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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Aug 9, 2023 • 3min
Medical Notes: Over-The-Counter Contraception, Biodegradable Plastic, And How Psychedelic Drugs Help Brain Development
Birth control is more accessible than ever before. Then, psychedelic drugs may help brain development. And finally… new plastic could help recycling efforts.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-over-the-counter-contraception-biodegradable-plastic-and-how-psychedelic-drugs-help-brain-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2023 • 13min
Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?
Aspartame has been studied for more than 40 years, but people are still skeptical of its safety. The World Health Organization recently released a report that reaffirms the sweetener’s safety and didn’t find any evidence of cancer-causing properties. Experts break down the new research and explain the effects of having aspartame in your diet.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/kitchen-chemistry-is-aspartame-too-good-to-be-true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2023 • 14min
Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes A Healthy, 33-Year-Old Have A Stroke?
Bicuspid Aortic Valve is a rare heart condition that’s twice as likely to affect men. While it can be easily managed on its own, BAV can lead to hidden, secondary conditions that may cause heart malfunction. An expert explains the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and what to do if you’re diagnosed with BAV.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hidden-heart-disease-what-makes-a-healthy-33-year-old-have-a-stroke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: Music Is Good For Your Health, New Cancer Therapy, And Is America Ground Zero For The Next Pandemic?
Will America be ground zero for the next pandemic? Then, grief may be making you sick. Then, a new experimental therapy is saving cancer patients. And finally... Music is good for the soul—and your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-music-is-good-for-your-health-new-cancer-therapy-and-is-america-ground-zero-for-the-next-pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2023 • 12min
High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer
Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it work? There’s no research that proves bed rest prevents preterm labor, however multiple studies show that this intervention harms a woman’s physical and mental health. Our experts break down the evidence and explain alternative interventions.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/high-risk-pregnancy-bed-rest-may-not-be-the-answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2023 • 14min
Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms
Eponyms honor people who discover diseases, treatments, and procedures. You may be familiar with ones like Alzheimer’s disease, named after Alois Alzheimer, or Hodgkin’s lymphoma, discovered by Thomas Hodgkin. However, our experts explain how eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/honoring-nazi-doctors-and-criminals-the-dark-side-of-medical-eponyms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
