Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
Most people think of military science in terms of defeating the other side. But it also involves keeping our troops sheltered, clothed, fed, and protected from adversaries like exhaustion, infection, heat and noise. A noted investigative journalist explains the less well known side of military research.
Big data is changing the world, but it’s been slow in coming to healthcare. An expert in healthcare IT explains how that’s changing and what it could mean to treatment.
The developer of DxtER, a real-life version of the Star Trek Tricorder, discusses what the device is, how it could be used, and the scrutiny it is facing from the FDA to go on the market.
When should kids get their first smartphone?, the effect of loneliness on health, and a story that will make you think twice about stifling a sneeze.
Experts discuss dangers and cautions of getting a phone and how parents can decide when the time is right for their kids to “get connected.”
An author/journalist who has donated twice with vastly different results discusses the technology and what to look out for when approaching egg donation.
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of January 7, 2018.
Scientists are learning the specific workings of the brain when it is addicted to a substance or behavior, and showing that all addictions are similar.
Experts discuss the need for rural healthcare and the close link between hospitals and community economics.
Expensive tech built for cell phones has pushed 911 call centers to consolidate, but will it cost lives when a far away worker with no local geographic knowledge takes your call?
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of July 2, 2017, including: Technology and parenting, exhaustion in doctors, and abusive bosses.
Experts discuss the “textalyzer,” how it would work to deter texting while driving, and its pros and cons.
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