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: September 25, 2022
Afraid of needles? It’s your lucky day. Then, according to research in the journal, Science, a seafood market in Wuhan, China has been confirmed as ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, are antibiotics doing more harm than good? And...
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Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Conseq...
Even though esport players compete online instead of on a field, the growing sport still requires the same team of trainers and medical staff as football or soccer. And given the intense practice schedules, injuries are thought to be unavoidable....
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A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk
The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueld the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thiry years. In fact, New York recently revealed the first case of polio America has seen in over three decades. Experts explain...
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Medical Notes: Week of September 18, 2022
Gyms may soon be filled with older adults looking to workout their brain; Artificial intelligence could diagnose your next illness; Parental alcoholism may affect your children more than you know.
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It’s All In Your Head: The Science Behind Emoti...
The field of emotion research is flooded with more opinions than facts, however, one main theory says our emotions are an instant response to the world around us. But does that mean we have no control? Two experts discuss the role of emotions and how...
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The Unclaimed Bodies of America
Funerals happen nearly every day and are typically organized and paid for by loved ones. But what happens to the bodies that are never claimed? Dr. Pamela Prickett explains how states handle the dead who are left without any relatives or loved ones to...
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Medical Notes: September 11, 2022
PCPs need more daylight to help all their patients; Using locust to detect cancer; Youth proves to be an asset in fighting Covid-19; Testosterone doesn’t always fuel anger. Learn more:
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Parasocial Relationships: How Celebrities Influ...
If you’ve ever felt connected to a movie star or celebrity, you’ve experienced a parasocial relationship. This one-sided connection gives the celebrity influence over your daily decision making and creates a feeling of friendship with someone...
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Ending the Trial and Error Treatment Method for...
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis are forced to try numerous, expensive medications until they find one that works. Fortunately, Scipher Medicine’s new blood test offers a precision approach, discovering what medication will work the first...
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Medical Notes: September 4, 2022
The fashion choice that could help those with muscular dystrophy; Science proves that patience truly is a virtue; And finally…how diabetes makes you pay in more ways than just one. Learn more:
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Offshoring Medication: Where Are Your Generic D...
According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, 66% of all U.S. adults use prescription drugs – and a majority of those are generic. So why don’t we know where these products are made? Dr. Rena Conti shares non-public data to show...
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Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be The Best Option
Cancer is a ruthless disease, which is why the traditional treatment methods are so aggressive. But does everyone need chemo? Dr. Jeanne Tie doesn’t think so. She’s created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for...
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Medical Notes: Week of August 28, 2022
Are robots helping or hurting the human workforce; Rewarding someone for a job well done may be a mistake; Pregnant women no longer have to give up caffeine; One more reason to get your eight hours of sleep each night. Learn more:
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988: The New Number for Suicide and Crisis Prev...
In many households, mental health isn’t talked about until it’s too late. Fortunately, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration created a suicide and crisis hotline in 2005 to help those struggling. This year, the ten-digit...
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The Tattoos That Give Breast Cancer Survivors T...
Tattoos can be a sign of expression, but for survivors of breast cancer, the art means something different. Areola restoration is a subset of medical tattooing – an advanced form of cosmetic tattooing. It can provide a sense of closure for the women...
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Medical Notes: August 21, 2022
How can we raise a healthier generation? A report determines that efforts to improve the health habits of children have largely failed. Then, a recent study in eLife reveals that our gender determines how our muscles interact with other metabolic...
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What You Should Know About Ingesting Microplastics
When broken down, plastic products create tiny particles called microplastics. These nearly invisible specks seep into our water, air, and have recently been found inside our bodies. Experts discuss how we ingest microplastics, and what potential...
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First Responders Have A New Robotic Sidekick
While the public safety industry has slowly evolved, entrepreneur Doron Kemple says there hasn’t been a large push for innovation in recent years. Kemple founded Bond – a private security company that’s betting big on drones working alongside...
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Medical Notes: August 14, 2022
Only 7% of Americans have good cardiometabolic health; How light affects your mood; The secret to a long life; How cigar labels are misleading consumers. Learn more:
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How Mercury’s Invading Our Air, Water, and Food
It’s no secret mercury can harm our health, so why are dangerous exposures still prevalent? Well, it might be due to the unexpected contacts many people don’t know about. Dr. Charles Driscoll explains how mercury’s invaded all parts of our...
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Mind Over Matter: How Science is Utilizing the ...
Though the placebo effect has been the downfall of much research, one scientist aims to change that. Dr. Emiliano Santarnecchi hopes to use it as a supplemental therapy to medicinal treatments. He discusses the potential applications, as well as the...
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Medical Notes: August 7, 2022
In the future, robots may be brushing your teeth; Air pollution is taking years off of life expectancy; Can gardening help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression?; And finally…has zoom hindered creativity? Learn more:
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Stranger Than Fiction: Using Electronic Tattoos...
Scientists are bringing temporary tattoos into the medical realm using nanotechnology. Electronic tattoos are patches placed on a patient’s skin that will be able to both monitor and treat their specific condition. Dr. Aaron Franklin discusses how...
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Why Beating Cancer Doesn’t Mean The Battle’s Over
Cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy elevate a patient’s risk of fatal heart disease, even decades after beating the cancer itself. Fortunately, a new medical discipline called cardio-oncology is working to reduce this heart damage in...
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Medical Notes: July 31, 2022
A new invention helps researchers study the body’s chemistry; A spray-on coating could eventually replace plastic wrap; How to stay cool while lowering your energy bill; And finally, women in science don’t always get credit for their work. Learn more:
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