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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Dec 4, 2022 • 4min
Medical Notes: Week of December 4, 2022
Scientists have found new information on the effects of pregnancy. Then, a key element in fighting cancer can be found in the forest. Then, a new paper in the journal, Endocrinology, is the first to show how men and women respond differently to vascular insulin resistance. And finally… can you think with only half a brain? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-december-4-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2022 • 12min
Chronic Heartburn Isn’t Normal -- It Can Cause More Harm Than Smoking
Acid reflux may seem like just an annoying condition, but when it becomes extreme, developing into GERD, it can create permanent damage. In fact, ignoring your acid reflux can lead to esophageal cancer. Dr. Samir Patel details how to properly treat your heartburn before it becomes a serious issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2022 • 12min
“Love The Person, Hate Their Behavior” Supporting An Addict
Addiction doesn’t just affect one person; it can tear entire families apart. But how can you convince a loved one to get help, and is there a way to support them without enabling the addiction? An expert discusses the steps families can take to fight against substance use addiction.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/love-the-person-hate-their-behavior-supporting-an-addict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: Week of November 27, 2022
Air pollution may be killing more people than previously thought. Then, Science is giving us one more reason to drink wine. Then, Can air particles cause a heart attack? And finally… One of the first studies to research how COVID-19 affects older infants shows positive results. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-november-27-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2022 • 15min
Gut Feeling: The Trillions Of Bacteria In Charge Of Our Immune System
Trillions of bacteria live in our gut, creating an intricate system called the ‘gut microbiome.’ Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist, explains how this network is a crucial component to our immune system. She also offers step-by-step guidance on how to strengthen your own microbiome.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/gut-feeling-the-trillions-of-bacteria-in-charge-of-our-immune-system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 15min
Has Healthcare Let Down The Men And Women Who Served Our Country?
Suzanne Gordon’s new book “Our Veterans” explores the question: have we failed our service members? Though the VA Healthcare system is a great resource, too many veterans are unable to access it. Gordon exposes our society’s insufficient care for the men and women who’ve served our country and offers solutions to help right these wrongs.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/has-healthcare-let-down-the-men-and-women-who-served-our-country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: Week of November 20, 2022
Will the war in Ukraine escalate global food insecurity? Then, overcrowding in emergency departments is becoming a risk to patient safety. Then, a new lighting design for motorcycles may save lives. And finally… the idea for a new medical glue was found under the sea. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-november-20-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022 • 11min
Antibiotics Part 2: We Are What We Eat
In this continuation of last week’s antibiotic segment, we explore the prevalence of drug use within animal agriculture. Two-thirds of the yearly antibiotic supply are consumed by this industry. What’s the impact to people who ultimately eat these antibiotic-ridden meat, dairy, and produce products?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/antibiotics-part-2-we-are-what-we-eat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022 • 14min
Antibiotics: The Growing Health Crisis We’re Not Talking About, Part 1
People around the world have heavily relied on antibiotics to fight off infections for decades. Unfortunately, this dependency has created a global resistance to some of the drugs, leading to the deaths of more than one million people in 2019. Dr. John McKillip discusses the overuse, overprescribed, and misprescribed issues that, if left unchecked, could result in up to ten million deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/antibiotics-the-growing-health-crisis-were-not-talking-about-part-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022 • 12min
How To Overcome Your Mental Blocks To Reach Success
Mental toughness is usually a term reserved for athletes. However, Dr. Haley Perlus, an expert in performance psychology, explains why it’s so important for everyone to work on their mental fortitude. Perlus joins us this week to offer tips on how to work past those mental blocks and achieve your goals.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-to-overcome-your-mental-blocks-to-reach-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
