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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Nov 12, 2023 • 15min
Oppenheimer’s Legacy: Rising Cancer Risks Due To Ionizing Radiation
Researchers have been studying the lasting health effects of the atomic bomb for decades – but there’s a new type of radiation scientists are worried about. Nuclear workers, medical physicians, and the public are all being exposed to low-dose, long-term ionizing radiation. It causes cancer, radiation cataracts, and impaired cognition. Experts explain how we can protect ourselves from these dangerous rays.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/oppenheimers-legacy-rising-cancer-risks-due-to-ionizing-radiation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 8, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Your New Robotic Bestie, An Uptick In Cases Of Treatment-Resistant Malaria, And Why Cancer Patients Should Practice Meditation
Cancer treatments are taking a more holistic approach. Should you make friends with a robot? Malaria is becoming harder to fight than ever before. Scientists are genetically editing trees to save the environment.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-your-new-robotic-bestie-an-uptick-in-cases-of-treatment-resistant-malaria-and-why-cancer-patients-should-practice-meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2023 • 11min
Brace Face: Author Who Was Bullied For Her Overbite Offers Guidance
Christina Wyman was born with a craniofacial deformity and spent her childhood dodging bullies -- at school and at home. After two jaw surgeries as an adult, her extreme overbite is fixed, but the trauma lives on. She offers guidance on how parents can successfully support their kids through these tough times.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/brace-face-author-who-was-bullied-for-her-overbite-offers-guidance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2023 • 15min
Should Busy Cities Start Banning Left-Hand Turns?
If you’re waiting at a streetlight to turn left, you’ll probably never be joined by a UPS truck. The company’s computer routing system has shown that left-hand turns waste time and fuel – but Dr. Vikash Gayah says they could also be dangerous to our health. Experts dive into these road rules and offer solutions to simplify your daily errands.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/should-busy-cities-start-banning-left-hand-turns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: One Pill Could Replace Your Daily Workout, How Your Hometown Contributes To Your Diet, And A Less-Invasive Alternative To Injections
Have we found an alternative to injecting medicine? Your hometown influences what you consume. We may soon be able to simplify our daily workout.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/one-pill-could-replace-your-daily_workout-how-your-hometown-contributes-to-your-diet-and-a-less-invasive-alternative-to-injections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023 • 11min
How To Protect Your Home From Toxic Mold And Bad Air Quality
As the temperature drops and we’re spending more time inside, it’s important to keep our homes disease-free. Things like mold and dust mites can compromise your health. Our experts explain how to properly clean your space and give easy steps you can take to keep your family safe.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-to-protect-your-home-from-toxic-mold-and-bad-air-quality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023 • 16min
Dopamine And Parkinson’s: Challenging Over 100 Years Of Research
Emerging research is changing everything we thought we knew about dopamine. The connection between Parkinson’s Disease and dopamine has been documented in the past, but a new study uncovers mechanisms of the chemical that were previously thought to be impossible. Our experts dive into the research and explain how this affects the future of Parkinson’s treatment.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dopamine-and-parkinsons-challenging-over-100-years-of-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Rodents May Be The Key To Immortality, New Treatments For Muscular Dystrophy, And Why Dogs Are Great For Your Health
A new hope for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Do rodents have the key to immortality? Buying a dog could be great for your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-rodents-may-be-the-key-to-immortality-new-treatments-for-muscular-dystrophy-and-why-dogs-are-great-for-your-health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2023 • 11min
Do It Scared: How To Become A More Resilient Person
Are resilient people born or built? Dr. Dennis Charney, an expert in neurobiology, says it’s a little of both. He breaks down what common characteristics resilient people share and how you can overcome hardships in your own life.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/do-it-scared-how-to-become-a-more-resilient-person Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2023 • 16min
Curing Cancer With Vaccines Of The Future
The pandemic introduced many of us to mRNA vaccines. Now, researchers are hard at work figuring out how to use this technology to fight cancer. This delivery method would not only stop cancer from growing, but also allow our immune system to erradicate the disease. An expert explains the science behind how we may soon be able to cure cancer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/curing-cancer-with-vaccines-of-the-future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
