

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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Sep 4, 2022 • 11min
Ending the Trial and Error Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis are forced to try numerous, expensive medications until they find one that works. Fortunately, Scipher Medicine’s new blood test offers a precision approach, discovering what medication will work the first time. Dr. Sam Asgarian discusses how the blood test works and how it’s helping to change the future of autoimmune disease treatment.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/ending-the-trial-and-error-treatment-method-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
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Sep 4, 2022 • 1min
Medical Notes: September 4, 2022
The fashion choice that could help those with muscular dystrophy; Science proves that patience truly is a virtue; And finally…how diabetes makes you pay in more ways than just one. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-september-4-2022/
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Aug 28, 2022 • 15min
Offshoring Medication: Where Are Your Generic Drugs Being Made?
According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, 66% of all U.S. adults use prescription drugs – and a majority of those are generic. So why don’t we know where these products are made? Dr. Rena Conti shares non-public data to show where much of the medication Americans ingest every day are manufactured.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/offshoring-medication-where-are-your-generic-drugs-being-made/
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Aug 28, 2022 • 9min
Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be The Best Option
Cancer is a ruthless disease, which is why the traditional treatment methods are so aggressive. But does everyone need chemo? Dr. Jeanne Tie doesn’t think so. She’s created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with colon cancer.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-chemotherapy-may-not-always-be-the-best-option/
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Aug 28, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: Week of August 28, 2022
Are robots helping or hurting the human workforce; Rewarding someone for a job well done may be a mistake; Pregnant women no longer have to give up caffeine; One more reason to get your eight hours of sleep each night. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-august-28-2022
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Aug 21, 2022 • 14min
988: The New Number for Suicide and Crisis Prevention
In many households, mental health isn’t talked about until it’s too late. Fortunately, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration created a suicide and crisis hotline in 2005 to help those struggling. This year, the ten-digit number was changed to just three: 988. Experts explain how this change will help increase awareness and access to prevention resources.Learn more at https://radiohealthjournal.org/988-the-new-number-for-suicide-and-crisis-prevention/
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Aug 21, 2022 • 10min
The Tattoos That Give Breast Cancer Survivors Their Identity Back
Tattoos can be a sign of expression, but for survivors of breast cancer, the art means something different. Areola restoration is a subset of medical tattooing – an advanced form of cosmetic tattooing. It can provide a sense of closure for the women who’ve battled cancer and undergone mastectomies. Shana Irish discusses how medical tattooing can help these women finally feel comfortable in their own skin.Learn more at https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-tattoos-that-give-breast-cancer-survivors-their-identity-back
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Aug 21, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: August 21, 2022
How can we raise a healthier generation? A report determines that efforts to improve the health habits of children have largely failed. Then, a recent study in eLife reveals that our gender determines how our muscles interact with other metabolic tissue. Plus, does toxic air damage our brains? And finally…video games may not be rotting our brains after all. Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-august-21-2022
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Aug 14, 2022 • 14min
What You Should Know About Ingesting Microplastics
When broken down, plastic products create tiny particles called microplastics. These nearly invisible specks seep into our water, air, and have recently been found inside our bodies. Experts discuss how we ingest microplastics, and what potential effects they may have on our health.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/what-you-should-know-about-ingesting-microplastics/
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Aug 14, 2022 • 10min
First Responders Have A New Robotic Sidekick
While the public safety industry has slowly evolved, entrepreneur Doron Kemple says there hasn’t been a large push for innovation in recent years. Kemple founded Bond – a private security company that’s betting big on drones working alongside first responders in emergency situations. He explains how these robots can advance the field by improving response times, providing more on-scene information through video, and more.Learn more: https://radiohealthjournal.org/first-responders-have-a-new-robotic-sidekick/
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