Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
A new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. The "gold-standard" treatments for Parkinson's disease may be working against each other. Do TV commercials actually work? The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.
All of that time you spend digging earwax out of your ear isn’t just a waste of time, but can be damaging your health. Earwax is a self-cleaning substance that protects our ears from infection and debris. Dr. Andrew Tagg explains the wax’s various roles and when to know when you truly need a cleaning.
Astrology is an ancient practice that’s been in and out of popularity for centuries. Believers use this pseudoscience as a way to find structure and purpose in the chaos of life. Our experts explain how astrology has lasted the test of time and how it could advise your life in different areas, such as love and success.
A new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. The "Gold-Standard" treatments for Parkinson's disease may be working against each other. Do TV commercials actually work? The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.
Prevention is built into so many aspects of our lives, from coffee cup lids to seatbelts. However, many of these life-saving innovations were historically met with extreme public and professional resistance. Our expert explores "preventioneers" – the people who defied taboo and skepticism to transform how we protect ourselves from disease and disaster.
While organ donation can help save a life, brain donation can help save thousands. Specifically for autism, brain donations are helping researchers uncover the biological causes of the disorder to improve the quality of life for future generations. Our experts highlight the critical need for donation awareness and participation.
Your intense reactions may be causing increasing your anxiety. Are diamonds our secret weapon against global warming? Your zip code might be aging you faster than your genetic clock. Are you addicted to food?
Parental obsession with a child’s weight can often fracture the family bond instead of improving health. Our experts this week explore the power of storytelling in helping adolescents navigate these pressures, and provide tips on how to instill healthy habits in the home.
Making friends is hard – even more so if you think differently than the people around you. But having meaningful connections is a crucial component of a fulfilling life. This week, Caroline Maguire, an ADHD coach, breaks down the components of making friends and how to be your most authentic self in these relationships.
How your finances are affecting the health of your newborn baby. A smarter vaccine strategy could be the key to a universal flu shot. The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist. Stopping the cycle of procrastination might only take two minutes of reflection.
The physical environments where we live, work, and play have a profound impact on our mental state and productivity. Our emotional well-being in any given setting is determined by a psychological formula known as “The Big Three." Our expert explains these core needs and how we can intentionally design and seek out spaces that help us thrive.
While food is often the centerpiece of social connection, those living with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, fear these daily meals. Unlike many other eating disorders, this condition is driven by sensory sensitivities or a lack of interest in eating rather than concerns over body weight or composition. Our experts explore treatment options and the reality of navigating a world …
The hidden weight of a brain tumor may be doing more damage than the cancer itself. Why are Americans still dying early? A high-fat diet may be bad for your brain. Should doctors be writing prescriptions for exercise?
Danny O’Connor took a step back from his professional boxing career to address his binge eating disorder. However, healing wasn’t as easy as he expected. O’Connor details the ups and downs of his journey, as well as his mission to create a space for men to openly speak about their struggles.
Everything you know about inflammation may be wrong. While standard protocols like rest and icing aim to suppress inflammation, new research suggests that an intense, short-term inflammatory response is actually essential for the body's natural healing process. Our expert explains how to rethink our relationship with inflammation and leverage our own biological systems to heal joints and nerves.
Treating pain with fewer side effects… Should people with inflammatory bowel disease eat more bread? How to tell if you’re having a panic attack. T Is tennis the most environmentally-friendly sport?
For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite …
Science is suggesting that engaging in creative endeavors is a key component of our physical and mental health. In the UK, doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to provide patients with clinical access to creative outlets. Our experts explain the new research supporting this shift and argue that creative participation is essential for our health.
Scientists have discovered how to inject bandages into the body. How to manage your adult asthma. Are you addicted to food? Can you ever truly conquer a fear?
Despite being declared eliminated in America more than two decades ago, measles has made a significant resurgence and is on track to break modern records. With no known treatment, patients must try to manage symptoms like high fever and potential respiratory or neurological complications that can be fatal for unvaccinated children. Dr. Ben Bradley explains the dangers of the current uptick in …
Narcissistic personality disorder develops through a combination of genetics and childhood development. While the term is often used casually to describe selfish behavior, a true diagnosis reflects a much more complicated disorder. Wendy T. Behary addresses common misconceptions and explains the roots of this often-villainized condition.
Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? The hidden weight of a brain tumor may be doing more damage than the cancer itself. Can an injection repair a broken heart? The difference between a true confession and a false one may simply be a good night's rest.
Despite its historical prevalence in everything from ancient plumbing to 20th-century gasoline, lead is a highly dangerous metal that can accumulate in the human body over a lifetime. Researchers have been analyzing strands of hair to track long-term lead exposure and evaluate the impact of the EPA’s environmental regulations.
Psychologist Dr. Frank Putnam continues to detail the physical and mental impact of childhood sexual abuse. He also discusses his personal experience uncovering a child trafficking ring led by a coworker at the National Institutes of Health.
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