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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The Mystery of Meniere's Disease
Experts discuss symptoms and treatments of Meniere's disease, an often misdiagnosed disorder producing loss of hearing and crippling vertigo.
10 min
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Adventures of a Paramedic
A former paramedic describes the "inside story" of the job, its dangers and rewards.
14 min
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Medical Notes: Week of April 15, 2018
How cancer impacts the rest of a person's life, a new treatment for urinary tract infections, and the connection between lowering stress levels and your sweetheart's t-shirt.
1 min
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The Price Consequences of Doctor Consolidation
Hospitals and very large medical groups are buying up independent physician practices but studies show purchased practices cost more for patients.
15 min
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Medical Notes: Week of April 8, 2018
Is vaping safe, the danger in judging a person's health by their weight, and how much money buys happiness.
1 min
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The Vaccine Race and Ethics
Millions of lives have been saved as a result of vaccines. But in the development of desperately needed vaccines, scientists cut corners in ways that wouldn’t be allowed today.
10 min
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Sexually Abusive Doctors
The Dr. Larry Nasser case publicized doctors who sexually abuse patients. However, the extent of these assaults is unknown, as few doctors are ever punished and their misdeeds are never known.
15 min
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Teaching Doctors To Listen
Experts discuss how to help doctors better listen to their patients when diagnosing their illness in order to improve care plans and decrease healthcare costs.
10 min
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Medical Notes: Week of April 1, 2018
How PFCs affect weight gain, women are more likely to bully other women, and what is more important for longevity exercise or the occasional drink?
1 min
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Stem Cells and COPD
Lung diseases such as COPD are difficult to treat but a new method taking a patient’s own stem cells is showing success.
9 min
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Hospitals and Housing
Experts discuss their “housing first” approach and how it is helping to reduce healthcare costs for the homeless population.
16 min
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Medical Notes: Week of March 25, 2018
A new treatment for Gulf War Illness, eating disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, and a link between nose jobs and selfies.
1 min
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Drunkorexia
Studies show that a large proportion of college students are at least occasionally “drunkorexic,” avoiding food when they know they’ll be drinking later in order to get a better buzz or to keep from gaining weight.
14 min
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Big Data and Healthcare (2018)
Big data is changing the world, but it’s been slow in coming to healthcare. An expert in healthcare IT explains how that’s changing and what it could mean to treatment.
11 min
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Medical Notes: Week of March 18, 2018
A new test for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, treatment for colicky babies, and the long-term effect of letting kids under age twelve try alcohol.
1 min
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The Mystery of Anesthesia
Anesthesia is a bedrock of medical practice, yet doctors admit we don’t know exactly how it works. An expert discusses anesthesia’s back story and recent improvements.
10 min
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Overdoing School Lockdown Drills
A noted expert discusses how schools go wrong with lockdown drills and what they should do to be effective.
15 min
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Medical Notes: Week of March 11, 2018
A new antibiotic found in soil, a link between bullying and mental health, and babies crawling on carpet and allergens
1 min
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Medical Notes: Week of March 4, 2018
New studies show doctors may have more time than they thought to respond to a stroke, a study on how we treat people if they look like someone we've known in the past, and research into sugar comas
1 min
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Misunderstanding Autism
15 min
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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Experts describe cyclic vomiting syndrome, and how the syndrome is often misdiagnosed and remains difficult to treat. Learn moret at:
10 min
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Medical Notes: Week of February 25, 2018
Hope for a new, faster anti-flu drug, a study shows that food poisoning is often the culprit behind the 24-hour stomach flu, and research revealing short people are less likely to develop blood clots
1 min
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ADHD and Sleep Disorders (2018)
New research shows that most people with ADHD have a disordered body clock, prompting disturbed sleep, sleep deprivation, and a worsening of ADHD symptoms.
15 min
1324
A Real-Life Star Trek Tricorder
A real-life version of the Star Trek Tricorder has won a major contest after passing multiple tests. Its developer discusses what the device is and how it could be used.
10 min
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Manufacturing Happiness
Surveys show that most Americans are less than happy, and seldom experience joy. Two experts discuss how even naturally glum people can manufacture joy.
11 min