In Good Health
Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
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.
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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Nov 13, 2024 • 4min
Medical Notes: Skin Color Affects How Well Medicine Works, Revealing the Genes That Increase Your Chances of Having a Daughter, and the Snail Venom That Could Save Lives
How many procedures require an opioid prescription? The color of your skin could affect how well medications work. Can venom help save lives? Why some people are more likely to have daughters. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-skin-color-affects-how-well-medicine-works-revealing-the-genes-that-increase-your-chances-of-having-a-daughter-and-the-snail-venom-that-could-save-lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2024 • 10min
Virtual Anatomy: Why Some Medical Schools Are Replacing Cadavers With VR
Cadavers have long been the go-to for anatomy and dissection courses in medical school. However, with so much emerging technology at our fingertips, using donors for these purposes may become obsolete. Our expert explains how virtual reality and 3D renderings are changing the future of medical education.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-medical-schools-are-throwing-out-cadavers-in-favor-of-vr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2024 • 12min
“It’s Not Rare If It Affects Your Child”: Prevention Strategies For Meningitis B
Meningitis B is a rare but deadly disease. At first, it looks like a case of the flu, but waiting to go to the hospital could prove to be a fatal mistake. Our experts share how this infection has impacted their own lives and the best prevention strategies for you and loved ones.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/its-not-rare-if-it-affects-your-child-prevention-strategies-for-meningitis-b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 6, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How Pregnancy Changes The Brain, Reversing The Negative Effects Of Social Media, And Will Iv Drips Actually Cure A Hangover?
Pregnancy changes more than just belly size. How much does social media affect anxiety? Is there anything that can cure a hangover? Are adult braces making a comeback? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-teeth-whitening-may-be-ruining-your-health-reducing-obesity-in-kids-with-adhd-and-is-this-the-unhealthiest-time-in-american-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2024 • 11min
Human Genome Editing: Overnight Evolution Or Modern Eugenics?
Genome editing could potentially erase all genetic diseases from humanity, but is the tradeoff worth it? Our DNA is an intricately woven story of each individual person, meaning that changing one piece could have unexpected, detrimental effects somewhere else in the body. Our expert explains the incredible opportunities -- and astonishing risks -- of using CRISPR to edit the human genome.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/human-genome-editing-overnight-evolution-or-modern-eugenics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2024 • 12min
How Getting Sick Can Cost You Billions
As pan respiratory virus season creeps up on us, being properly protected can save you a lot of money. New data shows that billions of dollars are spent each year by RSV patients in direct and indirect costs. Our experts discuss the complete economic burden of this disease and how you can stay healthy this winter.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-getting-sick-can-cost-you-billions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Teeth Whitening May Be Ruining Your Health, Reducing Obesity In Kids With Adhd, And Is This The Unhealthiest Time In American History?
Is this the unhealthiest time in American history? New recommendations for kids with ADHD. Your pearly whites may be ruining your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-teeth-whitening-may-be-ruining-your-health-reducing-obesity-in-kids-with-adhd-and-is-this-the-unhealthiest-time-in-american-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2024 • 10min
Spray-On Skin: The Future Of Skin Grafting
When a wound is too large for staples or sutures, skin grafts are used to cover the area. Since they’re usually taken from a healthy part of the patient’s body, it often means having two wounds to care for. Our expert explains the new technology that’s revolutionizing this industry and shortening patient’s healing journey.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/spray-on-skin-the-future-of-skin-grafting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2024 • 13min
Generic Drugs: The Industry Secrets That Can Lead To Drug Shortages
A large portion of the prescription medication American’s consume are generic. But with many of the active ingredients being sourced and manufactured in other countries, are our federal oversights enough protection? This week, our expert explains the systems in place – as well as their weaknesses and strengths.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/generic-drugs-the-industry-secrets-that-can-lead-to-drug-shortages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How Surprise Sounds Lead To Risky Decisions, Why Cooked Foods Raise Cancer Risks, And The Genetic Cause Of Anxiety
Is cooked food a health risk? If you have anxiety, you may be able to blame your ancestors. Does music make you more spontaneous? Why you should take a nap before judging someone else.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-surprise-sounds-lead-to-risky-decisions-why-cooked-foods-raise-cancer-risks-and-the-genetic-cause-of-anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
