Radio Health Journal – Latest in Health, Science, Tech & Policy
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Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of the top medical headlines in the news.
Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Shel Lustig. Written & Produced by Kristen Farrah and Polly Hansen. New shows posted weekly. Subscribe, listen, rate and review (see all ways to listen). Also, check out the latest on Instagram and Facebook @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
Feature Segments
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.
Knocking On Death’s Door: The At-Home Medical Device That Could Save Lives
Mark Opauszky discusses how his new phone application, Stethophone, can help patients be an active part of their own care team and stay on top of their health.
“This Is Medieval” – The 24-Year-Old Who’s Reinventing Medical Devices
Casey Qadir explains the advantages of this new device and her experience as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated space.
Got Foot Problems? It May Be A Rare Blood Cancer
Dr. Brandi Reeves, a hematologist, explains the subtle warning signs and reveals treatment options that can help slow the disease progression.
Medical Notes & Headlines
Concise headlines from the spheres of medical research, scientific discovery, and ground-breaking technology — bite-sized snippets of the news & notes millions of weekly listeners consistently crave.
Medical Notes: How Social Media Is Giving You Inflammation, Gender Differences In Stroke Risk, And Eyeglasses Of The Future
Are all stroke victims treated equally? Glasses are getting an upgrade. Is the internet causing your inflammation?
Medical Notes: How Viagra Can Help Newborns, A Future Pill For Stress, And The Risks Of Getting Too Much Sleep
Viagra is having a rebrand in the medical community. All sleep is good sleep…or is it? Are you stressed out? There may soon be a pill for that.
Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, and How Movement Improves Memory
Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Your ancestors may be the cause of your current illness. Is water harmful to older women? Exercise is good for more than just building muscle.
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