In Good Health

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients with only two years to live, if they’re lucky. One obstacle researchers face is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Roger Holzberg explains his breakthrough research on the cancer’s metabolic habits and how it’ll help increase life expectancy for patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/glioblastoma-the-aggressive-brain-cancer-that-has-a-sweet-tooth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/heal-the-soul-heal-the-body-immersive-reality-for-interfaith-rooms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨Major Announcement🚨 We’re so excited to share that we’re rebranding to In Good Health! It’s the same trusted reporting and expert insights you expect, packaged under a fresh new name for podcasting. Go show us some love on your favorite podcast platform with a follow and a 5 ⭐️ rating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of Alzheimer’s disease, so why aren’t we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-youre-taking-too-many-medications-why-early-detection-for-alzheimers-disease-isnt-working-and-a-better-treatment-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors? Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Medical Notes: You’re Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer’s Disease Isn’t Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of alzheimer’s disease, so why aren’t we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/do-americans-have-a-prejudice-against-immigrant-doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everyone-has-a-status-the-fight-to-end-hiv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-new-weight-loss-drug-without-the-side-effects-how-paternal-drinking-affects-kids-and-how-to-fix-your-arthritic-knees-without-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/cheap-drugs-have-a-high-cost-the-safety-issues-of-generic-prescriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices