Radio Health Journal
Each week, 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 radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
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Medical Notes: Nightmares May Be Signaling A De...
Bad night of sleep? It could be signaling an autoimmune disease. Older women may want to consider a vegetarian diet. It’s recently been discovered that a small part of the population has no inner voice. Can magic mushrooms cure a stutter?
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Homeless Healthcare: Medical Respite For Patien...
Our experts explain why this care is needed and what’s next for the residents once they leave this temporary housing.
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Stillbirths Can Be Prevented – What Every Pregn...
Dr. Steve Rad, OB/GYN to the stars, explains the warning signs every mother and physician should know.
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Medical Notes: What You Should Know Before Quit...
What you need to know before quitting birth control. Protein is an essential nutrient, but are you eating too much of it? Why you should be juicing your produce. Plus, why are we always blinking?
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Scarring: “You Die From a Burn or You Live With...
Dr. Michael Longaker, a plastic surgeon, explains the purpose of scarring and new technology that could completely reverse the damage.
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The Modern Father: A History of Men and Babies
Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood.
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Medical Notes: Why Kids Need Homework, the Immu...
Sorry kids, homework is here to stay. The best defense against disease may start with your teeth. Plus, is it safe to smoke weed while pregnant?
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Manifestation: The Scientific Path To Creating ...
Doty explains how to properly manifest in order to reach your fullest potential.
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Why Is Forced Sterilization Still Legal In Amer...
Our experts explain how this practice has been used throughout history and discuss the debate of outlawing forced sterilization.
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Medical Notes: Dangerous Heatwaves This Summer,...
Is intermittent fasting as beneficial as we think? Why older adults should take caution this summer. Better drug tests. Are parents too trusting of VR?
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Taboo Or Liquid Gold? Period Blood Is The Key T...
Dr. Sara Naseri has pioneered research on just how useful this fluid is at managing so many aspects of female health.
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Cancer Clinical Trials: The Harsh Reality Of Po...
Our experts explain how the system needs to be restructured to increase access and save lives.
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Medical Notes: Cold Plunge For Your Heart Healt...
We may be able to reverse antibiotic resistance. Is 2024 the year of natural disasters? New mothers should think twice before using cannabis. Do you need to take a cold shower?
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How Hypnosis Can Fix Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Megan Riehl explains the science behind gut hypnotherapy and who can benefit.
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“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wi...
Dr. Sharra Vostral reveals how this testing method started and the repercussions it continues to have on modern products.
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Medical Notes: Curing Your Diabetes, The Cicada...
Why the coal industry needs a new transportation model. Can you cure your diabetes? The cicada invasion may be worse than expected.
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Sick And Desperate: How Gofundme Exposes Americ...
Our expert explains why crowdfunding isn’t filling the gap left by America’s broken healthcare system.
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Climate Change Will Cause Forced Migration – Ar...
Our experts discuss what the future will look like if we’re able to make the necessary changes – and if we’re not.
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Medical Notes: The Foolproof Way To Remember Na...
Should you be worried about measles? If you’re bad with names, we may have found the solution. How to increase diversity in stem programs.
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The Nursing Home Shortage Is Going To Leave Man...
Dr. Michael Barnett offers different solutions and advice on how to prepare for when it affects you.
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‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing T...
Dr. Jonathan Yahalom, a psychologist, explains how MST symptoms feed into the lack of research and what his own studies show on how to treat male survivors.
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Medical Notes: Science Has Created Artificial O...
How AI is helping catch breast cancer. Will artificial ovaries soon be a reality? ‘Baby talk’ might make your kid smarter down the road. You should walk more for your sleep health.
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The New Therapy That’ll Give Some Patients A “C...
Our expert explains how this treatment is a step above other options like chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
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Learn The Skills That Can Take Your Career To T...
Some people naturally have that it factor where it seems like they’re in control of any situation. Thankfully, our experts have broken this coveted trait down into various micro skills that can be learned and practiced.
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Medical Notes: The Miracle of Synthetic Blood, ...
Do you know your blood type? Everyone wants the freedom to choose – especially when it comes to vaccines. A warmer winter is bad news for the coming spring.
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