Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
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.
Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using Tagatose. How to fight against procrastination.
Menopause is a time of major change in every woman’s life, but while many focus on common symptoms like hot flashes, there’s a lesser-known threat to long-term heart health. Dr. Priya Freaney reveals the critical importance of recognizing these risks and taking action to reduce the threat of heart disease and heart failure after menopause.
How scientists could catch Schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors?
We can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?
What’s the best food for your brain? A new test can reduce barriers to HPV treatment. Your hometown may be affecting your health. Marriage could be the answer to your mood issues.
Is birth control safe to use? You’d never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Is inflammation ever helpful? Are you eating the right type of protein?
Dr. Kim Feingold and Ania Grimone discuss the ancient medicine practice that’s providing much-needed relief for these patients.
You may soon be able to detect skin cancer at home. A healthy childhood may be more important than you think. We need better ALS detection. Is watching TV good for your health?
Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of alzheimer’s disease, so why aren’t we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning.
ur experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic.
Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery.
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