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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Oct 23, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: October 23, 2022
High school athletic participation predicts future drug abuse. Then, how different are human and animal brains? Then, the birth defect that may prevent healing in broken bones. And finally, Americans are ditching their sleep medication. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-october-23-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2022 • 14min
The Condition That Experts Say Is Severely Under-Diagnosed
Our upper and lower body movements are connected by two small joints called the sacroiliac joint. Any changes in this joint can cause severe pain and restricted mobility. Unfortunately, SI joint dysfunction is extremely hard to diagnose. An expert explains the difficulties in diagnosing and how the dysfunction can be fixed using regenerative medicine.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-condition-that-experts-say-is-severely-underdiagnosed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2022 • 13min
Why We Need To Have Better Discussions Around Male Infertility
Did you know that men are just as affected by infertility as women? Yet, society tends to focus on female infertility more commonly. Because of the lack of discussion, many men wait too long to seek help for fertility issues. Dr. Scott Lundy, a urologist at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses different causes of male infertility and common treatment options men may not know about.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-we-need-to-have-better-discussions-around-male-infertility/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: October 16, 2022
New research gets us one step closer to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Then, are you at an increased risk of medical debt? And finally… happy thoughts can extend the effects of antidepressants. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-october-16-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2022 • 15min
Dissecting the Emergency Room: Every Patient Has a Story
As an ER doctor, Jay Baruch wears many hats. He’s a healer, listener, traffic director, and so much more during each shift. But in such a chaotic space, how can doctors maximize their time with patients? Baruch explains his beliefs on medicine’s moral center and changes that need to be implemented to give patients the best outcomes.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dissecting-the-emergency-room-every-patient-has-a-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2022 • 11min
A New Hope for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have remained the same for seventy years – until now. Scientists have created a medication, called Nubeqa, that pairs with the original treatments and helps lengthen the lifespan of patients. An expert discusses why this is an optimistic time for MHSPC patients.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/a-new-hope-for-men-with-advanced-prostate-cancer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: October 9, 2022
The nighttime habits that can detect Parkinson’s disease. Then, how do we decide between risk and reward? Then, think twice before ordering a side of bacon. And finally…your sleeping habits could predict when you die. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-october-9-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2022 • 16min
Pharmacy Deserts: The Shrinking Access to Healthcare
Neighborhood pharmacies are closing across the nation, leaving their communities without close access to medication and other healthcare needs. Dr. Walter Mathis has researched pharmacy deserts and how they’re affecting local communities. He explains possible solutions to this growing issue.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/pharmacy-deserts-the-shrinking-access-to-healthcare/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2022 • 11min
An Illness Affecting Millions of Unsuspecting People – Possibly You
Peripheral Artery Disease may not be a household name like stroke or heart attack, but it’s just as common. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness means that many patients with PAD catch it too late and end up needing an amputation. Dr. Nick West discusses why public awareness is crucial to saving lives and limbs.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/an-illness-affecting-millions-of-unsuspecting-people-possibly-you/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: October 2, 2022
Your posture may be affecting your medication. Then, aging no longer means losing your memories. And finally…do generous people sleep more? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-october-2-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
