Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks.
The silent struggles of early parenthood are far prevalent than many people think. AI is helping reveal how the brain flushes out toxic waste while we sleep. Playing with your food might actually be the most helpful learning tool.
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 severity of workplace violence and the prevention efforts being made.
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 experts explain the two main types of this disease, who’s at risk, and the treatments that are …
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 week breaks down the terrifying reality of what could happen if these heat-resistant fungi evolve …
Will humans soon be able to re-grow limbs? Has modern lifestyle changed how our bodies process hormones? You may learn more from mistakes than from a perfect success. Your morning cup of coffee may be more important than you think.
Your weight is affecting how well your brain works. A newly discovered type of cell could be a powerful defense against liver disease. How coral reefs could become the next biggest pharmaceutical product. Many beauty products marketed as ‘clean’ have a dangerous secret missing from their labels.
A new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. The "gold-standard" treatments for Parkinson's disease may be working against each other. Do TV commercials actually work? The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.
A new treatment for those suffering from PTSD. The "Gold-Standard" treatments for Parkinson's disease may be working against each other. Do TV commercials actually work? The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.
Treating pain with fewer side effects… Should people with inflammatory bowel disease eat more bread? How to tell if you’re having a panic attack. T Is tennis the most environmentally-friendly sport?
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 …
Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts this week discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s …
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