Episodes
Do you know what’s in your baby’s food? Then, Why are stroke-related deaths on the rise? And fianlly... Start walking for your liver health.
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People with ADHD often have a weaker perception of time, called ‘time blindness.’ Though tardiness is usually interpreted as irresponsible, those suffering from time blindness simply don’t have any sense of time. Experts discuss the condition and give helpful tips on how to improve time management skills.
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How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occure.Then, a new powder could protect your lungs from viruses. And finally… babies remember all faces – even when we wear masks.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-march-12-2023
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Ultra-processed foods first appeared in the 1950s and have since taken over much of what’s on our plates today. This diet leaves us lacking in several essential nutrients we need to function. Experts discuss how you can supplement your diet – with less pills and more natural ingredients – to get your health back on track.
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Invasive species cost America billions of dollars each year in eradication efforts. These plants and animals cause damage to the environment and economy and are extremely hard to get rid of. This week, two experts reveal how you can help by adding the invasive species in your area into your diet.
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Science is learning a thing or two from nature. Then, a stressful day may look different depending on your gender. And finally… everything we know about love may be wrong.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-march-05-2023
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Genetic counseling is more than just testing a patient for specific diseases. Counselors like Kevin Sweet and Colleen Jodarski become health investigators, sifting through a patient’s family history to compile a complete look at their risk factors. Our experts explain how to know if you need to see a genetic counselor.
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All hospitals in the US operate under a standard of care that changes based on the clinic’s size and abilities. But what happens when that care isn’t upheld? Dr. Stanley Berry takes us through instances of medical malpractice and his experience dealing with negligent physicians.
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Last week we discussed the history of gene editing and the opportunities this technology offers. In this second edition, our experts explain the ethical debate surrounding gene editing in humans. Where do we draw the moral line and have we already crossed it?
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Our personal health may be determined before even our parents are born. Scientists have discovered that our ancestors have a greater impact on us than we think. Author Judith Finlayson explains how our grandparents’ habits and behaviors have a direct influence on our DNA.
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We’re a step closer to giving people with paralysis more independence. Should men go sober when trying to start a family? Plus, long Covid symptoms have been narrowed down to just seven.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-february-26-2023
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We have coaches for nearly every aspect of our lives, so why not have one to help patients work through their health crises? Life Care Coaches are being integrated into hospitals to help patients safely use prescription opioids and even offer pain management strategies that don’t involve drugs. Experts explain how this new position is helping decrease rates of addiction and opioid overdoses.
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The field of genome editing goes all the way back to the 1970s when researchers discovered how to clone DNA. Now, scientists can genetically modify DNA to eliminate genetic diseases and even create entirely new species of organisms. Experts discuss how gene editing technology can fit millions of years of evolution into mere months.
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Nature is healing. The 2022 Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion reports that the ozone is slowly repairing itself. Then, millions lost their sense of smell after a Covid-19 infection and scientists may have figured out why. Then, your antidepressant prescription may be contributing to antibiotic resistance. And finally, black coffee drinkers may want to start asking for cream.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-february-19-2023
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Our brains have been keeping a secret. Then, a new strategy for treating tuberculosis. Then, science is calling upon elite free divers to help beat lung disease. And finally… Can your cognitive performance predict illness?
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-february-12-2023
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Colette Hurd needed two new lungs and a kidney after being diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Unfortunately, her high antibody count made it nearly impossible to find a donor match. This week, we discuss how creative thinking and plasma exchange technology helped save Colette’s life.
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Whether it’s a quick nap or a full eight hours, sleep is something none of us can escape. But can it be more than just a pause on life? Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist, explains how you can increase your productivity as you slumber.
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Move over, fingerprints, there’s a new crime-fighting technology in town. Genetic genealogy only needs to match with one percent of DNA to find a distant relative of an unknown suspect. Experts explain how this technology is helping police track down the guilty – and why your genetic privacy is still safe.
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Eliza Hull’s doctor told her she couldn’t be a good parent because of her disability. She now has two little boys and a passion for correcting misinformation around parents with disabilities. Hull’s new book ‘We’ve Got This’ compiles stories from disabled parents around the world to prove that having a disability doesn’t equate to being a bad parent.
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Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And finally…some good news for people with a sesame allergy.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-february-5-2023
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America’s education system has long been focused on teaching -- but does this strategy benefit students? This week’s show features education experts who say students need to be taught how to learn before they can be successful in the classroom.
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Natalie Kohlhaas says anxiety has been getting a bad rap. As an anxiety expert, she says we need to recognize how feeling anxious is a good thing, and that fear is the emotion that’s been holding us back. Kohlhaas explains the biological function of anxiety and how we can learn to love the feeling.
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Will the next generations have affordable healthcare? Then, do our eyes work better in the dark? And finally, your ‘natural’ skin products may be agitating your allergies.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-january-29-2023
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Teenagers need sleep – but at what cost? Then, there may be a new breakthrough in Alzheimer's drug research. Then, Can a healthy gut microbiome help patients with multiple sclerosis? And finally…can something smell too good?
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-january-22-2023
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America is one of the only developed nations with a rising maternal mortality rate, according to the CDC. Even with cutting edge technology and advancements in women’s health, mothers are still losing their lives. Dr. Lindsay Admon joins us this week to explain the factors feeding into this crisis and offers potential solutions that could save more women. Nicky Dawkins, a professional doula, also chimes in with the benefits of bringing in extra advocates.
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PTSD wasn’t an official diagnosis until 1980. Before then, Dr. Marilyn Wooley was told some people were simply a lost cause. Now, she helps first responders work through their trauma – proving that a PTSD diagnosis is not the end of their careers.
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By 2026, all federally-funded scientific research articles will be publicly available thanks to a recent policy change by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Experts explain how this will affect the public, researchers, and the publishing industry.
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Healthcare’s hope is that Covid-19 soon becomes a seasonal sickness that we deal with using yearly vaccines. And while the public seems eager to put the pandemic in the past, many people aren’t following up with the recommended booster shots. An expert discusses why we can’t become too lax with our treatment of this virus.
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Are masks affecting how our brains function? Then, getting a tattoo may be good for your health. Then, can our genes predict the future? And finally…it’s time to take your Sunday morning crossword seriously.
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-january-15-2023
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We may soon be able to move things with our minds. Then, teenagers need sleep – but at what cost? And finally, Have we found the perfect solution to foggy glasses?
Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-january-08-2023
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