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Radio Health Journal

Each week, Radio Health Journal breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, healthier life – with some fun facts to share at dinner parties. Can magic mushrooms cure your depression? Have we outrun natural selection? Hosted by Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson and Maayan Voss de Bettancourt and produced by Kristen Farrah and Amirah Zaveri. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m

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9:38

Can We Protect Athletes Without Changing The NFL?

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/29

Many athletes are no strangers to hard hits. However, when getting hit becomes your main job – like in the NFL – the injuries add up and can cause severe head trauma. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses what causes CTE and the mysteries that still surround the disease.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-we-protect-athletes-without-changing-the-nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:12

Protecting Your Pregnancy: Everything You Need To...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/29

A stillbirth can happen in any pregnancy, but knowing the risk factors can help increase your chances of having a healthy birth. Our experts this week reveal what mothers should be doing to lower the risk of stillbirth and how to deal with the aftermath of losing a child. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/protecting-your-pregnancy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-stillbirth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:22

Medical Notes: How To Starve Cancer, Hack Your Sleep,...

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2024/12/25

Cancer loves the sugar in our diets. Scientists may be able to supercharge our cells. Can you hack a good night’s sleep? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-starve-cancer-hack-your-sleep-and-supercharge-your-cells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:46

Don’t Trust The Drugs: The Dangerous Lack Of...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/22

Many medications today are tested mainly on white men – putting millions of patients at risk for unknown side-effects. Our expert discusses the dangers of homogenous clinical trials and the current efforts working to improve the science. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dont-trust-the-drugs-the-dangerous-lack-of-diversity-in-clinical-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:53

One Woman’s Fight To Expose The Genetic Disease That...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/22

Casey Mulligan Walsh only found out she had a genetic disease after the death of both her parents and her brother. She now advocates for early cholesterol testing in children. The earlier it can be detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the more lives can be saved. Our experts discuss the disease and treatment options. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/one-womans-fight-to-expose-the-genetic-disease-that-made-her-an-orphan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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2:47

Medical Notes: Why Pregnant Women Should Skip...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/18

We may soon be farming in the dark. Will having diabetes affect your memory? Your favorite lipstick may be a risk to your pregnancy. What a fake immune system tells us about cancer. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-pregnant-women-should-skip-lipstick-the-tie-between-diabetes-and-dementia-and-the-future-of-farming-in-the-dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:42

Medical Notes: The Dangerous Additives In...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/11

How scientists could catch schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-dangerous-additives-in-ultra-processed-foods-how-happiness-supports-your-brain-health-and-are-robots-outperforming-doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:18

The Truth About PCOS: Birth Control, Infertility, And...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/08

Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant. However, our expert this week dispels this and other misinformation that’s widespread about PCOS.Learn More:https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-truth-about-pcos-birth-control-infertility-and-gaps-in-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:27

The Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/08

Scientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference. Learn More:

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8:40

The Eye Condition That Causes Hallucinations And Face...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/01

On the surface, seeing hallucinations and distorted faces seems like a mental illness. However, it’s actually an issue with sight called Prosopometamorphopsia. Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-eye-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-and-face-distortions Learn more about your ad choices

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12:47

Healthcare Architecture: The Designs That Speed Up...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/12/01

Though you may never stop to think about the room design when walking through a hospital, but it’s been tailored specifically for you. Jodi Feldheim, a healthcare architect, explains how nature plays an important part in medical design, the details that improve patient experience, and what future hospitals will look like. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthcare-architecture-the-designs-that-speed-up-your-recovery/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:53

Medical Notes: How To Spend Money For Maximum...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/27

You have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. New research unveils another mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Can we reverse antibiotic resistance? How to spend your money for maximum happiness. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-spend-money-for-maximum-happiness-why-brains-are-getting-bigger-and-the-connection-between-down-syndrome-and-alzheimers-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:31

Locked-In Pt. 2: The Unexpected Consequences Of...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/24

After months of doctors mistakenly believing Jacob Haendel was dying in a coma, he managed to catch his medical team’s attention with a flick of his wrist. Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society. He’s now focusing his efforts to increase accessible infrastructure through a revolutionary app. Learn More:

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11:58

Locked-In Pt. 1: Trapped Inside Your Own Body

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/24

At age 28, Jacob Haendel was diagnosed with a rare, terminal brain disease and given six months to live. But while doctors thought he was dying in a coma, Haendel was fully aware – just trapped inside his paralyzed body. He recounts his incredible story of pain, hope, and beating death against all odds. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/locked-in-pt-1-trapped-inside-your-own-body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:26

Medical Notes: How To Beat Jetlag And Why Connecting...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/20

For the first time ever, scientists have found a molecular difference in people with autism. Why older people should connect with their inner child. Putting an end to the dreaded jet lag. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-beat-jetlag-and-why-connecting-with-your-inner-child-is-good-for-your-brain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:32

“I Accidentally Fell Asleep At The Wheel”: The...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/17

Millions of people struggle with sleep, but letting a real condition go undiagnosed could be fatal. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep and can cause major issues, including your alertness during the day and mental health. Our experts discuss which treatment options may be right for you.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/i-accidentally-fell-asleep-at-the-wheel-the-dangers-of-sleep-apnea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:54

Empty Nose Syndrome: The Botched Surgery That’ll...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/17

Nose surgeries are some of the most common procedures and are usually simple to perform. However, the tiniest mistake could leave you feeling constantly short of breath and close to suffocation for the rest of your life. Our experts discuss empty nose syndrome and what may cause this rare condition. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/empty-nose-syndrome-the-botched-surgery-thatll-leave-you-breathless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:00

Medical Notes: Skin Color Affects How Well Medicine...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/13

How many procedures require an opioid prescription? The color of your skin could affect how well medications work. Can venom help save lives? Why some people are more likely to have daughters. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-skin-color-affects-how-well-medicine-works-revealing-the-genes-that-increase-your-chances-of-having-a-daughter-and-the-snail-venom-that-could-save-lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:57

“It’s Not Rare If It Affects Your Child”: Prevention...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/10

Meningitis B is a rare but deadly disease. At first, it looks like a case of the flu, but waiting to go to the hospital could prove to be a fatal mistake. Our experts share how this infection has impacted their own lives and the best prevention strategies for you and loved ones. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/its-not-rare-if-it-affects-your-child-prevention-strategies-for-meningitis-b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:04

Virtual Anatomy: Why Some Medical Schools Are...

Radio Health Journal ·

2024/11/10

Cadavers have long been the go-to for anatomy and dissection courses in medical school. However, with so much emerging technology at our fingertips, using donors for these purposes may become obsolete. Our expert explains how virtual reality and 3D renderings are changing the future of medical education.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-medical-schools-are-throwing-out-cadavers-in-favor-of-vr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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