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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Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In ...
Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today.
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Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is...
Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset.
9 min
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Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, St...
Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener.
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Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancemen...
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The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse I...
Nathan Fitton explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries.
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Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancemen...
Dr. Peter Rabins explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference.
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Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Han...
Is your gut making you sick? Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others? Does vibrant food make us eat more? If you’re sick of hangovers, we may have a solution.
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Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental A...
22 min
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Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your...
Experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating a more transparent and efficient system.
7 min
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Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental A...
Dr. Julie Taylor explains the proper tests and education that can help women find the root cause of many different symptoms, empowering them to better understand and manage their health.
11 min
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Medical Notes: The Anti-Aging Properties Of Psy...
You should sleep more to ease your headaches. Should you swap your morning coffee for magic mushrooms? Does exercise always make you happier? You may be more extroverted than you think.
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Not All Anxiety Is The Same – And Neither Are T...
Gupta’s newly proposed framework aims to reshape how scientists study and treat anxiety.
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PBM’s: The Invisible Influence Behind Modern He...
Our experts explain how PBMs have evolved from simple claims processors into complex organizations that work behind the scenes for insurance companies, pharmacies, and employers.
8 min
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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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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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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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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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