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Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy

Radio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public Policy

By: Elizabeth Westfield Greg Johnson Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
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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.2025, AURN Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Inside The Ambulance: Chaos, Camaraderie, And The Calls You Never See On TV
    Jul 13 2025
    In the daily life of a paramedic, true emergencies are rare, resources are thin, and burnout runs high. Instead of glamorized rescues, medics often face issues that would be better handled by social workers and lawyers. This week, Joanna Sokol details her experience on the job and why the field is desperate for better worker rights. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/inside-the-ambulance-chaos-camaraderie-and-the-calls-you-never-see-on-tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Don’t Blame Growing Pains: The Dangers Of Ignoring Childhood Pain
    Jul 13 2025
    Chronic pain in children is often dismissed as “growing pains,” but ignoring it can lead to lifelong health and socioeconomic consequences. Dr. Tonya Palermo emphasizes the need for better pain education and early intervention to help kids avoid long-term damage. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/dont-blame-growing-pains-the-dangers-of-ignoring-childhood-pain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Medical Notes: Personality Tweaks, Fertility Clues, and the Right Way to Meditate
    Jul 9 2025
    Can inflammation affect fertility? Could curiosity change your life? This week, we explore cutting-edge research on anxiety treatments, parenting patterns, and the science of self-improvement. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-change-your-personality-customizing-your-anxiety-treatment-and-a-hidden-cause-of-infertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins

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