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

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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

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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.

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

July 13, 2025

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

July 13, 2025

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

July 6, 2025

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.

Covid-19 pandemic

Children Are The Future, So Why Is Childcare Breaking Down?

Public Health And Politics: A Look At The Mistakes Made During The Pandemic

Does A Good Bedside Manner Save Lives?

How the mRNA Vaccine Has Revolutionized Infectious Disease Prevention

Technology

The Future Of Medicine Pt.2: A New Era Of Healthcare Focuses On Prevention

The Future Of Medicine Pt.1: Do We Want Free Or Innovative Healthcare?

Trouble Sleeping? This Science-Backed App Could Change Your Life

Digital Therapy: Mental Health Apps May Be Selling Your Personal Data

Economics & Finance

‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA Knows

More Than Mental Illness: The Truth About Homelessness

Child Hunger in America: Rising Rates and Promising Solutions

Cancer Clinical Trials: The Harsh Reality Of Potentially Lifesaving Care

Public Policy

The Supplement Surge: Do We Need More Regulations?

Sick And Desperate: How GoFundMe Exposes America’s Failing Health System

Climate Change Will Cause Forced Migration – Are You Vulnerable?

Ketamine Regulations — “We Don’t Want To Reproduce This Opioid Problem”

Addiction

Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?

How Can We Save Infants From the Effects of Opioid Addiction?

Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices

Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

Public Health

Bertolotti’s Syndrome: The Under-diagnosed Cause Of Back Pain

The Mental And Physical Toll Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

More Than Growing Pains: The Hidden Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Does A Colombian Community Hold The Key To Curing Alzheimer’S Disease?

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