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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 Shel Lustig 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.

  • Medical Notes: Birth Control Can Worsen Your Infection, You Don’t Need 10k Steps Each Day, And Is ‘Sugar Free’ Making You Sick?
    Is the sugar-free option always better? Some women may need to take a break from oral birth control. Are 10 thousand steps a day the mark of health?
  • Public Health And Politics: A Look At The Mistakes Made During The Pandemic
    Science has long been an influence of public policy, but some argue that public health organizations became too visible during the pandemic.
  • Pain Is Not Womanhood: Earlier Diagnosing For Endometriosis
    Dr. Jodie Avery, an epidemiologist, explains why America’s current process isn’t aiding women with this disorder.
  • Medical Notes: Diagnosing Cancer On The Go, Brain Waves Can Predict A Stutter, And The Scientific Way To Feel Less Stressed
    Why do autoimmune diseases affect more women than men? Diagnosing on the go…Researchers have created a hand-held device that can detect breast cancer. Are speech disorders all in your head? The scientific way to feel less stressed.
  • Knocking On Death’s Door: The At-Home Medical Device That Could Save Lives
    Mark Opauszky discusses how his new phone application, Stethophone, can help patients be an active part of their own care team and stay on top of their health.
  • “This Is Medieval” – The 24-Year-Old Who’s Reinventing Medical Devices
    Casey Qadir explains the advantages of this new device and her experience as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated space.
  • Medical Notes: How Social Media Is Giving You Inflammation, Gender Differences In Stroke Risk, And Eyeglasses Of The Future
    Are all stroke victims treated equally? Glasses are getting an upgrade. Is the internet causing your inflammation?
  • Got Foot Problems? It May Be A Rare Blood Cancer
    Dr. Brandi Reeves, a hematologist, explains the subtle warning signs and reveals treatment options that can help slow the disease progression.
  • Cultural Competence: Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare
    Our guests discuss sectors of healthcare and disease where racial disparities continue to block minority populations from quality care.
  • Medical Notes: How Viagra Can Help Newborns, A Future Pill For Stress, And The Risks Of Getting Too Much Sleep
    Viagra is having a rebrand in the medical community. All sleep is good sleep…or is it? Are you stressed out? There may soon be a pill for that.
  • The Female Geniuses Throughout History You Need To Know About
    In honor of Women’s History Month this March, our expert tells the stories of a few female geniuses whose accomplishments deserve greater recognition.
  • How To Combat Medical Ignorance Of Rare Diseases
    To help other families in similar situations, Taylor created a document that gives patients with rare diseases a credible back-up of medical history and current treatment plans when dealing with stubborn physicians.
  • Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, And How Movement Improves Memory
    Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Your ancestors may be the cause of your current illness. Is water harmful to older women? Exercise is good for more than just building muscle.
  • Why Science Says Kids Should Still Learn To Write In Cursive
    In the age of cell phones and laptops, is handwriting obsolete?
  • Therapy For Twins: The Myth Of The 'Perfect' Twin Connection
    Dr. Joan A. Friedman, a twin expert, explains how parents can help foster a healthy relationship and treat their twins as separate children.
  • Medical Notes: 2024 Is The Year of Cancer, IBS May Be A Symptom of Something Worse, and Parkinson’s Disease Is Getting a Marketing Makeover
    Will 2024 be the year of cancer? Are you stressed out? Your bathroom habits could be causing more health problems. Is Parkinson’s disease getting a marketing makeover? Learn More:
  • Service Dogs Are In High Demand – Here’s How You Can Help
    Our experts discuss the importance of service dogs and how you can get involved.
  • “Eat To Survive”: Why Americans Lack Proper Education About Nutrition
    Loni Love, a comedian, explains the obstacles she’s faced during her journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
  • Medical Notes: Why Grocery Taxes May Be Good For Us, The World’s First Partial Heart Transplant, And A New Treatment For Cancer
    The world’s first partial heart transplant is inspiring hope. A new advancement in cancer treatment. Are grocery taxes good for our health?
  • Not So Rare: What’s Causing The Rise In Pediatric Kidney Stones?
    Dr. Greg Tasian explains what causes kidney stones and how to reduce your child’s risk.