In Good Health

Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of 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 ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.

  1. 6d ago

    Fatigue, Bloating, And Inflammation: Spotting The Subtle Signs Of MASLD | The Rogue Organ Pt.2: Why Myasthenia Gravis Returns After Surgery

    Fatigue, Bloating, And Inflammation: Spotting The Subtle Signs Of MASLD Because many people falsely assume liver disease is strictly caused by heavy alcohol use, life-threatening conditions like MASLD frequently go undiagnosed until major damage occurs. When excess fat builds up in the liver, unchecked inflammation and scarring can quickly escalate toward cirrhosis, liver failure, or cancer. Our expert exposes the vague symptoms that mask MASLD and highlights why early detection is critical.Guest: Dr. Nadege Gunn, hepatologist, chief medical officer of hepatology & obesity, Iterative Health Host: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah   The Rogue Organ Pt.2: Why Myasthenia Gravis Returns After Surgery While surgical removal of the thymus gland is considered the gold standard treatment for myasthenia gravis, nearly one-third of patients experience a frustrating recurrence of their autoimmune symptoms. Our expert explains why symptoms return even after complete surgical removal and challenges long-held medical assumptions about the root cause of MG.Guests:  Dr. Ankit Bharat, chief of thoracic surgery, executive director, Canning Thoracic Institute of Northwestern MedicineMarissa Humayun, patientHost: Greg JohnsonProducer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify Apple Podcast In Good Health Podcast Subscribed to the newsletter Full Archive Contact Us Become an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Oct 18

    Smarter Screenings: More Advanced And Accessible Skin Cancer Detection | The Rogue Organ: How The Thymus Triggers Autoimmune Disease

    Smarter Screenings: More Advanced And Accessible Skin Cancer Detection With skin cancer cases rising across the country, long appointment wait times and a growing dermatologist shortage leave millions of high-risk patients struggling to get timely screenings. Our expert explains how new imaging technology is increasing skin check efficacy, reducing unnecessary clinic visits, and ensuring specialist attention reaches those who need it most.Guest: Dr. Sancy Leachman, adjunct professor of dermatology, Oregon Health and Science University, chief medical officer, SkinBit Host: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: Kristen Farrah   The Rogue Organ: How The Thymus Triggers Autoimmune Disease When a persistent droopy eye was initially feared to be a stroke, the real cause was equally as shocking. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that stems from dysfunction in the thymus, a small organ behind the breastbone. Our expert explains what causes this rare disease and the treatment options available to patients.Guests:  Dr. Ankit Bharat, chief of thoracic surgery, executive director, Canning Thoracic Institute of Northwestern MedicineMarissa Humayun, patientHost: Greg JohnsonProducer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify Apple Podcast In Good Health Podcast Subscribed to the newsletter Full Archive Contact Us Become an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of 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 ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.

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