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.
The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, And Gaps In Research
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed.
The Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions Of Americans In Danger
Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference.
The Eye Condition That Causes Hallucinations And Face Distortions
Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.
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: Reversing Liver Damage, How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Cancer, And Are Newborn Babies Conscious?
Jodi Feldheim, a healthcare architect, explains how nature plays an important part in medical design, the details that improve patient experience, and what future hospitals will look like.
Medical Notes: How To Spend Money For Maximum Happiness, Why Brains Are Getting Bigger, And The Connection Between Down Syndrome And Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you have a higher risk of cancer? You may want to skip your next caffeine fix. How much of the world can newborn babies understand?
Medical Notes: How To Beat Jetlag And Why Connecting With Your Inner Child Is Good For Your Brain
For the first time ever, scientists have found a molecular difference in people with autism. Why older people should connect with their inner child. Putting an end to the dreaded jet lag.
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