Radio Health Journal | Segment Archive

Unsealing The Records: How Closed Adoptions Are Harming Kids

>> August 18, 2024

Closed adoptions are common in many states, but is this practice a detriment to the adopted kids? Our experts explain the unique loss felt by children and teens who never know where they came from and their family lineage. Our guests also question whether …

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ARFID Awareness: What If Eating Was Your Biggest Fear?

>> August 18, 2024

Since being officially labeled as a condition in 2013, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has been getting more attention. Cassidy Arvidson, an online advocate, explains what it feels like when food is one of your biggest fears, and a medical …

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Medical Notes: Generational Trauma, How Covid Affects Our Vision, and How To Pull Yourself out of a Rut

>> August 14, 2024

Trauma can span generations – even after adoption Research published in Development and Psychopathology has shown a connection between a birth mother’s suffering and her child’s behavioral issues. Even when adopted as newborns and never exposed to the …

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Unethical Research And The Man That Lived To Tell The Tale

>> August 11, 2024

Today’s scientists follow strict guidelines and standards when conducting research. But it wasn’t that long ago when the rules were much looser – to the detriment of the study’s participants. Our expert details his personal experience with unethical research …

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Love Is Not Enough To Heal The Trauma Of Adoption’: Protecting The Kids

>> August 11, 2024

Janet Sherlund and her three siblings were all adopted, but they never felt like a true family. She lived every day with the grief of not knowing where she came from and was unable to find out because of sealed records. Our expert explains how this detachment …

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Medical Notes: Brain Implants To Treat Depression, How Emergency Rooms Can Save More Kids, and We May Soon Have Bionic Skin

>> August 7, 2024

Would you get a brain implant? Researchers have found a new way to treat depression through a tiny, implantable brain stimulator. The pea-sized technology stimulates the brain through the thick, protective membrane at the base of the skull. It’s been …

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Infant Formula vs. Breast Milk – How We Can Bridge the Nutrition Gap

>> August 4, 2024

Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies, but these products still can’t perfectly recreate the magic of breast milk. This week, we speak with Dr. Patrick Shih, a researcher who’s discovered a new way to replicate compounds found in breast …

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2024 Olympics: How Athletes Like Clayton Young Prepare for the Spotlight

>> August 4, 2024

With the Olympics underway, we get to see some of the best athletes from around the world compete for gold. However, a chance at the podium requires more than just physical skill. Our experts explain the mental training that goes into this preparation, and how …

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Medical Notes: The Common Antibiotic That Increases Your Risk of Death, Stop Getting Your Information From TikTok, and Why Night Shifts Are Bad for Your Health

>> July 31, 2024

The lifesaving medication that can turn deadly Just one dose of a popular antibiotic used to treat sepsis kills off most of our anaerobic gut bacteria. This bacteria rarely causes disease and is vital to our metabolism and immunity. New research published …

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Nursemaid’s Elbow: The Playful Move That Can Injure Your Child

>> July 28, 2024

It’s not uncommon to see parents swinging their kids around or avoiding a fall by lifting them up by one arm. Unfortunately, these common moves can dislocate your child’s elbow and lead to more issues down the road. Our expert discusses the common causes of …

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Not Everyone Has An Inner Voice – Do You?

>> July 28, 2024

You know that little voice inside your head? Well, not everyone has it. In fact, we all exist on a spectrum from those who talk to themselves all day long, to many who think a few words here and there. Our expert explains the impact of having less inner speech …

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Medical Notes: Honeybees Can Sniff Out Cancer, How Dreams Influence Our Emotions, and Is Preschool Crucial for Later Success?

>> July 24, 2024

Honey bees may make an appearance at your next doctor’s visit Much like dogs, insects have an incredible sense of smell. So much so that new research in BioSensors and BioElectronics put bees to the test. The animals were exposed to both healthy and …

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Unsealing The Records: How Closed Adoptions Are Harming Kids

ARFID Awareness: What If Eating Was Your Biggest Fear?

Medical Notes: Generational Trauma, How Covid Affects Our Vision, and How To Pull Yourself out of a Rut

Unethical Research And The Man That Lived To Tell The Tale

Love Is Not Enough To Heal The Trauma Of Adoption’: Protecting The Kids

Medical Notes: Brain Implants To Treat Depression, How Emergency Rooms Can Save More Kids, and We May Soon Have Bionic Skin

Infant Formula vs. Breast Milk – How We Can Bridge the Nutrition Gap

Nursemaid’s Elbow: The Playful Move That Can Injure Your Child

Not Everyone Has An Inner Voice – Do You?

Medical Notes: Honeybees Can Sniff Out Cancer, How Dreams Influence Our Emotions, and Is Preschool Crucial for Later Success?

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