Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Did you know taking certain drugs can reduce the effectiveness of other’s you’re on? Then, the pandemic had unsuspecting effects on children. Then, is our skin biopsy research outdated? And finally…anyone can learn to be creative. Though we tend to think creativity is a skill inherited by birth, new research shows that’s not the case.
Experts discuss this phenomenon and share tips on how to safely make it through the holidays.
Theo Krzywicki explains the signs of an overdose and how to use life-saving devices like Naloxone.
In the age of technology, we may finally have ‘smart eyes.' Then, a new way to track cancerous tumors. And finally…an expert reveals how you can stay healthy this holiday season.
Dr. Scott Kaufman discusses the different forms of selfishness and why setting boundaries can be the best way to grow a relationship
Dr. William H Warren explains what happens during a crowd surge and how to stay safe in the middle of large gatherings.
A new test could better detect autism in children. Then, can air particles cause a heart attack? Then, A new, non-pharmaceutical approach to treating type two diabetes. And finally…can grocery shopping actually predict longevity?
Dr. Samir Patel details how to properly treat your heartburn before it becomes a serious issue.
Scientists have found new information on the effects of pregnancy. Then, a key element in fighting cancer can be found in the forest. Then, a new paper in the journal, Endocrinology, is the first to show how men and women respond differently to vascular insulin resistance. And finally… can you think with only half a brain?
Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist, explains how this network is a crucial component to our immune system.
An expert discusses the steps families can take to fight against substance use addiction.
Air pollution may be killing more people than previously thought. Then, Science is giving us one more reason to drink wine. Then, Can air particles cause a heart attack? And finally… One of the first studies to research how Covid-19 affects older infants shows positive results.
Suzanne Gordon’s new book “Our Veterans” explores the question: have we failed our service members?
In this continuation of last week’s antibiotic segment, we explore the prevalence of drug use within animal agriculture.
Will the war in Ukraine escalate global food insecurity? Then, overcrowding in emergency departments is becoming a risk to patient safety. Then, a new lighting design for motorcycles may save lives. And finally… the idea for a new medical glue was found under the sea.
Dr. John McKillip discusses the overuse, overprescribed, and misprescribed issues that, if left unchecked, could result in up to ten million deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.
Dr. Haley Perlus, an expert in performance psychology, explains why it’s so important for everyone to work on their mental fortitude.
Researchers are betting on gel in the fight against cancer. Then, CBD may be entering a new market. Apple may be expanding into the health world. And finally, two tricks to help boost your memory.
Dr. Michael Stein explains the difference between healthcare and public health, arguing that we should pay more attention to preventing conditions before they occur.
Should America stop outsourcing essential drug production? Then, CBD may be entering a new market. Then, after years of working through the pandemic, nurses have been hit hard. And finally, Teenage alcohol abuse will catch up to you later in life.
Elizabeth O’Donnell experienced a stillbirth in 2020. Through her grief, she created Aaliyah in Action, a non-profit that helps women in similar situations, in honor of her daughter. She believes stillbirth prevention needs to be a public conversation – one that can save thousands of babies.
In an effort to progress communication technology for the physically disabled, Dr. Daniel Rubin, a neurologist, is working to uncover some of the questions around sleep
New research warns of the educational effects of increasing school security. Then, a new blood test could predict worsening effects of Covid-19. Then, your child’s behavioral problems may be caused by medicine taken during pregnancy. And finally, a better way to break up kidney stones.
Primary care physicians have been experiencing a shortage in recent years. Couple that with a demanding patient load and it’s no surprise that both doctors and patients are feeling slighted.
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