Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Since 1992, each Radio Health Journal episode has examined two of the nation’s most-newsworthy developments in medicine, public health, and much more, expertly told in long-form stories with first-hand survivors, unique perspectives, and world-renowned thought leaders, segments for which the nation’s most widely syndicated health program is consistently recognized and acknowledged.
While millions of Americans attend therapy, the mental health field remains deeply divided among hundreds of competing treatment options. Dr. Jeffery Smith breaks down why therapy actually works across these varied schools of thought and highlights the growing …
Modern medical facilities are moving beyond sterile, utilitarian layouts to harness spatial design as an active component of healing. Healthcare architects are creating environments that reduce patient anxiety and accelerate recovery times. Our expert explores …
When starting a career in therapy, many practitioners quickly realize that formal education falls short of preparing them for the true complexities of human behavior. Our expert explores the role of psychotherapy and dissects the true healing process.
Despite generating billions in annual sales, the dietary supplement industry operates with surprisingly minimal federal oversight. Under current regulations, regulatory action from the FDA typically occurs only after products have already entered store shelves …
While surgical removal of the thymus gland is considered the gold standard treatment for myasthenia gravis, nearly one-third of patients experience a frustrating recurrence of their autoimmune symptoms. Our expert explains why symptoms return even after …
Because many people falsely assume liver disease is strictly caused by heavy alcohol use, life-threatening conditions like MASLD frequently go undiagnosed until major damage occurs. When excess fat builds up in the liver, unchecked inflammation and scarring …
When a persistent droopy eye was initially feared to be a stroke, the real cause was equally as shocking. Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that stems from dysfunction in the thymus, a small organ behind the breastbone. Our expert explains …
With skin cancer cases rising across the country, long appointment wait times and a growing dermatologist shortage leave millions of high-risk patients struggling to get timely screenings. Our expert explains how new imaging technology is increasing skin check …
With the rise of severe food allergies in children, parents are navigating a confusing landscape of risks and evolving medical advice. Pediatricians are challenging long-held assumptions about avoidance, pointing instead toward updated strategies for safely …
Osteochondritis Dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids. Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment.
Are you one of the millions of people who struggle to sleep? If so, there’s good chance you’ve tried all the trendy tricks, like the viral ‘sleepy mocktail’. Our expert debunks various sleep aid myths and reveals the habits that will actually make a difference …
Beating cancer three times will teach you a lot about survival. Michelle Rapkin is now offering up all of her tips and tricks to make sure patients are in the best position for success. She details the necessary steps to take before chemo and the important …
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