Radio Health Journal
The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.
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.
Childhood sexual abuse can leave deep, lasting scars on the minds and bodies of victims. Dr. Frank Putnam was one of the first to prove that this abuse affects a person’s biology through the Female Growth and Development Study. He discusses the generational cycles of abuse and how we can end those patterns.
Child abuse is a sobering reality often perpetrated by trusted individuals rather than strangers. To successfully exploit a child, predators rely on a specific playbook to gain access, trust, and secrecy. Our expert this week explains how parents can help dismantle these opportunities without needing to resort to overprotective parenting styles.
While Hollywood often portrays schizophrenia in its most extreme form, the actual progression of the disorder is much different than what we see on screen. This week, our expert explains why these symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed, how they can affect anyone under the right neurological conditions, and why identifying early warning signs is the most …
After decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early …
After losing her son to an opioid overdose, one mother has turned her grief into action by creating a new kind of hospital role – life care specialists.
While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers.
You may want to rethink watching that new horror film. Despite the recent devastation of fires in California, these natural disasters are still on a downward trend. Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance. Concerts are fun, but the real benefits of music happen when you’re alone.
Our experts discuss their time in high demand, high control groups and how they were able to heal from these experiences.
AI reveals a new understanding of the human brain. Memories aren’t only in your head. Hockey is bad for your health.
Dr. Michael Alosco discusses what causes CTE and the mysteries that still surround the disease.
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