Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Osteochondritis Dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids. Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment.
Are you one of the millions of people who struggle to sleep? If so, there’s good chance you’ve tried all the trendy tricks, like the viral ‘sleepy mocktail’. Our expert debunks various sleep aid myths and reveals the habits that will actually make a difference in the quality of your sleep.
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.
With nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of ineffective treatments. Experts believe much of this persistent suffering stems from neuroplastic pain. This week’s experts explore how understanding this brain-body connection, cultivating belief in recovery, and facing the sensation through pain …
What if your chronic pain is all in your head? No, you’re not making it up, but your brain has gotten stuck in a pain signal loop that keeps you hurting when there’s no physical injury to blame. It’s called neuroplastic pain and our experts this week explain how you can stop the loop and finally find relief from your chronic pain.
Scientists have discovered how to inject bandages into the body. How to manage your adult asthma. Are you addicted to food? Can you ever truly conquer a fear?
Narcissistic personality disorder develops through a combination of genetics and childhood development. While the term is often used casually to describe selfish behavior, a true diagnosis reflects a much more complicated disorder. Wendy T. Behary addresses common misconceptions and explains the roots of this often-villainized condition.
Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts this week discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s …
A person’s life expectancy should never be determined by their zip code, yet access to top-tier cancer centers remains a major factor in survival rates. To bridge this gap, a new AI-driven platform is providing patients with expert breakdowns of their specific diagnosis. Our experts this week discuss how this new tool is ensuring all patients have access to …
While menopause is a well-known milestone for women, men experience a similar age-related decline in testosterone often referred to as ‘andropause’. This process typically begins around age 40 and is influenced by both natural aging and various lifestyle factors. Our expert explains the numerous signs of low testosterone and how to effectively treat this …
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.
How cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you?
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