Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy
Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
Each week, 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 radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: How Climate Change May Be Affecting Pregnancies, Aging Out of Foster Care, and How Babies Develop a Self-Image
Being placed in foster care can be traumatic – but getting out isn’t much better. More and more babies are being born prematurely, and climate change might have something to do with it. We know that babies like to move their hands, but it turns out they might not just be playing.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-climate-change-may-be-affecting-pregnancies-aging-out-of-foster-care-and-how-babies-develop-a-self-image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2024 • 12min
Hurricanes and Human Trafficking: Revealing the Disturbing Relationship
Experts are predicting at least five major storms this year, and communities need to be prepared to focus on more than just rebuilding. Natural disasters are a hotbed for human traffickers to exploit both the affected families and contracted workers. Our expert explains this connection and how we can reduce the prevalence of sex and labor trafficking in the wake of increasing natural disasters.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hurricanes-and-human-trafficking-revealing-the-disturbing-relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2024 • 13min
More Than Mental Illness: The Truth About Homelessness
There’s a lot of misconceptions about the homeless population, from rates of addiction to employment opportunities. Dr. Deborah Padgett, a professor of social work, explains the real causes of homelessness and how many Americans are one crisis away from finding themselves in a similar situation.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/more-than-mental-illness-the-truth-about-homelessness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Don’t Ice an Injury, the New Gel That Could Make Alcohol Healthier, and Can a Vegan Diet Help Beat Cancer?
Should you use ice or heat on an injury? If you have breast cancer you may want to go vegan. Plus, will drinking alcohol ever be healthy?Studies cited:
https://now.tufts.edu/2024/05/15/are-you-using-heat-and-ice-properly
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10549-024-07266-1
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-024-01657-7
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-dont-ice-an-injury-the-new-gel-that-could-make-alcohol-healthier-and-can-a-vegan-diet-help-beat-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2024 • 12min
Child Hunger in America: Rising Rates and Promising Solutions
Food insecurity in America is back on the rise after a decade of downward trends. Dr. Sara Bleich, a public health policy expert, reveals the top contributing factors and which communities are most at-risk. She also discusses federal programs that are making a positive impact to reverse this concerning uptick in food insecurity.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/child-hunger-in-america-rising-rates-and-promising-solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2024 • 13min
Voices of Black Women: Long-Term Cancer Research for the Next Generation
Why do black women develop more aggressive cancers? That’s a question that a new, 30-year-long study is setting out to answer – among other disparity concerns. Dr. Lauren McCullough, a principal investigator for the research, discusses the importance of this study and how listeners can get involved.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/voices-of-black-women-long-term-cancer-research-for-the-next-generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Nightmares May Be Signaling A Deeper Illness, Why Older Women Should Go Vegan, And Some People Don’t Have An Inner Voice. It’s recently been discovered that a small part of the population has no inner voice.
Bad night of sleep? It could be signaling an autoimmune disease. Older women may want to consider a vegetarian diet. It’s recently been discovered that a small part of the population has no inner voice. Can magic mushrooms cure a stutter?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-nightmares-may-be-signaling-a-deeper-illness-why-older-women-should-go-vegan-and-some-people-dont-have-an-inner-voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2024 • 11min
Homeless Healthcare: Medical Respite For Patients In Need
Where do the homeless go to recover after being discharged from the hospital? For many, the only option is back out to the street. Hope Has A Home is a medical respite center for women in D.C. and serves as an example for other operations around the country. Our experts explain why this care is needed and what’s next for the residents once they leave this temporary housing.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/homeless-healthcare-medical-respite-for-patients-in-need Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2024 • 14min
Stillbirths Can Be Prevented – What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
The CDC estimates that stillbirth affects nearly 21,000 babies each year in America, but we can reduce these deaths through education and awareness. Dr. Steve Rad, OB/GYN to the stars, explains the warning signs every mother and physician should know.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/stillbirths-can-be-prevented-what-every-pregnant-woman-should-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2024 • 4min
Medical Notes: What You Should Know Before Quitting Birth Control, The Benefits Of Red Cabbage Juice, And Are You Eating Too Much Protein?
What you need to know before quitting birth control. Protein is an essential nutrient, but are you eating too much of it? Why you should be juicing your produce. Plus, why are we always blinking?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-what-you-should-know-before-quitting-birth-control-the-benefits-of-red-cabbage-juice-and-are-you-eating-too-much-protein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
