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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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
Jun 16, 2024 • 11min
Scarring: “You Die From a Burn or You Live With Pain and Disfigurement”
Scarring is an evolutionary trait that’s helped us survive this long, but they can come with some downsides. Aside from the visible scar, the healed tissue no longer functions like normal skin. Dr. Michael Longaker, a plastic surgeon, explains the purpose of scarring and new technology that could completely reverse the damage.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/scarring-you-die-from-a-burn-or-you-live-with-pain-and-disfigurement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2024 • 14min
The Modern Father: A History of Men and Babies
Maternal instinct has always been expected of women, but new research shows that these natural responses are also hardwired into men. Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-modern-father-a-history-of-men-and-babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024 • 3min
Medical Notes: Why Kids Need Homework, the Immune Benefits of Brushing Your Teeth, and Is THC a Safe Cure for Morning Sickness?
Sorry kids, homework is here to stay. The best defense against disease may start with your teeth. Plus, is it safe to smoke weed while pregnant?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-kids-need-homework-the-immune-benefits-of-brushing-your-teeth-and-is-thc-a-safe-cure-for-morning-sickness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2024 • 13min
Manifestation: The Scientific Path To Creating Your Dream Life
Manifestation may seem like a cool magic trick, but Dr. James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon, says there’s nothing supernatural about it. The mindfulness practice is all about positive self-talk and extreme focus on your deepest desires. Doty explains how to properly manifest in order to reach your fullest potential.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/manifestation-the-scientific-path-to-creating-your-dream-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
