Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
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.
Male victims of intimate partner violence frequently face rejection from the very support systems meant to protect them. This systemic failure often traps them in abusive cycles for years, afraid of the threat of legal retaliation and weaponized custody battles once they finally try to leave. Our experts reveal the grueling journey of breaking free from a …
AI is helping reveal how the brain flushes out toxic waste while we sleep. The mystery of chronic itch may finally be traced back to the finest hairs on your skin. An herbal supplement marketed as a safe, natural remedy is quietly sparking a major public health crisis among young Americans. Older adults may want to ditch the expensive dietary supplements and …
Men make up nearly half of the victims of intimate partner violence, so why do so many survivor programs focus only on women? Our experts shed light on this frequently overlooked crisis, exploring the heavy realities of male victims of intimate partner
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 …
Human bodies are normally too hot for dangerous fungi to survive, creating a natural shield that protects us from infection. However, rising global temperatures are forcing these microscopic organisms to adapt and survive in hotter environments. Our guest this week breaks down the terrifying reality of what could happen if these heat-resistant fungi evolve …
In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation.
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 …
All of that time you spend digging earwax out of your ear isn’t just a waste of time, but can be damaging your health. Earwax is a self-cleaning substance that protects our ears from infection and debris. Dr. Andrew Tagg explains the wax’s various roles and when to know when you truly need a cleaning.
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.
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