
Radio Health Journal – The Latest in Health, Science, Tech & Policy

Health · Science · Technology · Intersection of Medicine & Public Policy · Latest in Research & Innovation · News & Headlines · Independent Journalism · 30+ Years On-Air · Nationally Syndicated Radio Show & Podcast
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.
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.
Don’t Blame Growing Pains: The Dangers Of Ignoring Childhood Pain
Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage.
Inside The Ambulance: Chaos, Camaraderie, And The Calls You Never See On TV
Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights.
Full Body Reset: Stress, Cortisol, And Adrenal Dysfunction
Dr. Izabella Wentz offers simple lifestyle changes that can help restore balance and improve your overall 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.
Medical Notes: Poor Sleep Can Change Your Brain, How to Grill Safely This Summer, and the Secret Superpower of Optimism
What does poor sleep do to your brain? How can you grill smarter this summer? And could optimism secretly improve your health? We break down the latest science.
Medical Notes: How to Change Your Personality, Customizing Your Anxiety Treatment, and a Hidden Cause of Infertility
Internal swelling in the female reproductive tract may be a hidden cause of infertility. Do you ever wish you could look at life a little differently? Not all meditations are created equally. Fathers interact differently with sons and daughters.
Medical Notes: How Sleep Apnea Rewires Your Brain, A Non-Addictive Pain Pill, And Using Ultrasound As A Disinfectant
Not all meditations are created equally. Fathers interact differently with sons and daughters.
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