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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.

The Science-Backed Tricks For Getting A Good Night Of Sleep

October 3, 2026

Are you one of the millions of people who struggle to sleep? If so, there’s good chance you’ve tried all the trendy tricks, like the viral ‘sleepy mocktail’. Our expert debunks various sleep aid myths and reveals the habits that will actually make a difference in the quality of your sleep.

The Cancer Playbook: Secrets From A Three-Time Cancer Survivor

October 3, 2026

Beating cancer three times will teach you a lot about survival. Michelle Rapkin is now offering up all of her tips and tricks to make sure patients are in the best position for success. She details the necessary steps to take before chemo and the important questions to ask that no one else will tell you.

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.

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.

How To Turn Off Chronic Pain Signals, How To Give Your Cells An Energy Boost, And Breakthrough Research On Seizures | Medical Notes

We may finally be able to see seizures in real time. Will your next ultrasound be at home? How to give your cells the energy boost they need. an you turn off your chronic pain?

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?