In Good Health

The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes Osteochondritis dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids.  Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment. Guest: Dr. Mininder Kocher, chief, division of sports medicine, Boston...

The Other OCD: Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans In Young Athletes Osteochondritis dissecans, also known as OCD, is a painful joint condition that’s becoming more prevalent in young kids.  Our expert this week breaks down what causes OCD in young athletes and how better research is improving diagnosis and treatment. Guest: Dr. Mininder Kocher, chief, division of sports medicine, Boston...

Medical Notes: A Newly Discovered Layer Of The Human Genome, The Problems With Psychiatric Diagnoses, And Using Your Smartphone For Your Next Ultrasound Researchers have discovered a new layer of the human genome. Efforts to block inflammation may actually age you faster. How accurate is your mental health diagnosis? Will your next ultrasound be at home? Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer:...

How To Prevent Childhood Food Allergies Before They Start With the rise of severe food allergies in children, parents are navigating a confusing landscape of risks and evolving medical advice. Pediatricians are challenging long-held assumptions about avoidance, pointing instead toward updated strategies for safely introducing foods at a young age. Our expert breaks down the factors driving today's...

The Cancer Playbook: Secrets From A Three-Time Cancer Survivor Beating cancer three times will teach you a lot about survival. Michelle Rapkin is now offering up all of her tips and tricks to make sure patients are in the best position for success. She details the necessary steps to take before chemo and the important questions to ask that no one else will tell you. Guest: Michelle Rapkin, author,...

Medical Notes: How To Turn Off Chronic Pain Signals, How To Give Your Cells An Energy Boost, And Breakthrough Research On Seizures We may finally be able to see seizures in real time. Will your next ultrasound be at home? How to give your cells the energy boost they need. an you turn off your chronic pain? Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ing...

The Cancer Playbook: Secrets From A Three-Time Cancer Survivor Beating cancer three times will teach you a lot about survival. Michelle Rapkin is now offering up all of her tips and tricks to make sure patients are in the best position for success. She details the necessary steps to take before chemo and the important questions to ask that no one else will tell you. Guest: Michelle Rapkin, author,...

The Science-Backed Tricks For Getting A Good Night Of Sleep Are you one of the millions of people who struggle to sleep? If so, there’s good chance you’ve tried all the trendy tricks, like the viral ‘sleepy mocktail’. Our expert debunks various sleep aid myths and reveals the habits that will actually make a difference in the quality of your sleep. Guest: Dr. Devon Smith, clinical psychologist, as...

Pain Reprocessing Therapy Pt.2: Retraining Your Brain To Cure Chronic Pain With nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of ineffective treatments. Experts believe much of this persistent suffering stems from neuroplastic pain. This week’s experts explore how understanding this brain-body connection, cultivating belief in recovery, and fa...

Healthcare For All: How Community Health Centers Bridge The Care Gap For decades, affordable medical care has remained an uphill battle for millions across the nation. Community health centers continue to serve as a vital safety net by offering primary and preventive services. Our expert explores how these hubs utilize flexible payment models to ensure high-quality care remains accessible to every...

Medical Notes: The New Rules Of Antibiotics, A Better Way To Monitor Vitals In The Icu, And Should Your Kid Play Alone? It may not always be the best decision to finish your full round of antibiotics. The shift-change that will make physicians healthier. A better way to monitor vitals in the ICU. Is it a red flag if your child prefers to play alone? Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Krist...

Pain Reprocessing Therapy Pt.2: Retraining Your Brain To Cure Chronic Pain With nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of ineffective treatments. Experts believe much of this persistent suffering stems from neuroplastic pain. This week’s experts explore how understanding this brain-body connection, cultivating belief in recovery, and fa...

Segment 1: Pain Reprocessing Therapy: How The Brain Can Turn Off Chronic Pain Signals What if your chronic pain is all in your head? No, you’re not making it up, but your brain has gotten stuck in a pain signal loop that keeps you hurting when there’s no physical injury to blame. It’s called neuroplastic pain and our experts this week explain how you can stop the loop and finally find relief from...

Protecting Your Framework: How Bone Health Defines Long-Term Mobility While many people focus on weight or blood pressure, bone health remains one of the most foundational – yet overlooked – components of our overall mobility and wellness. True skeletal strength depends on complex bone density, quality, and the continuous cellular turnover cycle. Our expert breaks down how hormonal shifts during m...

Pain Reprocessing Therapy: How The Brain Can Turn Off Chronic Pain Signals What if your chronic pain is all in your head? No, you’re not making it up, but your brain has gotten stuck in a pain signal loop that keeps you hurting when there’s no physical injury to blame. It’s called neuroplastic pain and our experts this week explain how you can stop the loop and finally find relief from your chroni...

Electric cars are even more beneficial than initially thought. Having a phone could be affecting your child’s development. The human body generates highly specific, powerful antibodies by using probability. Will humans ever be able to regrow limbs?   Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify Apple Podcast In Good Health Podcast Subsc...

The Gut-Brain Connection: Repairing Gut Health Can Heal Chronic Conditions Many Americans suffer from gut dysregulation. Because crucial mood-regulating chemicals are generated in the gut microbiome, ignoring these warning signs can have profound effects on our overall mental and physical health. Our expert explains the strong connect between gut health, chronic disease, and emotional well-being –...

Medical Notes: How A Special Paint Can Monitor Concussions, Addressing Concerns Around Circumcising Baby Boys, And A Successful New Alzheimer’s Drug One bad sunburn could change your life. Can you trust the new Alzheimer’s drug? Circumcising your baby boy doesn’t raise his risk of developing autism spectrum disorder. A new paint may be a game-changer for monitoring concussions. Host: Maayan Voss d...

When Immune Cells Go Rogue: The Rapid Rise Of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Our bodies are intricate machines where every cell has a specific job. But when specialized allergy-fighting white blood cells migrate into the esophagus, severe dysfunction follows. Our expert explains how this triggers a chronic immune condition that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing digestive diseases and can sev...

The Gut-Brain Connection: Repairing Gut Health Can Heal Chronic Conditions Many Americans suffer from gut dysregulation. Because crucial mood-regulating chemicals are generated in the gut microbiome, ignoring these warning signs can have profound effects on our overall mental and physical health. Our expert explains the strong connect between gut health, chronic disease, and emotional well-being –...

How Treating Food As Medicine Can Lower Healthcare Costs It’s become clear that just having access to medical centers isn’t enough to offset the devastating physical toll caused by daily food insecurity. Our expert explores how treating food as medicine & partnering with anti-hunger organizations can lower medical costs and tackle the true root causes of community health. Guest: Erin McAleer, pres...

American sunscreens are becoming more effective. Can a virus cause Parkinson’s disease? How likely are your kidneys to recover after they’re damaged? A new device that can tell if your fat-loss program is actually working. American sunscreens are becoming more effective.  Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ ingoodhealthpod IG: @ingoodhealthpod YouTube: @ingoodhealthpod Spotify Apple Podcast In Good Hea...

The Invisible Legacy Of 9/11: Addressing The Health Issues Of Survivors More than two decades after September 11th, a deadly legacy continues to claim lives through chronic illnesses, asthma, and cancers triggered by toxic exposure. Our expert dives into the critical work of the World Trade Center Health Program and how federal monitoring provides a vital medical safety net for those still fightin...

How Treating Food As Medicine Can Lower Healthcare Costs It’s become clear that just having access to medical centers isn’t enough to offset the devastating physical toll caused by daily food insecurity. Our expert explores how treating food as medicine & partnering with anti-hunger organizations can lower medical costs and tackle the true root causes of community health. Guest: Erin McAleer, pres...

Multiomics: The Next Frontier In Precision Medicine And Diagnostics Standard blood tests aren’t giving you the most accurate picture of your health. Our expert examines the critical blind spots in standard medical testing and reveals emerging technology that catches disease at the cellular level. Guest: Dr. Adrijana Kekic, CEO & founder, Futurome Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah   Closing The Inf...