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.

Health & Fitness
Science
Medicine
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Tranquil Travel: How To Get Rid Of Your Flight ...
Dr. Mireille Reece explains how to recognize anxiety and offers different strategies to use for your next trip in the sky.
9 min
27
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Killing You -- Here’s...
Our experts explain how you can balance your diet and stay healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world.
7 min
28
Medical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain De...
Polluted air is killing our children. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. It’s not too late to improve your brain health. Do hotter days reduce birthrates?
1 min
29
My Brothers’ Keeper: The Experience Of A Living...
Our guests explain the donation process and the physical and mental challenges many face.
12 min
30
Medical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’...
It may be time to re-start your New Years resolution. The biological factor that’s making you infertile. Do opposites attract?
1 min
31
“The Woman Just Has To Suffer”: Changing How Me...
Dr. Diane Harper proposes a new, FDA-approved screening method that’s proven to reduce cases of cervical cancer more than standard practices.
7 min
32
Leaving The Cult: How To Rebuild Your Life Afte...
Our experts discuss their time in high demand, high control groups and how they were able to heal from these experiences.
12 min
33
Medical Notes: How AI Is Preventing Heart Attac...
1 min
34
The Pap Smear: Why Is America Holding On To Thi...
Dr. Diane Harper explains why this is a major step forward for women’s healthcare and the importance of female patients advocating for more effective and comfortable procedures from their providers.
8 min
35
Pulses And Profits: An Insider Look Into The Bu...
The healthcare industry may seem complex, but our experts this week are pulling back the curtain and revealing how innovations truly come to life.
11 min
36
Medical Notes: Magic Mushrooms Can Relieve Depr...
How are psychedelic mushrooms related to mental health? Earth’s natural coasts are disappearing. Do mosquitoes care about your fashion sense?
1 min
37
Space Medicine Pt. 2: How A Mission To Mars Hel...
Dr. Joshua Ong, a space medicine researcher, explains the cutting-edge technology that’s being used to hopefully save astronauts’ eyesight, and how these advancements will help underserved patients on Earth.
8 min
38
Everything You Need To Know Before Getting Lasi...
Lasik eye surgery has been life-changing for millions. However, there are a select few who have been left irreversibly disabled by the procedure.
11 min
39
Medical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your...
Bacteria could be a key player in the fight against plastic. As more states legalize cannabis, you should know how it affects your health. Does gender affect how we complete our goals? Should women date more for the good of their health?
2 min
40
How Space Medicine Could Save You From Going Bl...
Dr. Joshua Ong explains the conditions they’re most at risk for and how finding a solution for space travel will help increase access to eye treatments on earth.
7 min
41
“There Must Be Something Wrong With Women”: The...
Our experts explain the importance of researching women’s health.
12 min
42
Medical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, T...
Your monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think. Is one gender chattier than the other? How to tell if your sore throat is something more serious.
1 min
43
Why Genetic Testing Should Be Part Of Your Preg...
Knowing this information before the baby is born can give parents a head start on understanding their child’s condition and finding proper resources.
10 min
44
How To Use Fasting In The Fight Against Cancer
Our expert breaks down the benefits of FMD and how it enhances current cancer treatments.
9 min
45
Medical Notes: The Hidden Message Behind Your T...
Can more screentime ease anxiety? Is crying a sign of more than just sadness? Have you been feeling out of sorts? Yes, vacation is necessary for your health.
1 min
46
How A Fungal Pandemic Could Create Real-Life Zo...
Dr. Arturo Casadevall explains what a future fungal pandemic might look like.
8 min
47
The Secret To Successful Aging: Outdoor-Based A...
Our experts explain the benefits to prioritizing outdoor-based interventions and group activities.
10 min
48
Medical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live ...
1 min
49
The Hydrocodone Hyperbole: The Best Drug For Pa...
Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry.
8 min
50
Trust Your Gut: How To Heal Your Gut Microbiome
Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains the important role our microbiome plays in our physical and mental health -- and how you can heal your gut to put yourself back on track.
11 min