In Good Health
Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of 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 ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.
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Medical Notes: Why Grocery Taxes May Be Good Fo...
The world’s first partial heart transplant is inspiring hope. A new advancement in cancer treatment. Are grocery taxes good for our health?
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Not So Rare: What’s Causing The Rise In Pediatr...
Dr. Greg Tasian explains what causes kidney stones and how to reduce your child’s risk.
11 min
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Big Liars: Is Honesty Always The Best Policy?
Our experts explain the psychology behind why people lie and how you can avoid being duped.
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Medical Notes: Trauma Shrinks Your Brain, Resto...
Does trauma shrink your brain? Can spinal stimulation restore mobility for paralyzed limbs? Rates of poverty are in a decline.
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Black Angels: The Black Nurses Involved In The ...
Dr. Herbert Fox details their bravery that’s gone largely unrecognized in society.
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What Is A Woman Worth? Needless Deaths From A P...
Dr. Linda Eckert discusses these issues and offers life-saving prevention methods for women.
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Medical Notes: How Childhood Trauma Leads To Ch...
We can test for cancer faster than ever before. Do you know what’s causing your chronic pain? Gut bacteria is important – but it’s not always good for our health. How to stop a stomach bug from infecting your whole family.
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Mental Health In The Military: Stigmas, Resourc...
Dr. Chuck Weber explains why this is such an important area of service and how he fought to prioritize mental health services.
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Eating Invasive Species: Does Your Diet Help Th...
Dr. Joe Roman, a conservation biologist, explains the dangers of invasive species and how we can do our part in saving the environment by strapping on an apron.
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Medical Notes: Fight Against Dry Skin, The Heal...
Weather disasters could be damaging more than your property. How can you avoid dry skin this winter? It may be time to invest in a quality probiotic.
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Do You Support Giving Children Mental Health Da...
Our expert explains the benefits of giving your children mental health days and how to prepare them for future obstacles.
9 min
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Mentally Ill Inmates: Safety And Justice Or Suf...
American prisons are full of people with mental illness, but does the system actually fulfill its promise of reform for these inmates?
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Medical Notes: How To Fix A Broken Heart, A New...
How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.
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Nervous Nail-Biter? It Harms More Than Just Aes...
Our experts discuss where this impulse stems from and all the ways it harms our health.
9 min
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3D Printing Organs And AI Surgeries: The Future...
This is the future of medicine and our experts are here to explain it all
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Medical Notes: Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Are...
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Does A Good Bedside Manner Save Lives?
He gives us a unique look into how physicians can humanize patients in the ICU and, in turn, save more lives.
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Being A Good Patient Takes Work: How To Feel Em...
Our expert reveals why this is a double-edged sword and how you can feel empowered walking into your next doctor’s appointment.
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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.
11 min
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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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