In Good Health

Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military SuicideAfter decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early intervention strategies are successfully reaching those most at risk.Guests: Jeffrey Howard, professor of public health, University of Texas at San Antonio; Todd Burnett, PsyD, acting executive director, VA Office of Suicide PreventionHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How scientists could catch Schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Skin Deep: How Melanin Impacts Your Body’s Response To DrugsScientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference.  Does Birth Control Cause PCOS? Facts And Misconceptions Of The Disorder  Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant. However, our expert this week dispels this and other misinformation that’s widespread about PCOS.  Medical Notes: Robots Are Outperforming Doctors, The Dangerous Additives In Ultra-Processed Foods, And How Happiness Supports Your Brain HealthHow scientists could catch Schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does Birth Control Cause PCOS? Facts And Misconceptions Of The Disorder  Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant. However, Dr. Lora Shahine dispels this and other misinformation that’s widespread about PCOS.  Host: Greg Johnson.  Producers: Kristen Farrah.  Guests: Dr. Lora Shahine, Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, Pacific Northwest Fertility, Podcast Host, Baby or Bust Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Skin Deep: How Melanin Impacts Your Body’s Response To DrugsScientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference.  Host: Elizabeth Westfield.  Producer: Kristen Farrah.  Guests: Sophie Zaaijer, Molecular Biologist, Consultant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Clinical Trials; Simon Groen, Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Systems Biology, University of California at Riverside Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: How To Ease Anxiety In Kids, Spending Money For Maximum Happiness, And Are Bigger Brains Better?We can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Science Behind Happiness And Human EmotionWhat does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent ItResearch suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.Medical Notes: How To Ease Anxiety In Kids, Spending Money For Maximum Happiness, And Are Bigger Brains Better?You have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. Why are kids so worried? Do you need a change in life? How to spend your money for maximum happiness.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.Host: Greg Johnson.Producers: Kristen Farrah.Guests: Hunter Stoler, certified health coach; Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon, CEO, Virginia Spine Institute Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Science Behind Happiness And Human EmotionWhat does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.Host: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen FarrahGuests: Andrew Ortony, Professor Emeritus of psychology, education, and computer science, Northwestern University, author, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions; Nadine Levitt, founder, WURRLYedu, author, My Mama Says  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To ResearchThough organ donation is a tightly regulated process, many of those protections disappear when a person’s whole body is donated to science. Each year, thousands of bodies enter a system with minimal oversight, where past cases have revealed misuse, profit-driven practices, and violations of consent. Now, experts are pushing for ethical standards in an industry that’s long operated in the shadows.Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In UkraineThree years into the war in Ukraine, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of medical specialists as doctors flee the fighting. In some cases, patients with life-threatening conditions are being treated by physicians without the training they need. Now, a mobile app is connecting Ukrainian doctors to specialists around the world to deliver second opinions when they matter most.Medical Notes: Why Women Need To Eat More Produce, A New Test For Food Allergies, And Why Kids Learn Better When They’re MovingWe can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.