Health411

About Health411

One of the most important things in our lives is our health. Every day, millions of Americans are diagnosed with everything from chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases like diabetes, cancer or heart disease, to simple ailments including the common cold. Learn to take better care of yourself, both physically and mentally. Don’t miss 107.7 The Bronc’s first on-air program about your health, Health 411, underwritten by Capital Health.

Publisher

Dr. Jonathan Karp

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2018

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 312 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Health 411 - Obsolete Medical Practices

   Throughout history, scientists and researchers have dedicated years of time and effort to understanding the human condition. Many attempts were made to grasp the nature of our bodies and how to heal them, some better than others. There are many medical procedures society has left in the past due to their unethical or completely unempirical nature. Some were no longer used due to new advancements in medicine like antibiotics and hematology. In spite of new scientific developments, we can still see society fall into the same habits of blind faith, refusing to face the facts and evidence presented to them. In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla go into detail about some of these obsolete medical practices including; lobotomies, medical cannibalism, and milk based blood transfusions. The two discuss current mistrust in big pharma and how it reflects past mindsets towards medicine. They explain patent medicines and how current companies use manipulative and misinforming tactics thought to be left in the past. Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about obsolete medical practices and pharmaceutical skepticism.

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Health 411 - Homeopathy

   Homeopathy is an alternative medicine made in 1796 by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Hahnemann believed that substances that caused symptoms of disease in healthy people could provide a cure for the sick. This ideology is called similia similibus curentur, in english this translates to "like cures like.” To create these remedies, practitioners repeatedly dilute the substance in water by shaking it until the final product practically has nothing left of the original substance. It’s believed that through this process, the diluent is able to remember and hold the energy of the original substance. At the time of its creation, homeopathy was a safer alternative to common practices like mercury or leeches. However, in today's world of science there are many debates on whether or not these practices are safe or ethical. In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate student producer Iso Rampulla explain the history of homeopathy and the truth behind the placebo effect. They explore the validity of results and why it’s important to understand the actual impact of homeopathic treatment inside of relying on it as a sole cure. The two discuss the recent bill, S.4692 - Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act, which desires to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for homeopathic drugs and the dangers of it being passed. Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about the history of homeopathy and the impacts it’s has on today's world.

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Health 411 - Capital Health Volunteering Dipti Padliya

   Capital Health is a Level 2 regional trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, regional perinatal center, and emergency mental health screen center. They are an organization that focuses on progressive, quality care above all else. The staff and directors are committed to supporting patient and family needs, assuring they can provide the best medical care and comfort. In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate student producer Iso Rampulla interview Dipti Padliya, manager of volunteer services, about her experience volunteering and what options they have for getting involved at Capital Health. They offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities including Pet Therapy Volunteers, Office Support Volunteers, Trainer Volunteers, Wayfinders, Escort Volunteers, Hospitality Cart Volunteers for our Art, Book and Beverage Carts, Mailroom, Thrift Store Cashiers and Thrift Store Volunteers, NICU Support, Spiritual Care Volunteers, Gift Shop, Music Volunteers, Materials Management and Nurse Unit Volunteers. They are urgently recruiting for: Pet Therapy Volunteers, Office Volunteers, Trainer Volunteers, Wayfinders, Pianists, and Nurse Unit Volunteers. If you are interested in learning more and checking out the multitude of volunteer opportunities Capital Health has to offer go to https://www.capitalhealth.org/patients-visitors/volunteer-services. You can reach out with any questions to volunteer@capitalhealth.org or call 609-303-4023. Tune into this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about the multitude of volunteer opportunities available at Capital Health and how you can make a real impact in your community!

Inside a recent episode

Health 411 - Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Published 14 Mar 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it's only when we lose that ability because something is too damaged or we're too inflamed or something like that at the cellular level we can no longer do it. That's what regenerative medicine's all about. So we seek to kind of take from that knowledge of how we are created and maintained and strategize it to help repair something we're not able to. Cool. And so in your view because we are all getting older, what are some of the approaches of rejuvenation from the younger state that we're talking about? But the whole process of getting older, as you mentioned, yes, we're getting older if you follow the calendar. […]

Who has been a guest on Health411

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• Dr Corey Roach
• Wayne Murphy
• Dr Diana Kolman
• Dan Geller

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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