Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Polly has been a member of the Radio Health Journal team since 1998. As a producer, she conducts interviews with expert guests, and writes/edits segments…
Karen Bloom Gevirtz explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were pushed out of medicine.
Our expert explains what happens to these people and how the states handle these situations.
The earlier it can be detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the more lives can be saved. Our experts discuss the disease and treatment options.
Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.
We discuss the life-changing results, what we don’t yet know about these drugs, as well as the concerns around these medications becoming popular in certain communities.
Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood.
Our experts explain how this practice has been used throughout history and discuss the debate of outlawing forced sterilization.
Many people view dementia as a death sentence, but Dr. Tia Powell says we need to rethink our perspective.
Our experts discuss the different perspectives of suicide and the stigmas that follow them.
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, our expert tells the stories of a few female geniuses whose accomplishments deserve greater recognition.
Our experts explain the psychology behind why people lie and how you can avoid being duped.
Dr. Herbert Fox helped discover a cure for tuberculosis, but his work wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the black nurses who monitored and cared for each patient. When all of the white nurses refused to work, these women stepped up.
Dr. Wes Ely gives us a unique look into how physicians can humanize patients in the ICU and, in turn, save more lives.
The key to living a long life? Chip Walter says it’s more about having less ‘bad’ genes rather than having more ‘good’ ones.
Lisa McCarty and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and when you should see a specialist.
Christina Wyman offers guidance on how parents can successfully support their kids through these tough times.
Our experts explain the psychology behind why people lie and how you can avoid being duped.
Our experts break down how this will affect medical school enrollment, as well as the healthcare career opportunities for minority populations.
Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it actually work?
Experts reveal small actions that can make a big difference in the health of America’s children.
Dr. Lucinda Bateman, an ME/CFS expert, explains the mental and physical toll that plagues the people who suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome.
In 1966, Americans were more likely to die from a car crash than soldiers in the Vietnam War. Most people needing emergency assistance were carried to the hospital in the back of a police car. In his new book, Kevin Hazzard uncovers how our modern-day paramedics came to be.
A recent study reveals that some medical students believe pain thresholds vary by race. Dr. Ana Pujols McKee speaks on how proper education can help fix systemic racism in health care.
Children and young adolescents may experience perceptual distortions or strange thoughts, but if they become frequent and disruptive, they can be an early tip-off to serious future mental health distress.
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