The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion

• What does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.

What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent It

• Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.

Medical Notes: How To Ease Anxiety In Kids, Spending Money For Maximum Happiness, And Are Bigger Brains Better?

• You have a bigger brain than your ancestors – and that’s good news. Why are kids so worried? Do you need a change in life? How to spend your money for maximum happiness.

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Research suggests many Americans grow up without learning the fundamentals of healthy eating, making it harder to manage weight and long-term health. Even modest weight gain can place added stress on the spine, joints, and muscles, which increases the risk of pain and disability over time. Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.

Host: Greg Johnson.

Producers: Kristen Farrah.

Guests: Hunter Stoler, certified health coach; Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon, CEO, Virginia Spine Institute

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The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion

• What does happiness really look like – and why do we feel the way we do? Scientists still debate what emotions are, how many exist, and whether they’re hardwired or shaped by experience. This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.

Host: Elizabeth Westfield

Producer: Kristen Farrah

Guests: Andrew Ortony, Professor Emeritus of psychology, education, and computer science, Northwestern University, author, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions; Nadine Levitt, founder, WURRLYedu, author, My Mama Says

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Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research

• Though organ donation is a tightly regulated process, many of those protections disappear when a person’s whole body is donated to science. Each year, thousands of bodies enter a system with minimal oversight, where past cases have revealed misuse, profit-driven practices, and violations of consent. Now, experts are pushing for ethical standards in an industry that’s long operated in the shadows.

Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine

• Three years into the war in Ukraine, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of medical specialists as doctors flee the fighting. In some cases, patients with life-threatening conditions are being treated by physicians without the training they need. Now, a mobile app is connecting Ukrainian doctors to specialists around the world to deliver second opinions when they matter most.

Medical Notes: Why Women Need To Eat More Produce, A New Test For Food Allergies, And Why Kids Learn Better When They’re Moving

• We can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?

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You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter?

• While the impacts of a nuclear bomb are devastating, we all are now at risk for radiation effects due to low-dose, long-term ionizing radiation. Our experts discuss what scientists are learning about radiation exposure in medical and occupational settings, and explain practical ways people can protect themselves from harmful radiation.

Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis

• A mental health researcher reveals the secret battle she hid for years – one that nearly took her life during pregnancy. Dr. Zivin's story exposes how common and overlooked perinatal depression truly is, and why stigma keeps so many women from getting help. In this powerful memoir-turned-case-study, she hopes to show struggling mothers that they’re not alone.

Medical Notes: A New Form Of Evolution, Why Winter Is The Best Season For Your Diet, And The ‘Milk Bond’ Between Mother And Baby

• We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Is winter the best season for our health? Has education has become an afterthought for kids? Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine.

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