Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
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.
For decades, affordable medical care has remained an uphill battle for millions across the nation. Community health centers continue to serve as a vital safety net by offering primary and preventive services. Our expert explores how these hubs utilize flexible payment models to ensure high-quality care remains accessible to everyone, regardless of their …
Closing The Info Gap: A New App That’s Empowering Patients And Caregivers
Wearable technology has given us unprecedented access to personal health metrics. However, this surge in data has allowed wellness companies to manipulate our health anxieties, flooding the market with hyper-specific products promising quick fixes. Our expert cuts through the marketing hype to reveal what will actually make us the healthiest versions of …
That disposable vape in your pocket may become significantly more hazardous the longer you keep it. A better way to diagnose complex brain disorders. Your mental well-being may be dictated by your weekly budget. The secret to conquering mosquito season might be sitting right in your pantry.
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.
Lupus is a chronic condition where a person’s immune system attacks their healthy tissue. But while the physical toll is obvious, the extreme mental health issues that can arise are too often ignored. Our experts this week explain the connection between lupus and mental health, and discuss a program that’s finally addressing these issues in young patients.
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.
While organ donation can help save a life, brain donation can help save thousands. Specifically for autism, brain donations are helping researchers uncover the biological causes of the disorder to improve the quality of life for future generations. Our experts highlight the critical need for donation awareness and participation.
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?
For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for …
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