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.
Hospitals are meant to be places of healing, but rising tension and uncertainty have turned them into environments of fear and conflict. Healthcare workers are now facing a terrifying surge of on-the-job physical assaults. Our experts explore the escalating …
After a 12-year NFL career, Art Still assumed his post-retirement medical issues were simply the natural price of football and aging. But he soon discovered that his failing health was due to a hidden, potentially fatal condition known as amyloidosis. Our …
Human bodies are normally too hot for dangerous fungi to survive, creating a natural shield that protects us from infection. However, rising global temperatures are forcing these microscopic organisms to adapt and survive in hotter environments. Our guest this …
Would you believe that the soda industry’s success is largely built on the manipulation of data and scientists? Our guest this week details all the behind-the-scenes scheming that created a billion-dollar industry. She discusses how Big Soda schemed their way …
In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical …
Some jobs force employees to carry a heavy emotional burden that’s hard to put down when you clock out. Filmmaker Colin Browen’s daily work involves uncovering decades of ignored and horrifying crimes against children. Browen details the mental toll of his …
Throughout history, the female trailblazers who have made monumental achievements in science, literature, and innovation have been systemically minimized or forgotten. Our guests this week discuss how societal biases erased women's intellectual contributions …
When youth running prodigy Mary Cain was scouted by top universities in the eighth grade, she thought she was chasing her athletic dreams – but the reality of the elite sports pipeline would cost her far more than she ever imagined. This week she pulls back …
Health optimization has become a huge focus in recent years, but many people are skipping the foundational step – genetic testing. Knowing the core of who you are helps direct you to the best medicine, diet, and exercise for you. Our expert explains the …
Lupus is a chronic condition where a person’s immune system attacks their healthy tissue. But while the physical toll is obvious, the extreme mental health issues that can arise are too often ignored. Our experts this week explain the connection between lupus …
Though astrology was removed from academia in the 17th century, the ancient practice has experienced a massive modern resurgence. Data shows that public belief in its scientific merit has remained steady since the 1980s. This segment explores the enduring …
Maintaining an active lifestyle is vital for healthy aging, but conditions like pelvic organ prolapse can abruptly isolate individuals and disrupt daily life. This condition occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles can no longer support surrounding organs, …
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