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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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.
7 min
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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.
1 min
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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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Her Pain, His Treatment: Issues With The Generi...
Our experts discuss this research and how it could change the future of pain management.
10 min
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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.
1 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
11 min
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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.
1 min
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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.
11 min
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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.
8 min
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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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More Than Growing Pains: The Hidden Toll Of Rhe...
Our experts explain the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis and a new test that can bypass the trial-and-error approach to medicine.
8 min
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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.
11 min
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Medical Notes: The Brain’s Secret Microstructur...
A diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against alzheimers. A tiny part of the brain may be the key to treating addiction. Kids should join a sport to boost their mental health.
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One on One: Dr. Edgardo Padin-Rivera Exposes Th...
We dive into Padin-Rivera’s personal experiences of war, addiction, and his journey to find peace.
24 min
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Why Everything Is Tuberculosis To Best-Selling ...
John Green, a best-selling author, dives into the disparities that exist within the world of tuberculosis and how we can get life-saving treatment to the millions that need it.
8 min
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Why We Should Experiment On Pregnant Women
Alyssa Bilinski explains why we need to start including this population in clinical trials and how it can be done safely and effectively.
11 min
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One on One: Author John Green’s Mission to End ...
We have a conversation about Green's new book, "Everything is Tuberculosis," and dive into his personal experience traveling around the world to fight for TB awareness.
18 min
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Medical Notes: The Mood Benefits Of Social Medi...
A new breakthrough in ulcerative colitis treatment. Should food companies pay the FDA? The agency collects ‘user fees’ from pharmaceutical companies to help fund its safety research. Can doom scrolling actually benefit us?
1 min
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Reducing The Trial-And-Error Approach To Antide...
Our expert explains how our genes can predict a drug’s effect on our system and minimize the ‘trial-and-error’ approach to medicine.
11 min
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Does A Colombian Community Hold The Key To Curi...
Our expert explains the decades of research and drug testing, as well as the unassuming clue they now think could be the key to finding a treatment for this condition.
8 min
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Medical Notes: How The Beauty Industry Is Threa...
Medical Notes: How The Beauty Industry Is Threatening Your Pregnancy; The Best Test For Fertility Planning; And How Eating Veggies Helps Your Cells
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Re-framing Excuses: How Mental Weakness Sabotag...
Dr. Haley Perlus explains how to trick yourself into staying consistent even when your motivation runs out.
8 min
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Aging Like An Olympian: The Exercises That Keep...
Joetta Clark Diggs explains how her training has adjusted to accommodate for her aging body, while our exercise expert lists the reasons why older adults need to be weightlifting and training fast-twitch muscles fibers.
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