Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Electric cars are even more beneficial than initially thought. Having a phone could be affecting your child’s development. The human body generates highly specific, powerful antibodies by using probability. Will humans ever be able to regrow limbs?
The FDA recently lowered the age criteria for children to receive cochlear implants to just seven months old, a shift that promises better developmental outcomes but leaves many parents deeply hesitant. Our experts this week demystifies the procedure – including why the actual surgical recovery might be far easier than families expect.
Prevention is built into so many aspects of our lives, from coffee cup lids to seatbelts. However, many of these life-saving innovations were historically met with extreme public and professional resistance. Our expert explores "preventioneers" – the people who defied taboo and skepticism to transform how we protect ourselves from disease and disaster.
Despite being declared eliminated in America more than two decades ago, measles has made a significant resurgence and is on track to break modern records. With no known treatment, patients must try to manage symptoms like high fever and potential respiratory or neurological complications that can be fatal for unvaccinated children. Dr. Ben Bradley explains …
Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah’s life took a turn when a routine medical screening became anything but. Despite her professional expertise, she still had to navigate the frightening transition from provider to patient. Owusu-Ansah explains how she’s using her story to show others how to self-advocate when navigating the healthcare system.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant.
A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care.
Are sound waves the next big thing in cancer treatment? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Why you may want to spend more time on your phone. Light therapy could mend your heart.
During Celia Romero’s research on kids with autism, she uncovered a widespread misconception: many families had been advised to avoid teaching their child a second language.
While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers.
Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today.
Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener.
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