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.
From Heroic Medicine To Herbalism – The History Of Medicine In America
Our experts explain exactly how scientific medicine came out on top.
Becoming The Disorder: How A Misdiagnosis Changed One Woman’s Life
Fay explains the steps she took to be her own advocate and finally receive the answers she’s been seeking for decades.
A Promising Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries
Our expert discusses a new option that, if FDA approved, could be a gamechanger for patients.
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: How Music Can Alter Memories, Bacteria May Cause Mental Illness, And The Decline Of Teen Drug Abuse
Our experts explain exactly how scientific medicine came out on top.
Medical Notes: How The Food Industry Exploits Additive Loopholes, The Medical Magic Of Fish Oil, And Why You Should Cry More Often
Some food additives are extremely harmful, so why are they allowed in our products? Here are some beauty products to skip if you’re pregnant.Are you eating enough fish? Have you cried today?
Medical Notes: Pesticides Increase Risk Of Stillbirth, The Power Of Placebo, And How Rosemary Extract Fights Against Cocaine Addiction
Pesticides may increase the risk of stillbirth. Can a common kitchen herb fight against cocaine addiction? Though covid cases are increasing, long-term symptoms aren’t. Can a placebo pill work just as well as anxiety medication?
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