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 26, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: How AI Can Read Your Mind, Protecting Your Newborn Baby, And If Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Wheat Production
Can artificial intelligence read your mind? Then, How moms can protect their newborn babies. Then, are you doing the best exercise for your health? And finally… will the rising heat wipe out our wheat crops?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-ai-can-read-your-mind-protecting-your-newborn-baby-and-if-extreme-weather-is-threatening-our-wheat-production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023 • 10min
Are You Protected From Tick-Borne Diseases?
Summer is a season of activities, but it’s also the favorite season of blood-sucking bugs like ticks. Do you know how to best protect yourself, your family, and your pets? Our expert explains which repellants are worth your money, and the most effective way to remove a tick to avoid diseases.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/are-you-protected-from-tick-borne-diseases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023 • 16min
“We Live In An Ageist Society”: How To Enjoy Old Age
Everyone ages, so why are so many of us not prepared to grow old? Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, a gerontologist, says most of her patients don’t know what changes to expect in their old age – and often fight against the inevitable transition. She explains what’s normal, what’s not, and how to enjoy your later years in life.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/we-live-in-an-ageist-society-how-to-enjoy-old-age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Increased Pedestrian Fatalities, How Law Enforcement Contributes To Overdose Deaths, and the Dangers of Gas Stoves
Are crosswalks as safe as you think? Then, the war on drugs may be making things worse. And finally, should your stove be gas or electric?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-increased-pedestrian-fatalities-how-law-enforcement-contributes-to-overdose-deaths-and-the-dangers-of-gas-stoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023 • 14min
Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have the Right To End Your Own Life?
In this follow-up to last week’s discussion on bioethics and disability, we dig into Dr. Brooke Ellison’s life as a quadriplegic. Using her own experience, she explains the public policies and technological advances needed to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Along with Ellison, Dr. Jeffrey Bishop -- a bioethicist – explores the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/bioethics-part-2-should-you-have-the-right-to-end-your-own-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023 • 13min
Is Psychedelic Therapy the Future of Mental Health Treatment?
Compass Pathways is leading the charge for psychedelic therapy. The research is currently in stage three trials and is expected to receive FDA approval in the next few years. An expert explains how the treatment works and if the therapy will be covered by insurance.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-psychedelic-therapy-the-future-of-mental-health-treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Death Rates From Recurring Cancer, Stem Cells Fix Bad Hearts & Exercising After a Concussion
Does cancer discriminate based on race? Then, can stem cells be used to repair diseased hearts? And finally… Light exercise may be beneficial for concussion recovery.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-death-rates-from-recurring-cancer-stem-cells-fix-bad-hearts-exercising-after-a-concussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2023 • 14min
How Can We Save Infants From The Effects Of Opioid Addiction?
Though we’ve known about neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) since the 1970s, there has never been a standard treatment plan across all hospitals. In fact, the scale that’s used to determine a diagnosis is complicated and outdated. Experts discuss a promising new treatment approach and how to fix the root cause of NOWS.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-can-we-save-infants-from-the-effects-of-opioid-addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2023 • 13min
"There’s No ‘Normal’ Person": The Intersection of Ethics and Disability
Bioethicists help governments, universities, hospitals, and patients make the best possible judgement calls based on cultural and personal values. But they don’t always get it right. Experts explain how the disabled community is often left behind in society, medicine, and bioethics.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/theres-no-normal-person-the-intersection-of-ethics-and-disability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Pain Management and the Evolution of Hair
Stopping pain at the cellular level. New treatments for eye disease may be right around the corner. Then, is drug enforcement saving lives? And finally…curly hair has helped humanity survive.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-july-5-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
