In Good Health

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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.

  1. 14h ago

    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.

  2. 1d ago

    How Space Travel Affects Women’s Health, The Hormones That Help You Learn, And Why Cbd May Be The Best Pain Reliever | Medical Notes

    Medical Notes: How Space Travel Affects Women’s Health, The Hormones That Help You Learn, And Why Cbd May Be The Best Pain Reliever Is your smartwatch lying to you? New research shows how space travel affects women’s health. Do hormones affect your ability to learn? CBD may be the best pain-reliever.Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: 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.

  3. 1d ago

    The Rogue Organ: How The Thymus Triggers Autoimmune Disease

    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.

  4. 1d ago

    Smarter Screenings: More Advanced And Accessible Skin Cancer Detection

    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 Westfield. Producer: 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.

  5. Oct 11

    The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes | How To Prevent Childhood Food Allergies Before They Start

    The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes Osteochondritis dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids.  Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment.Guest: Dr. Mininder Kocher, chief, division of sports medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, professor of orthopedic surgery, Harvard Medical School How To Prevent Childhood Food Allergies Before They Start With the rise of severe food allergies in children, parents are navigating a confusing landscape of risks and evolving medical advice. Pediatricians are challenging long-held assumptions about avoidance, pointing instead toward updated strategies for safely introducing foods at a young age. Our expert breaks down the factors driving today's allergy epidemic and offers essential guidance on spotting early warning signs to keep young kids safe.Guest: Dr. Ruchi Gupta, professor of pediatrics & medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, founding director, Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research 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.

  6. Oct 10

    Medical Notes: A Newly Discovered Layer Of The Human Genome, The Problems With Psychiatric Diagnoses, And Using Your Smartphone For Your Next Ultrasound

    Medical Notes: A Newly Discovered Layer Of The Human Genome, The Problems With Psychiatric Diagnoses, And Using Your Smartphone For Your Next Ultrasound Researchers have discovered a new layer of the human genome. Efforts to block inflammation may actually age you faster. How accurate is your mental health diagnosis? Will your next ultrasound be at home?Host: Maayan Voss de BettancourtProducer: 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.

  7. Oct 10

    How To Prevent Childhood Food Allergies Before They Start

    How To Prevent Childhood Food Allergies Before They Start With the rise of severe food allergies in children, parents are navigating a confusing landscape of risks and evolving medical advice. Pediatricians are challenging long-held assumptions about avoidance, pointing instead toward updated strategies for safely introducing foods at a young age. Our expert breaks down the factors driving today's allergy epidemic and offers essential guidance on spotting early warning signs to keep young kids safe.Guest: Dr. Ruchi Gupta, professor of pediatrics & medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, founding director, Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research Host: 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.

  8. Oct 10

    The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes

    The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes Osteochondritis dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids.  Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment.Guest: Dr. Mininder Kocher, chief, division of sports medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, professor of orthopedic surgery, Harvard Medical School Host: Elizabeth WestfieldProducer: 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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  • Channel
    AURN
  • Creator
    Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2.3K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026, AURN
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