Radio Health Journal

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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. 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.

  1. How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And Success

    2D AGO

    How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And Success

    Have you been feeling stuck in your career or personal life? Though it can take some time and effort, it’s possible to rewire our brains for the better. Dr. Greg Hammer, author of Gain Without Pain, reveals the best tricks to form healthier habits that’ll lead to more happiness and success. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-to-rewire-your-brain-for-happiness-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min
  2. Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through Generations

    2D AGO

    Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through Generations

    We’re all born with a special gene that’s job is to seek out and destroy cancer cells. But when some people are born with a mutated version, it lets cancer run rampant throughout the body – sometimes even helping tumors spread. Lawrence Ingrassia details his family’s battle with this mutation and the tragedies left in its wake. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/li-fraumeni-syndrome-lfs-a-fatal-curse-passed-down-through-generations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  3. Medical Notes: How Vitamin D Can Fight Your Allergies, America’s Impending Population Shortage, And The Care Disparity With Dementia Patients

    6D AGO

    Medical Notes: How Vitamin D Can Fight Your Allergies, America’s Impending Population Shortage, And The Care Disparity With Dementia Patients

    Why is there a care gap for dementia patients? Is sunlight good for your nose? Will America soon be facing a population shortage? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-vitamin-d-can-fight-your-allergies-americas-impending-population-shortage-and-the-care-disparity-with-dementia-patients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
  4. Genetic Justice: How Your DNA Can Help Solve Cold Cases

    MAY 11

    Genetic Justice: How Your DNA Can Help Solve Cold Cases

    Genetic genealogy has completely changed how law enforcement catches criminals. Cold cases can now be solved by a genetic match to the perpetrator’s sibling, parent or distant relative. Our experts explain the revolutionary technology and how you can help catch these violent criminals. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/genetic-justice-how-your-dna-can-help-solve-cold-cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  5. How The Primary Care Physician Shortage Is Draining Your Health And Wallet

    MAY 11

    How The Primary Care Physician Shortage Is Draining Your Health And Wallet

    There’s a primary care shortage and it’s only expected to worsen in coming years. Some experts have proposed using non-physician practitioners as a substitute to fill the gap. And though it may sound promising, our expert explains why this will only worsen physician burnout, patient health outcomes, and medical debt. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-the-primary-care-physician-shortage-is-draining-your-health-and-wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min
  6. Medical Notes: The Best Place To Live For Your Brain Health, Reducing Animal Testing, And Why You Should Skip Your Afternoon Nap

    MAY 7

    Medical Notes: The Best Place To Live For Your Brain Health, Reducing Animal Testing, And Why You Should Skip Your Afternoon Nap

    How the environment affects brain health. Will science ever move away from animal testing? Should you skip your afternoon nap? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-best-place-to-live-for-your-brain-health-reducing-animal-testing-and-why-you-should-skip-your-afternoon-nap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
  7. Hysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is Viewed In Healthcare

    MAY 4

    Hysterical And Exaggerated: How Women’s Pain Is Viewed In Healthcare

    This week, our experts dive into the hard facts of healthcare’s internal biases against women’s pain. Across all age groups and pain levels, women are given less medication for their pain than men. Our experts explain their research and why they believe this bias exists. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/hysterical-and-exaggerated-how-womens-pain-is-viewed-in-healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  8. The Pitt: How A Television Medical Drama Is Saving Lives

    MAY 4

    The Pitt: How A Television Medical Drama Is Saving Lives

    Healthcare professionals across the nation have been applauding television’s new medical drama, The Pitt, for its accurate portrayal of medicine. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah explains why this accuracy is so important and how it could help strengthen patient-doctor relationships. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-pitt-how-a-television-medical-drama-is-saving-lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min
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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.

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  • Channel
    AURN
  • Creator
    AURN
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2K
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    © 2025, AURN
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