Radio Health Journal – Latest in Health, Science, Tech & Policy
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Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of the top medical headlines in the news.
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. Written & Produced by Kristen Farrah and Polly Hansen. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Subscribe, rate & listen. Also, check out the latest on Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on Twitter @RadioHealthJrnl.
Feature Segments
Since 1992, each Radio Health Journal episode has examined two of the nation’s most-newsworthy developments in medicine, public health, and much more, expertly told in long-form stories with first-hand survivors, unique perspectives, and world-renowned thought leaders, segments for which the nation’s most widely syndicated health program is consistently recognized and acknowledged.
Helping Patients Feel Like Kids Again: The Magic of Children’s Hospitals
For many long-term, young patients, children’s hospitals become their entire world and not just the place where they receive treatment.
Don’t Let An Injury Keep You From Playing The Game
Pickleball is a low-impact sport that’s great for all ages but comes with its own injury risks. Dr. Tjoumakaris has some tips to keep you healthy.
Adrenal Dysfunction May Be Causing Your Brain Fog and Weight Gain
Dr. Izabella Wentz, a thyroid expert, explains the lifestyle changes you can make to fix your hormone imbalance.
Medical Notes & Headlines
Concise headlines from the spheres of medical research, scientific discovery, and ground-breaking technology — bite-sized snippets of the news & notes millions of weekly listeners consistently crave.
Medical Notes: June 4, 2023
Can Netflix help with childhood cancer treatment? Microplastics may be messing with sex hormones. Red-flag warning signs of cancer. Your child’s drink may be toxic.
Medical Notes: May 28, 2023
When should you get a mammogram? Can science regrow missing limbs? Proper chewing may help people with type 2 diabetes. Airplanes may be ruining your sleep.
Medical Notes: May 21, 2023
Mistletoe isn’t just for kissing under. Your thirties are more important than you think. Always forgetting to take your daily pills? We may finally have a vaccine for RSV.
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