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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Aug 14, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: August 14, 2022
Only 7% of Americans have good cardiometabolic health; How light affects your mood; The secret to a long life; How cigar labels are misleading consumers. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-august-14-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2022 • 15min
How Mercury’s Invading Our Air, Water, and Food
It’s no secret mercury can harm our health, so why are dangerous exposures still prevalent? Well, it might be due to the unexpected contacts many people don’t know about. Dr. Charles Driscoll explains how mercury’s invaded all parts of our lives, and the government’s erratic policies surrounding the element.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mercury-pollution-invading-our-air-water-food/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2022 • 12min
Mind Over Matter: How Science is Utilizing the Placebo Effect
Though the placebo effect has been the downfall of much research, one scientist aims to change that. Dr. Emiliano Santarnecchi hopes to use it as a supplemental therapy to medicinal treatments. He discusses the potential applications, as well as the ethical dilemma behind this idea.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mind-over-matter-how-science-is-utilizing-the-placebo-effect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: August 7, 2022
In the future, robots may be brushing your teeth; Air pollution is taking years off of life expectancy; Can gardening help ease symptoms of anxiety and depression?; And finally…has zoom hindered creativity? Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-august-7-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2022 • 15min
Stranger Than Fiction: Using Electronic Tattoos to Monitor Health
Scientists are bringing temporary tattoos into the medical realm using nanotechnology. Electronic tattoos are patches placed on a patient’s skin that will be able to both monitor and treat their specific condition. Dr. Aaron Franklin discusses how this technology will revolutionize patient care.Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/stranger-than-fiction-using-electronic-tattoos-to-monitor-health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2022 • 11min
Why Beating Cancer Doesn’t Mean The Battle’s Over
Cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy elevate a patient’s risk of fatal heart disease, even decades after beating the cancer itself. Fortunately, a new medical discipline called cardio-oncology is working to reduce this heart damage in cancer patients. An expert explains how this new role fits into cancer care.Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-beating-cancer-doesnt-mean-the-battles-over/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: July 31, 2022
A new invention helps researchers study the body’s chemistry; A spray-on coating could eventually replace plastic wrap; How to stay cool while lowering your energy bill; And finally, women in science don’t always get credit for their work. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-july-31-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2022 • 15min
“It’s Like Losing a Body Part”: Why Alopecia is More Than Just Hair Loss
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can lead to a partial or complete loss of hair. While the condition appears to be purely cosmetic, we speak with one patient, Deirdre Nero, about how it can lead to a plethora of physical problems and can greatly affect daily life. Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist at Yale University, explains how one new FDA-approved treatment is the first systemic therapy for severe alopecia. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-alopecia-is-more-than-just-hair-loss/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2022 • 11min
Ending The Epidemic: Life-Saving Treatment For HIV
For many years, an HIV diagnosis was thought to be a death sentence. Although this is no longer the case, many affected individuals still face barriers to receiving treatment. Dr. Timothy Harrison, a deputy director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the still-persistent social stigma and how government entities are increasing access to HIV care. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/ending-the-epidemic-life-saving-treatment-for-hiv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2022 • 3min
Medical Notes: July 24, 2022
A new questionnaire can determine the risk of car accidents in elderly drivers. Then, industrialization is bad for breast milk. Then, does spanking increase the likelihood of experiencing physical abuse? And finally, can scientists use plants to study psychiatric disorders? Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-july-24-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
