Radio Health Journal – 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 Shel Lustig. 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 Allergy Epidemic: Protecting Your Kids From Severe Food Allergies
Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a pediatrician, offers up-to-date information on how to safely introduce new foods to young children – and the early warning signs of potential food allergies.
From Detection To Remission: The Complete Guide To Being A Cancer Patient
Michelle Rapkin shares practical information while giving readers the confidence to be their own best advocate.
Trouble Sleeping? We Have The Answers
Dr. Devon Smith, an insomnia specialist, debunks various sleep aid myths and reveals the habits that will truly help get your sleep back on track.
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: Opioid-Alternative For Nerve Pain, Robots Are Taking Over The Operating Room, And How To Accurately Measure Sleep
Treating pain without opioids. Is it hot in here? The heat index estimates how hot the weather feels, which can differ from the actual temperature. Robots have taken over the operating room. You can’t trust your FitBit for accurate sleep measurements.
Medical Notes: Overcoming Your Fear Of The Dentist, Solving Severe Food Allergies, And Why Teenagers May Be Too Busy
Are you over-Food allergies are on the rise? Are you scared of the dentist? A new link to Alzheimer’s disease. Are teenagers too busy?
Medical Notes: Staying Safe During the Solar Eclipse, Why You Should Constantly Talk To Your Newborn, and Are You Over-Medicated?
Are you over-medicated? Reading may be the secret to success. If you’re pregnant, you may want to add more salt to your diet.
Covid-19 pandemic
Technology
Public Policy
Addiction
Nationally Syndicated
600+ terrestrial affiliates, more than 3 million listeners each & every week.
25+ Years On-air
Expert production, well-versed editorial, & the well-documented history to back it up.
A Story For Everyone
Health & medicine, science & tech, latest news & headlines, public health & policy.