

In Good Health
Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
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.
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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Aug 18, 2024 • 9min
Unsealing The Records: How Closed Adoptions Are Harming Kids
Closed adoptions are common in many states, but is this practice a detriment to the adopted kids? Our experts explain the unique loss felt by children and teens who never know where they came from and their family lineage. Our guests also question whether birth parents have the right to hide their identity from their biological children.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/unsealing-the-records-how-closed-adoptions-are-harming-kids
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Aug 18, 2024 • 11min
ARFID Awareness: What If Eating Was Your Biggest Fear?
Since being officially labeled as a condition in 2013, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has been getting more attention. Cassidy Arvidson, an online advocate, explains what it feels like when food is one of your biggest fears, and a medical expert discusses the treatment options for these patients.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/arfid-awareness-what-if-eating-was-your-biggest-fear
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Aug 14, 2024 • 2min
Medical Notes: Generational Trauma, How Covid Affects Our Vision, And How To Pull Yourself Out Of A Rut
Trauma can span generations – even after adoption. Should kids stop bringing lunch to school? Your eyes need protection from the coronavirus. Do you need a change in life?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-generational-trauma-how-covid-affects-our-vision-and-how-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-rut
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Aug 11, 2024 • 8min
Unethical Research And The Man That Lived To Tell The Tale
Today’s scientists follow strict guidelines and standards when conducting research. But it wasn’t that long ago when the rules were much looser – to the detriment of the study’s participants. Our expert details his personal experience with unethical research and explains how the field has evolved to better protect research subjects.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/unethical-research-and-the-man-that-lived-to-tell-the-tale
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Aug 11, 2024 • 11min
‘Love Is Not Enough To Heal The Trauma Of Adoption’: Protecting The Kids
Janet Sherlund and her three siblings were all adopted, but they never felt like a true family. She lived every day with the grief of not knowing where she came from and was unable to find out because of sealed records. Our expert explains how this detachment often derails child development and creates lasting trauma into adulthood.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/love-is-not-enough-to-heal-the-trauma-of-adoption-protecting-the-kid
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Aug 7, 2024 • 2min
Medical Notes: Brain Implants To Treat Depression, How Emergency Rooms Can Save More Kids, And We May Soon Have Bionic Skin
Would you get a brain implant? Is the ER a place for kids? We may soon have bionic skin. Listen to this before becoming vegetarian.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-brain-implants-to-treat-depression-how-emergency-rooms-can-save-more-kids-and-we-may-soon-have-bionic-skin
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Aug 4, 2024 • 6min
Infant Formula vs. Breast Milk – How We Can Bridge the Nutrition Gap
Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies, but these products still can’t perfectly recreate the magic of breast milk. This week, We speak with Dr. Patrick Shih, a researcher who’s discovered a new way to replicate compounds found in breast milk that’ve eluded the industry for decades.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/infant-formula-vs-breast-milk-how-we-can-bridge-the-nutrition-gap
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Aug 4, 2024 • 13min
2024 Olympics: How Athletes Like Clayton Young Prepare for the Spotlight
With the Olympics underway, we get to see some of the best athletes from around the world compete for gold. However, a chance at the podium requires more than just physical skill. Our experts explain the mental training that goes into this preparation, and how athletes can stay on top of their mental health.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/2024-olympics-how-athletes-like-clayton-young-prepare-for-the-spotlight
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Jul 31, 2024 • 2min
Medical Notes: The Common Antibiotic That Increases Your Risk of Death; Stop Getting Your Information From TikTok, and Why Night Shifts Are Bad for Your Health
Lifesaving medication that can turn deadly. TikToker’s aren’t doctors. Working on the night shift may be causing you extra stress. Is plant formula the new breast milk?Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-the-common-antibiotic-that-increases-your-risk-of-death-stop-getting-your-information-from-tiktok-and-why-night-shifts-are-bad-for-your-health
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Jul 28, 2024 • 7min
Nursemaid’s Elbow: The Playful Move That Can Injure Your Child
It’s not uncommon to see parents swinging their kids around or avoiding a fall by lifting them up by one arm. Unfortunately, these common moves can dislocate your child’s elbow and lead to more issues down the road. Our expert discusses the common causes of nursemaid’s elbow and how to fix the injury.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/nursemaids-elbow-the-playful-move-that-can-injure-your-child
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