Millions of people struggle with sleep, but letting a real condition go undiagnosed could be fatal. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked during sleep and can cause major issues, including your alertness during the day and mental health. Our experts discuss which treatment options may be right for you. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/i-accidentally-fell-asleep-at-the-wheel-the-dangers-of-sleep-apnea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nose surgeries are some of the most common procedures and are usually simple to perform. However, the tiniest mistake could leave you feeling constantly short of breath and close to suffocation for the rest of your life. Our experts discuss empty nose syndrome and what may cause this rare condition. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/empty-nose-syndrome-the-botched-surgery-thatll-leave-you-breathless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many procedures require an opioid prescription? The color of your skin could affect how well medications work. Can venom help save lives? Why some people are more likely to have daughters.  Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-skin-color-affects-how-well-medicine-works-revealing-the-genes-that-increase-your-chances-of-having-a-daughter-and-the-snail-venom-that-could-save-lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meningitis B is a rare but deadly disease. At first, it looks like a case of the flu, but waiting to go to the hospital could prove to be a fatal mistake. Our experts share how this infection has impacted their own lives and the best prevention strategies for you and loved ones. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/its-not-rare-if-it-affects-your-child-prevention-strategies-for-meningitis-b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cadavers have long been the go-to for anatomy and dissection courses in medical school. However, with so much emerging technology at our fingertips, using donors for these purposes may become obsolete. Our expert explains how virtual reality and 3D renderings are changing the future of medical education. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/why-medical-schools-are-throwing-out-cadavers-in-favor-of-vr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pregnancy changes more than just belly size. How much does social media affect anxiety? Is there anything that can cure a hangover? Are adult braces making a comeback?  Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-teeth-whitening-may-be-ruining-your-health-reducing-obesity-in-kids-with-adhd-and-is-this-the-unhealthiest-time-in-american-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genome editing could potentially erase all genetic diseases from humanity, but is the tradeoff worth it? Our DNA is an intricately woven story of each individual person, meaning that changing one piece could have unexpected, detrimental effects somewhere else in the body. Our expert explains the incredible opportunities -- and astonishing risks -- of using CRISPR to edit the human genome. Learn More:...

As pan respiratory virus season creeps up on us, being properly protected can save you a lot of money. New data shows that billions of dollars are spent each year by RSV patients in direct and indirect costs. Our experts discuss the complete economic burden of this disease and how you can stay healthy this winter. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-getting-sick-can-cost-you-billions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the unhealthiest time in American history? New recommendations for kids with ADHD. Your pearly whites may be ruining your health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-teeth-whitening-may-be-ruining-your-health-reducing-obesity-in-kids-with-adhd-and-is-this-the-unhealthiest-time-in-american-history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a wound is too large for staples or sutures, skin grafts are used to cover the area. Since they’re usually taken from a healthy part of the patient’s body, it often means having two wounds to care for. Our expert explains the new technology that’s revolutionizing this industry and shortening patient’s healing journey. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/spray-on-skin-the-future-of-skin-grafting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A large portion of the prescription medication American’s consume are generic. But with many of the active ingredients being sourced and manufactured in other countries, are our federal oversights enough protection? This week, our expert explains the systems in place – as well as their weaknesses and strengths. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/generic-drugs-the-industry-secrets-that-can-lead-to-drug-shortages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is cooked food a health risk? If you have anxiety, you may be able to blame your ancestors. Does music make you more spontaneous? Why you should take a nap before judging someone else. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-surprise-sounds-lead-to-risky-decisions-why-cooked-foods-raise-cancer-risks-and-the-genetic-cause-of-anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ilea Khan has spent her life in constant pain. Though she may appear healthy on the outside, Khan suffers from the same rare disease as Celine Dion – stiff person syndrome. This week, she explains what it’s like to live with an invisible illness and why advocacy and community is so crucial for people living with SPS. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/stiff-person-syndrome-dying-from-an-invisible-disease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have been perfecting a technology that gives mobility back to people with paralysis. The system bypasses the injured part of the brain to send signals down into the body. Our expert explains how he created this technology, the success it’s had thus far, and what the future of independence looks like for these patients.  Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/were-reading-their-minds-decoding-the-brain-to-reverse-paralysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Are you tired of drinking plastic? Why better sight may lead to better hearing. Why are kids so worried? Scientists have settled the ranch versus blue cheese debate – and it’s good news for cheese lovers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-remove-plastic-from-water-the-magic-of-bleu-cheese-and-why-childhood-anxiety-is-on-the-rise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Infertility can be difficult to talk about, but to find a solution, you first have to know the cause. Though society tends to only look at women’s health, men are just as likely to create fertility issues. Thankfully, our expert reveals the most common causes of male infertility and how to get back on track to conceive a child. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-conception-crisis-how-to-fix-male-infertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between painkillers and diet pills, doctors can write a prescription for nearly any ailment. However, throwing drugs at the problem isn’t fixing the root cause. Our experts explain the role of integrative medicine and how complimentary therapies, like acupuncture, are becoming more mainstream in healthcare. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/drugs-arent-the-answer-rethinking-health-and-healing-within-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re diagnosing brain cancer quicker than ever before. All body fat is created equal, right? Should you meditate when you’re stressed? Got neck pain? It’s probably because of your phone. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-store-body-fat-more-effectively-the-power-of-hope-and-the-blood-test-that-diagnoses-brain-cance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prison inmates don’t have insurance, so how do they receive healthcare? The process is much different from the rest of the country, but it’s not a free ride for patients. Our expert discusses the obstacles many prisoners face when in need of medical care. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/how-poor-healthcare-in-prison-affects-you-and-the-rest-of-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s medical schools are demanding and intensive, but that’s a relatively new development. Before medical schools were prestigious, many were underfunded and unable to uphold the expected academic standards. Our expert explains how one report changed the course of education, but also had disastrous consequences for certain populations. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-flexner-report-the-necessary-but-shameful-past-of-medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Can listening to music change our past? Is bacteria to blame for mental illness? Prescription drug abuse is declining in teenagers. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-music-can-alter-memories-bacteria-may-cause-mental-illness-and-the-decline-of-teen-drug-abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern medicine is rapidly evolving, but in order to appreciate what we have today, we must look back at how we got here. There were various methods battling for recognition – traditional, folk, homeopathy, herbal, and many more. Our experts explain exactly how scientific medicine came out on top. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/from-heroic-medicine-to-herbalism-the-history-of-medicine-in-america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Sarah Fay has battled with misdiagnoses since she was a young girl. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that she decided to take control of her life instead of simply agreeing with the doctors who’d been getting it wrong for years. Fay explains the steps she took to be her own advocate and finally receive the answers she’s been seeking for decades. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/becoming-the-disorder-how-a-misdiagnosis-changed-one-womans-life Learn more about your ad choices....

Some food additives are extremely harmful, so why are they allowed in our products? Here are some beauty products to skip if you’re pregnant. Are you eating enough fish? Have you cried today? Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-the-food-industry-exploits-additive-loopholes-the-medical-magic-of-fish-oil-and-why-you-should-cry-more-often Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices