Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
How many procedures require an opioid prescription? The color of your skin could affect how well medications work. Can venom help save lives? Why some people are more likely to have daughters.
Dr. Michael Longaker, a plastic surgeon, explains the purpose of scarring and new technology that could completely reverse the damage.
Treating pain without opioids. Is it hot in here? The heat index estimates how hot the weather feels, which can differ from the actual temperature. Robots have taken over the operating room. You can’t trust your FitBit for accurate sleep measurements.
Dr. Jodie Avery explains why America’s current process isn’t aiding women with this disorder.
Mark Opauszky discusses how his new phone application, Stethophone, can help patients be an active part of their own care team and stay on top of their health.
Casey Qadir explains the advantages of this new device and her experience as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated space.
Having a rare disease means that not all doctors will know how to treat you.
The world’s first partial heart transplant is inspiring hope. A new advancement in cancer treatment. Are grocery taxes good for our health?
Dr. Greg Tasian explains what causes kidney stones and how to reduce your child’s risk.
Does trauma shrink your brain? Can spinal stimulation restore mobility for paralyzed limbs? Rates of poverty are in decline.
How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.
Dreams boost productivity; music aids insulin release; new drug combats organ rejection; touch-based wearables guide navigation.
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