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
Episodes
Medical Notes: Honeybees Can Sniff Out Cancer, How Dreams Influence Our Emotions, And Is Preschool Crucial For Later Success?
7/24/2024
Honey bees may make an appearance at your next doctor’s visit. Should all kids be sent to preschool? Can dreams help us process negative emotions? The American diet is improving, but that’s not good enough. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-honeybees-can-sniff-out-cancer-how-dreams-influence-our-emotions-and-is-preschool-crucial-for-later-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:43
Fibroids: What To Know About the Tumor Most Women Will Develop
7/21/2024
While some women won’t even know they’ve developed a uterine fibroid, most will have at least some – often significant – symptoms due to the tumor. They can cause heavy bleeding, anemia, and infertility. Our expert shares everything you need to know about fibroids, including alternative treatment options. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/fibroids-what-to-know-about-the-tumor-most-women-will-develop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:23
The Skinny Revolution: Does Ozempic Simply Mask a Larger Issue?
7/21/2024
It may seem like people are taking weight loss drugs like candy these days, but what are the true side effects of these GLP-1 medications? We discuss the life-changing results, what we don’t yet know about these drugs, as well as the concerns around these medications becoming popular in certain communities. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-skinny-revolution-does-ozempic-simply-mask-a-larger-issue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:28
Medical Notes: An Easier Way To Quit E-Cigarettes, Why First Responders Have a Higher Risk of Dementia, and Is Smell Our Most Important Sense?
7/17/2024
The invisible burden of frontline workers. Quitting e-cigarettes may have just gotten a lot easier. Some newborn senses are more important than others. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-an-easier-way-to-quit-e-cigarettes-why-first-responders-have-a-higher-risk-of-dementia-and-is-smell-our-most-important-sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:06
Bad Parents vs. Criminally Liable: Who’s To Blame In A School Shooting?
7/14/2024
This year, the Crumbley’s became the first parents of a school shooter to be held criminally responsible for the actions of their son. What type of precedent will this set? Our experts discuss where the line is being drawn between being a bad parent and playing an active role in murder. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/bad-parents-vs-criminally-liable-whos-to-blame-in-a-school-shootin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:31
You’re Being Influenced By Political Ads – Here’s How They’re Doing It
7/14/2024
You’ve probably noticed the recent uptick in political ads, but have you ever wondered how effective these commercials are? Our experts break down the psychology behind these advertisements – including the reason behind why we’re seeing so many more negative ones. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/youre-being-influenced-by-political-ads-heres-how-theyre-doing-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:02
Medical Notes: How Climate Change May Be Affecting Pregnancies, Aging Out of Foster Care, and How Babies Develop a Self-Image
7/10/2024
Being placed in foster care can be traumatic – but getting out isn’t much better. More and more babies are being born prematurely, and climate change might have something to do with it. We know that babies like to move their hands, but it turns out they might not just be playing. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-climate-change-may-be-affecting-pregnancies-aging-out-of-foster-care-and-how-babies-develop-a-self-image Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:19
Hurricanes and Human Trafficking: Revealing the Disturbing Relationship
7/7/2024
Experts are predicting at least five major storms this year, and communities need to be prepared to focus on more than just rebuilding. Natural disasters are a hotbed for human traffickers to exploit both the affected families and contracted workers. Our expert explains this connection and how we can reduce the prevalence of sex and labor trafficking in the wake of increasing natural disasters. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hurricanes-and-human-trafficking-revealing-the-disturbing-relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:16
More Than Mental Illness: The Truth About Homelessness
7/7/2024
There’s a lot of misconceptions about the homeless population, from rates of addiction to employment opportunities. Dr. Deborah Padgett, a professor of social work, explains the real causes of homelessness and how many Americans are one crisis away from finding themselves in a similar situation. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/more-than-mental-illness-the-truth-about-homelessness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:58
Medical Notes: Don’t Ice an Injury, the New Gel That Could Make Alcohol Healthier, and Can a Vegan Diet Help Beat Cancer?
7/3/2024
Should you use ice or heat on an injury? If you have breast cancer you may want to go vegan. Plus, will drinking alcohol ever be healthy? Studies cited: https://now.tufts.edu/2024/05/15/are-you-using-heat-and-ice-properly https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10549-024-07266-1 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-024-01657-7 Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-dont-ice-an-injury-the-new-gel-that-could-make-alcohol-healthier-and-can-a-vegan-diet-help-beat-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:23
Child Hunger in America: Rising Rates and Promising Solutions
6/30/2024
Food insecurity in America is back on the rise after a decade of downward trends. Dr. Sara Bleich, a public health policy expert, reveals the top contributing factors and which communities are most at-risk. She also discusses federal programs that are making a positive impact to reverse this concerning uptick in food insecurity. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/child-hunger-in-america-rising-rates-and-promising-solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:24
Voices of Black Women: Long-Term Cancer Research for the Next Generation
6/30/2024
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. Dr. Lauren McCullough, a principal investigator for the research, discusses the importance of this study and how listeners can get involved. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/voices-of-black-women-long-term-cancer-research-for-the-next-generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:53
Medical Notes: Nightmares May Be Signaling A Deeper Illness, Why Older Women Should Go Vegan, And Some People Don’t Have An Inner Voice. It’s recently been discovered that a small part of the population has no inner voice.
6/26/2024
Bad night of sleep? It could be signaling an autoimmune disease. Older women may want to consider a vegetarian diet. It’s recently been discovered that a small part of the population has no inner voice. Can magic mushrooms cure a stutter? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-nightmares-may-be-signaling-a-deeper-illness-why-older-women-should-go-vegan-and-some-people-dont-have-an-inner-voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:40
Homeless Healthcare: Medical Respite For Patients In Need
6/23/2024
Where do the homeless go to recover after being discharged from the hospital? For many, the only option is back out to the street. Hope Has A Home is a medical respite center for women in D.C. and serves as an example for other operations around the country. Our experts explain why this care is needed and what’s next for the residents once they leave this temporary housing. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/homeless-healthcare-medical-respite-for-patients-in-need Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:03
Stillbirths Can Be Prevented – What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
6/23/2024
The CDC estimates that stillbirth affects nearly 21,000 babies each year in America, but we can reduce these deaths through education and awareness. Dr. Steve Rad, OB/GYN to the stars, explains the warning signs every mother and physician should know. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/stillbirths-can-be-prevented-what-every-pregnant-woman-should-know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:57
Medical Notes: What You Should Know Before Quitting Birth Control, The Benefits Of Red Cabbage Juice, And Are You Eating Too Much Protein?
6/19/2024
What you need to know before quitting birth control. Protein is an essential nutrient, but are you eating too much of it? Why you should be juicing your produce. Plus, why are we always blinking? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-what-you-should-know-before-quitting-birth-control-the-benefits-of-red-cabbage-juice-and-are-you-eating-too-much-protein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:46
Scarring: “You Die From a Burn or You Live With Pain and Disfigurement”
6/16/2024
Scarring is an evolutionary trait that’s helped us survive this long, but they can come with some downsides. Aside from the visible scar, the healed tissue no longer functions like normal skin. Dr. Michael Longaker, a plastic surgeon, explains the purpose of scarring and new technology that could completely reverse the damage. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/scarring-you-die-from-a-burn-or-you-live-with-pain-and-disfigurement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:01
The Modern Father: A History of Men and Babies
6/16/2024
Maternal instinct has always been expected of women, but new research shows that these natural responses are also hardwired into men. Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-modern-father-a-history-of-men-and-babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:53
Medical Notes: Why Kids Need Homework, the Immune Benefits of Brushing Your Teeth, and Is THC a Safe Cure for Morning Sickness?
6/12/2024
Sorry kids, homework is here to stay. The best defense against disease may start with your teeth. Plus, is it safe to smoke weed while pregnant? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-kids-need-homework-the-immune-benefits-of-brushing-your-teeth-and-is-thc-a-safe-cure-for-morning-sickness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:03
Manifestation: The Scientific Path To Creating Your Dream Life
6/9/2024
Manifestation may seem like a cool magic trick, but Dr. James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon, says there’s nothing supernatural about it. The mindfulness practice is all about positive self-talk and extreme focus on your deepest desires. Doty explains how to properly manifest in order to reach your fullest potential. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/manifestation-the-scientific-path-to-creating-your-dream-life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:47