In Good Health

In Good Health

By Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURNScienceMedicineHealth & FitnessLife Sciences
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  • Black Angels: The Black Nurses Involved In The Fight Against Tuberculosis

    Dr. Herbert Fox helped discover a cure for tuberculosis, but his work wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the black nurses who monitored and cared for each patient. When all of the white nurses refused to work, these women stepped up. Our expert details their bravery that’s gone largely unrecognized in society.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/black-angels-the-black-nurses-involved-in-the-fight-against-tuberculosis

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  • What Is A Woman Worth? Needless Deaths From A Preventable Cancer

    Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, so why does it continue to kill thousands of women each year? Dr. Linda Eckert, an expert in cervical cancer prevention, believes the answer involves gender inequalities and sexual stigmas. She discusses these issues and offers life-saving prevention methods for women.

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  • Medical Notes: How Childhood Trauma Leads To Chronic Pain, The Gut Bacteria That’s Harming Your Bones, And Detecting Cancer Faster Than Ever Before.

    We can test for cancer faster than ever before. Do you know what’s causing your chronic pain? Gut bacteria is important – but it’s not always good for our health. How to stop a stomach bug from infecting your whole family.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-childhood-trauma-leads-to-chronic-pain-the-gut-bacteria-thats-harming-your-bones-and-detecting-cancer-faster-than-ever-before

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  • Mental Health In The Military: Stigmas, Resources, And Roadblocks

    As a psychologist, Dr. Chuck Weber helped a lot of soldiers during his time in the military. However, limited resources held him back from being able to fully help the families of active-duty soldiers. He explains why this is such an important area of service and how he fought to prioritize mental health services.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mental-health-in-the-military-stigmas-resources-and-roadblocks

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  • Eating Invasive Species: Does Your Diet Help The Environment?

    Many people choose their diet based on what tastes good, but what if you could have great food while helping your local environment? Dr. Joe Roman, a conservation biologist, explains the dangers of invasive species and how we can do our part in saving the environment by strapping on an apron.

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    13 min
  • Medical Notes: Fight Against Dry Skin, The Health Effects of Extreme Flooding, And How Probiotics May Delay Covid Effects

    Weather disasters could be damaging more than your property. How can you avoid dry skin this winter? It may be time to invest in a quality probiotic.

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  • Do You Support Giving Children Mental Health Days Off Of School?

    We’re quick to pull our kids out of school when they’re running a fever or throwing up, but what about when they’ve become burnt out or severely stressed? Just because we can’t see the physical symptoms doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. Our expert explains the benefits of giving your children mental health days and how to prepare them for future obstacles.

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  • Mentally Ill Inmates: Safety And Justice Or Suffering And Vengeance?

    American prisons are full of people with mental illness, but does the system actually fulfill its promise of reform for these inmates? Dr. Christine Montross, a psychiatrist, says many of them aren’t getting the correct help that will make a difference in their lives – and make our society a safer place when they’re released. She breaks down the prison system and offers alternatives programs to solve this crisis.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mentally-ill-inmates-safety-and-justice-or-suffering-and-vengeance

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  • Medical Notes: How To Fix A Broken Heart, A New Hope For Amputee Victims, And How Vr Can Help People With Autism Be Comfortable In The Real World

    How can surgical patients recover without opioids? How do you fix a broken heart? A new form of pain relief for amputees. Virtual reality can help people with autism.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-fix-a-broken-heart-a-new-hope-for-amputee-victims-and-how-vr-can-help-people-with-autism-be-comfortable-in-the-real-world

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  • Nervous Nail-Biter? It Harms More Than Just Aesthetics

    So many of us have experienced the compulsion to bite our nails. Even though it’s a detriment to our wellbeing, we still do it – so why? Is it a product of our genetics or evolution? Our experts discuss where this impulse stems from and all the ways it harms our health.

    Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/nervous-nail-biter-it-harms-more-than-just-aesthetics

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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?

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