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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Oct 20, 2024 • 12min
Stiff Person Syndrome: Dying From An Invisible Disease
Dr. Ilea Khan has spent her life in constant pain. Though she may appear healthy on the outside, Khan suffers from the same rare disease as Celine Dion – stiff person syndrome. This week, she explains what it’s like to live with an invisible illness and why advocacy and community is so crucial for people living with SPS.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/stiff-person-syndrome-dying-from-an-invisible-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2024 • 13min
“We’re Reading Their Minds”: Decoding The Brain To Reverse Paralysis
Scientists have been perfecting a technology that gives mobility back to people with paralysis. The system bypasses the injured part of the brain to send signals down into the body. Our expert explains how he created this technology, the success it’s had thus far, and what the future of independence looks like for these patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/were-reading-their-minds-decoding-the-brain-to-reverse-paralysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How To Remove Plastic From Water, The Magic Of Bleu Cheese, And Why Childhood Anxiety Is On The Rise
Are you tired of drinking plastic? Why better sight may lead to better hearing. Why are kids so worried? Scientists have settled the ranch versus blue cheese debate – and it’s good news for cheese lovers.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-remove-plastic-from-water-the-magic-of-bleu-cheese-and-why-childhood-anxiety-is-on-the-rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2024 • 10min
The Conception Crisis: How To Fix Male Infertility
Infertility can be difficult to talk about, but to find a solution, you first have to know the cause. Though society tends to only look at women’s health, men are just as likely to create fertility issues. Thankfully, our expert reveals the most common causes of male infertility and how to get back on track to conceive a child.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-conception-crisis-how-to-fix-male-infertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2024 • 12min
Drugs Aren’t The Answer: Rethinking Health And Healing Within Medicine
Between painkillers and diet pills, doctors can write a prescription for nearly any ailment. However, throwing drugs at the problem isn’t fixing the root cause. Our experts explain the role of integrative medicine and how complimentary therapies, like acupuncture, are becoming more mainstream in healthcare.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/drugs-arent-the-answer-rethinking-health-and-healing-within-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How To Store Body Fat More Effectively, The Power Of Hope, And The Blood Test That Diagnoses Brain Cancer
We’re diagnosing brain cancer quicker than ever before. All body fat is created equal, right? Should you meditate when you’re stressed? Got neck pain? It’s probably because of your phone.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-store-body-fat-more-effectively-the-power-of-hope-and-the-blood-test-that-diagnoses-brain-cance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2024 • 11min
How Poor Healthcare In Prison Affects You And The Rest Of America
Prison inmates don’t have insurance, so how do they receive healthcare? The process is much different from the rest of the country, but it’s not a free ride for patients. Our expert discusses the obstacles many prisoners face when in need of medical care.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-poor-healthcare-in-prison-affects-you-and-the-rest-of-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2024 • 11min
The Flexner Report: The Necessary But Shameful Past Of Medicine
Today’s medical schools are demanding and intensive, but that’s a relatively new development. Before medical schools were prestigious, many were underfunded and unable to uphold the expected academic standards. Our expert explains how one report changed the course of education, but also had disastrous consequences for certain populations.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-flexner-report-the-necessary-but-shameful-past-of-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How Music Can Alter Memories, Bacteria May Cause Mental Illness, And The Decline Of Teen Drug Abuse
Can listening to music change our past? Is bacteria to blame for mental illness? Prescription drug abuse is declining in teenagers.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-music-can-alter-memories-bacteria-may-cause-mental-illness-and-the-decline-of-teen-drug-abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2024 • 9min
From Heroic Medicine To Herbalism – The History Of Medicine In America
Modern medicine is rapidly evolving, but in order to appreciate what we have today, we must look back at how we got here. There were various methods battling for recognition – traditional, folk, homeopathy, herbal, and many more. Our experts explain exactly how scientific medicine came out on top.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-heroic-medicine-to-herbalism-the-history-of-medicine-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
