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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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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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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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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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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How You Can Make Anxiety Your Best Friend
Natalie Kohlhaas says anxiety has been getting a bad rap. As an anxiety expert, she says we need to recognize how feeling anxious is a good thing, and that fear is the emotion that’s been holding us back. Kohlhaas explains the biological function of...
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Medical Notes: January 29, 2023
Will the next generations have affordable healthcare? Then, do our eyes work better in the dark? And finally, your ‘natural’ skin products may be agitating your allergies. Learn More:
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Saving Our Heroes: Helping First Responders Hea...
PTSD wasn’t an official diagnosis until 1980. Before then, Dr. Marilyn Wooley was told some people were simply a lost cause. Now, she helps first responders work through their trauma – proving that a PTSD diagnosis is not the end of their careers....
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More And More Mothers Are Dying Each Year – Why...
America is one of the only developed nations with a rising maternal mortality rate, according to the CDC. Even with cutting edge technology and advancements in women’s health, mothers are still losing their lives. Dr. Lindsay Admon joins us this...
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Medical Notes: Week of January 22, 2023
Teenagers need sleep – but at what cost? Then, there may be a new breakthrough in Alzheimer's drug research. Then, Can a healthy gut microbiome help patients with multiple sclerosis? And finally…can something smell too good? Learn More:
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Dropping the Paywalls to Scientific Research
By 2026, all federally-funded scientific research articles will be publicly available thanks to a recent policy change by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Experts explain how this will affect the public, researchers, and the...
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Is Covid-19 the New Flu?
Healthcare’s hope is that Covid-19 soon becomes a seasonal sickness that we deal with using yearly vaccines. And while the public seems eager to put the pandemic in the past, many people aren’t following up with the recommended booster shots. An...
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Medical Notes: January 15, 2023
Are masks affecting how our brains function? Then, getting a tattoo may be good for your health. Then, can our genes predict the future? And finally…it’s time to take your Sunday morning crossword seriously. Learn More:
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Medical Notes: January 08, 2023
We may soon be able to move things with our minds. Then, teenagers need sleep – but at what cost? And finally, Have we found the perfect solution to foggy glasses? Learn More:
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'The Most Powerful Drugs Known to Man': A Guide...
Many patients believe all they need to know about anesthesia is that it takes their pain away, but Dr. James Cottrell says that’s just the tip of the iceberg. He believes everyone should be knowledgeable about these dangerous drugs in order to ask...
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Drunkorexia: A Popular Practice That Leads To M...
‘Drunkorexia’ is a habit that’s popular among young people where they refuse to eat before a night of drinking. Though many assume this will help keep their calorie consumption low, experts reveal why engaging in this practice can lead to weight...
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How Air Travel Becomes A Nightmare For People W...
The Air Carrier Access Act was passed more than 30 years ago to prohibit airlines from discriminating against people with disabilities. And though it was an essential step for equality, it hasn’t been enough. Josue Cordova explains the struggles of...
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