Radio Health Journal

The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.

Dna molecule

Archive

You are here: Home / Archive
Filter / Sort
{content}

Sort By

Leprosy (2016)

Thanks in part to its Biblical past, the disfiguring disease leprosy carries more stigma than most diseases. We hear little about it today, but it still exists, and because it’s now treatable, often the stigma is worse than the disease. Guest Information: Dr. …
ListenLeprosy (2016)

Locked-In Syndrome

Some people who have a stroke in the brain stem suffer from a condition where they are fully conscious and aware, yet appear to be in a coma because they cannot move a muscle, except for sometimes the eyes. They may remain in this “locked-in” state …
ListenLocked-In Syndrome

EpiPen Price Hikes

The EpiPen®, brand has become synonymous with epinephrine injectors, which can save the life of a person suffering a severe allergic reaction. Recently there’s been outcry over large price hikes for the devices, which have forced some people to seek other …
ListenEpiPen Price Hikes

Gossip

Most people regard gossip with disdain. While backbiting, vicious slander is usually disruptive, researchers have found that informational gossip has benefits for society by keeping people in line with societal norms. Experts discuss. Guest Information: Dr. …
ListenGossip

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is the largest preventable cause of developmental disabilities in the US, and studies show it is far more common than previously suspected, especially in certain populations. Experts explain how better prevention efforts could …
ListenFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Lucid Dreams

The dreaming brain is nearly as active as it is when we are awake. Experts discuss ways to shape dreams to help solve problems. Guest Information: Dr. Deirdre Barrett, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School and author, The Committee of …
ListenLucid Dreams

The Haitian Cholera Coverup

Haiti was struck by a devastating cholera epidemic a few months after a disastrous earthquake hit. Eventually the UN and its peacekeeping groups were blamed for causing the outbreak, making a bad situation much worse. Experts discuss how it happened and …
ListenThe Haitian Cholera Coverup

Miscommunication & Color Energy

People have different ways to interpret the world around them, and miscommunication is often a result when we assume we do so similarly. A noted author discusses an innovative way to classify communication styles to avoid clashes. Guest Information: Scott …
ListenMiscommunication & Color Energy