Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy
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: The Science Behind Your ‘AURA’, The Fluoride Debate, And The Real Reason Behind Your Yawn
6/25/2025
Your ‘aura’ may just be a mixture of oils and fats on the skin. Scientists still don’t fully know why we yawn—but they’re getting closer. The debate over fluoride is back in the spotlight. Urban rats may be more than just an annoying pest. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-science-behind-your-aura-the-fluoride-debate-and-the-real-reason-behind-your-yawn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:20
The Mental And Physical Toll Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
6/22/2025
For people with inflammatory bowel disease, daily life can be painful, unpredictable, and isolating. The successful management of IBD means addressing both physical and mental symptoms. Our experts discuss treatment approaches and a new program aiming to end the stigma and offer support for patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-mental-and-physical-toll-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:43
The Future Of Medicine Pt.1: Do We Want Free Or Innovative Healthcare?
6/22/2025
Most Americans don’t have a clear picture of what universal healthcare really means. Dr. Marschall Runge says we’re unlikely to see fully free, unlimited care – but a model based on preventive, team-based medicine is possible. In his new book, The Great Healthcare Disruption, Runge outlines how AI, better access, and more shareable medical records could revolutionize care – if we also prioritize our own health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-future-of-medicine-pt-1-do-we-want-free-or-innovative-healthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:56
Medical Notes: How Fish Oil Slows Aging, The Loneliness Epidemic, And How To Better Understand Autism
6/18/2025
Is there a new brain region for our senses? Why are so many adults feeling alone? Can fish oil really slow down aging? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-fish-oil-slows-aging-the-loneliness-epidemic-and-how-to-better-understand-autism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:53
‘GRAS’-FED Loopholes: Why Your Diet Is More Toxic Than The FDA Knows
6/15/2025
For the most part, food companies are allowed to police themselves when introducing new food additives to market. This gap in oversight is the product of a GRAS loophole, a decades-old FDA policy. Jennifer Pomeranz explains how the status-quo is threatening public health and offers innovative solutions for reform. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/gras-fed-loopholes-why-your-diet-is-more-toxic-than-the-fda-knows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:18
More Than Growing Pains: The Hidden Toll Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
6/15/2025
Rheumatoid arthritis is tough to diagnose and even harder to treat effectively. Thankfully, researchers are creating more precise tests that can match patients to the right treatment plan on the first try. Our experts explain the challenges of rheumatoid arthritis and a new test that can bypass the trial-and-error approach to medicine. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/more-than-growing-pains-the-hidden-toll-of-rheumatoid-arthritis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:47
Medical Notes: The Brain’s Secret Microstructure That Has Powerful Impacts, Why Kids Should Play Sports, And How A Diabetes Drug Can Fight Off Alzheimer’s Disease
6/11/2025
A diabetes drug may be helpful in the fight against alzheimers. A tiny part of the brain may be the key to treating addiction. Kids should join a sport to boost their mental health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-brains-secret-microstructure-that-has-powerful-impacts-why-kids-should-play-sports-and-how-a-diabetes-drug-can-fight-off-alzheimers-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:55
One on one: Dr. Edgardo Padin-Rivera Exposes The Mental Challenges Of Military Service
6/10/2025
In this podcast-exclusive episode, you'll hear the original interview audio between Radio Health Journal producer Kristen Farrah and psychologist and Vietnam War veteran Dr. Edgardo Padin-Rivera. The two have a conversation about military indoctrination, the mental health of soldiers, and the challenges of navigating life after service. They also dive into Padin-Rivera’s personal experiences of war, addiction, and his journey to find peace. Trigger warnings: racial slurs, violence, trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:25:56
Why Everything Is Tuberculosis To Best-Selling Author John Green
6/8/2025
Even though we have developed fantastic antibiotics for tuberculosis, the disease continues to devastate communities – especially lower-income populations in developing countries. John Green, a best-selling author, dives into the disparities that exist within the world of tuberculosis and how we can get life-saving treatment to the millions that need it. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-everything-is-tuberculosis-to-best-selling-author-john-green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:27
Why We Should Experiment On Pregnant Women
6/8/2025
Experimenting on humans can be a dangerous and scary endeavor, but we’ve created guidelines to make sure that our clinical trials are the safest they can be. However, all of this effort is lost when it comes to pregnant women. We have very little data on how some of the most-used medications affect this population simply because it’s not researched. Our guest explains why we need to start including this population in clinical trials and how it can be done safely and effectively. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-we-should-experiment-on-pregnant-women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:31
One on one: Author John Green’s Mission to End Tuberculosis
6/6/2025
In this podcast-exclusive episode, you'll hear the original interview audio between Radio Health Journal producer Polly Hansen and best-selling author John Green. The two have a conversation about his new book, Everything is Tuberculosis, and dive into Green’s personal experience traveling around the world to fight for TB awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:19:30
Medical Notes: The Mood Benefits Of Social Media, A New Tax For Food Companies, And Better Treatments For Your Ulcerative Colitis
6/4/2025
A new breakthrough in ulcerative colitis treatment. Should food companies pay the FDA? The agency collects ‘user fees’ from pharmaceutical companies to help fund its safety research. Can doom scrolling actually benefit us? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-mood-benefits-of-social-media-a-new-tax-for-food-companies-and-better-treatments-for-your-ulcerative-colitis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:02:55
Does A Columbian Community Hold The Key To Curing Alzheimer’S Disease?
6/1/2025
Researchers have been on a long journey to discover what may cause Alzheimer’s disease. Looking all over the globe, they thought the answer would lie in a mountain town in Columbia. Our expert explains the decades of research and drug testing, as well as the unassuming clue they now think could be the key to finding a treatment for this condition. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/does-a-columbian-community-hold-the-key-to-curing-alzheimers-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:18
Reducing The Trial-And-Error Approach To Antidepressant Medication
6/1/2025
Imagine being able to find the best medication for your body on the first try. That’s what the field of pharmacogenomics is working towards. Our expert explains how our genes can predict a drug’s effect on our system and minimize the ‘trial-and-error’ approach to medicine. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/reducing-the-trial-and-error-approach-to-antidepressant-medication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:42
Medical Notes: How The Beauty Industry Is Threatening Your Pregnancy; The Best Test For Fertility Planning; And How Eating Veggies Helps Your Cells
5/28/2025
Should pregnant women stay away from beauty products? A new saliva test that can help cancer patients. A promising step in understanding menopause. Here’s one more reason to have an abundance of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-the-beauty-industry-is-threatening-your-pregnancy-the-best-test-for-fertility-planning-and-how-eating-veggies-helps-your-cells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:17
Re-framing Excuses: How Mental Weakness Sabotages Your Success
5/25/2025
For many people, staying consistent is the hardest part of accomplishing goals. Dr. Haley Perlus, a sports psychologist, believes that the core of this issue is mental toughness. She explains how to trick yourself into staying consistent even when your motivation runs out. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/re-framing-excuses-how-mental-weakness-sabotages-your-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:58
Aging Like An Olympian: The Exercises That Keep You Healthy And Independent
5/25/2025
More than two decades after retiring, Joetta – a 4x Olympic athlete – laced up her spikes to get back into racing at age 62. This week, She explains how her training has adjusted to accommodate for her aging body, while our exercise expert lists the reasons why older adults need to be weightlifting and training fast-twitch muscles fibers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/aging-like-an-olympian-the-exercises-that-keep-you-healthy-and-independent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:21
Medical Notes: How Our Genetics Can Predict Our Future, Climate Change Is Worsening Seasonal Allergies, And Why Research Excludes Pregnant Women
5/21/2025
Why more pregnant women need to be in clinical trials. Scientists are helping us see the future. Does our DNA know our future? Have your seasonal allergies gotten worse? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-our-genetics-can-predict-our-future-climate-change-is-worsening-seasonal-allergies-and-why-research-excludes-pregnant-women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:03:25
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS): A Fatal Curse Passed Down Through Generations
5/18/2025
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
Duration:00:12:23
How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness And Success
5/18/2025
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
Duration:00:10:11