In Good Health

Fatigue, Bloating, And Inflammation: Spotting The Subtle Signs Of MASLD Because many people falsely assume liver disease is strictly caused by heavy alcohol use, life-threatening conditions like MASLD frequently go undiagnosed until major damage occurs. When excess fat builds up in the liver, unchecked inflammation and scarring can quickly escalate toward cirrhosis, liver failure, or cancer. Our e...

Fatigue, Bloating, And Inflammation: Spotting The Subtle Signs Of MASLD Because many people falsely assume liver disease is strictly caused by heavy alcohol use, life-threatening conditions like MASLD frequently go undiagnosed until major damage occurs. When excess fat builds up in the liver, unchecked inflammation and scarring can quickly escalate toward cirrhosis, liver failure, or cancer. Our e...

Medical Notes: Why You Should Take Creatine, Detecting Cancer Earlier Than Ever Before, And What You Should Know About The New MRNA Flu Shot The new FDA approved flu shot is the first to use MRNA technology. Is Vitamin D the secret to fighting dementia? A new way to detect cancer earlier than ever before. Should you be taking creatine? Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt   Producer: Kristen Farr...

The Rogue Organ Pt.2: Why Myasthenia Gravis Returns After Surgery While surgical removal of the thymus gland is considered the gold standard treatment for myasthenia gravis, nearly one-third of patients experience a frustrating recurrence of their autoimmune symptoms. Our expert explains why symptoms return even after complete surgical removal and challenges long-held medical assumptions about the...

Smarter Screenings: More Advanced And Accessible Skin Cancer Detection With skin cancer cases rising across the country, long appointment wait times and a growing dermatologist shortage leave millions of high-risk patients struggling to get timely screenings. Our expert explains how new imaging technology is increasing skin check efficacy, reducing unnecessary clinic visits, and ensuring specialis...

Medical Notes: How Space Travel Affects Women’s Health, The Hormones That Help You Learn, And Why Cbd May Be The Best Pain Reliever Is your smartwatch lying to you? New research shows how space travel affects women’s health. Do hormones affect your ability to learn? CBD may be the best pain-reliever. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt   Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpod X: @ in...

The Rogue Organ: How The Thymus Triggers Autoimmune Disease When a persistent droopy eye was initially feared to be a stroke, the real cause was equally as shocking. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that stems from dysfunction in the thymus, a small organ behind the breastbone. Our expert explains what causes this rare disease and the treatment options available to patients. Gues...

Smarter Screenings: More Advanced And Accessible Skin Cancer Detection With skin cancer cases rising across the country, long appointment wait times and a growing dermatologist shortage leave millions of high-risk patients struggling to get timely screenings. Our expert explains how new imaging technology is increasing skin check efficacy, reducing unnecessary clinic visits, and ensuring specialis...

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 –...