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Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science and technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. Did you know ecstasy could h…

Radio Health Journal


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    Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 10:08


    When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 12:20


    Many people assume their heart surgery will be the most nerve-wracking part of their treatment, but the reality is much different. Often, recovering from this procedure can become so stressful that patients can develop a heart rhythm disorder. Our experts discuss the ancient medicine practice that's providing much-needed relief for these patients. Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 3:23


    Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-binge-watching-is-good-for-your-brain-how-to-detect-cancer-at-home-and-breaking-bad-fitness-habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms | Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 27:27


    Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth Glioblastomais an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients withonly tw years to live, if they're lucky. One obstacle researcherface is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Our expert explains his breakthrough research on the cancer's metabolic habits and how it'll help increase life expectancy for patients. Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 9:27


    Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients with only two years to live, if they're lucky. One obstacle researchers face is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Roger Holzberg explains his breakthrough research on the cancer's metabolic habits and how it'll help increase life expectancy for patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/glioblastoma-the-aggressive-brain-cancer-that-has-a-sweet-tooth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 13:11


    Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/heal-the-soul-heal-the-body-immersive-reality-for-interfaith-rooms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: You're Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer's Disease Isn't Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 3:21


    Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of Alzheimer's disease, so why aren't we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-youre-taking-too-many-medications-why-early-detection-for-alzheimers-disease-isnt-working-and-a-better-treatment-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV | Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 26:28


    Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors? Immigrant doctors are an important part of America's physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America's worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Medical Notes: You're Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer's Disease Isn't Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of alzheimer's disease, so why aren't we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 9:48


    Immigrant doctors are an important part of America's physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America's worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/do-americans-have-a-prejudice-against-immigrant-doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 13:07


    Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everyone-has-a-status-the-fight-to-end-hiv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 3:20


    Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn't just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-new-weight-loss-drug-without-the-side-effects-how-paternal-drinking-affects-kids-and-how-to-fix-your-arthritic-knees-without-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones | Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 28:58


    Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn't just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 13:08


    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-suicide-be-prevented-stories-from-survivors-and-loved-ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 11:25


    The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/cheap-drugs-have-a-high-cost-the-safety-issues-of-generic-prescriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: AI Can Diagnose Your Parkinson's Disease, How Bacteria Can Lower Your Medical Bills, And The Dangers Of Dehydration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 3:02


    Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that's a big problem. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-ai-can-diagnose-your-parkinsons-disease-how-bacteria-can-lower-your-medical-bills-and-the-dangers-of-dehydration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD | Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 26:27


    Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD Synopsis: Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn't work. Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships Synopsis: Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “primal wounds.” They can make us feel inadequate, powerless, or undeserving. While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers. Medical Notes: AI Can Diagnose Your Parkinson's Disease, How Bacteria Can Lower Your Medical Bills, And The Dangers Of Dehydration Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that's a big problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 9:56


    Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “primal wounds.” They can make us feel inadequate, powerless, or undeserving. While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/primal-wounds-how-to-break-harmful-cycles-for-healthier-relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 12:56


    Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn't work. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/breaking-down-the-most-effective-and-ineffective-treatments-for-adhd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals', Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 2:55


    Toothpaste may be the cause of your child's allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-flush-out-forever-chemicals-eat-fruit-to-sleep-better-and-is-toothpaste-causing-your-allergies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe? | Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 27:57


    Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe? Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn't make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society's mindset. Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America It's no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn't always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals', Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies? Toothpaste may be the cause of your child's allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 11:40


    It's no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn't always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/radical-women-the-history-of-breast-cancer-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 11:20


    Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn't make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society's mindset. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/short-kids-are-being-given-growth-hormones-is-it-safe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 3:23


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-kids-should-be-bilingual-stopping-the-spread-of-malaria-and-are-generic-drugs-dangerous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment | The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 26:28


    Segment 1: Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it's an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren't curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Segment 2: The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes' careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries. Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 8:43


    Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes' careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-best-way-to-protect-athletes-from-overuse-injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 13:51


    Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it's an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren't curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/facing-dementia-early-detection-and-advancements-in-treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 3:16


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-best-alcohol-for-minimal-hangovers-the-impact-of-color-additives-and-is-one-brand-of-water-healthier-than-the-rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues | Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 26:21


    Segment 1: Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues Hormones regulate nearly every function in the body, yet their role in women's health is often overlooked in conventional medicine. Misdiagnosis of hormone imbalances can lead to physical and emotional suffering. 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. Segment 2: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills? Last week we discussed how PBMs operate within healthcare, including negotiating drug prices and operating clinical programs. And though PBMs are under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the FTC, experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating a more transparent and efficient system. Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hormone Imbalances May Be Causing Your Mental And Physical Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 13:13


    Hormones regulate nearly every function in the body, yet their role in women's health is often overlooked in conventional medicine. Misdiagnosis of hormone imbalances can lead to physical and emotional suffering. 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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hormone-imbalances-may-be-causing-your-mental-and-physical-issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Blame For Your Massive Health Bills?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 9:24


    Last week we discussed how PBMs operate within healthcare, including negotiating drug prices and operating clinical programs. And though PBMs are under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and the FTC, experts argue that reform – not removal – is key to creating a more transparent and efficient system. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/are-pharmacy-benefit-managers-to-blame-for-your-massive-health-bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: The Anti-Aging Properties Of Psychedelic Mushrooms, How Sleep Is Linked To Migraines, And The Exercise-For-Happiness Myth.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 3:25


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-anti-aging-properties-of-psychedelic-mushrooms-how-sleep-is-linked-to-migraines-and-the-exercise-for-happiness-myth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Not All Anxiety Is The Same – And Neither Are The Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 12:49


    Cognitive neuroscientist Resh Gupta argues that anxiety isn't a one-size-fits-all condition, but a spectrum of experiences that affect cognitive control in different ways. Her research explores how specific types of anxiety can be treated more effectively with tailored mindfulness practices. Gupta's newly proposed framework aims to reshape how scientists study and treat anxiety. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/not-all-anxiety-is-the-same-and-neither-are-the-solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PBM's: The Invisible Influence Behind Modern Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 9:44


    Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, play a powerful but often invisible role in U.S. healthcare. While they're often blamed for rising drug costs, recent research suggests the real culprit may be drug manufacturers and patent protections. 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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/pbms-the-invisible-influence-behind-modern-healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Low Dose: the science to manifesting your dream life, how your clothes are poisoning you, and the future of genetically-modified humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 11:36


    Low Dose is a specially-curated segment that combines the most interesting RHJ stories into one, bite-sized episode. Bypass all the fluff and get straight to the information you need to know. This week, 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. You can find more information about our guests and where to find each full episode below: 00:00-03:55 - The science to manifesting your dream life (Manifestation: Dr. James R. Doty ⁠⁠https://radiohealthjournal.org/manifestation-the-scientific-path-to-creating-your-dream-life/) 04:00-07:00 - How your clothes are poisoning you (Toxic Fashion: Alden Wicker ⁠https://radiohealthjournal.org/mercury-hats-arsenic-dresses-and-poisoned-shoes-toxic-fashion/) 07:00-10:00 - The future of genetically-modified humans. (Gene Editing: Dr. Elizabeth McNally https://radiohealthjournal.org/genomics-pt-2-designer-babies-illegal-experiments-and-moral-issues/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How To Unlock Superhuman Healing, Why Football Players Should Start Practicing Ballet, And Can Ai Replace Your Doctor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 3:24


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-unlock-superhuman-healing-why-football-players-should-start-practicing-ballet-and-can-ai-replace-your-doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The New Drug That Shrinks Tumors For Patients With NF1-PN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 12:02


    Born with NF1-PN, a rare genetic disorder, Austin Fields spent his childhood learning how to live in a body riddled with benign tumors. Though removal surgery is the main treatment for this painful condition, a new medication has recently been approved for adults with NF1-PN. Our experts explain what it's like to live with this condition and how this novel drug is enhancing patients' quality of life. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-new-drug-that-shrinks-tumors-for-patients-with-nf1-pn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Increasing Patient Access To Experimental Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 10:33


    There are many experimental drugs being tested for various conditions, but many of them never get to real patients due to obstacles like low rates of clinical trial participation. 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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/increasing-patient-access-to-experimental-drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: A New Cause of Infertility, the Future of Drinking Ocean Water, and Why You Should Embrace PDA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 3:22


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-infertility-air-pollution-ocean-water-pda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    “Two Sides Of The Same Coin”: There's No Such Thing As Nature Vs Nurture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 9:11


    This week we continue the discussion about how our genes influence our future. Our expert explains how our genetics affect the people around us – and how their genes affect us, from parenting to romance. Dalton Conley, author of The Social Genome, explains the immense impact of this hidden influence. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-theres-no-such-thing-as-nature-vs-nurture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The FDA Is Vegan: Why The Agency Is Phasing Out Animal Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 13:17


    In a historic move, the FDA has taken the first steps to phase out animal testing in research. Though it's been a requirement for new drug development for decades, there are other, more accurate methods that the FDA wants to move forward with. Elizabeth Baker, Esq. discusses these new methods and the emerging technology helping to remove animal testing from all drug research. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-fda-is-vegan-why-the-agency-is-phasing-out-animal-testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: Running, Cancer Detection, and the Future of Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 3:19


    This week: Why your gaze can boost running performance, a breakthrough in early cancer detection, the future of dental implants, and how childhood nutrition shapes adult health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/run-faster-cancer-detection-high-tech-teeth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Edible Sunscreen: Can You Eat Your Sun Protection?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 10:19


    Edible sunscreens have become a hot topic, but can SPF gummies replace your normal sunscreen? Dr. Susan Massick explains how UV rays cause damage throughout our body and what type of protection will be most effective. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/edible-sunscreen-can-you-eat-your-sun-protection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Weight To Career Success, How Your Genes Can Predict Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 12:16


    Can your genes predict how much money you'll make in your career? Dalton Conley, a sociologist, explains how our genes can be predictive of all aspects of our life – from BMI to who we're friends with – in his new book, The Social Genome. Would you want to know the odds your genes have predetermined about life outcomes? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-weight-to-career-success-how-your-genes-can-predict-your-future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How Sleep, Safety, and Optimism Shape Your Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 2:50


    What does poor sleep do to your brain? How can you grill smarter this summer? And could optimism secretly improve your health? We break down the latest science. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-poor-sleep-can-change-your-brain-how-to-grill-safely-this-summer-and-the-secret-superpower-of-optimism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inside The Ambulance: Chaos, Camaraderie, And The Calls You Never See On TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 13:52


    In the daily life of a paramedic, true emergencies are rare, resources are thin, and burnout runs high. Instead of glamorized rescues, medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/inside-the-ambulance-chaos-camaraderie-and-the-calls-you-never-see-on-tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Don't Blame Growing Pains: The Dangers Of Ignoring Childhood Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 9:14


    Chronic pain in children is often dismissed as “growing pains,” but ignoring it can lead to lifelong health and socioeconomic consequences. Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dont-blame-growing-pains-the-dangers-of-ignoring-childhood-pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: Personality Tweaks, Fertility Clues, and the Right Way to Meditate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 3:25


    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. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-change-your-personality-customizing-your-anxiety-treatment-and-a-hidden-cause-of-infertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Her Pain, His Treatment: Issues With The Generic Approach To Pain Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 11:54


    Whenever we experience pain, our bodies use internal pain relief symptoms to reduce some of that discomfort. Though it's been believed that men and women use the same, main system, a new study is pioneering an entirely new understanding of chronic pain. Our experts discuss this research and how it could change the future of pain management. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/her-pain-his-treatment-issues-with-the-generic-approach-to-pain-relief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Body Reset: Stress, Cortisol, And Adrenal Dysfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 10:36


    The adrenal glands regulate cortisol, a hormone crucial for managing stress and energy. When stress is chronic, cortisol imbalances can cause fatigue, anxiety, and pain. Dr. Izabella Wentz offers simple lifestyle changes that can help restore balance and improve your overall health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/full-body-reset-stress-cortisol-and-adrenal-dysfunction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How Sleep Apnea Rewires Your Brain, A Non-Addictive Pain Pill, And Using Ultrasound As A Disinfectant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:23


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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