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Radio Health Journal AURN
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- Health & Fitness
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4.7 • 29 Ratings
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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 Shel Lustig 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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Medical Notes: Is ‘Farm To Table’ Going Out Of Style? How Global Warming Worsens Underlying Heart Conditions, And The Rise Of A New Tick-Borne Illness
Scientists have predicted the future…and it’s not looking good. Farm to table may soon be a thing of the past. Another tick-borne illness is on the rise in America. Is the agriculture industry as harmful as wildfires?
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-is-farm-to-table-going-out-of-style-how-global-warming-worsens-underlying-heart-conditions-and-the-rise-of-a-new-tick-borne-illness
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False Confessions Pt.2: Using Science To Catch The Real Criminals
Last week our experts broke down the psychology of false confessions, and today we’re discussing the aftermath of wrongful convictions. Why do people who’ve been wrongly convicted die earlier? How can law enforcement make sure they’re catching the real criminals? Our experts explain it all.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/false-confessions-pt-2-using-science-to-catch-the-real-criminals
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The Infertility-Causing Disease That May Not Be As Rare As We Thought
Lisa McCarty experienced four miscarriages before finally being diagnosed with Asherman’s Syndrome, a condition where scar tissue forms in the uterus or cervix. She and Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a reproductive endocrinologist, explain the signs of Asherman’s – and when you should see a specialist.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-infertility-causing-disease-that-may-not-be-as-rare-as-we-thought
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Medical Notes: Using Music To Kill Cancer, Revealing The Secret Behind A Healthy Pregnancy, And How Cigarettes Have Come Back Into Fashion
Is music the new cancer treatment? New research reveals the key to a healthy pregnancy. A new hope for repairing nerve damage. Are cigarettes popular again?
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-using-music-to-kill-cancer-revealing-the-secret-behind-a-healthy-pregnancy-and-how-cigarettes-have-come-back-into-fashion
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Modern Day Witch Hunts: The Psychology Of False Confessions
False confessions seem far and few between, but our experts say they’re more common than most of us think. In this first installment of the two-part series, we explain the different types of false confessions and what drives people to confess to a crime they didn’t commit.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/modern-day-witch-hunts-the-psychology-of-false-confessions
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From Hollywood To The Hospital: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Battle With MS
Jamie-Lynn Sigler was cast in The Sopranos as a teenager, but was soon fighting for more than just her spot in Hollywood. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Sigler found herself on a long journey of figuring out how to manage her disease while living a fulfilling life. She explains the steps she took in hopes of helping others in similar situations.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-hollywood-to-the-hospital-jamie-lynn-siglers-battle-with-ms
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