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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, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt. Written & produced by Kristen Farrah and Polly Hansen. New shows posted weekly. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Also, check out the latest on Instagram and Facebook @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.

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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.

Healthcare For All: How Community Health Centers Bridge The Care Gap

September 26, 2026

For decades, affordable medical care has remained an uphill battle for millions across the nation. Community health centers continue to serve as a vital safety net by offering primary and preventive services. Our expert explores how these hubs utilize flexible payment models to ensure high-quality care remains accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or insurance status.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy Pt.2: Retraining Your Brain To Cure Chronic Pain

September 26, 2026

With nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of ineffective treatments. Experts believe much of this persistent suffering stems from neuroplastic pain. This week’s experts explore how understanding this brain-body connection, cultivating belief in recovery, and facing the sensation through pain reprocessing therapy can help patients unlearn chronic pain.

Protecting Your Framework: How Bone Health Defines Long-Term Mobility

September 19, 2026

While many people focus on weight or blood pressure, bone health remains one of the most foundational – yet overlooked – components of our overall mobility and wellness. True skeletal strength depends on complex bone density, quality, and the continuous cellular turnover cycle. Our expert breaks down how hormonal shifts during menopause trigger rapid bone loss in women, and why early osteoporosis screening is critical for long-term health.

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.

The New Rules Of Antibiotics, A Better Way To Monitor Vitals In The Icu, And Should Your Kid Play Alone? | Medical Notes

It may not always be the best decision to finish your full round of antibiotics. The shift-change that will make physicians healthier. A better way to monitor vitals in the ICU. Is it a red flag if your child prefers to play alone?

The Future Of Regrowing Human Limbs, How Phones Impact Reading Development, And The Benefits Of Electric Cars | Medical Notes

Electric cars are even more beneficial than initially thought. Having a phone could be affecting your child’s development. The human body generates highly specific, powerful antibodies by using probability. Will humans ever be able to regrow limbs?

How A Special Paint Can Monitor Concussions, Addressing Concerns Around Circumcising Baby Boys, And A Successful New Alzheimer’s Drug | Medical Notes

One bad sunburn could change your life. Can you trust the new Alzheimer’s drug Circumcising your baby boy doesn’t raise his risk of developing autism spectrum disorder. A new paint may be a game-changer for monitoring concussions.