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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Hand Washing And Handshake Bans
Some hospital units have set up handshake bans because too few healthcare workers wash hands well enough to keep from spreading germs. The general public is even worse at washing hands, which has caused spread of serious disease. Some experts say...
17 min
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Avoiding Mistakes In Dealing With Aging
As loved ones age, tough decisions need to be made on finances, housing, and other concerns, and these decisions need to be made far earlier than they typically are. This is especially true if a person does not have family to act as support and caregiver.
18 min
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Telling Lies—Who Does It And Why
Lies aren’t always bad. Often, they’re told to be polite, and compassionate people are most likely to tell whoppers. But as the stakes of lies rise, honesty trumps kindness. Yet few people are ever able to distinguish when they’re being told...
12 min
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Medical Notes: Week of January 5, 2020
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of January 5, 2020, including two experimental drugs that show promise in women with certain types of breast cancer. Then, the Federal Communications Commission has started the process to create a...
1 min
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Melanoma Advances
Fifteen years ago, advanced melanoma was usually lethal. But new treatments harnessing the immune system have increased survival so much that researchers haven’t completely been able to quantify it. An expert physician discusses the advances. ...
13 min
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Medical Notes: Week of December 29, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 29, 2019, including: The last three flu seasons have been bad, but there’s a chance this year could be even worse. Then, sleeping too much can be a risk factor for stroke. Plus, more than...
2 min
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Hoarding Disorder: It’s About More Than The Clu...
Hoarding disorder affects at least five percent of Americans, and despite TV programs showing its effects, it is still widely misunderstood. Experts discuss the danger hoarding poses to others, including neighbors, children, and first responders; why...
17 min
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Christmas In The E.R.: It’s No Holiday
Experts discuss the increase in deaths of all kinds, including the “Merry Christmas Coronary” and possible reasons those deaths bounce up.
18 min
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GERD And Your Holiday Feast
A gastroenterologist discusses reflux, how it may appear as asthma or hoarseness, and how it can be treated.
13 min
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Medical Notes: Week of December 22, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 22, 2019
1 min
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Bridging The Vax/Anti-Vax Divide
The debate over vaccination
18 min
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Affluenza
Do wealthy kids grow up thinking they can get away with what others can't?
10 min
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Medical Notes: Week of December 15, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 15, 2019
1 min
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Workplace Bullies
Some bullies never grow up, and just keep on bullying
17 min
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Older Dads, Younger Kids
The average age when men first become fathers has risen to 31, and more men are also becoming dads in their 40’s and 50’s
13 min
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Medical Notes: Week of December 8, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 8, 2019
1 min
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The Sleep Deprivation Of Local Police
Studies show that law enforcement is the most sleep deprived of all professions
18 min
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Medical Notes: Week of December 1, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 1, 2019
1 min
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Pet Food: What Shouldn’t Your Dog Or Cat Eat?
An expert pet nutritionist and veterinarian discusses what pets should and shouldn’t eat to be healthy
12 min
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Homelessness Myths
noted researcher discusses myths and truths about their addictions, employment, residences, and more, and why people often become homeless
16 min
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Preserving Beauty Through Cancer
A noted beauty expert discusses best ways to deal with the impacts of cancer treatment
13 min
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Medical Notes: Week of November 24, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of November 24, 2019
2 min
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The Risks of Egg Donation
Some agencies estimate that 50,000 children have been born in the US using donor eggs. But egg donation (or sale, as some insist) is not regulated, and while short term risks are known, few donors have been followed for years. Long term risks are not...
17 min
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The Changing Face Of HIV
One of the nation’s top HIV experts discusses HIV as a treatable, chronic illness and the need to still be vigilant
14 min
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Medical Notes: Week of November 17, 2019
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of November 17, 2019
1 min