so many adults feeling alone? Can fish oil really slow down aging?
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2025-06-1802 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyProducer's Cut: Wombs For Rent - The Legalization of Commercial SurrogacyThis segment is part of a new, podcast exclusive series called Producer's Cut. We'll be revisiting past shows that've left a lasting impact on the RHJ team, and providing behind-the-scenes insights on how the story came together.
Commercial gestational surrogacy allows parents to have a biological child that’s carried and birthed by another woman who receives a salary. Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it. Experts weigh in on the ethical implications of commercialized surrogacy.
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2025-06-1715 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMore Than Growing Pains: The Hidden Toll Of Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is tough to diagnose and even harder to treat effectively. Thankfully, researchers are creating more precise tests that can match patients to the right treatment plan on the first try. Our experts explain the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis and a new test that can bypass the trial-and-error approach to medicine.
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2025-06-1509 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA KnowsFor the most part, food companies are allowed to police themselves when introducing new food additives to market. This gap in oversight is the product of a GRAS loophole, a decades-old FDA policy. Jennifer Pomeranz explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform.
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2025-06-1513 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Brain’s Secret Microstructure That Has Powerful Impacts, Why Kids Should Play Sports, And How A Diabetes Drug Can Fight Off Alzheimer’s DiseaseA diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against alzheimers. A tiny part of the brain may be the key to treating addiction. Kids should join a sport to boost their mental health.
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2025-06-1102 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyOne on One: Dr. Edgardo Padin-Rivera Exposes The Mental Challenges Of Military ServiceIn this podcast-exclusive episode, you'll hear the original interview audio between Radio Health Journal producer Kristen Farrah and psychologist and Vietnam War veteran Dr. Edgardo Padin-Rivera. The two have a conversation about military indoctrination, the mental health of soldiers, and the challenges of navigating life after service. They also dive into Padin-Rivera’s personal experiences of war, addiction, and his journey to find peace.
Trigger warnings: racial slurs, violence, trauma
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2025-06-1025 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyWhy Everything Is Tuberculosis To Best-Selling Author John GreenEven though we have developed fantastic antibiotics for tuberculosis, the disease continues to devastate communities – especially lower-income populations in developing countries. John Green, a best-selling author, dives into the disparities that exist within the world of tuberculosis and how we can get life-saving treatment to the millions that need it.
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2025-06-0810 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyWhy We Should Experiment On Pregnant WomenExperimenting on humans can be a dangerous and scary endeavor, but we’ve created guidelines to make sure that our clinical trials are the safest they can be. However, all of this effort is lost when it comes to pregnant women. We have very little data on how some of the most-used medications affect this population simply because it’s not researched. Our guest explains why we need to start including this population in clinical trials and how it can be done safely and effectively.
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2025-06-0812 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyOne on One: Author John Green’s Mission to End TuberculosisIn this podcast-exclusive episode, you'll hear the original interview audio between Radio Health Journal producer Polly Hansen and best-selling author John Green. The two have a conversation about his new book, Everything is Tuberculosis, and dive into Green’s personal experience traveling around the world to fight for TB awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-0619 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Mood Benefits Of Social Media, A New Tax For Food Companies, And Better Treatments For Your Ulcerative ColitisA new breakthrough in ulcerative colitis treatment. Should food companies pay the FDA? The agency collects ‘user fees’ from pharmaceutical companies to help fund its safety research. Can doom scrolling actually benefit us?
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2025-06-0402 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyDoes A Colombian Community Hold The Key To Curing Alzheimer’S Disease?Researchers have been on a long journey to discover what may cause Alzheimer’s disease. Looking all over the globe, they thought the answer would lie in a mountain town in Columbia. Our expert explains the decades of research and drug testing, as well as the unassuming clue they now think could be the key to finding a treatment for this condition.
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2025-06-0110 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyReducing The Trial-And-Error Approach To Antidepressant MedicationImagine being able to find the best medication for your body on the first try. That’s what the field of pharmacogenomics is working towards. Our expert explains how our genes can predict a drug’s effect on our system and minimize the ‘trial-and-error’ approach to medicine.
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2025-06-0112 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How The Beauty Industry Is Threatening Your Pregnancy; The Best Test For Fertility Planning; And How Eating Veggies Helps Your CellsShould pregnant women stay away from beauty products? A new saliva test that can help cancer patients. A promising step in understanding menopause. Here’s one more reason to have an abundance of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
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2025-05-2803 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyRe-framing Excuses: How Mental Weakness Sabotages Your SuccessFor many people, staying consistent is the hardest part of accomplishing goals. Dr. Haley Perlus, a sports psychologist, believes that the core of this issue is mental toughness. She explains how to trick yourself into staying consistent even when your motivation runs out.
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2025-05-2509 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyAging Like An Olympian: The Exercises That Keep You Healthy And IndependentMore than two decades after retiring, Joetta – a 4x Olympic athlete – laced up her spikes to get back into racing at age 62. This week, She explains how her training has adjusted to accommodate for her aging body, while our exercise expert lists the reasons why older adults need to be weightlifting and training fast-twitch muscles fibers.
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2025-05-2512 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyProducer's Cut: How To Provide Support in the Wake of a Traumatic LossThis segment is part of a new, podcast exclusive series called Producer's Cut. We'll be revisiting past shows that've left a lasting impact on the RHJ team, and providing behind-the-scenes insights on how the story came together. This segment focuses on grief.
It can be difficult to figure out how to comfort someone dealing with a traumatic loss. Often, there’s a fear of not knowing what to say, which can leave the grieving person feeling more alone. Two bereaved mothers recount their experiences of losing their children, and detail what good support looks like.
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2025-05-2215 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How Our Genetics Can Predict Our Future, Climate Change Is Worsening Seasonal Allergies, And Why Research Excludes Pregnant WomenWhy more pregnant women need to be in clinical trials. Scientists are helping us see the future. Does our DNA know our future? Have your seasonal allergies gotten worse?
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2025-05-2103 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyLi-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through GenerationsWe’re all born with a special gene that’s job is to seek out and destroy cancer cells. But when some people are born with a mutated version, it lets cancer run rampant throughout the body – sometimes even helping tumors spread. Lawrence Ingrassia details his family’s battle with this mutation and the tragedies left in its wake.
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2025-05-1812 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And SuccessHave you been feeling stuck in your career or personal life? Though it can take some time and effort, it’s possible to rewire our brains for the better. Dr. Greg Hammer, author of Gain Without Pain, reveals the best tricks to form healthier habits that’ll lead to more happiness and success.
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2025-05-1810 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How Vitamin D Can Fight Your Allergies, America’s Impending Population Shortage, And The Care Disparity With Dementia PatientsWhy is there a care gap for dementia patients? Is sunlight good for your nose? Will America soon be facing a population shortage?
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2025-05-1403 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow The Primary Care Physician Shortage Is Draining Your Health And WalletThere’s a primary care shortage and it’s only expected to worsen in coming years. Some experts have proposed using non-physician practitioners as a substitute to fill the gap. And though it may sound promising, our expert explains why this will only worsen physician burnout, patient health outcomes, and medical debt.
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2025-05-1110 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyGenetic Justice: How Your DNA Can Help Solve Cold CasesGenetic genealogy has completely changed how law enforcement catches criminals. Cold cases can now be solved by a genetic match to the perpetrator’s sibling, parent or distant relative. Our experts explain the revolutionary technology and how you can help catch these violent criminals.
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2025-05-1112 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Best Place To Live For Your Brain Health, Reducing Animal Testing, And Why You Should Skip Your Afternoon NapHow the environment affects brain health. Will science ever move away from animal testing? Should you skip your afternoon nap?
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2025-05-0702 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Pitt: How A Television Medical Drama Is Saving LivesHealthcare professionals across the nation have been applauding television’s new medical drama, The Pitt, for its accurate portrayal of medicine. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah explains why this accuracy is so important and how it could help strengthen patient-doctor relationships.
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2025-05-0409 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is Viewed In HealthcareThis week, our experts dive into the hard facts of healthcare’s internal biases against women’s pain. Across all age groups and pain levels, women are given less medication for their pain than men. Our experts explain their research and why they believe this bias exists.
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2025-05-0413 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Your Humidifier Is Making You Sick, Global Warming Is Messing Up Your Gut, And Do Cancer Vaccines Work?Would you take a cancer vaccine? Your humidifier could be making you sick. Is global warming bad for your gut?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-your-humidifier-is-making-you-sick-global-warming-is-messing-up-your-gut-and-do-cancer-vaccines-work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-3002 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyTrouble Sleeping? This Science-Backed App Could Change Your LifeSleep quality is a huge determinant of our health, but it’s not always an easy benchmark to achieve – especially for patients with cancer or chronic illnesses. Our experts this week have created an app that monitors a user’s circadian rhythm, then offers feedback throughout the day to optimize their sleep quality.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/trouble-sleeping-this-science-backed-app-could-change-your-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2712 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe FDA Is Failing – Here’s What Needs To ChangeWe’ve long trusted the FDA to protect public health, but is this safeguard wavering? Our expert this week explains why premarket review isn’t as effective as it once was, how corporations have leveraged loopholes to skirt around regulations, and how the agency can get back on track.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-fda-is-failing-heres-what-needs-to-change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2710 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoes, Why Soup Is Good For Pregnancy, And How Trees Keep Communities HealthyOvercoming obstacles doesn’t always make you stronger. Mosquitoes may soon be scared of humans. Trees do more for your health than simply provide oxygen. Is soup good for pregnancy?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-human-blood-can-poison-mosquitoes-why-soup-is-good-for-pregnancy-and-how-trees-keep-communities-healthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2303 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyFrom Love To Resentment – The Motherhood TabooMotherhood is often touted as the most rewarding part of life – and while that may be true in some cases, there are many other feelings associated with this experience. Though many women feel they must push any negative feelings down, our expert explains why moms should embrace all emotions, from love to resentment.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-love-to-resentment-the-motherhood-taboo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2010 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyUser Fees And Presidential Intrusion: Why The FDA Isn’t More EffectiveThe FDA is the linchpin in American society keeping us safe, but many things slip through the cracks since the agency is underfunded and understaffed. Daniel Aaron, an FDA researcher, explains the main hurdles the agency faces and how these obstacles put consumers at risk.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/user-fees-and-presidential-intrusion-why-the-fda-isnt-more-effective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2012 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fires, Watching Traumatic Events Can Cause PTSD, And How Microplastics Are Fueling AntibioticYou may want to rethink watching that new horror film. Despite the recent devastation of fires in California, these natural disasters are still on a downward trend. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. Concerts are fun, but the real benefits of music happen when you’re alone. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-issue-with-fewer-forest-fires-watching-traumatic-events-can-cause-ptsd-and-how-microplastics-are-fueling-antibiotic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-1603 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Memory Failure That Could Be A Death Sentence For Your ChildWith summer fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to understand the dangers of leaving your kids in a hot car. Even temperatures in the 50s can be a major risk to a child under three years old. Our experts explain a memory failure that leads even the best of parents to forget their baby in the backseat.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-memory-failure-that-could-be-a-death-sentence-for-your-child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-1312 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyTranquil Travel: How To Get Rid Of Your Flight AnxietyDespite the fact that we’re on pace to have less plane crashes in 2025 compared to recent years, flight anxiety is on the rise. Our expert this week explains how to recognize anxiety and offers different strategies to use for your next trip in the sky. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/tranquil-travel-how-to-get-rid-of-your-flight-anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-1310 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMy Brothers’ Keeper: The Experience Of A Living DonorBeing a living donor is a major decision, but one that can save a life. For Mike O’Gorman, it was a no-brainer to help his brother who needed a new kidney. However, there were various obstacles he never anticipated. Our guests explain the donation process and the physical and mental challenges many face.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/my-brothers-keeper-the-experience-of-a-living-donor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-0613 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain Decline, Lead Is Leaching Into Our Air, And How Hotter Days Reduce Birth RatesPolluted air is killing our children. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. It’s not too late to improve your brain health. Do hotter days reduce birthrates?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-best-age-to-prevent-brain-decline-lead-is-leaching-into-our-air-and-how-hotter-days-reduce-birth-rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-0603 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyUltra-Processed Foods Are Killing You -- Here’s The CureUltra-processed foods have become a major part of the average American diet. Unfortunately, these products have been linked to various health concerns and don’t include many of the nutrients we need. Our experts explain how you can balance your diet and stay healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/ultra-processed-foods-are-killing-you-heres-the-cure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-0608 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’s Nice, The Biological Cause Of Infertility, And Why Spring Goals Are More SuccessfulIt may be time to re-start your New Years resolution. The biological factor that’s making you infertile. Do opposites attract?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-you-should-date-someone-whos-nice-the-biological-cause-of-infertility-and-why-spring-goals-are-more-successful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-0202 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy“The Woman Just Has To Suffer”: Changing How Medicine Views Women’s HealthCervical cancer detection often involves the use of a speculum. However, not only is this device often uncomfortable, it’s also a main reason for why women with disabilities skip the test altogether. Dr. Diane Harper proposes a new, FDA-approved screening method that’s proven to reduce cases of cervical cancer more than standard practices.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-woman-just-has-to-suffer-changing-how-medicine-views-womens-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-3009 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyLeaving The Cult: How To Rebuild Your Life After Living A LieHigh demand, high control groups can be both positive and negative, and describe many different populations from the military to infamous cults. Experiencing the negative side of these groups can lead to trauma and abuse. Our experts discuss their time in high demand, high control groups and how they were able to heal from these experiences. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/leaving-the-cult-how-to-rebuild-your-life-after-living-a-lie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-3014 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How AI Is Preventing Heart Attacks, Why Alzheimer’s Research Needs More Patient Diversity; And Why Hot Weather Leads To More ER VisitsArtificial intelligence can predict fatal heart attacks. A lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. As the temperature rises, so do emergency room visits.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-ai-is-preventing-heart-attacks-why-alzheimers-research-needs-more-patient-diversity-and-why-hot-weather-leads-to-more-er-visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-2602 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyPulses And Profits: An Insider Look Into The Business Of HealthcareThe healthcare industry may seem complex, but our experts this week are pulling back the curtain and revealing how innovations truly come to life. They discuss how the goals of this trade have evolved, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and how consumers will be playing a bigger role in product development. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/pulses-and-profits-an-insider-look-into-the-business-of-healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-2312 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Pap Smear: Why Is America Holding On To This Outdated Practice?The speculum has been used for centuries, but unlike other ancient medical tools, it hasn’t had any major updates to its design. However, this instrument may soon be unnecessary for many women with the new approval of self-administered HPV tests. Dr. Diane Harper explains why this is a major step forward for women’s healthcare and the importance of female patients advocating for more effective and comfortable procedures from their providers.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-pap-smear-why-is-america-holding-on-to-this-outdated-practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-2310 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Magic Mushrooms Can Relieve Depression, How To Avoid Wearing A Mosquito’s Favorite Color, And Why Earth’S Coasts Are DisappearingHow are psychedelic mushrooms related to mental health? Earth’s natural coasts are disappearing. Do mosquitoes care about your fashion sense? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/magic-mushrooms-can-relieve-depression-how-to-avoid-wearing-a-mosquitos-favorite-color-and-why-earths-coasts-are-disappearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-1903 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyEverything You Need To Know Before Getting Lasik Eye SurgeryLasik eye surgery has been life-changing for millions. However, there are a select few who have been left irreversibly disabled by the procedure. Our experts describe the qualities of a good Lasik candidate, the very real risks that come with the surgery, and an alternative option for those unable to get Lasik.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everything-you-need-to-know-before-getting-lasik-eye-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-1613 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicySpace Medicine Pt. 2: How A Mission To Mars Helps Patients On EarthLast week we discussed the dangers astronauts face when going on missions. This week, Dr. Joshua Ong, a space medicine researcher, explains the cutting-edge technology that’s being used to hopefully save astronauts’ eyesight, and how these advancements will help underserved patients on Earth.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/space-medicine-pt-2-how-a-mission-to-mars-helps-patients-on-earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-1609 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your Cavities, A Bacteria That Eats Plastic, And Why Falling In Love Is Good For A Woman’s HealthBacteria could be a key player in the fight against plastic. As more states legalize cannabis, you should know how it affects your health. Does gender affect how we complete our goals? Should women date more for the good of their health?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-smoking-weed-may-be-causing-your-cavities-a-bacteria-that-eats-plastic-and-why-falling-in-love-is-good-for-a-womans-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-1203 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow Space Medicine Could Save You From Going Blind Down Here On EarthThe breaking-edge technology NASA’s creating for space travel has positively impacted so many lives back on earth. Dr. Joshua Ong, a space medicine researcher, is now hoping to add to that beneficial list with his work on improving astronauts’ eyesight. He explains the conditions they’re most at risk for and how finding a solution for space travel will help increase access to eye treatments on earth. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-space-medicine-could-save-you-from-going-blind-down-here-on-earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-0908 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy“There Must Be Something Wrong With Women”: The Dangers Of Medical IgnoranceDespite all the progress made for women’s rights, the medical field continues to lag behind when it comes to female research. Because of this, half of the population is left in the dark about how to properly care for their bodies and the dangers they’re at risk for. Our experts explain the importance of researching women’s health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/there-must-be-something-wrong-with-women-the-dangers-of-medical-ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-0913 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And StrepYour monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think. Is one gender chattier than the other? How to tell if your sore throat is something more serious.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-revealing-the-chattier-gender-the-hidden-dangers-of-your-hair-salon-and-the-difference-between-a-sore-throat-and-strep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-0502 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyWhy Genetic Testing Should Be Part Of Your Pregnancy PlanPrenatal genetic testing can make parents aware of any anomalies or genetic diseases their unborn child has. Knowing this information before the baby is born can give parents a head start on understanding their child’s condition and finding proper resources. Our experts explain the role of genetic counseling and why it’s an important tool for parents.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-genetic-testing-should-be-part-of-your-pregnancy-plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-0212 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow To Use Fasting In The Fight Against CancerResearch is showing how useful a fasting-mimicking diet can be in fighting cancer. It not only weakens the tumor, but it also makes chemotherapy and immunotherapy less toxic for the patient. Our expert breaks down the benefits of FMD and how it enhances current cancer treatments.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-to-use-fasting-in-the-fight-against-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-0210 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Hidden Message Behind Your Tears, Why Vacation Is Necessary For Your Health, And Using Vr To Fight AnxietyCan more screen time ease anxiety? Is crying a sign of more than just sadness? Have you been feeling out of sorts? Yes, vacation is necessary for your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-hidden-message-behind-your-tears-why-vacation-is-necessary-for-your-health-and-using-vr-to-fight-anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-2603 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow A Fungal Pandemic Could Create Real-Life ZombiesOur body temperature is currently too hot for fungus to thrive in – which is why we don’t often have to worry about a serious fungal infection. However, global warming is forcing fungi to evolve to withstand hotter temperatures, which could be bad news for humanity. Dr. Arturo Casadevall explains what a future fungal pandemic might look like.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-a-fungal-pandemic-could-create-real-life-zombies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-2309 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Secret To Successful Aging: Outdoor-Based Activities To Keep You YoungOutdoor activities have been shown to be an important part of disease prevention and successful aging. And though there are some obstacles for older adults, there are ways to adjust the activities to fit all skill levels. Our experts explain the benefits to prioritizing outdoor-based interventions and group activities.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-secret-to-successful-aging-outdoor-based-activities-to-keep-you-young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-2312 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live In Cold Weather, How Dialysis Is Improving Access To Clean Water, And The Dangers Of Using A SmartwatchHow can you tell if your sniffles are just allergies or something worse? Should men be living in colder climates? The medical field is helping to increase access to clean water. Your smart watch may not be as great for your health as you thought. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-hopeful-fathers-should-live-in-cold-weather-how-dialysis-is-improving-access-to-clean-water-and-the-dangers-of-using-a-smartwatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-1903 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyTrust Your Gut: How To Heal Your Gut MicrobiomeAre you chronically bloated, feeling weighed down, or haven’t been as energetic lately? It’s possible that it’s a product of neglecting your gut microbiome. Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains the important role our microbiome plays in our physical and mental health -- and how you can heal your gut to put yourself back on track.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/trust-your-gut-how-to-heal-your-gut-microbiom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-1612 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Hydrocodone Hyperbole: The Best Drug For Pain Isn’t Always An OpioidEven though opioids are highly addictive, they continue to be prescribed because they’re thought of as the best option for pain management. However, that’s not always the case. Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-hydrocodone-hyperbole-the-best-drug-for-pain-isnt-always-an-opioid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-1609 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of ChemotherapyIs another global pandemic on the horizon? Antibodies aren’t just a protection from disease. Chemotherapy is tough on the body, but magnets could help. Being cynical is bad for your health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-being-cynical-is-bad-for-your-health-how-fungi-may-soon-take-over-and-increasing-the-effectiveness-of-chemotherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-1203 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicySoda Science: How Coca-Cola Influenced Obesity ResearchSince funding is necessary for scientific research, it’s not uncommon for private companies to be financially involved in studies. However, Susan Greenhalgh breaks down Coca-Cola’s intimate relationship with nutrition research, revealing the need for more third-party oversight in this area. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/soda-science-how-coca-cola-influenced-obesity-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-0913 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyDigital Therapy: Mental Health Apps May Be Selling Your Personal DataAs mental health becomes a bigger topic of conversation in society, it makes sense that an entire digital industry has been built around it. Online therapy has become the new normal for many Americans, but such a saturated market means that consumers can’t trust every product. Dr. Stephanie Collier explains the value of digital therapy programs and reveals how to choose the safest, most effective option.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/digital-therapy-mental-health-apps-may-be-selling-your-personal-dat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-0908 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Drug That Outperforms Opioids For Pain Management, The Hidden Dangers Of Kidney Disease, And Why Less Daylight May Be Better For Our HealthYour bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Need surgery? Over-the-counter medication may be your best option for pain management. The hidden risks of kidney disease. Shortened winter days may be better for our health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-drug-that-outperforms-opioids-for-pain-management-the-hidden-dangers-of-kidney-disease-and-why-less-daylight-may-be-better-for-our-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-0503 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHow Flint’s Water Crisis Revealed The Underbelly Of Water PoliticsThough lead pipes were outlawed in 1986, the EPA estimates that more than nine million lead service lines still distribute water across America. And though many people believe treatment plants are enough to keep our drinking water safe, the Flint water crisis proved this very wrong. Sara Hughes explains how this city’s contamination in 2014 has changed the visibility of water politics in America for the better.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-flints-water-crisis-revealed-the-underbelly-of-water-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-0210 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHealthy Selfishness: The Boundaries You Should Have For Your HealthBeing selfish is often seen as a bad characteristic, but our experts say it may be one of the most compassionate things you can do for yourself. Boundary setting is one example of a tool that can be utilized to improve your overall life. This week, our experts challenge everything you thought you knew about being selfish. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthy-selfishness-the-boundaries-you-should-have-for-your-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-02-0211 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How AI Is Ruining The Environment, The Secret To Battling Dry Skin, And Can An Eye Test Diagnose Mental Health Disorders?AI is the future, but is it worth the health risks? Can an eye doctor spot mental health issues? Do you have dry skin?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-ai-is-ruining-the-environment-the-secret-to-battling-dry-skin-and-can-an-eye-test-diagnose-mental-health-disorders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2903 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Last Lesson: A Conversation With My Dying ProfessorLarry Baden has spent the last few years getting comfortable with dying. After being diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy (MSA), a rare and terminal brain disease, his body’s been progressively deteriorating. But as death becomes a bigger theme in his life, it seems to be the only topic people refuse to discuss with him. In a one-on-one sit-down with Kristen Farrah, his former university student and producer of Radio Health Journal, Baden shares the intimate thoughts of a dying man. This conversation of death unravels his life’s trajectory – teasing apart the struggles and insecurities, questioning religious views and re...
2025-01-271h 30
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedicine Is A Woman’s World: The History Of ApothecariesWomen used to be the main providers of medicinal remedies, so when did everything change? Why do we now take a trip to the pharmacy instead of across the street to a neighbor? Karen Bloom Gevirtz explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were pushed out of medicine. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medicine-is-a-womans-world-the-history-of-apothecaries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2608 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyIs The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient. He describes his experience living with the disease and how his outlook on life has changed since receiving the terminal diagnosis. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-secret-to-living-only-found-within-a-terminal-diagnosis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2613 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How Caffeine Prevents Cancer, Reversing Heart Damage, And Your Guide To Dealing With The Winter BluesCan heart failure be reversed? Coffee may be the secret key to fighting cancer. How are you dealing with the winter blues?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-caffein-prevents-cancer-reversing-heart-damage-and-your-guide-to-dealing-with-the-winter-blues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2202 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyIs The ‘Twin Connection’ Real?Though we’ve been studying twins for more than a century, there’s so much still unknown about this phenomenon. Dr. Nancy Segal discusses the facts, myths, and why the loss of a twin is often felt more deeply.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-twin-connection-real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1909 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Supplement Surge: Do We Need More Regulations?The dietary supplement industry is huge, so you may be surprised to know that there’s very little FDA oversight for this category. In fact, most of its involvement comes after the products are already on the market. Dr. Cara Welch discusses the FDA’s involvement in this space and what to expect as the market evolves.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-supplement-surge-do-we-need-more-regulations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1912 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: A Cure For Nightmares, The Alcohol Myth, And How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal ClockHow cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-cure-for-nightmares-the-alcohol-myth-and-how-cancer-hijacks-our-internal-clock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1503 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyNo Peace After Death: The Thousands Of Unclaimed Bodies In AmericaMillions of people die each year. And though many of us assume they’ll each be given a proper burial, the reality is much bleaker. Thousands of these bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. Our expert explains what happens to these people and how the states handle these situations. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/no-peace-after-death-the-thousands-of-unclaimed-bodies-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1208 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Forever Child Pt.2: Do Parents Always Know Best?We continue our deep dive into growth attenuation therapy. Our experts explain why parents may choose this path for their child, the gaps in care for people with profound disabilities, and how much of a voice the disabled community should have on this choice.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-pt-2-do-parents-always-know-best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1213 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How To Suppress Fear, Why Your Saliva Matters, And Why So Many Naloxone Prescriptions Are UnfilledAre high prices a barrier to preventing overdoses? Saliva may be the key to monitoring health. Do you feel fear?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-suppress-fear-why-your-saliva-matters-and-why-so-many-naloxone-prescriptions-are-unfilled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-0802 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Mandela Effect: How Do We All Share The Same False Memories?Have you ever looked at Mr. Monopoly and swore he used to have a monocle? Though you’d be wrong, you’re also not alone. Researchers have been studying this phenomenon of shared false memories across society. Our experts explain the leading research and what may be causing this collective experience. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-mandela-effect-how-do-we-all-share-the-same-false-memories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-0509 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Forever Child: A Controversial Practice That Halts Growth Of The DisabledGrowth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives. Parents say it makes caregiving easier, but disability advocates argue it’s an infringement on human rights. Our experts dissect both sides of the argument.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-a-controversial-practice-that-halts-growth-of-the-disabled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-0512 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Brain Differences In Men And Women, Memories Can Be Made In The Kidney, and Why Hockey Is Bad For Your HealthAI reveals a new understanding of the human brain. Memories aren’t only in your head. Hockey is bad for your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-brain-differences-in-men-and-women-memories-can-be-made-in-the-kidney-and-why-hockey-is-bad-for-your-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-0102 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyCan We Protect Athletes Without Changing The NFL?Many athletes are no strangers to hard hits. However, when getting hit becomes your main job – like in the NFL – the injuries add up and can cause severe head trauma. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses what causes CTE and the mysteries that still surround the disease.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-we-protect-athletes-without-changing-the-nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-2910 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyProtecting Your Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know About StillbirthA stillbirth can happen in any pregnancy, but knowing the risk factors can help increase your chances of having a healthy birth. Our experts this week reveal what mothers should be doing to lower the risk of stillbirth and how to deal with the aftermath of losing a child.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/protecting-your-pregnancy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-stillbirth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-2913 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How To Starve Cancer, Hack Your Sleep, And Supercharge Your CellsCancer loves the sugar in our diets. Scientists may be able to supercharge our cells. Can you hack a good night’s sleep? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-starve-cancer-hack-your-sleep-and-supercharge-your-cells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-2502 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyDon’t Trust The Drugs: The Dangerous Lack Of Diversity In Clinical TrialsMany medications today are tested mainly on white men – putting millions of patients at risk for unknown side-effects. Our expert discusses the dangers of homogenous clinical trials and the current efforts working to improve the science. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dont-trust-the-drugs-the-dangerous-lack-of-diversity-in-clinical-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-2210 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyOne Woman’s Fight To Expose The Genetic Disease That Made Her An OrphanCasey Mulligan Walsh only found out she had a genetic disease after the death of both her parents and her brother. She now advocates for early cholesterol testing in children. The earlier it can be detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the more lives can be saved. Our experts discuss the disease and treatment options.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/one-womans-fight-to-expose-the-genetic-disease-that-made-her-an-orphan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-2212 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Why Pregnant Women Should Skip Lipstick, The Tie Between Diabetes And Dementia, And The Future Of Farming In The DarkWe may soon be farming in the dark. Will having diabetes affect your memory? Your favorite lipstick may be a risk to your pregnancy. What a fake immune system tells us about cancer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-pregnant-women-should-skip-lipstick-the-tie-between-diabetes-and-dementia-and-the-future-of-farming-in-the-dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1803 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyWhy Breast Cancer Survivors Are Getting TattoosPeople often think that surviving cancer is the happy ending. And while it’s definitely happy, it’s not the end. Many breast cancer survivors are left with significant scarring and body image issues. Our expert reveals how her specific tattoo skillset helps these women become happy in their own skin again.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-breast-cancer-survivors-are-getting-tattoos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1510 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyCan COVID Cure Cancer? The Pandemic’s Silver LiningHistory will remember 2020 as the year the world shut down, but there may be a silver lining to this dark time. New research shows that some cancer patients with severe Covid saw a reduction in their tumors. Our expert explains how Covid is helping researchers find a novel, effective treatment to fight cancer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-covid-cure-cancer-the-pandemics-silver-lining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1511 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: The Dangerous Additives In Ultra-Processed Foods, How Happiness Supports Your Brain Health, And Are Robots Outperforming Doctors?How scientists could catch schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-dangerous-additives-in-ultra-processed-foods-how-happiness-supports-your-brain-health-and-are-robots-outperforming-doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-1103 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, And Gaps In ResearchPolycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant. However, our expert this week dispels this and other misinformation that’s widespread about PCOS.Learn More:https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-truth-about-pcos-birth-control-infertility-and-gaps-in-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-0809 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions Of Americans In DangerScientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-melanin-effect-the-ignorance-that-puts-millions-of-americans-in-danger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-0812 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: Reversing Liver Damage, How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Cancer, And Are Newborn Babies Conscious?Liver damage can be deadly, but you may be able to reverse it. Do you have a higher risk of cancer? You may want to skip your next caffeine fix. How much of the world can newborn babies understand?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-reversing-liver-damage-how-omega-3-fatty-acids-fight-cancer-and-are-newborn-babies-conscious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-0403 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyThe Eye Condition That Causes Hallucinations And Face DistortionsOn the surface, seeing hallucinations and distorted faces seems like a mental illness. However, it’s actually an issue with sight called Prosopometamorphopsia. Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-eye-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-and-face-distortions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-0109 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyHealthcare Architecture: The Designs That Speed Up Your RecoveryThough you may never stop to think about the room design when walking through a hospital, but it’s been tailored specifically for you. Jodi Feldheim, a healthcare architect, explains how nature plays an important part in medical design, the details that improve patient experience, and what future hospitals will look like.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthcare-architecture-the-designs-that-speed-up-your-recovery/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-12-0113 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How To Spend Money For Maximum Happiness, Why Brains Are Getting Bigger, And The Connection Between Down Syndrome And Alzheimer’s DiseaseYou have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. New research unveils another mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Can we reverse antibiotic resistance? How to spend your money for maximum happiness.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-spend-money-for-maximum-happiness-why-brains-are-getting-bigger-and-the-connection-between-down-syndrome-and-alzheimers-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-2703 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyLocked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of Cheating DeathAfter months of doctors mistakenly believing Jacob Haendel was dying in a coma, he managed to catch his medical team’s attention with a flick of his wrist. Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society. He’s now focusing his efforts to increase accessible infrastructure through a revolutionary app.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/locked-in-pt-2-the-unexpected-consequences-of-cheating-death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-2410 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyLocked-In Pt. 1: Trapped Inside Your Own BodyAt age 28, Jacob Haendel was diagnosed with a rare, terminal brain disease and given six months to live. But while doctors thought he was dying in a coma, Haendel was fully aware – just trapped inside his paralyzed body. He recounts his incredible story of pain, hope, and beating death against all odds.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/locked-in-pt-1-trapped-inside-your-own-body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-2412 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyMedical Notes: How To Beat Jetlag And Why Connecting With Your Inner Child Is Good For Your BrainFor the first time ever, scientists have found a molecular difference in people with autism. Why older people should connect with their inner child. Putting an end to the dreaded jet lag.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-beat-jetlag-and-why-connecting-with-your-inner-child-is-good-for-your-brain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-2002 min
Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy“I Accidentally Fell Asleep At The Wheel”: The Dangers Of Sleep ApneaMillions of people struggle with sleep, but letting a real condition go undiagnosed could be fatal. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep and can cause major issues, including your alertness during the day and mental health. Our experts discuss which treatment options may be right for you.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/i-accidentally-fell-asleep-at-the-wheel-the-dangers-of-sleep-apnea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-1711 min