Radio Health Journal

Have you ever looked at Mr. Monopoly and swore he used to have a monocle? Though you’d be wrong, you’re also not alone. Researchers have been studying this phenomenon of shared false memories across society. Our experts explain the leading research and what may be causing this collective experience. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-mandela-effect-how-do-we-all-share-the-same-false-memories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives. Parents say it makes caregiving easier, but disability advocates argue it’s an infringement on human rights. Our experts dissect both sides of the argument.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-a-controversial-practice-that-halts-growth-of-the-disabled Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI reveals a new understanding of the human brain. Memories aren’t only in your head. Hockey is bad for your health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-brain-differences-in-men-and-women-memories-can-be-made-in-the-kidney-and-why-hockey-is-bad-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.

Many athletes are no strangers to hard hits. However, when getting hit becomes your main job – like in the NFL – the injuries add up and can cause severe head trauma. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses what causes CTE and the mysteries that still surround the disease.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-we-protect-athletes-without-changing-the-nfl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A stillbirth can happen in any pregnancy, but knowing the risk factors can help increase your chances of having a healthy birth. Our experts this week reveal what mothers should be doing to lower the risk of stillbirth and how to deal with the aftermath of losing a child.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/protecting-your-pregnancy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-stillbirth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cancer loves the sugar in our diets. Scientists may be able to supercharge our cells. Can you hack a good night’s sleep?  Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-starve-cancer-hack-your-sleep-and-supercharge-your-cells Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many medications today are tested mainly on white men – putting millions of patients at risk for unknown side-effects. Our expert discusses the dangers of homogenous clinical trials and the current efforts working to improve the science. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dont-trust-the-drugs-the-dangerous-lack-of-diversity-in-clinical-trial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Casey Mulligan Walsh only found out she had a genetic disease after the death of both her parents and her brother. She now advocates for early cholesterol testing in children. The earlier it can be detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the more lives can be saved. Our experts discuss the disease and treatment options.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/one-womans-fight-to-expose-the-genetic-disease-that-made-her-an-orphan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We may soon be farming in the dark. Will having diabetes affect your memory? Your favorite lipstick may be a risk to your pregnancy. What a fake immune system tells us about cancer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-pregnant-women-should-skip-lipstick-the-tie-between-diabetes-and-dementia-and-the-future-of-farming-in-the-dark Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People often think that surviving cancer is the happy ending. And while it’s definitely happy, it’s not the end. Many breast cancer survivors are left with significant scarring and body image issues. Our expert reveals how her specific tattoo skillset helps these women become happy in their own skin again.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-breast-cancer-survivors-are-getting-tattoos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

History will remember 2020 as the year the world shut down, but there may be a silver lining to this dark time. New research shows that some cancer patients with severe Covid saw a reduction in their tumors. Our expert explains how Covid is helping researchers find a novel, effective treatment to fight cancer.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-covid-cure-cancer-the-pandemics-silver-lining Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How scientists could catch schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-dangerous-additives-in-ultra-processed-foods-how-happiness-supports-your-brain-health-and-are-robots-outperforming-doctors Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it’s so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they’ll never become pregnant. However, our expert this week dispels this and other misinformation that’s widespread about PCOS.Learn More:https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-truth-about-pcos-birth-control-infertility-and-gaps-in-research Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-melanin-effect-the-ignorance-that-puts-millions-of-americans-in-danger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liver damage can be deadly, but you may be able to reverse it. Do you have a higher risk of cancer? You may want to skip your next caffeine fix. How much of the world can newborn babies understand?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-reversing-liver-damage-how-omega-3-fatty-acids-fight-cancer-and-are-newborn-babies-conscious Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the surface, seeing hallucinations and distorted faces seems like a mental illness. However, it’s actually an issue with sight called Prosopometamorphopsia. Many people with this rare condition don’t report it because they’re afraid they’re going crazy, but our expert breaks down this condition and what more research is needed to truly understand PMO.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-eye-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-and-face-distortions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Though you may never stop to think about the room design when walking through a hospital, but it’s been tailored specifically for you. Jodi Feldheim, a healthcare architect, explains how nature plays an important part in medical design, the details that improve patient experience, and what future hospitals will look like.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/healthcare-architecture-the-designs-that-speed-up-your-recovery/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. New research unveils another mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Can we reverse antibiotic resistance? How to spend your money for maximum happiness.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-spend-money-for-maximum-happiness-why-brains-are-getting-bigger-and-the-connection-between-down-syndrome-and-alzheimers-disease Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After months of doctors mistakenly believing Jacob Haendel was dying in a coma, he managed to catch his medical team’s attention with a flick of his wrist. Haendel went on to recover from his deadly disease, beating all the odds. However, this journey opened his eyes to the pitiful state of accessibility in our society. He’s now focusing his efforts to increase accessible infrastructure through a revolutionary app.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/locked-in-pt-2-the-unexpected-consequences-of-cheating-death Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At age 28, Jacob Haendel was diagnosed with a rare, terminal brain disease and given six months to live. But while doctors thought he was dying in a coma, Haendel was fully aware – just trapped inside his paralyzed body. He recounts his incredible story of pain, hope, and beating death against all odds.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/locked-in-pt-1-trapped-inside-your-own-body Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.