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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The Woman Behind The Polio Vaccine
The World Health Organization reports that polio cases have decreased by more than 99% since 1988, thanks to the vaccine. And while the names Sabin and Salk are often associated with the accomplishment, Dr. Dorothy Horstmann is the woman behind the...
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Research Misconduct: The Growing Issue Of Data ...
Thousands of Alzheimer’s research papers have cited a 2006 study as a basis for their work. Unfortunately, that paper is now under investigation for research misconduct. Dr. Matthew Schrag, the whistleblower of the alleged falsified paper, explains...
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Medical Notes: March 26, 2023
How fevers can benefit your child’s health. Then, Can CBD help you kick your bad habit? And finally… if our eyes are always moving, why do we see a stable world? Learn More:
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New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 And The Flu
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Lucira Health’s combined Covid-19 and flu at-home testing kit. In just thirty minutes it can detect whether you’re positive or negative for Covid, influenza A, and influenza B. Dr. Emily Volk...
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Always Running Late? You May Be A Victim Of ‘Ti...
People with ADHD often have a weaker perception of time, called ‘time blindness.’ Though tardiness is usually interpreted as irresponsible, those suffering from time blindness simply don’t have any sense of time. Experts discuss the condition...
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Medical Notes: March 19, 2023
Do you know what’s in your baby’s food? Then, Why are stroke-related deaths on the rise? And fianlly... Start walking for your liver health. Learn More:
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Is Your Diet Slowly Killing You?
Ultra-processed foods first appeared in the 1950s and have since taken over much of what’s on our plates today. This diet leaves us lacking in several essential nutrients we need to function. Experts discuss how you can supplement your diet – with...
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Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local E...
Invasive species cost America billions of dollars each year in eradication efforts. These plants and animals cause damage to the environment and economy and are extremely hard to get rid of. This week, two experts reveal how you can help by adding the...
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Medical Notes: March 12, 2023
How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occure.Then, a new powder could protect your lungs from viruses. And finally… babies remember all faces – even when we wear masks. Learn More:
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Medical Malpractice: ‘I’m Privy To Information ...
All hospitals in the US operate under a standard of care that changes based on the clinic’s size and abilities. But what happens when that care isn’t upheld? Dr. Stanley Berry takes us through instances of medical malpractice and his experience...
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A Look At The Rising Field Of Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling is more than just testing a patient for specific diseases. Counselors like Kevin Sweet and Colleen Jodarski become health investigators, sifting through a patient’s family history to compile a complete look at their risk factors....
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Medical Notes: March 05, 2023
Science is learning a thing or two from nature. Then, a stressful day may look different depending on your gender. And finally… everything we know about love may be wrong. Learn More:
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Genomics Pt. 2: Designer Babies, Illegal Experi...
Last week we discussed the history of gene editing and the opportunities this technology offers. In this second edition, our experts explain the ethical debate surrounding gene editing in humans. Where do we draw the moral line and have we already...
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Blame Your Grandparents for Your Health Issues
Our personal health may be determined before even our parents are born. Scientists have discovered that our ancestors have a greater impact on us than we think. Author Judith Finlayson explains how our grandparents’ habits and behaviors have a...
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Medical Notes: February 26, 2023
We’re a step closer to giving people with paralysis more independence. Should men go sober when trying to start a family? Plus, long Covid symptoms have been narrowed down to just seven. Learn More:
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How Scientists Are Speeding Up Evolution Using ...
The field of genome editing goes all the way back to the 1970s when researchers discovered how to clone DNA. Now, scientists can genetically modify DNA to eliminate genetic diseases and even create entirely new species of organisms. Experts discuss...
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Finding Pain Management Strategies That Don’t I...
We have coaches for nearly every aspect of our lives, so why not have one to help patients work through their health crises? Life Care Coaches are being integrated into hospitals to help patients safely use prescription opioids and even offer pain...
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Medical Notes: February 19, 2023
Nature is healing. The 2022 Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion reports that the ozone is slowly repairing itself. Then, millions lost their sense of smell after a Covid-19 infection and scientists may have figured out why. Then, your...
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Medical Notes: February 12, 2023
Our brains have been keeping a secret. Then, a new strategy for treating tuberculosis. Then, science is calling upon elite free divers to help beat lung disease. And finally… Can your cognitive performance predict illness? Learn More:
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How Doctors Can Transplant Organs Without A Don...
Colette Hurd needed two new lungs and a kidney after being diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Unfortunately, her high antibody count made it nearly impossible to find a donor match. This week, we discuss how creative thinking and plasma...
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Ways You Can Increase Productivity Using Your D...
Whether it’s a quick nap or a full eight hours, sleep is something none of us can escape. But can it be more than just a pause on life? Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist, explains how you can increase your productivity as you slumber. Learn More:
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Genetic Genealogy: Identifying Both the Guilty ...
Move over, fingerprints, there’s a new crime-fighting technology in town. Genetic genealogy only needs to match with one percent of DNA to find a distant relative of an unknown suspect. Experts explain how this technology is helping police track...
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Correcting the Misinformation Surrounding Paren...
Eliza Hull’s doctor told her she couldn’t be a good parent because of her disability. She now has two little boys and a passion for correcting misinformation around parents with disabilities. Hull’s new book ‘We’ve Got This’ compiles...
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Medical Notes: February 5, 2023
Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And finally…some good news for people with a sesame allergy. Learn More:
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Does Your Child Know How To Learn?
America’s education system has long been focused on teaching -- but does this strategy benefit students? This week’s show features education experts who say students need to be taught how to learn before they can be successful in the classroom....
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