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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How Has Covid-19 Shaped the Public Response to ...
An outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease, has popped up in numerous countries around the world. Public health agencies have issued safety recommendations, but with growing mistrust in these institutions, will anyone heed the advice? An expert...
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Medical Notes: July 10, 2022
Why is homemade baby formula a bad idea? Medication doesn’t always work, especially if you have a severe form of asthma. Also, pregnant women are being exposed to chemicals more than ever. And finally, want to improve your kidney health? Drink more...
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Orphan Disease Research: Overcoming Years Of In...
Doctors diagnosed Patrick Girondi’s son with thalassemia in 1992, declaring he’d die by age 14. Like most other rare conditions, treatments for thalassemia were slim to none. Dr. Stanley Nelson explains how orphan disease research has progressed...
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How Just One Night In A Hospital Can Cause Year...
Research has shown that hospitalized adolescents can walk away physically healthy, but years later, are still dealing with symptoms of posttraumatic stress from their experience. Dr. Justin Kenardy discusses the signs of posttraumatic stress and...
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Medical Notes: July 3, 2022
Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Then, antibiotics are great, but only when they’re actually needed. Plus, don’t try to vape your daily vitamins. And finally… allergies could save you from contracting Covid....
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Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?
Researchers have discovered how to use evolutions deadliest and oldest weapon for good. But how can scientists create medicine from lethal venom? Dr. Leslie Boyer reveals the entire process and explains why horses are so valuable to the research....
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Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?
The World Health Organization reports a 25% global increase in anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. During the same time, the mental health app industry skyrocketed. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the...
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Medical Notes: June 26, 2022
Increasing green space in U.S. cities can significantly decrease mortality. Can a diabetes drug be used to treat cardiovascular disease? And finally, firefighters are more likely to get cancer than the general population but one bracelet may be able...
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What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?
Doctors can now treat chronic pain with the technology of virtual reality. Patient Tom Norris joins us to share his experience using a VR headset in place of sedatives when doctors removed three tumors from his bladder. Dr. Brennan Spiegel at...
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Why Doctors Say A "Healthy Tan" Doesn't Exist
Summer’s finally here, which means enjoying popsicles and pool days. But if you’ve been waiting all year for a summer tan, you may want to rethink that plan. Even a ‘healthy glow’ means our cells have already been damaged, and the sun isn’t...
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Medical Notes: June 19, 2022
Why do some painkillers cause heart disease while others prevent it? A new gel film could provide relief for areas with water shortages. Antibiotics are shrinking. And finally, parasites might be a good thing. Learn more at:
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Breastfeeding May Be Natural, But That Doesn’t ...
Mothers across the nation panicked when a major recall and supply chain issues caused a baby formula shortage. One response to the shortage told women to ‘just start breastfeeding again,’ but Dr. Karen Federici explains why that’s not as simple...
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Medical Notes: June 12, 2022
Scientists are sending bacteria to the front lines. A new drug cocktail reduces the risk of having an asthma attack. Then, what should you know about hepatitis in children? And finally, driverless cars may not yet be the safest option. Learn...
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Not Just For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Treat Your...
Though now known for its anti-aging effects, Botox was first used to manage medical conditions like hyperhidrosis and migraines. Today, doctors are also using Botox to treat overactive bladder symptoms, a condition that plagues over 30 million...
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Medical Notes: Week of June 5, 2022
Are tattoos the future of medicine? Teens who have a miscarriage are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Antibiotics may not be the cure to your urinary tract infection. And finally, as the temperature rises, so do emergency room visits. Learn...
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Empty Nose Syndrome: When A Routine Nose Surger...
Empty Nose Syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. Those affected are left in a constant feeling of suffocation – and there’s no cure. An ENS sufferer describes his experience living with the...
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Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Sui...
It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men...
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Medical Notes: Week of May 29, 2022
Artificial intelligence can predict fatal heart attacks. A lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. One in three Americans will develop a substance use disorder, according to a recent study....
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Domestic Violence: The Tragic Side-Effect of St...
While stay-at-home orders were great for slowing the spread of Covid, they essentially trapped victims with their abusers. As numbers of domestic violence reports rose, women’s shelters were overwhelmed with people in need of safe housing. One...
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No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients Fro...
Surprise medical bills are payments you believe are covered by insurance, but ultimately land back on you. The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations....
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Medical Notes: Week of May 22, 2022
Smartwatches can now track your Covid symptoms. Guns are now the leading cause of death among adolescents. Magnetic needles may be the next evolution of surgery. And finally, a review of 8th grade math textbooks. Learn about all the headlines at
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Should You Always Trust Your Mental Health Diag...
Sarah Fay was misdiagnosed six times throughout her life. Starting at age 12, Fay has battled with inaccurate and inadequate diagnoses that unfortunately shaped how she viewed herself. Fay details her journey and extensive research into mental health...
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What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?
In research, scientists aim to create an environment that reflects humans as closely as possible. Many times, these models are found in mice. But how accurate are mice at showing what will happen in humans? Dr. Donna Arnett discusses what we should...
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Medical Notes: Week of May 15, 2022
Microplastics found in human blood. A 25% increase in alcohol-related deaths in 2020 compared to 2019. And finally…the food you eat may be affecting your personality. Learn more at:
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Tetralogy of Fallot and the Incredible Story of...
Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare heart condition that usually requires at least one open-heart surgery. However, two new self-expanding valves give up to 80 percent of patients the option of a catheterization procedure instead of surgery. Dr. Jeff Zampi...
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