Healthful with Norah O'Donnell
CBS NewsHealthful is the podcast that puts women’s health first. Norah brings you the doctors, the scientists, and the innovators who are at the forefront on reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and more. Forget miracle cures, vague advice, and fear-mongering and get real information you can actually use. And yes, Norah will divulge her own wellness secrets (blueberries and Botox among them). New episo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||
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Early detection of breast cancer leads to a 99% survival rate - and the U.S. has made incredible progress in bringing down breast cancer mortality since the 1990s because of early detection and screening guidelines. But can technology go further?
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Rates of breast cancer are rising in young women. Why? Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins Healthful to explain the possible lifestyle factors and environmental exposures. She discusses what we can do to lower our risks.
Plus - there’s new research about w... more
The world of women’s health is underfunded, under-discussed, and under-researched. Less than 10% of the funding at the National Institutes of Health - primarily funded by taxpayer dollars - goes towards women’s health research. The Society for Women'... more
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don’t even know they have a problem. That’s why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a “silent disease.” Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain a... more
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- I wish I had heard this earlier!
At 61 I had suffered 2 minor fractures and felt it important to have a bone density scan. My doc , a female, denied it as she said I was not to get it until age 65. I took advantage of the traveling health scans, part of their testing is bone density. It showed I was in the red zone. I took the results to my doc, she responded that their testing is often incorrect;however, begrudgingly ordered the scan. It also showed I had osteopenia. The podcast that Nora did on bone density was enlightening. ... more
Apple Podcasts5Cleeffir
United States9 days ago - Thankful
Thank you for creating this podcast. I find the many of the topics very informative and applicable to my life. Thank you also for sharing your personal experience. I believe it helps when women share and learn from each other rather than suffer in silence.
Apple Podcasts5SoftSpot29United States2 months ago - Great
Great listen ! Thanks Nora
Apple Podcasts5mrsguy2United States2 months ago - Yes!
This is the podcast I been waiting for! Thank you!!! Always a fan!
Apple Podcasts5Cashie2018United States3 months ago - What we’ve been waiting for!
Thank you, Norah! This is what women in America have been waiting for and we can’t wait to listen in on all the powerful content!
Apple Podcasts5LLSopesUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #70 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Canada/Health & Fitness |
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What is Healthful about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Healthful focuses on women's health with rigorous, science-based guidance across reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and related areas. Episodes blend expert medical perspectives, patient stories, and practical tips for everyday well-being, often featuring high-profile researchers, founders, and advocates who push for better screening, funding, and policy. A notable pattern is pairing personal narratives with clinical context to destigmatize conditions and empower listeners to take informed action. The show tends to emphasize credibility, actionable health information, and a proactive approach to long-term wellness, making it appealing to health-conscious professionals, caregivers, and advocates seeking trustworthy, evidence-based insig... more
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Recent guests on Healthful include:
1. Katie Schubert
2. Jocelyn Wittstein
3. Aly Raisman
4. Courtney Lawrence
5. Temeka Zore
6. Laura Cox
7. Kate Doerge
8. Dr. Rachel Rubin
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