Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
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 …
When youth running prodigy Mary Cain was scouted by top universities in the eighth grade, she thought she was chasing her athletic dreams – but the reality of the elite sports pipeline would cost her far more than she ever imagined. This week she pulls back the curtain on the toxic culture of high-stakes youth athletics, detailing how top-tier programs often …
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.
Maintaining an active lifestyle is vital for healthy aging, but conditions like pelvic organ prolapse can abruptly isolate individuals and disrupt daily life. This condition occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles can no longer support surrounding organs, leading to symptoms like bladder leakage, bowel difficulties, and physical discomfort. Our experts …
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.
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.
Your intense reactions may be causing increasing your anxiety. Are diamonds our secret weapon against global warming? Your zip code might be aging you faster than your genetic clock. Are you addicted to food?
Parental obsession with a child’s weight can often fracture the family bond instead of improving health. Our experts this week explore the power of storytelling in helping adolescents navigate these pressures, and provide tips on how to instill healthy habits in the home.
How your finances are affecting the health of your newborn baby. A smarter vaccine strategy could be the key to a universal flu shot. The impact of being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist. Stopping the cycle of procrastination might only take two minutes of reflection.
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