Making Schools Safer

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora welcome Lori Alhadeff—whose daughter Alyssa was tragically a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida—for a conversation about her family’s story and how they’re advocating for ways to make schools safer.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 25 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-8:36)
- Beauty product-related injuries sends thousands of kids to ER every year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
  - Poison Control Number: 1-800-222-1222
- Social networks more predictive of better health behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The high costs of cheap tanning
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- More than a third of people in the Americas may have obstructive sleep apnea
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at the SLEEP 2019 meeting
Conversations with Lori Alhadeff (min 8:36-31:52)
- Alyssa’s Law
- Make Our Schools Safe
- The Dream Team
- Safe Youth, Safe Schools
- Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
House Calls (min 31:52-40:00)
- I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. In addition to getting a sleep machine, she recommended losing weight and talking to a nutritionist. I’ve lost 10 pounds and feel better. I hope all doctors encourage their patients to find a supportive professional.
  - Sleep Apnea
- What resources are available for a middle-aged man who has made some bad financial choices and needs to start over?
- My doctor seemed very concerned after I started sweating a lot. Why was my doctor so worried?
  - Sweat

When Children Care for Family Members

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols welcome Dr. Betsy Olson from the UNC Department of Geography for a conversation about children who care for parents and other family members.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, August 17 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 18 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 18 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:23)

Message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help
- News about the study
- Article abstract
Healthy choices in middle age may improve health later in life
Association of vision loss with depression and anxiety and vice-versa
- News about the study
- Article abstract

Conversations with Dr. Betsy Olson (min 8:23-31:59)

House Calls (min 31:59-40:00)

I’m an adult but still get a lot of ear infections after swimming. What can I do to prevent this?
- Ear Infections
- Swimmer’s Ear
I have toenail fungus. Can I get a pedicure?
- Toenail Fungus
Should I see a specialist for my migraines?
- What is a Headache Specialist?

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Re-air: How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Betsy Winchell

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with professor and founding director of the WORLD Policy Analysis Center at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Jody Heymann about how parental leave policies impact a family’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Celebrity fat shaming has effect on women’s attitudes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cannabis use effects sedation requirements for endoscopic procedures
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rising despair rates among U.S. adults entering midlife
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart
  - News about study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jody Heymann (min 9:55-29:54)
- Family & Medical Leave
- State Family and Medical Leave Laws
House Calls (min 29:54-40:00)
- I’m only 35 but keep getting more and more forgetful. Is this just stress or a memory problem?
  - Memory
  - MoCA Test
- How can my doctor be sure I have arthritis in my neck just based on my medical history?
  - Arthritis
- I have diabetes and my blood sugar is well controlled with Metformin. I experience side effects with Metformin. Is there another drug I can take?
  - Metformin

Re-air: Divorce and Health

Posted on July 12, 2019 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, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 14 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

The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Dr. Luana Colloca—placebo expert, pain researcher and associate professor at the University of Maryland—about the real science behind tricks of the mind.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Sexual assault risk among transgender youth
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parents need only “get it right” 50% of the time
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Avocados can curb appetite in clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Concussion reporting by NCAA Division 1 athletes
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Luana Colloca (min 8:35-33:10)
- Placebos
- Are Placebos the Solution? TEDx Talk with Dr. Colloca
- Dr. Colloca’s faculty webpage with journal articles and books on the placebo effect
House Calls (min 33:10-40:00)
- My 80-year-old mother has severe arthritis in her back. She can’t stand up straight and seems to be in constant pain. Who should she see and what can be done?
  - Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
- I just wanted to share about my struggle to get disability based on having cirrhosis.
  - Cirrhosis
- What options are there for someone with OCD?
  - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- My dad’s doctor asked him to fill out a form which indicated he was depressed. Do doctors often use a form like this?
  - Depression

Aphasia

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

aphasia

A listener recently asked about aphasia which her mother developed after a stroke. “Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read and write.” (National Aphasia Association) June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Learn more about aphasia with these resources.

Aphasia (MedlinePlus)
Aphasia Definitions and Types (National Aphasia Association)
Aphasia (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
Includes signs, causes, treatments and tips for communicating with a person who has aphasia.

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

Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with David Smith—computer scientist and CEO and founder of Croquet Studio—about augmented reality and the future of healthcare.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 9 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-7:53)
- New legislation by Department of Health & Human Services drug pricing transparency
- Virtual reality helps dementia patients recall memories
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
- Diabetes mortality gap widens for rural Americans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Chemical compound in broccoli provide therapeutic benefit for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with David Smith (min 7:53-33:22)
House Calls (min 33:22-40:00)
- I was recently diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. What kind of doctor should be in charge of my care?
  - Guttate Psoriasis
- My mother had a stroke 6 years ago that left her with aphasia. It improved with therapy. Should she have therapy again for more improvement?
  - Aphasia
- I have diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor wants me to take a statin. Can I take it for a year and then stop? Is there any way to avoid taking the statin drug?
  - Statins
  - Eating Well and Losing Weight

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with Dr. Vandana Shashi—professor of pediatrics at Duke University and co-chair of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network steering committee—about the hunt to ID diseases that have defied diagnosis.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 12 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Empathizing takes effort and given the choice, most prefer to avoid
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Little evidence of positive effect of a workplace wellness program on employee health and economic outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common food additive may make flu vaccine less effective
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at Experimental Biology 2019 Conference
- Drone delivery of defibrillators could increase survival after cardiac arrest outside the hospital
  - News about the study
  - Full text article: The Case for Drone-assisted Emergency Response to Cardiac Arrest: An Optimized Statewide Deployment Approach
Conversations with Dr. Vandana Shashi (min 10:06-31:09)
House Calls (min 31:09-40:00)
- After my toddler had a seizure from a high fever, I’m anxious about his health. How worried should I be about another unexpected complication?
  - Febrile Seizures
  - When to call the doctor about a child’s fever
- I’m having surgery for the first time. What should I expect and how will the providers know if I react badly to the anesthesia?
  - Anesthesia
- I injured my toe and think it might be broken. Should I see my doctor?
  - Broken Toes
- Will the droop in my face from Bell’s palsy ever go away?
  - Bell’s Palsy

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

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Category Archives: Brain and Nerves

When Children Care for Family Members

Re-air: How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Re-air: Divorce and Health

The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Aphasia

Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma