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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Medical Notes: Why Asthma Differs Between Genders, In-Flight Medical Emergencies, And How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Why does asthma differ between genders? Does a doctor need to be present on every flight? A new understanding of video game addiction. How Daydreaming Could Get You A Promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare? | The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives
Monday, November 3, 2025
Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare? America’s healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as the policies working to reinstitute patients’ health as the top priority. The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives Public aware...
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Profit Over Patients: Are Private Equity Firms Ruining Healthcare?
Sunday, November 2, 2025
America’s healthcare system is increasingly being shaped by private equity investors who are focused on driving profit over health. From fraudulent billing practices to staff cuts, their short-term financial tactics have fueled bankruptcies and worsened care quality across the country. Our experts explain the strategies of these firms that are harming consumers, as well as the policies working to reinstitute patients’ health as the top priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Gap In Mental Health Education That Could Save Lives
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Public awareness of mental illness may be growing, but true understanding still lags behind. One mother’s experience navigating her child’s mental health crisis inspired her to champion mental health literacy in schools. Today, her organization is working to ensure students, parents, and teachers gain the knowledge to recognize early warning signs and foster informed conversations about mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Medical Notes: Your Hometown May Be Making You Sick, Why Marriage Is Good For Your Health, And The Best Diet For Brain Function
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
What’s the best food for your brain? A new test can reduce barriers to HPV treatment. Your hometown may be affecting your health. Marriage could be the answer to your mood issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe | Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future
Monday, October 27, 2025
Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn’t ‘should you eat humans for medicine’, it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?’ Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week pro...
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Soul Eaters: The Hidden History Of Medicinal Cannibalism In Europe
Sunday, October 26, 2025
In Early Modern Europe, the question wasn’t ‘should you eat humans for medicine’, it was ‘what type of humans should you eat for medicine?’ Though some attempted to erase the cannibalistic practices of this period from our history books, our expert explains how people were using human bones, blood, and fat to heal themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Food Fight Pt.2: Demands For A Healthier Future
Sunday, October 26, 2025
The modern food industry has turned our diets into a profit-driven enterprise, often at the expense of public health. Our expert this week proposes a new framework to rebuild a healthier, more ethical global food system. Though there’s a lot of work to be done, we’re already seeing ongoing policy efforts and growing awareness around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Medical Notes: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Reproductive Health, Reversing Your Age, And Patients Are Being Misdiagnosed As ‘Brain Dead’
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
People marked as ‘brain dead’ may have been misdiagnosed. Ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for our gut. If you want to reverse your age, it’s time to hit the gym. I you don’t like the sound of your own voice, menopause can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry’s Greed Is Killing Humanity | Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?
Monday, October 20, 2025
Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry’s Greed Is Killing Humanity Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system’s strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat? As extreme heat becomes more comm...
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Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?
Sunday, October 19, 2025
As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry’s Greed Is Killing Humanity
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system’s strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Medical Notes: The New Test Saving Generations Of Men, A Solve For Your Balance Issues, And How To Use Boredom To Your Advantage
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A test that could save generations of men. Have you gotten your teeth cleaned recently? Have balance issues? Boredom isn’t always a bad thing. 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? | CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment
Monday, October 13, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🚨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
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
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
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
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
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
