Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Is winter the best season for our health? Education has become an afterthought for many kids. Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine.
Why aren’t people getting the addiction treatment they need? Can eating disorders be caused by your genes? Your cells are talking to each other. You’ve heard birds sing, but what about mosquitoes?
Medical Notes: Breastmilk Aids Motor Development, a New Relief for Rashes, and Exposing Myths About Hydration.
Having dementia doesn’t mean taking more medication. Does the size or shape of your heart that matters? Speech therapy is going digital. And more.
Are we prepared for another pandemic? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Are you taking the right amount of insulin? And more.
We may soon be able to move things with our minds. Then, teenagers need sleep – but at what cost? And finally, Have we found the perfect solution to foggy glasses?
Are robots helping or hurting the human workforce; Rewarding someone for a job well done may be a mistake; Pregnant women no longer have to give up caffeine; One more reason to get your eight hours of sleep each night.
Only 7% of Americans have good cardiometabolic health; How light affects your mood; The secret to a long life; How cigar labels are misleading consumers.
Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Then, antibiotics are great, but only when they’re actually needed. Plus, don’t try to vape your daily vitamins. And finally… allergies could save you from contracting Covid.
Why are farmers losing money? A new optical device can detect the risk of cavities before they appear. And finally… gardens around the nation are full of blooming roses and peonies. But as we inhale the sweet aromas, what’s happening in our brain?
A new study shows that antibiotic exposure early in life could alter a child’s brain development. Then, the stress of the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in teenage eating disorders. And finally, researchers have found a potentially lifesaving heart attack treatment in a most unusual place.
Pregnant women face many medical risks, but a study suggests a case of symptomatic Covid-19 can make birth even riskier. Then, a new drug combination looks promising to treat Lou Gehrig's Disease. Then, doctors say you may want to reconsider using an over-the-counter antibiotic next time you scrape a knee. And finally… your chicken dinners aren’t saving any …
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