Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Is cooked food a health risk? If you have anxiety, you may be able to blame your ancestors. Does music make you more spontaneous? Why you should take a nap before judging someone else.
Some food additives are extremely harmful, so why are they allowed in our products? Here are some beauty products to skip if you’re pregnant.Are you eating enough fish? Have you cried today?
Studies are finding that obesity significantly increases a person’s risk for a variety of cancers. However, not all forms of fat carry equal risk. An expert discusses who is more at risk and why.
Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus carry a genetic predisposition, but need an environmental trigger to take hold. Triggers are poorly understood, but some women claim their disease is a result of contraceptives, including birth control pills and IUDs. Experts and one women suffering from autoimmune disease discuss the issue.
Drug and alcohol addiction and abuse is rising. Researchers have found that “fear mongering” educational efforts to combat it in adolescents doesn’t work. New science has discovered that certain personality types are predictably predisposed to addiction risk, and that educational efforts can be targeted to them effectively. Experts discuss.
An advocate and a genetic counselor discuss the state of pancreatic cancer screening and the few alternatives available.
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