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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The Pap Smear: Why Is America Holding On To This Outdated Practice?

March 23, 2025

Dr. Diane Harper explains why this is a major step forward for women’s healthcare and the importance of female patients advocating for more effective and comfortable procedures from their providers.

Pulses And Profits: An Insider Look Into The Business Of Healthcare

March 23, 2025

The healthcare industry may seem complex, but our experts this week are pulling back the curtain and revealing how innovations truly come to life.

Space Medicine Pt. 2: How A Mission To Mars Helps Patients On Earth

March 16, 2025

Dr. Joshua Ong, a space medicine researcher, explains the cutting-edge technology that’s being used to hopefully save astronauts’ eyesight, and how these advancements will help underserved patients on Earth.

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: Magic Mushrooms Can Relieve Depression, How To Avoid Wearing A Mosquito’s Favorite Color, And Why Earth’S Coasts Are Disappearing

How are psychedelic mushrooms related to mental health? Earth’s natural coasts are disappearing. Do mosquitoes care about your fashion sense?

Medical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your Cavities, A Bacteria That Eats Plastic, And Why Falling In Love Is Good For A Woman’s Health

Bacteria could be a key player in the fight against plastic. As more states legalize cannabis, you should know how it affects your health. Does gender affect how we complete our goals? Should women date more for the good of their health?

Medical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And Strep

Your monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think. Is one gender chattier than the other? How to tell if your sore throat is something more serious.