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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.

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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.

How Psychotherapy Works Pt.1: Bridging Survival Instincts And Social Living

October 31, 2026

When starting a career in therapy, many practitioners quickly realize that formal education falls short of preparing them for the true complexities of human behavior. Our expert explores the role of psychotherapy and dissects the true healing process.

Inside The Supplement Loophole: Why Regulatory Oversight Lags Behind

October 31, 2026

Despite generating billions in annual sales, the dietary supplement industry operates with surprisingly minimal federal oversight. Under current regulations, regulatory action from the FDA typically occurs only after products have already entered store shelves and reached consumers. Our expert explores the regulatory landscape governing wellness products and examines what stricter oversight could mean for consumer safety.

The Rogue Organ Pt.2: Why Myasthenia Gravis Returns After Surgery

October 24, 2026

While surgical removal of the thymus gland is considered the gold standard treatment for myasthenia gravis, nearly one-third of patients experience a frustrating recurrence of their autoimmune symptoms. Our expert explains why symptoms return even after complete surgical removal and challenges long-held medical assumptions about the root cause of MG.

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 Gravity Influences Our Genome, The Effects Of Ketamine Therapy, And Can A Diet Cause Dementia? | Medical Notes

Is dementia related to your diet? A new treatment could treat brain cancer without the need for open-skull surgery. Ketamine therapy can reshape the brain. Does gravity influence our genome?

Why You Should Take Creatine, Detecting Cancer Earlier Than Ever Before, And What You Should Know About The New MRNA Flu Shot | Medical Notes

The new FDA approved flu shot is the first to use MRNA technology. Is vitamin D the secret to fighting dementia? A new way to detect cancer earlier than ever before. Should you be taking creatine?

How Space Travel Affects Women’s Health, The Hormones That Help You Learn, And Why CBD May Be The Best Pain Reliever | Medical Notes

Is your smartwatch lying to you? New research shows how space travel affects women’s health. Do hormones affect your ability to learn? CBD may be the best pain-reliever.