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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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    Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 3:21


    Why does asthma differ between genders? Does a doctor need to be present on every flight? A new understanding of video game addiction. How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare? | The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 30:30


    Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare? America's healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as the policies working to reinstitute patients' health as the top priority. The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives Public awareness of mental illness may be growing, but true understanding still lags behind. One mother's experience navigating her child's mental health crisis inspired her to champion mental health literacy in schools. Today, her organization is working to ensure students, parents, and teachers gain the knowledge to recognize early warning signs and foster informed conversations about mental health. Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 13:30


    America's healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as the policies working to reinstitute patients' health as the top priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 12:54


    Public awareness of mental illness may be growing, but true understanding still lags behind. One mother's experience navigating her child's mental health crisis inspired her to champion mental health literacy in schools. Today, her organization is working to ensure students, parents, and teachers gain the knowledge to recognize early warning signs and foster informed conversations about mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: Your Hometown May Be Making You Sick, Why Marriage Is Good For Your Health, And The Best Diet For Brain Function

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 3:21


    What's the best food for your brain? A new test can reduce barriers to HPV treatment. Your hometown may be affecting your health. Marriage could be the answer to your mood issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe | Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 28:00


    Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn't ‘should you eat humans for medicine', it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?' Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week proposes a new framework to rebuild a healthier, more ethical global food system. Though there's a lot of work to be done, we're already seeing ongoing policy efforts and growing awareness around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 13:40


    In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn't ‘should you eat humans for medicine', it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?' Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 10:27


    The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week proposes a new framework to rebuild a healthier, more ethical global food system. Though there's a lot of work to be done, we're already seeing ongoing policy efforts and growing awareness around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Reproductive Health, Reversing Your Age, And Patients Are Being Misdiagnosed As ‘Brain Dead'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 3:20


    People marked as ‘brain dead' may have been misdiagnosed. Ultra-processed foods aren't just bad for our gut. If you want to reverse your age, it's time to hit the gym. I you don't like the sound of your own voice, menopause can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry's Greed Is Killing Humanity | Burning Point: Why Aren't Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 26:30


    Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry's Greed Is Killing Humanity Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system's strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Burning Point: Why Aren't Workers Protected From Extreme Heat? As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry's Greed Is Killing Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 13:07


    Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system's strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Burning Point: Why Aren't Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 9:32


    As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: The New Test Saving Generations Of Men, A Solve For Your Balance Issues, And How To Use Boredom To Your Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:17


    A test that could save generations of men. Have you gotten your teeth cleaned recently? Have balance issues? Boredom isn't always a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human? | CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 27:30


    AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human? Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Dr. Michael Heinz explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.' Segment 2: CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a patient's own immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer. First approved by the FDA in 2017, it's already shown success in patients with blood cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. While the therapy can cause serious side effects, our expert this week –a pioneer of this therapy– discusses the future of using this powerful new weapon against cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 11:49


    Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. He explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 11:00


    CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a patient's own immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer. First approved by the FDA in 2017, it's already shown success in patients with blood cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. While the therapy can cause serious side effects, our expert this week –a pioneer of this therapy– discusses the future of using this powerful new weapon against cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:22


    Is birth control safe to use? You'd never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Is inflammation ever helpful? Are you eating the right type of protein? Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery? | Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 27:19


    Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery? 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. Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure 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. Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein? Is birth control safe to use? You'd never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Is inflammation ever helpful? Are you eating the right type of protein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    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

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