Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
A diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against alzheimers. A tiny part of the brain may be the key to treating addiction. Kids should join a sport to boost their mental health.
Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry.
Your bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Need surgery? Over-the-counter medication may be your best option for pain management.The hidden risks of kidney disease. Shortened winter days may be better for our health.
Pesticides may increase the risk of stillbirth. Can a common kitchen herb fight against cocaine addiction? Though covid cases are increasing, long-term symptoms aren’t. Can a placebo pill work just as well as anxiety medication?
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. Deborah Padgett, a professor of social work, explains the real causes of homelessness and how many Americans are one crisis away from finding themselves in a similar situation.
Treating pain without opioids. Is it hot in here? The heat index estimates how hot the weather feels, which can differ from the actual temperature. Robots have taken over the operating room. You can’t trust your FitBit for accurate sleep measurements.
Our expert shares the history of ketamine and how he believes it should be regulated to lessen the risk of addiction.
How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.
Why aren’t people getting the addiction treatment they need? Can eating disorders be caused by your genes? Your cells are talking to each other. You’ve heard birds sing, but what about mosquitoes?
Dr. Holly Benjamin, a University of Chicago professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.
Experts discuss a promising new treatment approach and how to fix the root cause of NOWS.
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