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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May 14, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: May 14, 2023
A new treatment cured 100 percent of mice from brain cancer. Then, can science reverse a bad diet? Then, birth control is becoming gender neutral. And finally… protection against viruses may now be printable. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-may-14-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2023 • 15min
Honoring The Mothers Who Never Got To Meet Their Children
Miscarriage is the most common form of pregnancy loss – so why aren’t we talking about it? Dr. Jessica Zucker says this silence promotes a societal stigma of shame and isolation. This week, we open the conversation around miscarriage in an effort to normalize this common experience.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/honoring-the-mothers-who-never-got-to-meet-their-children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2023 • 11min
Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity is one of the most common chronic diseases for children in the US. Experts say that the marketing of ultra-processed foods to kids has grown exponentially in recent years – promoting unhealthy diets. These experts break down the marketing strategies used to get product attention in grocery stores and online.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/has-the-food-marketing-industry-contributed-to-childhood-obesity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2023 • 16min
How AI Is Thrusting Us Into The Future Of Medicine
From improving the patient experience to speeding up protein evolution, artificial intelligence is rocketing the field of medicine into the future. Our experts discuss the many different applications of AI and how we can expect to interact with the technology in the years to come.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-ai-is-thrusting-us-into-the-future-of-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: May 7, 2023
Having dementia doesn’t mean taking more medication. Then, Is it the size or shape of your heart that matters? Then, Speech therapy is going digital. And finally, do we need high-tech diapers? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-may-7-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2023 • 10min
What You Need To Know About Your Baby’s Flat Head
Flat head syndrome occurs when a baby’s head develops a long-lasting flat spot. However, Dr. Peter Taub, a professor of pediatrics, says the deformity isn’t a syndrome at all and doesn’t cause any neurologic symptoms. He explains what causes it and successful treatments to reshape your child’s head.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-babys-flat-head Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023 • 12min
Rewiring Your Brain To Create Healthier Habits
Dr. Greg Hammer believes our health is a big piece of overall happiness. Unfortunately, it can be hard to break bad habits and be motivated to create healthier ones. Hammer offers tips and tools that can help us be more intentional with our health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/rewiring-your-brain-to-create-healthier-habits/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023 • 4min
Medical Notes: April 30, 2023
Cases of HIV may be on the rise. Then, why is multiple sclerosis under diagnosed in children? Then, Should fathers drink during a pregnancy? And finally… Protective gear in football is always evolving, but is the new padded cap making a difference? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-april-30-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023 • 14min
“I’m Not Dying, But Is That Good Enough?”: Improving Lupus Research
Lupus ABC is the first of its kind public-private partnership with the FDA. It will allow researchers and patients to work together, hopefully leading to breakthroughs in lupus treatments. Experts explain why the patient perspective is so important for successful outcomes.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/im-not-dying-but-is-that-good-enough-improving-lupus-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2023 • 12min
Kitchen Chemistry: Sweet Proteins May Be the Future of Sugar
Dr. Jason Ryder, an adjunct professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, says humans weren’t designed to eat this much sugar every day. Many alternative sweeteners have tried to solve this sugar dilemma, but Ryder believes the best solution can be found in plant proteins.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/kitchen-chemistry-sweet-proteins-may-be-the-future-of-sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
