Consumer Health Minute: Podcasts

Posted by Carolyn Martin on April 14th, 2023 Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy
Tags: health information, health literacy

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Podcasts have become very popular in the last few years. They are a great way to reach audiences who may not get information from social media, blogs, and newsletters.

Health information delivered this way can be entertaining while informative. These are not necessarily endorsements but suggestions of podcasts that focus on health that you may or may not enjoy. Many health and science podcasts exist so this is just a sampling of what you may find.

As with anything we read, see, or hear, take the time to use evaluation resources on MedlinePlus for each podcast and episode. If you can, take some time to do some of your own research into the presenters, the studies, and the information.

NNLM Discovery Podcast
This podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine – part of the National Library of Medicine – is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public’s health.

House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy (Office of the U.S. Surgeon General)
In each episode, Dr. Murthy and his guests explore how they navigate the messiness and uncertainties of life to find meaning and joy.

The Dose (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
This podcast brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else.

Health Literacy Out Loud
Health literacy expert, Helen Osborne, interviews those in-the-know about health literacy. You will hear why health literacy matters and learn practical ways to help.

Science Friday
This podcast is broader than health science. It is a source for news about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Radio Health Journal
Listen to get the latest scoop on what’s trending in health, science, technology, and the intersection of medicine and public policy.

Line One: Your Health Connection (Alaska Public Media)
Line One features local physicians and national subject experts from the fields of child care, mental health, nutrition, pharmacology, surgery and more. Join our hosts as they discuss these topics with their guests and live callers.

The Body Show (Hawaii Public Radio)
Making informed health choices can be tough. On The Body Show, Dr. Kathleen Kozak makes them a little easier to understand with the latest medical information and knowledgeable guests.