Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Beating cancer three times will teach you a lot about survival. Michelle Rapkin is now offering up all of her tips and tricks to make sure patients are in the best position for success. She details the necessary steps to take before chemo and the important questions to ask that no one else will tell you.
Not all GLP-1’s perform equally. A drowsy driver behind the wheel can be just as deadly as a drunk driver. Staying physically active as you get older may be blocking tumors from growing.
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.
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.
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.
The tides may finally be turning on veteran suicide. A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. When it comes to inducing labor, success may be all in the timing. The stigma surrounding mental health on campus is fading.
Kidney stones, historically associated with middle-aged men, are now being diagnosed at an increasing rate in young girls. Though stones can remain undetected for years, they often cause extreme pain and nausea once they move into the ureter. Our expert discusses treatment options and possible reasons we’re seeing more cases in younger patients.
After decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early …
ur experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic.
We hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor.
Our experts discuss this research and how it could change the future of pain management.
Our expert explains how real change will require prioritizing prevention to keep people healthier from the start.
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