Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Behavioral similarities between prodigies and some people with autism have long been noted. Now some researchers are beginning to find genetic links between the two phenomena. Experts discuss findings and their implications for autism treatment.
Experts discuss the balancing act that arises when healthcare providers are cautious when protecting a mother with perinatal depression (previously known as postpartum depression) and her child.
Dr. Meredith Wadman discusses the controversial history of vaccines, and the balance of need and ethics in science and medicine.
A new test for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, treatment for colicky babies, and the long-term effect of letting kids under age twelve try alcohol.
Experts explain common misunderstandings about autism, how they affect treatment of people with autism, and how institutions might change their approach to improve treatment.
Experts describe cyclic vomiting syndrome, and how the syndrome is often misdiagnosed and remains difficult to treat.
Experts discuss new research showing that most people with ADHD have a disordered body clock and how fixing the body clock could lessen the impact of both ADHD and other health problems.
New research has several findings about stuttering including a structural deficiency in the brain's wiring, an inability to perceive rhythms, and a successful way to treat stuttering.
When should kids get their first smartphone?, the effect of loneliness on health, and a story that will make you think twice about stifling a sneeze.
Why the ozone layer is recovering, slowing the natural aging of your lungs by eating fresh tomatoes and apples, and at what age spending habits form.
Experts discuss dangers and cautions of getting a phone and how parents can decide when the time is right for their kids to “get connected.”
An author/journalist who has donated twice with vastly different results discusses the technology and what to look out for when approaching egg donation.
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