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A casual newsie's guide to health, science, and technology. A radioshow + podcast. Since 1992. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? Produced by AURN. EST.

Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science and technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of the top medical headlines in the news. Hosted by Reed Pence, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Instagram at radiohealthjournal and on Twitter at RadioHealthJrnl. To pitch a story/guest interview or information on how to become an affiliate radio station, or if you are a current affiliate station with a question, email us at: info@mediatracks.com

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12/26/2025

Dr. Mina Makary says physicians can use lower-energy x-rays periodically throughout the procedure to minimize exposure. Medical professionals need to be educated on the safety measures -- especially since it doesn’t look like we’ll be finding a substitute for ionizing radiation anytime soon. ☣️

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12/24/2025

Eight months pregnant with her son, Dr. Kara Zivin changed into her pajamas, brushed her teeth, then googled which medications are safe for a fetus. She ended her bedtime routine by swallowing handfuls of various prescription drugs. Hours later she woke up in a hospital bed, unsuccessful in her attempt to end her life.

Hear the full story on In Good Health Podcast: https://ow.ly/9HKv50XIBMC

12/22/2025

Dr. David Richardson says that as America’s nuclear industry boomed, a few other countries like France and the UK soon followed suite. Even in these early days, certain safety measures were taken to help keep workers safe. ☣️

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12/19/2025

David Duncan has since found someone he trusts, who takes the time to fully explain any situation and answer he questions thoroughly. There are still times when Duncan has to advocate for himself, a skill that he’s worked hard to build over time.

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12/17/2025

Dr. Dimitri Christakis says the Special Olympics realized that to make an impact, they need to address this issue for all people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) – not just athletes.

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12/15/2025

The spinal cord acts as the central hub for the nervous system. It carries nerve signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body. It needs energy to transmit the message all the way down to your toes – especially for taller individuals – and any imbalance in this process can lead to some devastating effects.

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12/12/2025

While we can’t force people to stop their drug use, we can help keep them alive. Unfortunately, Theo Krzywicki says the solutions aren’t as well-known as they should be.

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12/10/2025

Compounding pharmacists could adjust the levels of T4 and T3 in each dose depending on what the patient needs. However, this new decision by the has made that impossible.

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12/08/2025

Dr. Anne Cappola says the most common culprit is called , which is when the gland isn’t making enough thyroid hormone.

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12/03/2025

Imagine how hard it is living with an invisible condition that can debilitate you at any moment. It’s so intense that Dr. Amaal Starling says it’s common for people to run to the emergency room after their first attack.

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12/01/2025

Tom Zeller Jr. had just experienced his very first cluster headache. Unfortunately, it would be the first of many. Zeller describes it as one of the worst pains a human can experience.

Hear the full story on In Good Health Podcast: https://ow.ly/Bums50Xw0y1

11/28/2025

The team believes this gap is due to the alcohol spending more time in the stomach and not being able to be absorbed into the bloodstream as fast as usual. But there’s also an idea that increased nausea could play a part since that’s a main side effect of many of these GLP1's. However, DiFeliceantonio says they didn’t find any differences in nausea between the two groups.

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Hosted by Reed Pence, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at radiohealthjournal.net. Also, check out the latest on Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on Twitter @RadioHealthJrnl. To pitch a story/guest interview or for information on how to become an affiliate radio station, or if you are a current affiliate station with a question, email us at: info@mediatracks.com Check out our sister show: Viewpoints Radio