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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May 26, 2024 • 13min
“We Don’t Bleed Salt”: Exposing The Industry-Wide Flaw In Tampon Testing
Though tampons were originally used by soldiers to plug bleeding wounds, the product is now essential for many women during their periods. But you may be surprised to learn that tampons aren’t tested with blood, but a saltwater solution. Our expert reveals how this testing method started and the repercussions it continues to have on modern products.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/we-dont-bleed-salt-exposing-the-industry-wide-flaw-in-tampon-testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Curing Your Diabetes, The Cicada Invasion, And How Coal Trains Are Ruining Communities
Why the coal industry needs a new transportation model. Can you cure your diabetes? The cicada invasion may be worse than expected.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-curing-your-diabetes-the-cicada-invasion-and-how-coal-trains-are-ruining-communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2024 • 10min
Sick And Desperate: How Gofundme Exposes America’s Failing Health System
Medical crowdfunding allows strangers to donate to someone’s kidney surgery or next insulin purchase. It’s a great opportunity for a community to lift each other up, but should people have to resort to asking strangers for money for their health issues? Our expert explains why crowdfunding isn’t filling the gap left by America’s broken healthcare system.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/sick-and-desperate-how-gofundme-exposes-americas-failing-health-system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2024 • 13min
Climate Change Will Cause Forced Migration – Are You Vulnerable?
Climate change affects everything from economics and environment to global policy and crime levels. Recent reports on the drastic weather changes may make it seem irreversible, but nothing’s set in stone. Our experts discuss what the future will look like if we’re able to make the necessary changes – and if we’re not.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-curing-your-diabetes-the-cicada-invasion-and-how-coal-trains-are-ruining-communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: The Foolproof Way To Remember Names, Increasing Diversity In Stem Programs, And What’s Causing The Rise Of Measles
Should you be worried about measles? If you’re bad with names, we may have found the solution. How to increase diversity in stem programs.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-foolproof-way-to-remember-names-increasing-diversity-in-stem-programs-and-whats-causing-the-rise-of-measles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2024 • 10min
The Nursing Home Shortage Is Going To Leave Many Of Us Without Care
The ongoing nursing home shortage was only made worse by the pandemic – and still hasn’t recovered. In fact, Dr. Michael Barnett, associate professor of health policy and management, doesn’t think it can unless industry-wide changes are made. He offers different solutions and advice on how to prepare for when it affects you.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-nursing-home-shortage-is-going-to-leave-many-of-us-without-care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2024 • 14min
‘They’d Rather Go Back To Combat’: Men Facing Their Military Sexual Trauma
One in fifty male veterans report having experienced military sexual trauma (MST), but not much research has been done around the best treatment to help these men heal. Dr. Jonathan Yahalom, a psychologist, explains how MST symptoms feed into the lack of research and what his own studies show on how to treat male survivors.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/theyd-rather-go-back-to-combat-men-facing-their-military-sexual-trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Science Has Created Artificial Ovaries, AI Can Diagnose Breast Cancer, And Why ‘Baby Talk’ Can Make Your Kid Smarter
How AI is helping catch breast cancer. Will artificial ovaries soon be a reality? ‘Baby talk’ might make your kid smarter down the road. You should walk more for your sleep health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-science-has-created-artificial-ovaries-ai-can-diagnose-breast-cancer-and-why-baby-talk-can-make-your-kid-smarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2024 • 9min
The New Therapy That’ll Give Some Patients A “Cure For Their Cancer”
The FDA recently approved a new cancer therapy that’s been shrinking tumors to the point that they’re undetectable. TIL therapy strengthens the body’s natural defenses against cancer and is showing incredible results. Our expert explains how this treatment is a step above other options like chemotherapy and targeted therapy.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-new-therapy-thatll-give-some-patients-a-cure-for-their-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2024 • 15min
Learn The Skills That Can Take Your Career To The Next Level
Some people naturally have that it factor where it seems like they’re in control of any situation. Thankfully, our experts have broken this coveted trait down into various micro skills that can be learned and practiced. Their tips are valuable for both personal and career growth.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/learn-the-skills-that-can-take-your-career-to-the-next-level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
