Everything You Need To Know Before Getting Lasik Eye Surgery
Our experts describe the qualities of a good Lasik candidate, the very real risks that come with the surgery, and an alternative option for those unable to get Lasik.
Medical Notes: Smoking Weed May Be Causing Your Cavities, A Bacteria That Eats Plastic, And Why Falling In Love Is Good For A Woman’s Health
Bacteria could be a key player in the fight against plastic. As more states legalize cannabis, you should know how it affects your health. Does gender affect how we complete our goals? Should women date more for the good of their health?
How Space Medicine Could Save You From Going Blind Down Here On Earth
Dr. Joshua Ong explains the conditions they’re most at risk for and how finding a solution for space travel will help increase access to eye treatments on earth.
“There Must Be Something Wrong With Women”: The Dangers Of Medical Ignorance
Despite all the progress made for women’s rights, the medical field continues to lag behind when it comes to female research.
Medical Notes: Revealing The Chattier Gender, The Hidden Dangers Of Your Hair Salon, And The Difference Between A Sore Throat And Strep
Your monthly haircut may be more dangerous than you think. Is one gender chattier than the other? How to tell if your sore throat is something more serious.
How To Use Fasting In The Fight Against Cancer
It not only weakens the tumor, but it also makes chemotherapy and immunotherapy less toxic for the patient.
Why Genetic Testing Should Be Part Of Your Pregnancy Plan
Knowing this information before the baby is born can give parents a head start on understanding their child’s condition and finding proper resources.
Medical Notes: The Hidden Message Behind Your Tears, Why Vacation Is Necessary For Your Health, And Using Vr To Fight Anxiety
Can more screentime ease anxiety? Is crying a sign of more than just sadness? Have you been feeling out of sorts? Yes, vacation is necessary for your health.
How A Fungal Pandemic Could Create Real-Life Zombies
Dr. Arturo Casadevall explains what a future fungal pandemic might look like.
The Secret To Successful Aging: Outdoor-Based Activities To Keep You Young
Our experts explain the benefits to prioritizing outdoor-based interventions and group activities.
Medical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live In Cold Weather, How Dialysis Is Improving Access To Clean Water, And The Dangers Of Using A Smartwatch
How can you tell if your sniffles are just allergies or something worse? Should men be living in colder climates? The medical field is helping to increase access to clean water. Your smart watch may not be as great for your health as you thought.
The Hydrocodone Hyperbole: The Best Drug For Pain Isn’t Always An Opioid
Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry.
Trust Your Gut: How To Heal Your Gut Microbiome
Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains the important role our microbiome plays in our physical and mental health -- and how you can heal your gut to put yourself back on track.
Medical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy
Is another global pandemic on the horizon? Antibodies aren’t just a protection from disease. Chemotherapy is tough on the body, but magnets could help. Being cynical is bad for your health.
Digital Therapy: Mental Health Apps May Be Selling Your Personal Data
Dr. Stephanie Collier explains the value of digital therapy programs and reveals how to choose the safest, most effective option.
Soda Science: How Coca-Cola Influenced Obesity Research
Susan Greenhalgh breaks down Coca-Cola’s intimate relationship with nutrition research, revealing the need for more third-party oversight in this area.
Medical Notes: The Drug That Outperforms Opioids For Pain Management, The Hidden Dangers Of Kidney Disease, And Why Less Daylight May Be Better For Our Health
Your bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Need surgery? Over-the-counter medication may be your best option for pain management.The hidden risks of kidney disease. Shortened winter days may be better for our health.
How Flint’s Water Crisis Revealed The Underbelly Of Water Politics
Sara Hughes explains how this city’s contamination in 2014 has changed the visibility of water politics in America for the better.
Healthy Selfishness: The Boundaries You Should Have For Your Health
Our experts challenge everything you thought you knew about being selfish.
Medical Notes: How AI Is Ruining The Environment, The Secret To Battling Dry Skin, And Can An Eye Test Diagnose Mental Health Disorders?
AI is the future, but is it worth the health risks? Can an eye doctor spot mental health issues? Do you have dry skin?
The Last Lesson: A Conversation With My Dying Professor
In a one-on-one sit-down with Kristen Farrah, his former university student and producer of Radio Health Journal, Baden shares the intimate thoughts of a dying man.
Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?
Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient.
Medical Notes: How Caffeine Prevents Cancer, Reversing Heart Damage, And Your Guide To Dealing With The Winter Blues
Can heart failure be reversed? Coffee may be the secret key to fighting cancer. How are you dealing with the winter blues?
Is The ‘Twin Connection’ Real?
Dr. Nancy Segal discusses the facts, myths, and why the loss of a twin is often felt more deeply.
