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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Can We Fix Our Healthcare System Without Starti...
Dr. Amy Finkelstein, a professor of economics, has a plan that aims to please both sides of the political divide.
11 min
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Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Developmen...
Can breast milk prevent cerebral palsy? Then, finding long-term relief for your itchy rashes. And finally… do you really need eight glasses of water a day?
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“You Don’t Deserve To Be Tolerated”: Healing Fr...
Jaime Mahler explains how to notice when you’re in an unhealthy situation and how to start your journey of healing.
12 min
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Is There Such Thing As A ‘Safe’ Amount Of Caff...
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Medical Notes: Red Meat Allergies, Misdiagnosin...
Are tick bites messing up your diet? Then, new technology can detect Covid-19 in just seconds. Then, is your child a picky eater, or the victim of a chronic disease? And finally…do you really need an antibiotic?
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Evolution Pt.2: Is The Success Of Humanity Base...
We’re breaking down how this same genetic history affects our current biological makeup
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Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection...
Our experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.
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Medical Notes: The Rise of Leprosy in America, ...
Cases of leprosy are on the rise in Florida. Then, how does a new battery help eliminate child labor? And finally, the future of robotic prosthetics is here.
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Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutioni...
Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.
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Revealing The Hidden Symptoms And Stigmas Surro...
Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a cognitive neuroscientist, reveals the best practices to heal from a TBI, including meditation and nutrition.
13 min
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Medical Notes: How We Can Hear Silence, Using a...
Can we hear silence? Then, can a disease protect us from dementia? And finally, extreme heat isn’t the only threat this summer.
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Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Sho...
Author Alden Wicker exposes the fashion industry’s frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious threats to our health.
10 min
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Have We Cheated Natural Selection?
Dr. Steve Reilly, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, reveals how natural selection works and how humans may be its best ally.
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Medical Notes: Over-The-Counter Contraception, ...
Birth control is more accessible than ever before. Psychedelic drugs may help brain development. New plastic could help recycling efforts.
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Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be ...
Experts break down the new research and explain the effects of having aspartame in your diet.
11 min
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Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes A Healthy, 33-...
An expert explains the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and what to do if you’re diagnosed with BAV.
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Medical Notes: Music Is Good For Your Health, N...
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High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the An...
Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it actually work?
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Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark S...
Experts from Harvard and Mayo Clinic explain how medical eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.
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Medical Notes: How AI Can Read Your Mind, Prote...
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Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?
Our expert explains which repellants are worth your money, and the most effective way to remove a tick to avoid diseases.
8 min
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“We Live In An Ageist Society”: How To Enjoy Ol...
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to enjoy your later years in life.
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Medical Notes: Increased Pedestrian Fatalities,...
Are crosswalks as safe as you think? Then, the war on drugs may be making things worse. And finally, should your stove be gas or electric?
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Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have the Right To ...
Dr. Jeffrey Bishop -- a bioethicist – explores the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.
12 min
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Is Psychedelic Therapy the Future of Mental Hea...
Dr. Steve Levin explains how the treatment works and if the therapy will be covered by insurance.
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