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Listen to Radio Health Journal to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science and technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy. Each week we speak with leading experts... more
FAQs about Radio Health Journal:How many episodes does Radio Health Journal have?The podcast currently has 999 episodes available.
January 25, 2015HPV, cancer, and the HPV vaccineHuman papilloma viruses are responsible for many cancers, especially cervical cancer and throat cancer. Vaccines exist for the major HPV's that cause these cancers, yet relatively few eligible youths have gotten them. Experts discuss the toll of HPV and the reasons so many people avoid both vaccination and Pap tests that can detect cervical cancer early....more16minPlay
January 25, 2015Music ThanatologyMusic thanolotology is a specialized practice of playing harp music for the dying. A practitioner of the art explains how there is also science to it as well....more9minPlay
January 18, 2015Moral injuryThe military is beginning to recognize a new category of emotional and spiritual injury in war--moral injury, a result of committing or witnessing an event such as an atrocity that violate deeply held ethical beliefs. Experts discuss evolution of the concept, how moral injury occurs, and what psychologists are doing to prevent and treat it when it occurs....more15minPlay
January 18, 2015Making and Breaking HabitsThe new year is a time for people to stop bad habits and start new, good routines. An expert discusses the psychology of habits and how people can be more successful in changing their lives for the better....more10minPlay
January 11, 2015Performer's injuriesProfessional musicians often suffer from repetitive motion injuries, while dancers suffer athletic injuries. Both often "play hurt," in part due to fear of losing position or income, or because they are more likely than most professions to have no health insurance. Experts discuss ways performers are recognizing the problem and seeking to treat and prevent workplace injuries....more15minPlay
January 11, 2015Failure to launchIt's much more common today for 20-somethings to delay moving out of Mom and Dad's house to start an independent life. An expert discusses the reasons for this trend, and emerging thought on whether this apparent new stage of life is normal....more10minPlay
January 03, 2015Sharks in suits: workplace "almost psychopaths"Almost everyone is victimized at some point by a cutthroat co-worker who lies with ease and feels no remorse. These people may be "almost psychopaths," people with psychopathic characteristics too subtle to be diagnosed. Two experts explain how these people operate and how the rest of us can avoid being played....more15minPlay
January 03, 2015Heart failureHeart failure is a major source of death and disability. Experts discuss causes, consequences and new treatments that may greatly lessen its toll....more10minPlay
December 14, 2014The Affordable Care Act and Access to CareAs "Obamacare" health insurance exchanges enter their second year, some insured people are finding that getting access to care is extremely difficult due to meager provider networks and low doctors' payments. Many insured are also being surprised by high deductibles and co-payments. Experts discuss the extent of the problems and ways they might be resolved....more13minPlay
FAQs about Radio Health Journal:How many episodes does Radio Health Journal have?The podcast currently has 999 episodes available.