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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Producer's Cut: How To Provide Support in the W...
It can be difficult to figure out how to comfort someone dealing with a traumatic loss. Often, there’s a fear of not knowing what to say, which can leave the grieving person feeling more alone. Two bereaved mothers recount their experiences of...
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Medical Notes: How Our Genetics Can Predict Our...
Why more pregnant women need to be in clinical trials. Scientists are helping us see the future. Does our DNA know our future? Have your seasonal allergies gotten worse?
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Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passe...
Lawrence Ingrassia details his family’s battle with this mutation and the tragedies left in its wake.
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How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And Success
Greg Hammer, author of Gain Without Pain, reveals the best tricks to form healthier habits that’ll lead to more happiness and success.
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Medical Notes: How Vitamin D Can Fight Your All...
Why is there a care gap for dementia patients? Is sunlight good for your nose? Will America soon be facing a population shortage?
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How The Primary Care Physician Shortage Is Drai...
There’s a primary care shortage and it’s only expected to worsen in coming years
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Genetic Justice: How Your DNA Can Help Solve Co...
Our experts explain the revolutionary technology and how you can help catch these violent criminals.
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Medical Notes: The Best Place To Live For Your ...
How the environment affects brain health. Will science ever move away from animal testing? Should you skip your afternoon nap?
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The Pitt: How A Television Medical Drama Is Sav...
Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah explains why this accuracy is so important and how it could help strengthen patient-doctor relationships.
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Hysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is...
Our experts explain their research and why they believe this bias exists.
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Medical Notes: Your Humidifier Is Making You Si...
Would you take a cancer vaccine? Your humidifier could be making you sick. Is global warming bad for your gut?
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The FDA Is Failing – Here’s What Needs To Change
Daniel Aaron explains why premarket review isn’t as effective as it once was, how corporations have leveraged loopholes to skirt around regulations, and how the agency can get back on track.
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Trouble Sleeping? This Science-Backed App Could...
Our experts have created an app that monitors a user’s circadian rhythm, then offers feedback throughout the day to optimize their sleep quality.
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Medical Notes: Human Blood Can Poison Mosquitoe...
Overcoming obstacles doesn’t always make you stronger. Mosquitoes may soon be scared of humans. Trees do more for your health than simply provide oxygen. Is soup good for pregnancy?
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From Love To Resentment – The Motherhood Taboo
Dr. Margo Lowy explains why moms should embrace all emotions, from love to resentment.
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User Fees And Presidential Intrusion: Why The F...
Daniel Aaron, an FDA researcher, explains the main hurdles the agency faces and how these obstacles put consumers at risk.
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Medical Notes: The Issue With Fewer Forest Fire...
You may want to rethink watching that new horror film. Despite the recent devastation of fires in California, these natural disasters are still on a downward trend. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. Concerts are fun, but the real benefits of music happen when you’re alone.
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The Memory Failure That Could Be A Death Senten...
Our experts explain a memory failure that leads even the best of parents to forget their baby in the backseat.
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Tranquil Travel: How To Get Rid Of Your Flight ...
Dr. Mireille Reece explains how to recognize anxiety and offers different strategies to use for your next trip in the sky.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Are Killing You -- Here’s...
Our experts explain how you can balance your diet and stay healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world.
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My Brothers’ Keeper: The Experience Of A Living...
Our guests explain the donation process and the physical and mental challenges many face.
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Medical Notes: The Best Age To Prevent Brain De...
Polluted air is killing our children. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. It’s not too late to improve your brain health. Do hotter days reduce birthrates?
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Medical Notes: Why You Should Date Someone Who’...
It may be time to re-start your New Years resolution. The biological factor that’s making you infertile. Do opposites attract?
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Leaving The Cult: How To Rebuild Your Life Afte...
Our experts discuss their time in high demand, high control groups and how they were able to heal from these experiences.
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“The Woman Just Has To Suffer”: Changing How Me...
Dr. Diane Harper proposes a new, FDA-approved screening method that’s proven to reduce cases of cervical cancer more than standard practices.
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