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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: [email protected]

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01/13/2025

Carlson was deeply affected by Ashley’s case in the 2000's and wanted to set up an ethics panel, noting that there’s a gray area in this debate.

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♿️ Why parents may choose growth attenuation therapy for their child, the gaps in care, & how much of input the disabled...
01/12/2025

♿️ Why parents may choose growth attenuation therapy for their child, the gaps in care, & how much of input the disabled should have on this choice. With Dr. Benjamin Wilfond & David Carlson.

☠️ Millions of people die each year and thousands of bodies go unclaimed by family members and are left to the state. With Dr. Pamela Prickett.

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01/10/2025

Dr. Bainbridge says attractiveness doesn’t have much connection at all to memorability. In fact, we usually can’t predict which features we’ll remember.

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Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. 💉                🎧 Di...
01/08/2025

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. 💉

🎧 Discover why people are not refilling their prescriptions on https://listen.radiohealthjournal.org/podcast

01/06/2025

A paper was published in 2006 detailing Ashley’s procedures. It garnered a lot of attention and opinions. In response, Wilfond and a colleague decided to host a one-day symposium on growth attenuation therapy.

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Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep the...
01/06/2025

Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives.👨🏻‍🦽

🎧 Learn more about both sides of the argument on https://listen.radiohealthjournal.org/podcast

🧬 Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep t...
01/05/2025

🧬 Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives. With Dr. Benjamin Wilfond & David Carlson.

🧐 Have you ever looked at Mr. Monopoly and swore he used to have a monocle? Find out why you’re wrong. With Dr. Wilma Bainbridge & Deepasri Prasad.

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01/03/2025

Broken bones do heal but there’s one injury that sticks with some athletes until they die, called chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE.

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What mothers should be doing to lower the risk of stillbirth.👩🏻‍🍼                    🎧 Learn more about how to deal with...
01/02/2025

What mothers should be doing to lower the risk of stillbirth.👩🏻‍🍼

🎧 Learn more about how to deal with the aftermath of losing a child and stillbirths on https://listen.radiohealthjournal.org/podcast

Comment your best tips to stay sober during January. 🍻
01/02/2025

Comment your best tips to stay sober during January. 🍻

CTE is a serious and growing concern for ice hockey players. 🏒🤕                  🎧 Discover how repeated head trauma in ...
01/01/2025

CTE is a serious and growing concern for ice hockey players. 🏒🤕

🎧 Discover how repeated head trauma in contact sports like hockey can lead to this devastating brain disease on https://listen.radiohealthjournal.org/podcast

12/30/2024

Dr. Mandsager saw firsthand how the count the kicks smartphone app can save lives. One night, a patient came in complaining that her baby wasn’t moving as much as usual.

Hear the full story on Radio Health Journal: https://ow.ly/3Vqf50Ux3uI

🤰 Knowing the risk factors of having a stillbirth can help increase your chances of having a healthy birth. With Dr. Nei...
12/30/2024

🤰 Knowing the risk factors of having a stillbirth can help increase your chances of having a healthy birth. With Dr. Neil Mandsager & Elizabeth O’Donnell.

🏈 What causes CTE and the mysteries that still surround the disease. With Dr. Michael Alosco.

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12/27/2024

Bridging this gap between science and local communities is a main focus of the Winn awards.

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Reminiscing on our holiday party! What an incredible way to wrap up the year. Merry Christmas from our team to yours! 🎉🎄...
12/25/2024

Reminiscing on our holiday party! What an incredible way to wrap up the year. Merry Christmas from our team to yours! 🎉🎄

12/23/2024

Casey Mulligan Walsh always assumed she’d die young – if her family’s history was anything to go by. When she was eleven, her father died of a heart attack at age fifty. Walsh hadn’t paid too much attention to her health. So that’s when she made an appointment for her first, full adult physical exam.

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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. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? 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. 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: [email protected] Check out our sister show: Viewpoints Radio