Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine & public policy.
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Facial recognition technology is everywhere, from your smartphone to the grocery store to city streets. But do we really want to be constantly tracked? Law enforcement finds it immensely helpful, but many experts say it’s a massive invasion of privacy that needs limitation. Experts discuss.
New research shows perfect pitch is teachable to adults as well. Experts discuss the implications on all forms of learning.
An analysis showing states that stuck to tough shelter in place rules are now recovering. Then, your blood type could be a more factor that can raise your risk of contracting coronavirus. Plus, Americans are less happy than they've been in at least 50 years.
A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology shows that people with conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are often made miserable by itching. Those with itch were more than twice as likely to be depressed and nearly twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts as controls without those conditions.
DNA mutations happen all the time in the body, but the immune system usually detects and deals with them. When the system fails, cancer results. Yet some animals, such as elephants, almost never get cancer, and scientists have learned that the elephant DNA repair system is 20 times more powerful than the human system. Experts explain how they hope to tap …
An advocate and a genetic counselor discuss the state of pancreatic cancer screening and the few alternatives available.
The ability to "know" the musical pitch had been thought to be learnable only at an early age but new research shows perfect pitch is teachable to adults as well.
Some animals, such as elephants, almost never get cancer, and scientists have learned that the elephant DNA repair system is 20 times more powerful than the human system
Experts discuss the pro's and cons of direct to consumer advertising and its effect on patients and physicians.
Inflammation is being tied to many disorders including heart disease. Experts discuss how it can be combatted through diet and supplementation.
