A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. David Schaffer—co-founder and policy director at One Tent Health and emergency medicine resident at Massachusetts General Hospital—about a tent, a parking lot and a group of devoted people trying to save lives.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Allowing pharmacists to directly dispense opioid antidote can cut overdose deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Children with chronic illness just as happy as peers
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Use of Physician Compare for Physician Performance Data
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Schaffer (min 10:16-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Why did my doctor take x-rays of my neck when I complained about left should, arm and hand pain?
  - Neck Injuries and Disorders
- Should I consider methadone instead of opioids?
  - Methadone
- I have swelling and pain in my neck off and on. Should I see a doctor?
  - Talking with your doctor

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

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)

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Brian Southwell—director of the Science in the Public Sphere Program at RTI International, a UNC professor in both the School of Media and Journalism and the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and editor of the new book Misinformation and Mass Audiences—about a different sort of plague…the spread of health misinformation.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 12 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:15)
- New colonoscopy guidelines recommend starting regular screening at age 45
- Stronger state alcohol policies lead to fewer deaths in motor vehicle crashes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Reducing opioid use for chronic pain not associated with lower patient satisfaction scores
Conversations with Dr. Brian Southwell (min 7:15-32:07)
- Misinformation and Mass Audiences edited by Brian Southwell, Emily A. Thorson and Laura Sheble
- Misinformation Solutions Forum from the Rita Allen Foundation
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
- Finding and Evaluating Online Resources
House Calls (min 32:07-40:00)
- After sharing a traumatic event with my doctor, he started to tear up. I found that refreshing and felt closer to him. Is that unusual?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I was referred to a psychiatrist for depression and anxiety. The psychiatrist at the health center didn’t have any openings. What are my options?
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
  - Finding Therapy
- I saw my family doctor before I had major surgery. My doctor held my hand and prayed with me. I want you to know how comforting that was.
  - Talking with Your Doctor

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Health vs. Hype: “What’s Real and What’s Not” (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich talk with Dr. Natasha Cuk—rising chief resident of internal medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about a world where internet service providers could stymie medical care.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM
Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:54)
- After tumor removal, treatment with erectile dysfunction drugs and a flu vaccine may help stop cancer from returning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- New drug for prevention of migraines
  - News about the medication
  - FDA Announcement
- Induction of labor in women with normal pregnancies at or beyond term: a systematic review
  - Cochrane study summary
  - Full Cochrane review
- UNC researchers discover body temperature wrecks potential dengue, Zika vaccine
  - News about the report
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Natasha Cuk (min 8:54-28:55)
- WIRED Guide to Net Neutrality
- What Does the End of Net Neutrality Mean for Healthcare?
- Citation for article by Dr. Cuk: Net Neutrality Repeal and the Potential Harm to Medical Education
- How to Contact Your Elected Officials
House Calls (min 28:55-40:00)
- What should I do about the high costs of a sleep study?
  - How to Shop Around and Save on Health Care
  - How Does a Sleep Study Work?
- What should I do for acid reflux that doesn’t seem to be related to what I eat?
  - Acid Reflux
- Do I need an MRI if I’ve had a headache for 10 days?
  - Headache
  - MRI Scans
- I was recently diagnoses with diabetes and have lost 10 pounds but my blood sugar was worse. What should I do?
  - Blood Sugar
  - Diabetes

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Mary Otto (photo by Nancy Crampton) and her book Teeth

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with health journalist and author Mary Otto about her recent book Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Oral food challenges are safe for diagnosing food allergies
  - Free full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Condom sales drop blamed on smartphones
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Alcohol abuse rising among older adults
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Mary Otto (min 7:14-29:17)
- Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America
- For Want of a Dentist Washington Post article by Mary Otto
- Dental Health (Oral Health)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00)
- How can I help my daughter with panic attacks and how do I know when she needs to go to the ER?
  - Panic Disorder
- I have muscle pain in my abdomen which my physical therapist thinks is a strained adductor. What is that and why does it take so long to heal?
  - Adductor Strain Treatment & Management
- How do you know when pain is a stomachache or appendicitis?
- Is strep throat harder to combat as an adult and am I likely to get it again?
  - Strep Throat

Re-air: The Influence of Dreams on Your Health

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Adia Hinds talk with Dr. Deirdre Barrett, associate professor of psychology at Harvard, editor of the American Psychological Association’s journal Dreaming and author of The Committee of Sleep, about what goes on in our brains when our heads hit the pillow.
Please tune in! The show will air:

97.9 The Hill WCHL FM

Sat., Jan. 27, at 9 a.m.
Sun., Jan 28, at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Mon., Jan 29, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sun., Jan 28, at 7 a.m.

Or listen to the show now!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:03)
- Talking to yourself in the third person can help you control stressful emotions
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cleaning a dirty sponge only helps its worst bacteria
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Home test for HPV may be lifesaving for women who do not receive regular cervical cancer screenings
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Social isolation, loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity
  - Abstract of the Conference Proceeding
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Dierdre Barrett (min 9:03-32:29)
House Calls (min 32:29-40:00)
- My mother has knee pain from arthritis and is wondering about hyaluronic acid. What dose can she take and what are the side effects?
  - Medicines, injections and supplements for arthritis
  - Treatments for Hip and Knee Arthritis Pain
- What do you think about the health benefits of turmeric?
  - Turmeric
- How can I make sure my massage therapist addresses an old back injury?
  - What to expect at your massage session?

"Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery"

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Crooked Outwitting the Back Pain Industry

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with investigative journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin about her new book Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, December 2, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 3, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:00)
- Epidural analgesia had no effect on second stage of labor compared with a placebo
- Heat Not Burn Tobacco Use Poised for Explosive Growth
- Training on Reducing Implicit Racial Bias in Preschool Children
Conversations with Cathryn Jakobson Ramin (min 8:00-30:07)
- Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery
- Back Pain
House Calls (min 30:07-40:00)
- I have a family history of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis). What can I do when I fly to minimize the risk of blood clots?
  - Deep Vein Thrombosis
- A recent blood test showed I have metabolic acidosis. A second test was normal. What is this and what do the blood test results mean?
  - Metabolic Acidosis
  - Lab Test Results
- Are fish oil supplements beneficial?
- My doctor prescribed medication for gall stones. Should I have my gallbladder removed instead?
  - Gallstones

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with Mark Hedstrom, senior vice president of the Movember Foundation, about men’s health—and why you might see a few more mustaches this month.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 18, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 19, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 19, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:37)
- Vaccine microparticles could release drugs or vaccines long after injection
- Listening to happy music facilitates creativity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text of the article
- Mind wandering is common during driving
- Anxiety disorders increase risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Mark Hedstrom (min 9:37-29:56)
- Movember Foundation
- Men’s Health
House Calls (min 29:56-40:00)
- I know the controversy about the PSA (Prostate-specific antigen). My number has always been around 4 but has risen to about 6. My doctor wants me to see a urologist and consider a biopsy. Is that necessary?
  - Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
- I’m 60 years old. When I tilt my head back, I have shooting pain down my left arm. Should I be concerned?
  - Arthritis
- I’ve had a torn meniscus for years and have taken Percocet for the pain. My doctor feels with the recent attention on opiates it is too dangerous to continue. My only other option is surgery. Why can’t I stay on this medication instead of having surgery?
  - Prescription Opioids
  - Meniscus tears
- I need to have surgery on my wisdom teeth but I have severe needle phobia. What can you suggest?
  - Phobias
  - Wisdom Teeth Management

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas, Dr. Stephen Hooper, and Dr. Eileen Burker

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with associate dean and chair in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences Dr. Stephen Hooper as well as Dr. Eileen Burker, division director and professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Philip Griffin, clinical associate professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences, about the importance of interdisciplinary care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:17)
- Sleep deprivation is an effective anti-depressant for nearly half of depressed patients
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Saunas may be good for blood pressure
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Chronic bronchitis: new insights could lead to first diagnostic test and better treatments
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- A nanoparticle-coated skin patch could treat obesity and diabetes
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Stephen Hooper, Dr. Eileen Burker and Dr. Philip Griffin (min 9:17-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- When should a young women with breast cancer in her family start being more alert for signs of problems?
  - Breast Cancer
  - Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?
- I recently quit smoking but still use chewing tobacco. How do I quit all tobacco products?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
  - Making a Plan to Quit Smokeless Tobacco
- What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s and how is each treated?

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Category Archives: Diagnostic Tests

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

"Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery"

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care