x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Radio Health Journal

RISC_OBFUSCATED

Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science and technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of the top medical headlines in the news. Hosted by Reed

health & fitness

All Episodes

00:01:32

Medical Notes: Week of December 27, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/27

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 27, 2020 including nearly 40 percent of Americans are attending family gatherings with more than 10 people this weekend, despite authorities’ continuing pleas to stay home. Then, if you have type two diabetes… drinking green tea and coffee are good for you. And finally… it’s seemingly a given that “mindful” people cope with stress better, but a new study finds that’s not true. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:16:39

The Good and the Bad of Medical Crowdfunding (2020)

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/20

Medical campaigns account for a third of monies raised on crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, and many people who’ve fallen through the holes of the safety net have been helped this way. But studies show that fraud is rampant in crowdfunding, with fake patients and medical providers who are all too eager to take money for worthless treatment. Experts discuss these issues and the need for regulation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:12:41

Navigating A Covid Christmas

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/20

This holiday season will be unlike any we’ve ever had before, with “loss” as a major theme—loss of little things such as routines as well as big ones. Two experts weigh in on how families can navigate this season while keeping it festive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:10:54

What’s Up With Hiccups?

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/13

Hiccups are annoying and uncomfortable, and doctors don’t know why we (and most other species) get them. An expert explains what we know about what hiccups are and why most home remedies actually work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:16:21

From Now Until The Vaccine

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/13

New COVID-19 vaccines won’t be available for most people until spring, and the months until then may have a staggering cost in lives and illness. A noted infectious disease expert discusses probable time lines and events between now and the vaccine’s availability, and how adherence to social distancing and masking could change outcomes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:01:14

Medical Notes: Week of December 13, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/13

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 13, 2020 including anti-Covid mandates have generally been seen as hurting business… but a new study shows that some of them, short of shutdowns, actually help the economy. And finally… playing brain games before surgery may help recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:12:15

Nerve Growth Factors: New Hope For TBI’s, MS, ALS?

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/06

Unlike most cells in the human body, the central nervous system cannot repair itself. People who suffer brain or spinal cord injuries, or neurological disorders such as MS and ALS have few alternatives. A neurological researcher describes how he has discovered previously unknown nerve growth factors that could someday allow such injuries and diseases to heal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:16:48

Should We Report “Bad Parents?”

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/06

Just about anyone can report a parent to a child abuse hotline. It’s meant to protect children, but often, parents are reported when no abuse or neglect exists in order to retaliate for a divorce or some other grievance. Some parents are reported for merely letting children play outside or walk to school without an adult in attendance, what was once thought of as normal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:01:29

Medical Notes: Week of December 6, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/12/06

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 6, 2020 including: Doctors are continuing to find new ways among old drugs to cut the damage done by COVID-19. Then, if you live out in the quiet countryside, you may be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. And finally, a study finds that, especially during the pandemic, video games can be good for your mental health and well being. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:08:54

The Surprising Origins Of Chemotherapy In World War II

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/29

Chemotherapy has saved millions of lives, but its origins date to the chemical warfare agent mustard gas. A secret shipment of the gas was released in Italy after the bombing of a US ship in World War II. An investigative reporter details how doctors turned death and tragedy to the lifesaver we know today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:01:31

Medical Notes: Week of November 29, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/29

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of November 29, 2020 including: Two COVID vaccines showing a better than 90-percent effectiveness rate now have the data to seek emergency approval from the FDA. Then, a study shows that signs of concussion can be detected in a person’s saliva. And finally, a new study finds that deflating soccer balls just a little could cut concussion injuries in the sport. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:16:09

Moms Released From Prison

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/29

Women are the fastest-growing prison population, but when they’re released, they face far more barriers to successful reintegration into society than men, especially if they have children. Experts and a former inmate running a new program for moms in prison discuss barriers and ways to overcome them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:01:53

Medical Notes: Week of November 22, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/22

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of November 22, 2020 including: Scientists say they’ve come up with a simple skin test that can accurately diagnose Parkinson’s. Then, a new Covid-19 test could be coming that requires you to simply gargle with a sterile saltwater solution. Then, a study shows that a single dose of sub-anesthetic ketamine can treat lazy eye. And finally… a study that shows how smog generates plastic trash. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:12:05

“Flat Head Syndrome”

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/22

Since the beginning of the “baby on back” movement to reduce sudden infant death syndrome, many more infants are developing misshapen heads with a flat spot in one place. An expert discusses whether this is serious, how it can be treated with a helmet-like device, and how it might be prevented. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:18:30

Where Can We Gather? The Zoom Thanksgiving

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/22

Getting together with family and friends over the holidays will be different this year due to COVID-19 precautions for families and governmental restrictions on restaurants and bars. The hospitality industry complains it’s unfairly targeted, but data shows it’s a COVID hotspot. Yet families in homes can repeat some of the same errors. Experts discuss how to keep gatherings safe and the consequences if we don’t. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:12:52

Music Therapy

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/15

Some people are finding relief from mental health issues through music therapy, a combination of psychotherapy and music-making. A noted music therapist describes what the practiced is and how it works. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:17:52

The Effects of 2020 Stress

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/15

2020 has produced an ongoing barrage of stressful events, and psychologists say the months of strain have started to show in both physical and mental breakdowns among increasing numbers of people. Three mental health professionals discuss the signs that a person is in trouble, and what they can do to get through these difficult times intact. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:01:33

Medical Notes: Week of November 15, 2020

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/15

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of November 15, 2020 including: A study finds that some occupations may be more at risk of getting seriously ill. Then, a new study shows that men in jobs with hard physical work have a 55 percent higher risk of developing dementia, compared to men doing more sedentary work. And finally… it’s no secret that alcohol consumption has gone up in the pandemic. But a recent survey has quantified some of the results. --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:18:54

Time Blindness

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/13

Someone who is always late for everything and never finishes any project on time is often labeled as irresponsible, lazy, or purposely insulting. But they may be suffering from a brain abnormality called time blindness that’s often a part of ADHD, with often sad consequences. Experts discuss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

00:14:18

How Deep Are The Differences Of Left Handers?

Radio Health Journal ·

2020/11/08

Handedness is a central part of a person’s identity. Left-handers are often seen as somehow different than the rest of us, and over history they’ve been stereotyped as more quirky, intelligent, and sinister than righties. Science shows that some labels are likely to be true. Experts discuss where handedness comes from, and what differences truly result. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediatracks-rhj/message

en-us

870 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown