The Rising Science of Falls

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Dr. Michael Lewek—associate professor of physical therapy in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences AND associate director of the rehabilitation engineering center—about the rising science of falls.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 2 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Re-analysis of Alzheimer’s drug shows higher doses worked, Biogen will submit to FDA
  - News about the drug’s therapeutics
  - News about the drug’s second life
- Blood pressure medications more effective if taken at bedtime
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Smartphone app helps encourage physical activity in first entirely digital clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Interpreter availability reduces hospital readmission rates with acute and chronic conditions
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Lewek (min 9:30-29:53)
- Falls Prevention
- Falls
House Calls (min 29:53-40:00)
- Can you treat cataracts with medication? If not, what can I expect from surgery?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery
- I was recently in the hospital for a compression fracture of my spine. I have osteoporosis and was told the fracture might be related to smoking. A doctor talked to me about quitting smoking to help prevent future fractures which is the first time a doctor had a serious conversation with me about quitting in 40 years. What’s changed?
- I’m in my 70s and am being treated for cancer with a powerful new drug. Could this drug be causing loose stools several times a day?
  - Diarrhea: Cancer-related Causes and How to Cope

Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman abouttheir new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

Re-air: The Effects of Racism on Health

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Shannon Aymes talk with Dr. Chandra Ford—associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at UCLA and founding director of the Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice and Health—about her work to illuminate the effects of racism on health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 21 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:51)
- Artificially sweetened beverages associated with increased stroke risk in post-menopausal women
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pinterest works to banish search results of anti-vaccination misinformation
- Study determines that cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Prisoners with depression benefit from psychological therapy
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Chandra Ford (min 10:51-32:38)
- Racism and Health
- Understanding Implicit Bias
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- After removing a mole, my doctor said it was dysplastic and I should see a surgeon. Why do I need a surgeon?
  - Atypical Moles (Dysplastic Nevi)
- I took medication for rosacea and stopped after two months when it got better. It came back. Do I need to take the medicine again?
  - Rosacea
- My sister was diagnosed with cancer. Every time I have a headache or anything wrong, I think I might have cancer. What can I do?
  - Anxiety

You may also like:

The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2017
How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race with Dr. Alondra Nelson, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2017
Sex Bias in Surgical Research with Dr. Melina Kibbe, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2016
Bias, Black Lives and Academic Medicine with Dr. David Ansell, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2015

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Michael Kinch—associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis—about his new book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 7 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone book cover

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols and Dr. Matthew Hall welcome psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb, who shares insights from her new book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 29 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 30 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 1 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 30 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Moderate to vigorous exercise promotes earlier and better sleep for adolescents
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Medicaid expansion helped reduce cancer-related racial disparities and improved outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the ASCO Annual Meeting
- For many, friends and family, not doctors, serve as gateway to opioid misuse
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to violent video games’ effects on behavior with real guns
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lori Gottlieb (min 9:53-32:08)
- “Dear Therapist” weekly column for The Atlantic
- How to Find a Good Therapist
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00)
- I’ve had hepatitis C for decades. Do you have advice for what I can do besides the expensive treatment?
  - Hepatitis C
- I wanted to share about a doctor visit. I visited my doctor because of chest pains which led to questions about depression and stress in my marriage. I’m now getting therapy.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
  - How to Find a Good Therapist
- After a recent fall, I noticed my elderly mother has more balance problems. Should she be in a walker or wheelchair?
  - Fall Prevention

Getting an Inside Look at a Patient’s Health

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Issack Boru—radiology imaging supervisor and clinical instructor for UNC’s Division of Radiologic Science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences—about the importance of getting an inside look at a patient’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:41)
- Women call ambulance for husbands with heart attacks but not themselves
  - Abstract summary from European Society of Cardiology
  - News about the study
- Social media’s influence on unhealthy snacking by children between 9 – 11 years of age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- High fat diet promotes colon cancer growth
- Widely used antimicrobial chemical in consumer products may be increasing antibiotic resistance
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Issack Boru (min 9:41-28:56)
- Article about Dr. Boru
- Imaging and Radiology
House Calls (min 28:56-40:00)
- My dad has COPD and sleep apnea. How often does one person have so many problems?
  - COPD
  - Sleep Apnea
- While traveling in another state, I had flu-like symptoms and called my doctor to ask for a prescription. He said he couldn’t call it in to another state. After going to urgent care, the pharmacist said my doctor could have called it in. Why wouldn’t my doctor call in the prescription?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- Should I use probiotics to be healthier?
  - Probiotics in Depth
- I thought the doctors were in charge of the healthcare system but it seems like insurance companies have more and more power.
  - Health Insurance

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jamila Battle and Dr. Emily Hanna welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins—of both the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins—for a conversation about the ethics of grateful patient fundraising in medicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-12:20)
- Life expectancy grows when there are more primary care physicians
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effects of blindfold on leadership and skills in pediatric resuscitation simulation
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Exercise performance better predictor of longevity than age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Megan Collins (min 12:20-35:47)
- Ethical Issues and Recommendations in Grateful Patient Fundraising and Philanthropy by Dr. Collins and others.
- Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Grateful Patient Fundraising by Dr. Collins and others.
- Wealth Screening
House Calls (min 35:47-40:00)
- My blood pressure went up instead of down with a new blood pressure medication. What happened?
  - Blood pressure medicines
- My spouse had cirrhosis after having fatty liver disease. His doctor said there are areas of the liver that might indicate cancer. Is this the beginning of the end?
- I had to see a new doctor who I liked better than my regular doctor. Can I switch doctors?
  - How to switch doctors

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Lynn Eades

colon cancer

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about this disease and what you can do to prevent it.

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

The Effects of Racism on Health

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 18 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:51)
- Artificially sweetened beverages associated with increased stroke risk in post-menopausal women
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pinterest works to banish search results of anti-vaccination misinformation
- Study determines that cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Prisoners with depression benefit from psychological therapy
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Chandra Ford (min 10:51-32:38)
- Racism and Health
- Understanding Implicit Bias
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- After removing a mole, my doctor said it was dysplastic and I should see a surgeon. Why do I need a surgeon?
  - Atypical Moles (Dysplastic Nevi)
- I took medication for rosacea and stopped after two months when it got better. It came back. Do I need to take the medicine again?
  - Rosacea
- My sister was diagnosed with cancer. Every time I have a headache or anything wrong, I think I might have cancer. What can I do?
  - Anxiety

You may also like:

The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2017
How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race with Dr. Alondra Nelson, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2017
Sex Bias in Surgical Research with Dr. Melina Kibbe, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2016
Bias, Black Lives and Academic Medicine with Dr. David Ansell, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2015

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.

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

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)

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Category Archives: Cancers

The Rising Science of Falls

Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Re-air: The Effects of Racism on Health

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

The Effects of Racism on Health

The Heart: Past, Present and Future