Radio Health Journal

Each week, In Good Health, from the creators of 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 ingoodhealthpodcast.org. Also, check out the latest on FB, IG, X, and YouTube @ingoodhealthpod.

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• AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human? | CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

  Monday, October 13, 2025

  28 minutes

  AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human? Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Dr. Michael Heinz explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.' Segment 2: CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a p...

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• CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

  Sunday, October 12, 2025

  11 minutes

  CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer. First approved by the FDA in 2017, it’s already shown success in patients with blood cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. While the therapy can cause serious side effects, our expert this week –a pioneer of this therapy– discusses the future of using this powerful new weapon against cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human?

  Sunday, October 12, 2025

  12 minutes

  Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. He explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein?

  Wednesday, October 8, 2025

  4 minutes

  Is birth control safe to use? You’d never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Is inflammation ever helpful? Are you eating the right type of protein? Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery? | Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

  Monday, October 6, 2025

  28 minutes

  Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery? Many people assume their heart surgery will be the most nerve-wracking part of their treatment, but the reality is much different. Often, recovering from this procedure can become so stressful that patients can develop a heart rhythm disorder. Our experts discuss the ancient medicine practice that’s providing much-needed relief for these patients. Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental heal...

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• Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery?

  Sunday, October 5, 2025

  13 minutes

  Many people assume their heart surgery will be the most nerve-wracking part of their treatment, but the reality is much different. Often, recovering from this procedure can become so stressful that patients can develop a heart rhythm disorder. Our experts discuss the ancient medicine practice that’s providing much-needed relief for these patients. Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

  Sunday, October 5, 2025

  10 minutes

  When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Learn More: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits

  Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  4 minutes

  Medical Notes: Binge-Watching Is Good For Your Brain, How To Detect Cancer At Home, And Breaking Bad Fitness Habits. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-binge-watching-is-good-for-your-brain-how-to-detect-cancer-at-home-and-breaking-bad-fitness-habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms | Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth

  Monday, September 29, 2025

  28 minutes

  Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth Glioblastomais an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients withonly tw years to live, if they’re lucky. One obstacle researcherface is understanding how the tumo...

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• Heal The Soul, Heal The Body: Immersive Reality For Interfaith Rooms

  Sunday, September 28, 2025

  14 minutes

  Many interfaith rooms in hospitals are either too specific to one religion or not specific enough to feel sacred. Our experts this week discuss how immersive reality and Disney technology can help give patients the religious rooms they crave while fighting for their lives. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/heal-the-soul-heal-the-body-immersive-reality-for-interfaith-rooms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Glioblastoma: The Aggressive Brain Cancer That Has A Sweet Tooth

  Sunday, September 28, 2025

  10 minutes

  Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that leaves many patients with only two years to live, if they’re lucky. One obstacle researchers face is understanding how the tumors grow so fast. Roger Holzberg explains his breakthrough research on the cancer’s metabolic habits and how it’ll help increase life expectancy for patients. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/glioblastoma-the-aggressive-brain-cancer-that-has-a-sweet-tooth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• In Good Health Podcast

  Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  21 seconds

  🚨Major Announcement🚨 We’re so excited to share that we’re rebranding to In Good Health! It’s the same trusted reporting and expert insights you expect, packaged under a fresh new name for podcasting. Go show us some love on your favorite podcast platform with a follow and a 5 ⭐️ rating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: You’re Taking Too Many Medications, Why Early Detection For Alzheimer’s Disease Isn’t Working, And A Better Treatment For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  Wednesday, September 24, 2025

  4 minutes

  Are you taking too many medications? Your blood may soon have tiny robots flowing through it. We can detect more cases of Alzheimer’s disease, so why aren’t we? A new fix for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-youre-taking-too-many-medications-why-early-detection-for-alzheimers-disease-isnt-working-and-a-better-treatment-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV | Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

  Monday, September 22, 2025

  27 minutes

  Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors? Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign p...

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• Do Americans Have A Prejudice Against Immigrant Doctors?

  Sunday, September 21, 2025

  10 minutes

  Immigrant doctors are an important part of America’s physician workforce, especially in rural and underserved communities. However, our expert warns that relying on foreign physicians is only a temporary fix for America’s worsening doctor shortage, which may become devastatingly apparent with the changing immigration policies. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/do-americans-have-a-prejudice-against-immigrant-doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Everyone Has A Status: The Fight To End HIV

  Sunday, September 21, 2025

  13 minutes

  Despite decades of progress in treatment and prevention, HIV remains a challenge in America. Stigma continues to be a main barrier that keeps many from getting tested or staying in care. Our experts explain the history behind the harmful stigma and the innovative initiatives that will help end this epidemic. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/everyone-has-a-status-the-fight-to-end-hiv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: A New Weight Loss Drug Without The Side Effects, How Paternal Drinking Affects Kids, And How To Fix Your Arthritic Knees Without Surgery

  Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  4 minutes

  Why are weight loss drugs so difficult to take long-term? Alcoholism doesn’t just affect one person. Fix your bad knees without surgery. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-a-new-weight-loss-drug-without-the-side-effects-how-paternal-drinking-affects-kids-and-how-to-fix-your-arthritic-knees-without-surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones | Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions

  Monday, September 15, 2025

  29 minutes

  Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescrip...

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• Can Suicide Be Prevented? Stories From Survivors And Loved Ones

  Sunday, September 14, 2025

  13 minutes

  September is National Suicide Prevention Month. And though many organizations focus on helping people learn the warning signs, our guests argue that not every death is preventable. This week we hear stories from prevention experts, loved ones, and a suicide attempt survivor. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/can-suicide-be-prevented-stories-from-survivors-and-loved-ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Cheap Drugs Have A High Cost: The Safety Issues Of Generic Prescriptions

  Sunday, September 14, 2025

  12 minutes

  The FDA uses standards called Current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure safe and reliable pharmaceutical products. However, recent research shows that generic prescription drugs manufactured in India have almost 50% more reported serious adverse events. Our expert discusses the steps needed to keep consumers safe. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/cheap-drugs-have-a-high-cost-the-safety-issues-of-generic-prescriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: AI Can Diagnose Your Parkinson’s Disease, How Bacteria Can Lower Your Medical Bills, And The Dangers Of Dehydration

  Wednesday, September 10, 2025

  3 minutes

  Some diseases are tough to self-diagnose, but AI is here to help. Does bacteria get a bad rap? Have you had enough water today? Probably not – and that’s a big problem. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-ai-can-diagnose-your-parkinsons-disease-how-bacteria-can-lower-your-medical-bills-and-the-dangers-of-dehydration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD | Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships

  Monday, September 8, 2025

  27 minutes

  Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD Synopsis: Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn’t work. Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships Synopsis: Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “pr...

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• Primal Wounds: How To Break Harmful Cycles For Healthier Relationships

  Sunday, September 7, 2025

  10 minutes

  Some psychotherapists theorize that our strongest emotional reactions often stem from childhood “primal wounds.” They can make us feel inadequate, powerless, or undeserving. While these triggers can create harmful cycles if ignored, our expert explains how they can act as protective mechanisms that can be our biggest strengths to improve relationships and turn vulnerabilities into personal superpowers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/primal-wounds-how-to-break-harmful-cycles-for-healthier-relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Breaking Down The Most Effective (And Ineffective) Treatments For ADHD

  Sunday, September 7, 2025

  13 minutes

  Every case of ADHD requires a unique treatment plan because no one child is the same. However, there are many options and not much research on how they all work independently and together. Our experts this week break down what research shows to be the most effective options and the surprising results for what doesn’t work. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/breaking-down-the-most-effective-and-ineffective-treatments-for-adhd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: How To Flush Out ‘Forever Chemicals’, Eat Fruit To Sleep Better, And Is Toothpaste Causing Your Allergies?

  Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  3 minutes

  Toothpaste may be the cause of your child’s allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-flush-out-forever-chemicals-eat-fruit-to-sleep-better-and-is-toothpaste-causing-your-allergies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe? | Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

  Monday, September 1, 2025

  28 minutes

  Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe? Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset. Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when ...

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• Radical Women: The History Of Breast Cancer In America

  Sunday, August 31, 2025

  12 minutes

  It’s no secret that October is the month of breast cancer awareness, but it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when speaking of cancer was taboo and women having any choice of how they were treated was even more strange. Author Judith Pearson discusses the three women who transformed the breast cancer movement into what we see today. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/radical-women-the-history-of-breast-cancer-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?

  Sunday, August 31, 2025

  12 minutes

  Many parents begin to worry if their child is much shorter than classmates, and some go as far as to give growth hormone to their kids. However, it doesn’t make the significant difference that these families hope. Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/short-kids-are-being-given-growth-hormones-is-it-safe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Medical Notes: Why Kids Should Be Bilingual, Stopping The Spread Of Malaria, And Are Generic Drugs Dangerous?

  Wednesday, August 27, 2025

  4 minutes

  Not all generic drugs are created equal. How much of a benefit do you get from learning a second language? A new product to help stop the spread of malaria. Your next hospital visit may look a bit greener. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-why-kids-should-be-bilingual-stopping-the-spread-of-malaria-and-are-generic-drugs-dangerous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment | The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries

  Monday, August 25, 2025

  27 minutes

  Segment 1: Facing Dementia: Early Detection And Advancements In Treatment Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. And though it’s an umbrella term for many conditions, identifying the specific cause is crucial for effective treatment. While most cases aren’t curable, our expert explains how advances like new blood tests, medications, and lifestyle changes can make a noticeable difference. Segment 2: The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, high...

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