Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jon Abramowitz—professor of clinical psychology and director of the Anxiety and Stress Lab at UNC and editor of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders—about what it really means to have OCD.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 28at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 27 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Online gaming addiction in men affects brain’s impulse control
  - News about the study
- Resilience may be neurobiological
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- New treatment to protect people with peanut allergies ready for FDA review
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Medicaid expansion linked to reduced mortality among dialysis patients
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Jon Abramowitz (min 10:22-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- I don’t like taking medications that make me drowsy. What do you recommend for migraines?
  - Migraines Treatment and Therapy
- After having chest pain and shortness of breath, my doctor told me I have pericarditis. Should I be worried?
  - Pericarditis
- I’m 41 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’m overweight and under stress. What has the biggest effect on my blood pressure?
  - High Blood Pressure

The Ethics of Editing Genetic Material

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Eli Adashi—professor of medical science and former dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences at Brown University—about the ethics of editing genetic material.

Photo from Brown University

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 19 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 20 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:56)
- Electronic pill can be controlled wirelessly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cultural engagement lowers risk of developing depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- High-Calories in fast food vs. full service restaurants a global problem
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Brain waves suppress obvious ideas in order to reach most creative ones
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Eli Adashi (min 9:56-32:38)
- ARTICLE CITATION: The Ethics of Heritable Genome Editing: New Considerations in a Controversial Area
- What is Genome Editing?
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- After seeing specialists, my family doctor helped me decide if I should have surgery.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I have anxiety. My doctor spends the first few minutes of my appointment talking with me before his assistant takes my blood pressure and pulse. I think this fits the definition of patient-centered care.
  - Patient-Centered Care
- I’m on several medications for high blood pressure. Over the past few years, my circumstances have changed and I’m not under as much stress. Do I need to keep taking the medications now that my blood pressure is low?
  - High Blood Pressure

Smoke-free Policies May Improve High Blood Pressure

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Cigarette

New research finds a connection between laws which ban smoking in public indoor areas and lower blood pressure. Listen to Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Battle discuss on Research that Matters.

If you’re ready to quit smoking, here are some helpful resources.

Quit Smoking (SmokeFree.gov)
I Want to Quit Smoking (American Lung Association)
QuitlineNC
UNC Tobacco Treatment Program

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. David Sbarra—professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology at the University of Arizona—about the relationship between divorce and health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 15 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 16 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 17 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 16 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lynn Eades

A drain in the heart by Kathleen Caron

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jack Griffith—Kenan Distinguished professor of microbiology and immunology and biochemistry— and Jill Diaz—director of corporate relations at the North Carolina Museum of Art—about a new exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Falls from soft furniture land 230,000 children in the emergency department each year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Artificial intelligence aids in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Great Britain plastic surgeons calling on government to include graphic warnings on fireworks
  - Association Awareness Campaign News
  - News about the study
- Danger of Leftover Antibiotics – American Academy of Pediatrics
  - News about the conference presentation
  - Abstract of the conference presentation
Conversations with Dr. Jack Griffith and Jill Diaz (min 9:24-29:32)
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- I’m I more likely to have a stroke if my mother had one?
  - Stroke
- I’m feeling much better after working with my family doctor to get help for depression. I just wanted to say thank you.
  - Depression
  - Talk with Your Doctor about Depression
- How frequently are falls in older people related to balance or strength?
- I had to drive an hour to my doctor to have a lesion removed. My doctor said nobody in their office could do it and I had to see a specialist. This was a waste of time.
  - Talking With Your Doctor

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Two Careers, One Life with Dr. Eduardo Lapetina (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2014)

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

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Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

Healthy Hearing

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Patricia Johnson, AuD, clinical audiologist and assistant professor of Allied Health Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill, about healthy hearing.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 10 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 11 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Cold temperatures, windy, gray days and bad weather associated with higher heart attack risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Breathing through the nose may improve memory
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Flavoring additives in e-cigarettes trigger irritation and inflammation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Polio-like paralysis in children is rare but can happen quickly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Patricia Johnson, AuD (min 9:57-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- My child has hypertension. What should we do?
  - High Blood Pressure Treatment in Children
- My doctor recommended medication for low TSH (Thyroid-stimulating-hormone). What can I do about this besides take the medicine?
  - TSH Test
- My 24-year-old daughter is seeing a therapist. I don’t see any improvement. Should I say something?
  - How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Rachel Seidman—director of UNC’s Southern Oral History Program—and Joanna Ramirez—a master’s student in the Gillings School of Global Public Health—about the “Stories to Save Lives” project, documenting North Carolinians’ beliefs about healthcare.

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, October 20 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 21 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 22 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 21 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-7:23)
- On-again, off-again relationships and effect on mental health
- HPV vaccinations up but HPV-related cancers are up too
  - News about the study
  - CDC Data Brief
- Risks of alcohol consumption increase with levels of consumption
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Seidman and Joanna Ramirez (min 7:23-32:42)
- Stories to Save Lives
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum Oral History Program
House Calls (min 32:42-40:00)
- I think I have plantar fasciitis. Can I treat that myself or do I need to see my doctor?
- My doctor told me there’s a voluntary recall on my high blood pressure medicine and I needed to take a different medication. Is that really necessary?
  - Recall for Medications Containing Valsartan
- What do you think about taking melatonin to help someone sleep and what are the risks?
  - Melatonin

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Category Archives: Blood Heart and Circulation

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

What It Really Means to Have OCD

The Ethics of Editing Genetic Material

Smoke-free Policies May Improve High Blood Pressure

Divorce and Health

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Healthy Hearing

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"