• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
cropped-rhj-header-logo-transparent-background-e1619110790271.png

Radio Health Journal

The latest in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.

  • Home
  • Archive
    • Full Segment Archive
    • Advanced Search
    • Filters
    • Recent Segments
    • Segment Type
      • Feature Stories
      • Inside Looks
      • Medical Notes
    • Taxonomies
      • Books & Publications
      • Guests
      • Institutions & Organizations
      • Medical Conditions
      • Medical Journals
      • Program Numbers
      • Topics Archive
  • How to Listen
    • Podcast & Other Digital Outlets
    • Terrestrial Broadcast
    • Ways to Listen Overview
  • About
    • About Radio Health Journal
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Login
    • Become an Affiliate
    • Benefits of Being an Affiliate
    • More About Syndicated Radio Programming
    • Public Affairs & FCC Requirements FAQ
    • Sample Programs

American Society and Culture

You are here: Archive / Terms / Topics / American Society and Culture

American Society and Culture Sub-categories:

  • African Americans (6)
  • Constitutional Rights (5)

Voices of Black Women: Long-Term Cancer Research for the Next Generation

>> June 30, 2024

Why do black women develop more aggressive cancers? That’s a question that a new, 30-year-long study is setting out to answer – among other disparity concerns.

topics: African Americans| Gender Bias| Health Care| Minority Issues

Forever Small: Muscle Dysmorphia’s Place in Bodybuilding Culture

>> July 17, 2022

Bodybuilding athletes constantly monitor their physiques and can often develop into a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder called muscle dysmorphia.

topics: American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Culture and the Arts| Internet and Social Media| Mental Health| Mental Illness| Nutrition and Diet| Psychiatry| Public Health| Public Safety| Sports and Recreation

Medical Notes: May 29, 2022

>> May 29, 2022

AI can predict fatal heart attacks. Lack of patient diversity in Alzheimer's research threatens accurate diagnosing in people of color. 1 in 3 Americans will develop a substance use disorder. And finally, is religion the downfall of consumerism?

topics: Addiction| African Americans| Artificial Intelligence (AI)| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Diagnoses| Discrimination and Racism| Diversity| Doctors| Health Care| Mathematics and Data| Medical Research| Medication| Prevention| Religion| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Research Ethics| Self-Help/Improvement| Substance Abuse| Technology
covid vaccine misinformation

Punishing Covid-Lying Doctors

>> February 6, 2022

There’s a growing number of complaints to state medical boards regarding doctors lying about Covid-19 and vaccines. The doctors spreading misinformation are not always reprimanded by state medical boards and are allowed to continue voicing the misinformation. They cite freedom of speech as a defense, but other doctors say licensed professionals have an …

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Communication| Constitutional Rights| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Doctors| Education| Ethics| Federal Government and Regulation| Fraud| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Law Enforcement and Police| Legal Issues and the Courts| Medical License| Misinformation| Myths| Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations| Philosophy and Ethics| Public Health| Public Policy and Regulation| State Government| Viruses
obesity and cancer risk featured image

The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

>> January 16, 2022

Studies are finding that obesity significantly increases a person’s risk for a variety of cancers. However, not all forms of fat carry equal risk. An expert discusses who is more at risk and why.

topics: American Society and Culture| Cancer Treatment and Research| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Education| Health Care| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Outpatient| Predisposition| Public Discourse| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Risk
fluvoxamine covid

Medical Notes: December 12, 2021

>> December 12, 2021

An antidepressant called Fluvoxamine significantly reduces the chance someone getting Covid would need hospitalization. Match.com dating survey finds singles today are seeking emotional maturity rather than looks. STING drug shown to be an effective glioblastoma treatment in some dogs. And finally, OSU Wexner survey finds Americans are planning to remain …

topics: Allergy and Immunology| American Society and Culture| Antidepressants| Biology| Cancer Treatment and Research| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Testing| Covid-19 Treatments| Covid-19 Vaccine| Crime and Criminal Justice| Culture and the Arts| Dating| Dogs| Drug Cost| Economics and Finance| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Holidays| Immune System| Marriage| Masks| News and Headlines| Relationships| Research and Clinical Trials| Sex| Technology| Treatments| Vaccination| Viruses
triple negative breast cancer in black women - radio health journal

Medical Notes: December 5, 2021

>> December 5, 2021

Research shows Black women have a higher risk of triple-negative breast cancers than previously known—nearly triple the risk of white women. Plus, online dating violence begins as early as age 12. And finally, science proves that when you’re nice to others, they’re more likely to be nice to you.

topics: African Americans| American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Children and Youth at Risk| Communication| Crime and Criminal Justice| Dating| Diagnoses| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Health Care| Internet and Social Media| Medical Research| News and Headlines| Oncology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Health and Public Safety| Relationships| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| Science| Social Science| Technology| Violence and Abuse| Vulnerable Populations| Women's Health
medical notes: week of November 28, 2021

Medical Notes: November 28, 2021

>> November 28, 2021

There are now two new pills that can prevent people from getting severely ill after contracting Covid-19. Then, a new type of magnetic brain stimulation is showing promise as a treatment for depression. And finally, if you crave one type of food over another blame your genes.

topics: Alternative Medicine and Treatments| American Society and Culture| Antidepressants| Anxiety and Depression| Behavioral Science| Covid-19 Pandemic| Crime and Criminal Justice| Health Care| Medical Research| Mental Health| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Psychiatry| Psychology and Psychiatry| Research and Clinical Trials| Therapy| Treatments| Vaccination| Viruses

Peripheral Artery Disease

>> November 14, 2021

Many people are unfamiliar with arterial blockages away from the heart. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects African Americans much more than other populations for unknown reasons. An expert physician discusses PAD, the possible consequences, warning signs, and a clinical trial of treatments.

topics: African Americans| Cardiology| Crime and Criminal Justice| Disease| Diversity| Health Care| Minority Issues| Prevention| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology| Undiagnosed and Mystery Illness

Mental Illness in Prison

>> August 29, 2021

Many people in prison have a mental illness that keeps them from following the rules of society. Prison, its rules, and often its punitive intent may be the worst place for them, especially since treatment is often lacking there. A noted prison psychiatrist and behavioral scientist discusses this, and alternatives that may produce less recidivism when these …

topics: American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Children and Youth at Risk| Crime and Criminal Justice| Jails and Prisons| Law Enforcement and Police| Mass Incarceration| Mental Health| Mental Illness| Police| Psychiatry| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Safety
cleveland clinic plant based diet - Radio Health Journal

The Difficult-To-Follow Plant-Based Anti-Heart Disease Diet

>> August 29, 2021

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., but a well known cardiologist says if everyone would follow a plant-based, oil-free diet, heart disease could be eradicated. Yet many cardiologists won’t prescribe such a diet, fearing it’s so difficult to follow that it’s a prescription for defeat.

topics: Alternative Medicine and Treatments| American Society and Culture| Cardiology| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Dieting| Health Care| Nutrition and Diet| Prevention| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety

Medical Notes: August 29, 2021

>> August 29, 2021

A study showing that a person’s risk for old age illnesses can be accurately predicted years earlier based on chronic inflammation in the body. Then, nearly half of boys play sports, but only a little more than a third of girls do. And finally, a new study finds that for some people, a robotic food mindset may backfire.

topics: American Society and Culture| Behavioral Science| Biology| Culture and the Arts| Dieting| Discrimination and Racism| Gender and Identity| Inflammation and Pain| News and Headlines| Psychology and Psychiatry| Social Science| Sports and Recreation| Stigma and Stereotypes| Women's Health
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Next

↑ Return to Top

Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in public health, science, tech, research & more.

Enter your email address to get notifications & instant access to new Radio Health Journal segments as they are released.

Name
Email
Become an affiliate

Start airing Radio Health Journal on your platform to satisfy FCC OPIF requirements, including quarterly issues/programming reports.

Become an Affiliate

Connect

Interact with us by sharing comments, favorite segments, questions or even suggest a topic.

  • Facebook link
  • Twitter link
  • Instagram link
  • Pinterest link
  • Spotify link
  • YouTube channel link
  • rss feed link
  • contactemail

American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) logo

Listen

Archive

Broadcast

Guests

Podcast & Digital Outlets

Recently Aired

Taxonomies

Topics

Ways to Listen

Learn

About Us

Affiliates

Contact Info

FAQ

Our Team

Public Affairs & FCC Requirements

AURN.com

Sitemap

© Copyright 2024 – American Urban Radio Networks | All Rights Reserved

↑ Return to top

Radio Health Journal Newsletter SignupStay up-to-date on the latest trends in public health, science, tech, research & more.

Subscribe to get the latest from Radio Health Journal directly in your inbox.

Name
[email protected]