Radio Health Journal
Compass Media
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. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Networks:
Compass Media
Description:
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. EST. Subscribe, listen, and rate. If you’re looking for older episodes, you can find our entire segment catalog on our website radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Facebook and Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on X @RadioHealthJrnl.
Twitter:
@RadioHealthJrnl
Language:
English
Contact:
MediaTracks Communications 2250 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 150 Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-299-9500
Website:
https://radiohealthjournal.org/
Email:
info@mediatracks.com
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Episodes
Medical Notes: Why Hopeful Fathers Should Live In Cold Weather, How Dialysis Is Improving Access To Clean Water, And The Dangers Of Using A Smartwatch
2/19/2025
How can you tell if your sniffles are just allergies or something worse? Should men be living in colder climates? The medical field is helping to increase access to clean water. Your smart watch may not be as great for your health as you thought. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-hopeful-fathers-should-live-in-cold-weather-how-dialysis-is-improving-access-to-clean-water-and-the-dangers-of-using-a-smartwatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:53
The Hydrocodone Hyperbole: The Best Drug For Pain Isn’t Always An Opioid
2/16/2025
Even though opioids are highly addictive, they continue to be prescribed because they’re thought of as the best option for pain management. However, that’s not always the case. Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-hydrocodone-hyperbole-the-best-drug-for-pain-isnt-always-an-opioid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:02
Trust Your Gut: How To Heal Your Gut Microbiome
2/16/2025
Are you chronically bloated, feeling weighed down, or haven’t been as energetic lately? It’s possible that it’s a product of neglecting your gut microbiome. Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains the important role our microbiome plays in our physical and mental health -- and how you can heal your gut to put yourself back on track. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/trust-your-gut-how-to-heal-your-gut-microbiom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:13
Medical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy
2/12/2025
Is another global pandemic on the horizon? Antibodies aren’t just a protection from disease. Chemotherapy is tough on the body, but magnets could help. Being cynical is bad for your health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-being-cynical-is-bad-for-your-health-how-fungi-may-soon-take-over-and-increasing-the-effectiveness-of-chemotherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:57
Digital Therapy: Mental Health Apps May Be Selling Your Personal Data
2/9/2025
As mental health becomes a bigger topic of conversation in society, it makes sense that an entire digital industry has been built around it. Online therapy has become the new normal for many Americans, but such a saturated market means that consumers can’t trust every product. Dr. Stephanie Collier explains the value of digital therapy programs and reveals how to choose the safest, most effective option. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/digital-therapy-mental-health-apps-may-be-selling-your-personal-dat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:15
Soda Science: How Coca-Cola Influenced Obesity Research
2/9/2025
Since funding is necessary for scientific research, it’s not uncommon for private companies to be financially involved in studies. However, Susan Greenhalgh breaks down Coca-Cola’s intimate relationship with nutrition research, revealing the need for more third-party oversight in this area. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/soda-science-how-coca-cola-influenced-obesity-research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:55
Medical Notes: The Drug That Outperforms Opioids For Pain Management, The Hidden Dangers Of Kidney Disease, And Why Less Daylight May Be Better For Our Health
2/5/2025
Your bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Need surgery? Over-the-counter medication may be your best option for pain management. The hidden risks of kidney disease. Shortened winter days may be better for our health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-drug-that-outperforms-opioids-for-pain-management-the-hidden-dangers-of-kidney-disease-and-why-less-daylight-may-be-better-for-our-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:47
How Flint’s Water Crisis Revealed The Underbelly Of Water Politics
2/2/2025
Though lead pipes were outlawed in 1986, the EPA estimates that more than nine million lead service lines still distribute water across America. And though many people believe treatment plants are enough to keep our drinking water safe, the Flint water crisis proved this very wrong. Sara Hughes explains how this city’s contamination in 2014 has changed the visibility of water politics in America for the better. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-flints-water-crisis-revealed-the-underbelly-of-water-politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:11
Healthy Selfishness: The Boundaries You Should Have For Your Health
2/2/2025
Being selfish is often seen as a bad characteristic, but our experts say it may be one of the most compassionate things you can do for yourself. Boundary setting is one example of a tool that can be utilized to improve your overall life. This week, our experts challenge everything you thought you knew about being selfish. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthy-selfishness-the-boundaries-you-should-have-for-your-health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:53
Medical Notes: How AI Is Ruining The Environment, The Secret To Battling Dry Skin, And Can An Eye Test Diagnose Mental Health Disorders?
1/29/2025
AI is the future, but is it worth the health risks? Can an eye doctor spot mental health issues? Do you have dry skin? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-ai-is-ruining-the-environment-the-secret-to-battling-dry-skin-and-can-an-eye-test-diagnose-mental-health-disorders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:06
The Last Lesson: A Conversation With My Dying Professor
1/27/2025
Larry Baden has spent the last few years getting comfortable with dying. After being diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy (MSA), a rare and terminal brain disease, his body’s been progressively deteriorating. But as death becomes a bigger theme in his life, it seems to be the only topic people refuse to discuss with him. In a one-on-one sit-down with Kristen Farrah, his former university student and producer of Radio Health Journal, Baden shares the intimate thoughts of a dying man. This conversation of death unravels his life’s trajectory – teasing apart the struggles and insecurities, questioning religious views and relationships, and highlighting the sparks of joy that’ve lit his path. Trigger Warnings: Assisted suicide, suicidal ideation, depression; dying; death; terminal disease. Watch the full video interview with Larry Baden on our YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:29:35
Medicine Is A Woman’s World: The History Of Apothecaries
1/26/2025
Women used to be the main providers of medicinal remedies, so when did everything change? Why do we now take a trip to the pharmacy instead of across the street to a neighbor? Karen Bloom Gevirtz explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were pushed out of medicine. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medicine-is-a-womans-world-the-history-of-apothecaries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:18
Is The Secret To Living Only Found Within A Terminal Diagnosis?
1/26/2025
Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient. He describes his experience living with the disease and how his outlook on life has changed since receiving the terminal diagnosis. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-secret-to-living-only-found-within-a-terminal-diagnosis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:42
Medical Notes: How Caffeine Prevents Cancer, Reversing Heart Damage, And Your Guide To Dealing With The Winter Blues
1/22/2025
Can heart failure be reversed? Coffee may be the secret key to fighting cancer. How are you dealing with the winter blues? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-caffein-prevents-cancer-reversing-heart-damage-and-your-guide-to-dealing-with-the-winter-blues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:29
Is The ‘Twin Connection’ Real?
1/19/2025
Though we’ve been studying twins for more than a century, there’s so much still unknown about this phenomenon. Dr. Nancy Segal discusses the facts, myths, and why the loss of a twin is often felt more deeply. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-twin-connection-real Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:16
The Supplement Surge: Do We Need More Regulations?
1/19/2025
The dietary supplement industry is huge, so you may be surprised to know that there’s very little FDA oversight for this category. In fact, most of its involvement comes after the products are already on the market. Dr. Cara Welch discusses the FDA’s involvement in this space and what to expect as the market evolves. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-supplement-surge-do-we-need-more-regulations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:48
Medical Notes: A Cure For Nightmares, The Alcohol Myth, And How Cancer Hijacks Our Internal Clock
1/15/2025
How cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-cure-for-nightmares-the-alcohol-myth-and-how-cancer-hijacks-our-internal-clock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:54
No Peace After Death: The Thousands Of Unclaimed Bodies In America
1/12/2025
Millions of people die each year. And though many of us assume they’ll each be given a proper burial, the reality is much bleaker. Thousands of these bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. Our expert explains what happens to these people and how the states handle these situations. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/no-peace-after-death-the-thousands-of-unclaimed-bodies-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:06
The Forever Child Pt.2: Do Parents Always Know Best?
1/12/2025
We continue our deep dive into growth attenuation therapy. Our experts explain why parents may choose this path for their child, the gaps in care for people with profound disabilities, and how much of a voice the disabled community should have on this choice. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-pt-2-do-parents-always-know-best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:01
Medical Notes: How To Suppress Fear, Why Your Saliva Matters, And Why So Many Naloxone Prescriptions Are Unfilled
1/8/2025
Are high prices a barrier to preventing overdoses? Saliva may be the key to monitoring health. Do you feel fear? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-suppress-fear-why-your-saliva-matters-and-why-so-many-naloxone-prescriptions-are-unfilled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:28