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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 to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of

the top medical headlines in the news. Hosted by Reed Pence, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at radiohealthjournal.org. Also, check out the latest on Instagram at radiohealthjournal and on Twitter at RadioHealthJrnl. To pitch a story/guest interview or information on how to become an affiliate radio station, or if you are a current affiliate station with a question, email us at: [email protected]

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07/21/2025

Dalton Conley says the PGI is much better at calculating a person’s BMI who’s born today than someone born closer to the beginning of the twentieth century.

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07/18/2025

In addition to the hardships that come with dealing with pain on a daily basis, Dr. Palermo says that this experience as a kid can have profound socioeconomic impacts later in life.

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07/14/2025

Despite what’s shown on television, the high demand isn’t often created by life-or-death emergencies. Instead, Sokol says a majority of her time was spent helping people with minor medical problems.

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07/11/2025

The problems start when our body gets stuck in survival mode. Our adrenal glands continue to produce cortisol even though there’s no need for it, causing numerous issues that include muscle weakness and weight gain. However, Wentz says that having too little cortisol is just as bad…

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07/07/2025

Despite what you may have been told, opiates are not effective for chronic pain. An ideal treatment team for chronic pain includes multiple health professionals, such as a physician, psychologist, and physical rehab therapist.

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07/04/2025

It can’t happen overnight, but Dr. Runge believes it’s a foundational part of truly creating change within our healthcare system to become a healthier country.

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06/30/2025

Jackie ran through every treatment available to manage the pain, but even the steroid injections weren’t making a dent. However, when she sought professional help, the doctors told her it was probably just a small injury that’ll resolve itself.

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06/29/2025

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06/27/2025

Dr. Runge believes this model can be very effective when done well. But the initial challenge to getting this idea up and running is the shortage of primary care physicians. As someone who interacts with medical students on a daily basis, Runge has a front seat to this drop-off.

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06/23/2025

The program is being funded by the parents of a young man who took his own life in 2024 after a long battle with IBD. Tomasino hopes the new screening protocol helps remove the stigma felt by so many patients and connects them with others in the community.

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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 to break down the complex medical jargon and report on a timely topic. Did you know ecstasy could help to cure PTSD? What does “Medicare for All” really mean? These subjects and more with two stories weekly, plus Medical Notes – a short recap of the top medical headlines in the news.

Hosted by Reed Pence, Nancy Benson and Shel Lustig. New shows posted each Sunday by 5 a.m. EST. Subscribe and listen, and find out more info at radiohealthjournal.net. Also, check out the latest on Instagram @radiohealthjournal and on Twitter @RadioHealthJrnl. To pitch a story/guest interview or for information on how to become an affiliate radio station, or if you are a current affiliate station with a question, email us at: [email protected] Check out our sister show: Viewpoints Radio