This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill about Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer.
Please tune in!
The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 2nd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
• Sunday, July 3rd at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
- Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
- House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Vaughan Rees, Director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at Harvard University School of Public Health about Tobacco Bans in Public Housing.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 28th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 29th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 30th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 29th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Controlling blood sugar and heart risk factors is beneficial to heart risk but few do it
- Very few children achieve 60 minutes of physical activity per day, especially at school
- Combination of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle can cause much worse health profile
- Adolescents have access to electronic cigarette supplies over the Internet
- Conversations with Dr. Vaughan Rees (min 10:01 -30:27)
- House Calls (min 30:28-39:26)
- Risk of contrast-induced kidney injury and prescribed cardiac tests
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
- Deciding whether to test a child for autism spectrum disorder
- When I try to quit coffee, will I go through withdrawal?
The Story of a Heart Transplant with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes, about a story of courage, health and healing: The Story of a Heart Transplant.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 21st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 22nd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 23rd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 22nd at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-09:44)
- Loneliness is a predictor for heart disease and stroke
- Strength training decreases risk of all-cause death in older patients
- Teens with depression are less likely to schedule follow-up appointments or take antidepressants – consider cognitive-behavior therapy
- Metformin better at treating diabetes than sulfonylureas
- Conversations with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes (min 09:49 -32:35)
- House Calls (min 32:22-39:26)
- Should I take more action about my benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
- Are there ways to prevent kidney stones in the future?
- If a family member recovering from opioid addiction needs orthopedic surgery, how can we balance the need to manage his pain with preventing relapse?
More Organ Donation and Transplantation Personal Stories on YOUR HEALTH Radio
Time: The Doctor’s New Dilemma with Dr. Suzanne Koven
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Dr. Suzanne Koven, Internist and Writer in Residence in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital about Time: The Doctor’s New Dilemma.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 1st at 9 a.m.
• Monday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 1st at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-09:27) Consuming caffeine before conception could increase miscarriage risk; Rate of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, especially in low-middle income countries; Depression related to cardiovascular risk in aging population; Many people do not know how Zika virus is spread despite public health information efforts.
- Conversations with Dr. Suzanne Koven (min 09:27 -31:33)
- House Calls (min 31:33-39:17) What are the best ways to quit smoking and what should I watch for in my health after I quit?; Is fear of flying a good reason to see a doctor? Can a doctor help?; How do I get my iron on a vegetarian diet?; After being bitten by a dog at the park, are there any infections or illnesses I should watch for?
- Research that Matters
- Consuming caffeine before conception could increase miscarriage risk
- Rate of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, especially in low-middle income countries
- Depression related to cardiovascular risk in aging population
- Many people do not know how Zika virus is spread despite public health information efforts
- Conversations with Dr. Suzanne Koven
- House Calls
- What are the best ways to quit smoking and what should I watch for in my health after I quit?
- Is fear of flying a good reason to see a doctor? Can a doctor help?
- How do I get my iron on a vegetarian diet?
- After being bitten by a dog at the park, are there any infections or illnesses I should watch for?
Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence with Dr. Kenny Lin
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt will be talking with Dr. Kenny Lin, Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine about Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 23rd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, April 24th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 25th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, April 24th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-09:30)
- Smokers have a harder time finding jobs
- Sugary drinks taxes could reduce cases of Type 2 diabetes and save on healthcare expenditures
- Obesity in adolescence increases risk of heart disease in adulthood
- Older men who got testosterone therapy were less likely to be readmitted to emergency room
- Conversations with Dr. Kenny Lin (min 09:30 -30:10)
- House Calls (min 30:10-39:17)
- My doctor told me I had an ovarian cyst, but not to worry about it. Should I worry?
- Diets and exercise don’t help me lose weight. Can my doctor help me with weight loss?
- Can my family doctor see my sick relative in our home?
- I’m too stressed to quit smoking now, but at what age can I quit smoking and still preserve my health?
The Pressures and Pitfalls of Prescribing Antibiotics with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest cohost Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber, attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia about The Pressures and Pitfalls of Prescribing Antibiotics.
The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 12th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, March 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 14th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 13th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-08:31)
- Controlling diabetes can provide heart benefits
- HPV vaccines tied to drop in HPV cases but many adolescents still aren’t immunized
- Perceiving events as more stressful can cause heart symptoms
- Depression symptoms increase risk for cardiovascular disease events in older adults
- Conversations with Dr. Jeffrey Gerber (min 08:31-31:04)
- House Calls (min 31:04-39:11)
- Stressful responses to new responsibilities in life
- Talking to kids about ADHD trials and test
- Normal exercise is getting a lot tougher
Solar Energy and Health with Yosef Abramowitz
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Yosef Abramowitz, President of Gigawatt Solar about Solar Energy and Health.
Please tune in!
The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 24th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 25th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 24th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Emotional control goes out the window after a single night without sleep
- Graduating family medical residents indicate a desire to provide broader care
- Once a week diabetes medicines offer similar efficacy to daily insulin
- CDC criticized for not addressing gun violence
- Conversations with Yosef Abramowitz (min 10:35-31:40)
- House Calls (min 31:41-39:15)
- Could amoxicillin cause a rash with my mononucleosis?
- How did I get C. diff from my acne medication?
- What might easy numbness and coldness in my fingers be?
Concussions, Football, and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill about Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer.
Please tune in!
The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 10th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 10th at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
- Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
- House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
Making the Right Call in Diagnosis with Dr. Mark Graber
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Mark Graber, Senior Fellow for Health Care Quality and Outcomes at RTI International about Making the Right Call in Diagnosis.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 19th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 20th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 21st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 19th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 20th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-09:56)
- Mandibular devices not as good as CPAP for sleep apnea, but better than nothing
- Infections commonly cause emergency surgery patients to return to hospital
- Mental health patients not screened as often for diabetes
- Top tips for healthy holidays
- Conversations with Dr. Mark Graber (min 09:57-30:27)
- House Calls (min 30:88-39:24)
- Preventing deep vein thrombosis while traveling, should family get tests for something genetic?
- Preventing peri-rectal abscesses
- Helping a relative with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) agree to take medicine
- Why can’t we take both long-term pain medication and anti-anxiety drugs?
The Epidemic of Concern: Reactions to Ebola in the United States
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Gillian SteelFisher, Research Scientist and Deputy Director of the Harvard Opinion Research Program about The Epidemic of Concern: Reactions to Ebola in the United States
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 10th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 11th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 12th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 10th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 11th at 7 a.m.
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- Research that Matters (min 0-8:29)
- Smoking makes complications of diabetes worse
- Kids should get flu shots every year starting at 6 months of age
- Kids get whooping cough most often from their siblings
- Adults over 70 should check mental acuity frequently
- Conversations with Dr. Gillian SteelFisher (min 8:30 -33:09)
- House Calls (min 33:10-43:32)
- What is costochondritis?
- Does it hurt to get a tetanus booster earlier than scheduled?
- How does yogurt help treat diarrhea?
- Bunions or gout?
- What to do with extra opioid pain medications