Radio Health Journal

How can you tell if your sniffles are just allergies or something worse? Should men be living in colder climates? The medical field is helping to increase access to clean water. Your smart watch may not be as great for your health as you thought. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-hopeful-fathers-should-live-in-cold-weather-how-dialysis-is-improving-access-to-clean-water-and-the-dangers-of-using-a-smartwatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you chronically bloated, feeling weighed down, or haven’t been as energetic lately? It’s possible that it’s a product of neglecting your gut microbiome. Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains the important role our microbiome plays in our physical and mental health -- and how you can heal your gut to put yourself back on track.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/trust-your-gut-how-to-heal-your-gut-microbiom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even though opioids are highly addictive, they continue to be prescribed because they’re thought of as the best option for pain management. However, that’s not always the case. Dr. Cecile Feldman explains new research that shows how over-the-counter medication is more effective in some cases – and how this revelation is changing prescribing practices in dentistry.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-hydrocodone-hyperbole-the-best-drug-for-pain-isnt-always-an-opioid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is another global pandemic on the horizon? Antibodies aren’t just a protection from disease. Chemotherapy is tough on the body, but magnets could help. Being cynical is bad for your health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-being-cynical-is-bad-for-your-health-how-fungi-may-soon-take-over-and-increasing-the-effectiveness-of-chemotherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since funding is necessary for scientific research, it’s not uncommon for private companies to be financially involved in studies. However, Susan Greenhalgh breaks down Coca-Cola’s intimate relationship with nutrition research, revealing the need for more third-party oversight in this area. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/soda-science-how-coca-cola-influenced-obesity-research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As mental health becomes a bigger topic of conversation in society, it makes sense that an entire digital industry has been built around it. Online therapy has become the new normal for many Americans, but such a saturated market means that consumers can’t trust every product. Dr. Stephanie Collier explains the value of digital therapy programs and reveals how to choose the safest, most effective option.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/digital-therapy-mental-health-apps-may-be-selling-your-personal-dat Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your bad mood is probably connected to your sleep. Need surgery? Over-the-counter medication may be your best option for pain management. The hidden risks of kidney disease. Shortened winter days may be better for our health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-drug-that-outperforms-opioids-for-pain-management-the-hidden-dangers-of-kidney-disease-and-why-less-daylight-may-be-better-for-our-health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Though lead pipes were outlawed in 1986, the EPA estimates that more than nine million lead service lines still distribute water across America. And though many people believe treatment plants are enough to keep our drinking water safe, the Flint water crisis proved this very wrong. Sara Hughes explains how this city’s contamination in 2014 has changed the visibility of water politics in America for the better.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-flints-water-crisis-revealed-the-underbelly-of-water-politics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Being selfish is often seen as a bad characteristic, but our experts say it may be one of the most compassionate things you can do for yourself. Boundary setting is one example of a tool that can be utilized to improve your overall life. This week, our experts challenge everything you thought you knew about being selfish. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthy-selfishness-the-boundaries-you-should-have-for-your-health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is the future, but is it worth the health risks? Can an eye doctor spot mental health issues? Do you have dry skin?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-ai-is-ruining-the-environment-the-secret-to-battling-dry-skin-and-can-an-eye-test-diagnose-mental-health-disorders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larry Baden has spent the last few years getting comfortable with dying. After being diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy (MSA), a rare and terminal brain disease, his body’s been progressively deteriorating. But as death becomes a bigger theme in his life, it seems to be the only topic people refuse to discuss with him. In a one-on-one sit-down with Kristen Farrah, his former university student and producer of Radio Health Journal, Baden shares the intimate thoughts of a dying man. This conversation of death unravels his life’s trajectory – teasing apart the struggles and insecurities, questioning religious views and relationships, and highlighting the sparks of joy that’ve lit his path.Trigger Warnings: Assisted suicide, suicidal ideation, depression; dying; death; terminal disease.Watch the full video interview with Larry Baden on our YouTube Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Women used to be the main providers of medicinal remedies, so when did everything change? Why do we now take a trip to the pharmacy instead of across the street to a neighbor? Karen Bloom Gevirtz explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were pushed out of medicine. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medicine-is-a-womans-world-the-history-of-apothecaries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Multiple systems atrophy is a rare and deadly brain disease that affects nearly every system in the body. While new research shows promise for the future, the cure won’t come in time to save Larry Baden, an MSA patient. He describes his experience living with the disease and how his outlook on life has changed since receiving the terminal diagnosis. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-secret-to-living-only-found-within-a-terminal-diagnosis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can heart failure be reversed? Coffee may be the secret key to fighting cancer. How are you dealing with the winter blues?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-caffein-prevents-cancer-reversing-heart-damage-and-your-guide-to-dealing-with-the-winter-blues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Though we’ve been studying twins for more than a century, there’s so much still unknown about this phenomenon. Dr. Nancy Segal discusses the facts, myths, and why the loss of a twin is often felt more deeply.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/is-the-twin-connection-real Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The dietary supplement industry is huge, so you may be surprised to know that there’s very little FDA oversight for this category. In fact, most of its involvement comes after the products are already on the market. Dr. Cara Welch discusses the FDA’s involvement in this space and what to expect as the market evolves.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-supplement-surge-do-we-need-more-regulations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How cancer hijacks our internal clock. Why we should be wary of dirt. Science may have found a cure for nightmares. Is alcohol ever good for you? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-cure-for-nightmares-the-alcohol-myth-and-how-cancer-hijacks-our-internal-clock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Millions of people die each year. And though many of us assume they’ll each be given a proper burial, the reality is much bleaker. Thousands of these bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. Our expert explains what happens to these people and how the states handle these situations. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/no-peace-after-death-the-thousands-of-unclaimed-bodies-in-america Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue our deep dive into growth attenuation therapy. Our experts explain why parents may choose this path for their child, the gaps in care for people with profound disabilities, and how much of a voice the disabled community should have on this choice.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-pt-2-do-parents-always-know-best Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are high prices a barrier to preventing overdoses? Saliva may be the key to monitoring health. Do you feel fear?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-suppress-fear-why-your-saliva-matters-and-why-so-many-naloxone-prescriptions-are-unfilled Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.