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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.

Protecting Your Framework: How Bone Health Defines Long-Term Mobility

September 19, 2026

While many people focus on weight or blood pressure, bone health remains one of the most foundational – yet overlooked – components of our overall mobility and wellness. True skeletal strength depends on complex bone density, quality, and the continuous cellular turnover cycle. Our expert breaks down how hormonal shifts during menopause trigger rapid bone loss in women, and why early osteoporosis screening is critical for long-term health.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy: How The Brain Can Turn Off Chronic Pain Signals

September 19, 2026

What if your chronic pain is all in your head? No, you’re not making it up, but your brain has gotten stuck in a pain signal loop that keeps you hurting when there’s no physical injury to blame. It’s called neuroplastic pain and our experts this week explain how you can stop the loop and finally find relief from your chronic pain.

When Immune Cells Go Rogue: The Rapid Rise Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

September 12, 2026

Our bodies are intricate machines where every cell has a specific job. But when specialized allergy-fighting white blood cells migrate into the esophagus, severe dysfunction follows. Our expert explains how this triggers a chronic immune condition that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing digestive diseases and can severely disrupt daily life.

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.

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?

How A Special Paint Can Monitor Concussions, Addressing Concerns Around Circumcising Baby Boys, And A Successful New Alzheimer’s Drug | Medical Notes

One bad sunburn could change your life. Can you trust the new Alzheimer’s drug Circumcising your baby boy doesn’t raise his risk of developing autism spectrum disorder. A new paint may be a game-changer for monitoring concussions.

An Inside Look At How Kidneys Heal, How To Know If Your Weight Loss Program Is Working, And Can An Infection Cause Parkinson’s Disease? | Medical Notes

Can a virus cause Parkinson’s disease? How likely are your kidneys to recover after they’re damaged? A new device that can tell if your fat-loss program is actually working. American sunscreens are becoming more effective.