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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.
‘Everyone Can Be Made Psychotic’ – The Truth Behind Schizophrenia
Dr. Christoph Correll explains why it’s often misdiagnosed, left untreated, and can affect anyone – including you.
Can Acupuncture Help Patients Recover From Open Heart Surgery?
Dr. Kim Feingold explains her findings and how this needle stimulation may aid in recovery from open heart surgery.
False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch The Real Criminals
Why do people who’ve been wrongly convicted die earlier?
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: Your Local Park May Be Polluted With Lead, How Pupil Size Affects Anxiety Levels, and the Stress Hormone That Makes Insulin Work Better
Scientists may now be able to catch dementia earlier than ever before. Are eyes the windows to our mental health? A new mouse study may improve diabetes treatments. The neighborhood playground may be holding onto more than just childhood memories.
Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm to Table’ Going out of Style? How Global Warming Worsens Underlying Heart Conditions, and the Rise of a New Tick-Borne Illness
Scientists have predicted the future…and it’s not looking good. Farm to table may soon be a thing of the past. Another tick-borne illness is on the rise in America. Is the agriculture industry as harmful as wildfires?
Medical Notes: Using Music To Kill Cancer, Revealing the Secret Behind a Healthy Pregnancy, and How Cigarettes Have Come Back Into Fashion
Is music the new cancer treatment? New research reveals the key to a healthy pregnancy. A new hope for repairing nerve damage. Are cigarettes popular again?
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