

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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Jun 26, 2022 • 9min
Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?
The World Health Organization reports a 25% global increase in anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. During the same time, the mental health app industry skyrocketed. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the dangers of using these apps, many of which have no scientific evidence of successfully treating mental health.Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/wellness-apps-mental-health/
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Jun 26, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: June 26, 2022
Increasing green space in U.S. cities can significantly decrease mortality. Can a diabetes drug be used to treat cardiovascular disease? And finally, firefighters are more likely to get cancer than the general population but one bracelet may be able to change that. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-26-2022/
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Jun 19, 2022 • 13min
What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?
Doctors can now treat chronic pain with the technology of virtual reality. Patient Tom Norris joins us to share his experience using a VR headset in place of sedatives when doctors removed three tumors from his bladder. Dr. Brennan Spiegel at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reveals how VR treatment works and how virtual therapeutics will revolutionize medicine. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medicine-in-the-metaverse/
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Jun 19, 2022 • 11min
Why Doctors Say A "Healthy Tan" Doesn't Exist
Summer’s finally here, which means enjoying popsicles and pool days. But if you’ve been waiting all year for a summer tan, you may want to rethink that plan. Even a ‘healthy glow’ means our cells have already been damaged, and the sun isn’t the only problem. Dr. Shadi Kourosh discusses how factors like air pollution and digital screens can also harm our skin. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-doctors-say-healthy-tan-doesnt-exist/
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Jun 19, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: June 19, 2022
Why do some painkillers cause heart disease while others prevent it? A new gel film could provide relief for areas with water shortages. Antibiotics are shrinking. And finally, parasites might be a good thing. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-19-2022/
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Jun 12, 2022 • 9min
Breastfeeding May Be Natural, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy
Mothers across the nation panicked when a major recall and supply chain issues caused a baby formula shortage. One response to the shortage told women to ‘just start breastfeeding again,’ but Dr. Karen Federici explains why that’s not as simple as it sounds. Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/breastfeeding-natural-but-doesnt-mean-its-easy/
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Jun 12, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: June 12, 2022
Scientists are sending bacteria to the front lines. A new drug cocktail reduces the risk of having an asthma attack. Then, what should you know about hepatitis in children? And finally, driverless cars may not yet be the safest option. Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-june-12-2022/
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Jun 5, 2022 • 9min
Not Just For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Treat Your Overactive Bladder
Though now known for its anti-aging effects, Botox was first used to manage medical conditions like hyperhidrosis and migraines. Today, doctors are also using Botox to treat overactive bladder symptoms, a condition that plagues over 30 million Americans according to the National Association for Continence. A specialist discusses the benefits of the procedure. Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/botox-overactive-bladder/
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Jun 5, 2022 • 2min
Medical Notes: Week of June 5, 2022
Are tattoos the future of medicine? Teens who have a miscarriage are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Antibiotics may not be the cure to your urinary tract infection. And finally, as the temperature rises, so do emergency room visits. Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-week-of-june-5-2022/
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May 29, 2022 • 15min
Empty Nose Syndrome: When A Routine Nose Surgery Goes Wrong
Empty Nose Syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. Those affected are left in a constant feeling of suffocation – and there’s no cure. An ENS sufferer describes his experience living with the condition.Guest Information:
Dr. Brent Senior, Chief of Rhinology, Allergy, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
James R. Skinner, ENS patient
Resources:
Brent A. Senior, MD, FACS, FARS | UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Brent Senior (@ProfBrentSenior) / Twitter
@jskinner / Twitter
James R. Skinner's Empty Nose Syndrome Story | Nasal Cripple
Nasal Damage (ENS) Investigated - James R. Skinner
Learn more at: radiohealthjournal.org/empty-nose-syndrome/
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