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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Medical Notes: How To Unlock Superhuman Healing...
Diabetics may no longer have to suffer through frequent injections. Should you skip the doctor and just ask AI? How you can unlock super-human healing. Why football players should start taking ballet classes.
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Low Dose: the science to manifesting your dream...
We highlight the scientifically-backed strategies for manifesting your dream life, how the fashion industry is poisoning you, and a very real future where parents can design their own perfect baby.
10 min
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Increasing Patient Access To Experimental Drugs
Dr. Casey Chapman explains a growing research method that brings the trials directly to patients and gives them the opportunity to access a wider range of medications.
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The New Drug That Shrinks Tumors For Patients W...
Our experts explain what it’s like to live with this condition and how this novel drug is enhancing patients’ quality of life.
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Medical Notes: A New Cause of Infertility, the ...
Researchers have discovered a new cause of infertility. Not all of us grow from adversity. Will the ocean be our newest water source? Why you should embrace PDA.
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“Two Sides Of The Same Coin”: There’s No Such T...
Dalton Conley, author of The Social Genome, explains the immense impact of this hidden influence.
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The FDA Is Vegan: Why The Agency Is Phasing Out...
Elizabeth Baker, Esq. discusses these new methods and the emerging technology helping to remove animal testing from all drug research.
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Medical Notes: Running, Cancer Detection, and t...
We can detect cancer faster than ever before. Do interventions for under-nutrition raise the risk of obesity later in life? Do you want to be a better runner? Your next dentist visit may include high-tech teeth.
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Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection?
Dr. Susan Massick explains how UV rays cause damage throughout our body and what type of protection will be most effective.
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From Weight To Career Success, How Your Genes C...
Dalton Conley, a sociologist, explains how our genes can be predictive of all aspects of our life.
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Medical Notes: How Sleep, Safety, and Optimism ...
What does poor sleep do to your brain? How can you grill smarter this summer? And could optimism secretly improve your health?
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Don’t Blame Growing Pains: The Dangers Of Ignor...
Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage.
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Inside The Ambulance: Chaos, Camaraderie, And T...
Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights.
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Medical Notes: Personality Tweaks, Fertility Cl...
Can inflammation affect fertility? Could curiosity change your life? This week, we explore cutting-edge research on anxiety treatments, parenting patterns, and the science of self-improvement.
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Her Pain, His Treatment: Issues With The Generi...
Our experts discuss this research and how it could change the future of pain management.
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Full Body Reset: Stress, Cortisol, And Adrenal ...
Dr. Izabella Wentz offers simple lifestyle changes that can help restore balance and improve your overall health.
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Medical Notes: How Sleep Apnea Rewires Your Bra...
Ultrasound isn’t just for imaging. Sleep apnea may silently rewire the brain. A new non-opioid painkiller shows promise—without the dangerous side effects. Dementia can make people act out in unexpected ways—and families are often left struggling.
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Bertolotti’s Syndrome: The Under-diagnosed Caus...
Our experts explain how to accurately catch this condition and the best treatment methods for a full recovery.
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The Future Of Medicine Pt.2: A New Era Of Healt...
Our expert explains how real change will require prioritizing prevention to keep people healthier from the start.
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Medical Notes: The Science Behind Your ‘AURA’, ...
Your ‘aura’ may just be a mixture of oils and fats on the skin. Scientists still don’t fully know why we yawn—but they’re getting closer. The debate over fluoride is back in the spotlight. Urban rats may be more than just an annoying pest.
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The Mental And Physical Toll Of Inflammatory Bo...
Our experts discuss treatment approaches and a new program aiming to end the stigma and offer support for patients.
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The Future Of Medicine Pt.1: Do We Want Free Or...
Runge outlines how AI, better access, and more shareable medical records could revolutionize care – if we also prioritize our own health.
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Medical Notes: How Fish Oil Slows Aging, The Lo...
Is there a new brain region for our senses? Why are so many adults feeling alone? Can fish oil really slow down aging?
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Producer's Cut: Wombs For Rent - The Legalizati...
Commercial gestational surrogacy allows parents to have a biological child that’s carried and birthed by another woman who receives a salary. Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it....
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‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Tox...
Jennifer Pomeranz explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform.
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