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Radio Health Journal – 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 · 25+ 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, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. Written & Produced by Kristen Farrah and Polly Hansen. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Subscribe, rate & listen. Also, check out the latest on Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on Twitter @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.

How To Protect Yourself From Air Pollution

September 17, 2023

Dr. Nikki Vars McCullough, a respiratory expert, gives advice on how to stay safe even when inside your home.

How Will the Affirmative Action Ban Affect Healthcare?

September 17, 2023

Our experts break down how this will affect medical school enrollment, as well as the healthcare career opportunities for minority populations.

The ‘Perfect Pregnancy’ Doesn’t Exist: Childbirth Throughout History

September 10, 2023

Dr. Lara Freidenfelds explains how our mindset has changed over time and the repercussions that follow.

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: Inadequate Addiction Treatment, Genetic Eating Disorders, and the Song of Mosquitoes

Why aren’t people getting the addiction treatment they need? Can eating disorders be caused by your genes? Your cells are talking to each other. You’ve heard birds sing, but what about mosquitoes?

Medical Notes: Toxic Breastmilk, New Covid Antibodies, and Cellular Tattoos

Is your breast milk toxic? You may already be protected from Covid and its variants. Doctors might soon be giving out tattoos.

Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Development, a New Relief for Rashes, and Exposing Myths About Hydration

Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Development, a New Relief for Rashes, and Exposing Myths About Hydration.

Covid-19 pandemic

TikTok Tics: Can Social Media Cause Neurologic Disorders?

New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 and the Flu

Is Covid-19 the New Flu?

How ‘Long Covid’ Has Brought Attention to a Neglected Illness

Technology

Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms

“We Live In An Ageist Society”: How To Enjoy Old Age

Bioethics Part 2: Should You Have The Right To End Your Own Life?

“There’s No ‘Normal’ Person”: The Intersection of Ethics and Disability

Economics & Finance

Can We Fix Our Healthcare System Without Starting From Scratch?

The Psychological Trends of the Ever-Growing Gig Economy

Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment

Blame Your Grandparents for Your Health Issues

Public Policy

Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?

Is Your Diet Slowly Killing You?

Genetic Genealogy: Identifying Both the Guilty and Innocent

Does Your Child Know How To Learn?

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

Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion

Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?

High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer

Do You Feel Pressured To Work While You’re Sick?

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