In Good Health

Why do some painkillers cause heart disease while others prevent it? A new gel film could provide relief for areas with water shortages. Antibiotics are shrinking. And finally, parasites might be a good thing.   Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-19-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mothers across the nation panicked when a major recall and supply chain issues caused a baby formula shortage. One response to the shortage told women to ‘just start breastfeeding again,’ but Dr. Karen Federici explains why that’s not as simple as it sounds. Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/breastfeeding-natural-but-doesnt-mean-its-easy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists are sending bacteria to the front lines. A new drug cocktail reduces the risk of having an asthma attack. Then, what should you know about hepatitis in children? And finally, driverless cars may not yet be the safest option.   Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-12-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though now known for its anti-aging effects, Botox was first used to manage medical conditions like hyperhidrosis and migraines. Today, doctors are also using Botox to treat overactive bladder symptoms, a condition that plagues over 30 million Americans according to the National Association for Continence. A specialist discusses the benefits of the procedure.   Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/botox-overactive-bladder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are tattoos the future of medicine? Teens who have a miscarriage are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Antibiotics may not be the cure to your urinary tract infection. And finally, as the temperature rises, so do emergency room visits.   Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-week-of-june-5-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empty Nose Syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. Those affected are left in a constant feeling of suffocation – and there’s no cure. An ENS sufferer describes his experience living with the condition.Guest Information: Dr. Brent Senior, Chief of Rhinology, Allergy, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill James R. Skinner, ENS patient Resources: Brent A. Senior, MD, FACS, FARS | UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Brent Senior (@ProfBrentSenior) / Twitter @jskinner / Twitter James R. Skinner's Empty Nose Syndrome Story | Nasal Cripple Nasal Damage (ENS) Investigated - James R. Skinner Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/empty-nose-syndrome/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take their own lives.Guest Information:Dr. Carrie Ditzel, Clinical Psychologist, Baker Street Behavioral HealthResources: Baker Street Behavioral Health | About Disparities in Suicide | CDC Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/elderly-men-suicide-rate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence can predict fatal heart attacks. A lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. One in three Americans will develop a substance use disorder, according to a recent study. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism? Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-week-of-may-29-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While stay-at-home orders were great for slowing the spread of Covid, they essentially trapped victims with their abusers. As numbers of domestic violence reports rose, women’s shelters were overwhelmed with people in need of safe housing. One shelter employee discusses the challenges in helping the growing number of victims.Guest Information: Dr. Alex Henke, Assistant Professor of Economics at Howard University Melanie Asher, Children’s Program Coordinator, Saint Martha’s Hall Resources: COVID-19, staying at home, and domestic violence | SpringerLink Alex Henke (@Henkenomics) / Twitter Alex Henke St. Martha’s Hall Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/domestic-violence-during-pandemic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise medical bills are payments you believe are covered by insurance, but ultimately land back on you. The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations. Katie Keith describes why this law is necessary to protect patients.Guest Information:Katie Keith, Associate Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown UniversityResources: No Surprises: Understand your rights against surprise medical bills | CMS Katie Keith, JD, MPH | Center on Health Insurance Reforms | Georgetown University Katie Keith (@Katie_Keith) / Twitter Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/no-surprises-act/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices