How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on April 27, 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, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 28 at 7 a.m.

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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

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta—senior research portfolio manager at the Translational Research Institute for Space Health—about how the human body fares on the final frontier.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 21 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:42)
- It’s never too late to get more exercise
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Students may feel safer with stricter gun laws
- Caregiving not as bad for your health as once thought
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Take short breaks to learn a new skill
Conversations with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta (min 9:42-29:06)
House Calls (min 29:06-40:00)
- Our doctor told us anyone who would be around our newborn needed a whooping cough booster. How can I communicate how important this is to family members?
  - Whooping Cough, also called pertussis
  - Grandparents Can Help Protect Against Whooping Cough with Tdap Vaccing (opens pdf document)
- From a physician: A patient thought she may have a kidney infection and wanted an antibiotic called in to the pharmacy. What are your thoughts?
  - Kidney Infection
  - Why Your Doctor Won’t Refill Prescriptions Over the Phone
- From a healthcare provider: Outreach efforts for advance directives and medical power of attorney are now happening with specialists and not just primary care providers. Is this a good idea?
  - Advance Care Directives
- I’ve heard you talk about value-based care. What do you think about talking to a doctor on the phone vs in person?
  - Talking with Your Doctor

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Li Qian—associate professor in UNC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine AND director of the McAllister Heart Institute—about the work she’s doing to give diseased heart tissue new life.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 14 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Patient-reported side effects using own words offers new insights
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
- Further information on lack of link between vaccinations and autism
- Esketamine approved by FDA for recurrent depression not helped by other drugs
  - News about the drug
  - News about FDA approval of the drug
- Prescribing healthy food
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Li Qian (min 9:13-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- My blood pressure was high at my last doctor visit. He said this was due to all the stress in my life. I felt very supported.
  - High Blood Pressure
- I have ADHD and smoke. I rely on medications and nicotine to function. Some of this is bad for me. What do I do?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was recently diagnosed with Schamberg’s purpura. I’m okay but never heard of this.
  - Schamberg’s Disease
- Percocet is the only thing that helps with my chronic pain and allows me to function. Is it okay to continue taking this?
  - Percocet

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with neurologist Dr. Nauman Tariq—director of the Headache Center at Johns Hopkins—about when your head starts to pound and unusual headache disorders.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 10 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:23)
- E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of American Stroke Association presentation
- Pay-it-forward model increases STD testing among gay men in China
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Setting goals we can attain makes us happier, even if we fail
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nauman Tariq
- Headache (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Headache (MedlinePlus)
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (American College of Rheumatology)
House Calls (min 30:37-40:00)
- My doctor’s office closed and I don’t know what happened to my medical records. How do I find a new doctor and get my medical records?
  - Contact a State Medical Board
  - Scroll down to section: “For a Doctor No Longer in Practice”
- An EKG showed I have a long QT interval. My doctor said to talk to my therapist about a psychiatric medication and I wonder if I should just stop taking it.
  - Long QT Interval
- Is chronic care management too good to be true?
  - Chronic Care Management from Medicare.gov
- What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Vascular Dementia
  - Alzheimer’s Disease

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Jauhar, photo by Beowulf Sheehan

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Dr. Sandeep Jauhar about his new book Heart: A History.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Frequent fried food consumption associated with higher risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Occupational stress associated with weight gain in Swedish study
- Should low risk cancers be renamed?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skinny genes play significant part in weight
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (min 10:06-30:12)
House Calls (min 30:12-40:00)
- Can you recommend some resources to help me understand what my brother-in-law with prostate cancer is going through?
  - Prostate Cancer: The Basics (UpToDate)
  - Prostate Cancer (Cancer.gov)
  - Treatment Preference and Patient Centered Prostate Cancer (PCORI)
  - Evaluating Health Websites
- What can I do for my 3-year-old who gets motion sickness when he travels?
  - Motion Sickness
  - Car Sickness
- What are thunderclap headaches?
  - Thunderclap Headaches
- Should I be worried about terms on my x-ray report?
  - Chondrocalcinosis (Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis)
  - Early Degenerative Changes (Aging Changes in the Bones, Muscles and Joints)

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, February 17 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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Category Archives: Brain and Nerves

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

What It Really Means to Have OCD

The Ethics of Editing Genetic Material

Divorce and Health