Radio Health Journal
Each week, Radio Health Journal breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection?
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
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Medical Notes: The Hidden Risk Of Pregnancy, Ho...
New research reveals the hidden risk of pregnancy. Your morning commute may be bad for your health. Legalizing cannabis has had a huge impact on an unlikely demographic – the elderly.
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“They’re Actively Trying To Die”: Inside The Mi...
Dr. Stephen Cohn has been a trauma surgeon for more than 40 years. He takes us through a day-in-the-life, giving us an inside look at the hectic lives of emergency medicine physicians.
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If You Have A Brain, You’re At Risk For A Seizu...
Our experts break down what causes seizures, who is a candidate for brain surgery, and why cannabis is becoming a popular treatment option.
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Medical Notes: Why We Need To Monitor Our Salt ...
How can we save babies born with HIV? We’re overusing salt – and not just in our pasta. Technology is only as good as it’s creator. Is it time to invest in a bird feeder?
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“No Smoke Is Good Smoke” How Vaping Is Increasi...
Our experts explain ways to reduce your risk and how to manage COPD once you’re diagnosed.
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Minute By Minute: Everything You Need To Know A...
Our experts give you the tools to know the signs, symptoms, and actions you can take to save a life. Remember to BE FAST, every minute matters.
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Medical Notes: Why Women Should Eat More Produc...
We can catch food allergies sooner than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?
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Is Science Close To Creating Immortal Humans?
The key to living a long life? Chip Walter says it’s more about having less ‘bad’ genes rather than having more ‘good’ ones.
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Celebrity Deaths & Political Poisonings: Inside...
Our expert takes us through this process and how it’s used in everyday life.
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Medical Notes: Why Parents Should Be More Selfi...
Why Parents Should Be More Selfish, How Scientists Are Creating Lab-Made Muscle, And Do Concussions Lead To Suicidal Thoughts?
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“It's A Critical Age”: Why Young Kids Should Be...
One national science fair is helping to keep kids, like award-winner Shanya Gill, interested in these industries and foster their passion for science.
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Natural Disasters Are Only Getting Worse – How ...
It’s more important than ever to know how to support the victims and prepare yourself for these catastrophes.
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Medical Notes: Your Local Park May Be Polluted ...
Scientists may now be able to catch dementia earlier than ever before. Are eyes the windows to our mental health? A new mouse study may improve diabetes treatments. The neighborhood playground may be holding onto more than just childhood memories.
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‘Everyone Can Be Made Psychotic’ – The Truth Be...
Dr. Christoph Correll, a schizophrenia expert, pulls back the curtain on this condition. He explains why it’s often misdiagnosed, left untreated, and can affect anyone – including you.
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Can Acupuncture Help Patients Recover From Open...
Dr. Kim Feingol explains her findings and how this needle stimulation may aid in recovery from open heart surgery.
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Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm To Table’ Going Out Of ...
Scientists have predicted the future…and it’s not looking good. Farm to table may soon be a thing of the past. Another tick-borne illness is on the rise in America. Is the agriculture industry as harmful as wildfires?
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False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch ...
Why do people who’ve been wrongly convicted die earlier?
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The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be...
Lisa McCarty and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and when you should see a specialist.
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Medical Notes: Using Music To Kill Cancer, Reve...
Is music the new cancer treatment? New research reveals the key to a healthy pregnancy. A new hope for repairing nerve damage. Are cigarettes popular again?
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Modern Day Witch Hunts: The Psychology Of False...
In this first installment of the two-part series, we explain the different types of false confessions and what drives people to confess to a crime they didn’t commit.
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From Hollywood To The Hospital: Jamie-Lynn Sigl...
Jamie-Lynn Sigler explains the steps she took in hopes of helping others in similar situations.
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Medical Notes: A New Type Of Evolution, Chronic...
We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Is winter the best season for our health? Education has become an afterthought for many kids. Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine.
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Everyone Has Lumps And Bumps – Make Sure Yours ...
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Oppenheimer’s Legacy: Rising Cancer Risks Due T...
Experts explain how we can protect ourselves from these dangerous rays.
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Medical Notes: Your New Robotic Bestie, An Upti...
Your New Robotic Bestie, An Uptick In Cases Of Treatment-Resistant Malaria, And Why Cancer Patients Should Practice Meditation
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