The Role of the Community Pharmacy

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam talks with David Smithwick—pharmacist and owner of Southern Village Pharmacy in Chapel Hill—about the role of the community pharmacy.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:23)
- Media and conflict in homes exposure increases aggressive behavior in teens
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Sexual violence memories persist decades later
- Greater sleep irregularity associated with cardiovascular disease and other health risks
Conversations with David Smithwick (min 9:23-30:00)
House Calls (min 30:00-40:00)
- I like my family doctor but would like to also see a gynecologist. Do you think that’s okay?
  - Talking with your doctor
- My mother has had fatty lover disease and cirrhosis for 10 years. Am I at risk for these same problems and how do I prevent it?
  - Fatty Liver Disease
  - Cirrhosis
- I’m in therapy with my husband who has had sexual relationships with other women during our marriage. Is this really my problem?
  - Infidelity
  - How to Find a Therapist
- I’ve had acid reflux for years and antacids haven’t helped. Is there anything new that might help?
  - Acid Reflux

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Re-air: The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.
You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

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“Forgotten Grievers”—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister with Dr. James Bolton (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2017)

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Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jonathan Fricke and Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Lisa Koonin—deputy director of the CDC’s Influenza Coordination Unit and adjunct assistant professor in UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health—about fighting future flu outbreaks.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 25 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 26 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 26 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Doctors allow average of 11 seconds of listening to patients before interrupting
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Diabetes as risk factor for cancer
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Diet soda associated with reduced colon cancer recurrence
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Deaths from cirrhosis and liver cancer increased the most for young people
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Lisa Koonin (min 10:22-31:07)
- Influenza (Flu) from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases
House Calls (min 31:07-40:00)
- My throat gets itchy when I eat strawberries. I don’t have other symptoms. Could I have a food allergy? Who do I see about this?
  - Food Allergies
- Will my insurance cover a weight management program?
- What do you think about genetic testing to learn what my DNA says about my health?
  - Genetic Testing
- What vitamins do a healthy young woman need?
  - Multivitamins and Mineral Supplements
  - Definition of Health Terms: Vitamins
  - Do You Really Need Multi-vitamins? Your Health post from May 2011
  - If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin? House Calls question from January 2017

Re-air: Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Born to be Wild Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke had with Dr. Jess Shatkin—professor of child and adolescent psychology and pediatrics at New York University—about his book Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 30 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 1 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:23)
- Vitamin D levels and mortality in patients with heart disease
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Lavender, Tea Tree Oil linked to breast growth in boys
  - Press Release: Study to be presented at ENDO 2018 meeting
  - News about the article
- Insomnia and genetics link
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- First-person singular pronoun use and negative emotionality
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Jesse Shatkin (min 11:23-28:18)
House Calls (min 28:18-40:00)
- What can I do about waking up several times during the night?
  - Sleep Health
  - Sleep Disorders
- What do you suggest for someone who bites the inside of their cheek?
  - Chronic Cheek Biting
- My teenage son who is about to start driving is colorblind. Should I be concerned?
  - What it’s like to be colorblind
- What diet should I follow if I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  - IBS Diet

The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

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: The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Dr. Cristy Page and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Denise Rodgers—vice chancellor for Interprofessional Programs at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences—about how the social determinants of health and implicit bias can lead to health disparities.
You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Healthy low-fat diet vs. healthy low-carbohydrate diet
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Cleaning products and lung function in women
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Conversation exchanges, reading help to boost children’s brain development
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Hot tea, interactions with alcohol and tobacco use, increase risk for esophageal cancer
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Denise Rodgers (min 9:55-32:45)
House Calls (min 32:45 -40:00)
- I had to see a new doctor and had to fill out a lot of paperwork about my health history. Can you summarize what all that paperwork was about?
  - How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
- My brother has been diagnosed with celiac disease. Should I get checked?
  - Celiac Disease
- At what point do I need to consider surgery for cataracts and what is that surgery like?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery

Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Jess Shatkin—professor of child and adolescent psychology and pediatrics at New York University—about his new book Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:23)
- Vitamin D levels and mortality in patients with heart disease
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Lavender, Tea Tree Oil linked to breast growth in boys
  - Press Release: Study to be presented at ENDO 2018 meeting
  - News about the article
- Insomnia and genetics link
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- First-person singular pronoun use and negative emotionality
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Jesse Shatkin (min 11:23-28:18)
House Calls (min 28:18-40:00)
- What can I do about waking up several times during the night?
  - Sleep Health
  - Sleep Disorders
- What do you suggest for someone who bites the inside of their cheek?
  - Chronic Cheek Biting
- My teenage son who is about to start driving is colorblind. Should I be concerned?
  - What it’s like to be colorblind
- What diet should I follow if I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  - IBS Diet

The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Healthy low-fat diet vs. healthy low-carbohydrate diet
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Cleaning products and lung function in women
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Conversation exchanges, reading help to boost children’s brain development
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Hot tea, interactions with alcohol and tobacco use, increase risk for esophageal cancer
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Denise Rodgers (min 9:55-32:45)
- Health Disparities
- Understanding Implicit Bias
- Building a Culture of Health from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Project Implicit from Harvard
- Understanding Prejudice. Implicit Association Test
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 32:45 -40:00)
- I had to see a new doctor and had to fill out a lot of paperwork about my health history. Can you summarize what all that paperwork was about?
  - How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
- My brother has been diagnosed with celiac disease. Should I get checked?
  - Celiac Disease
- At what point do I need to consider surgery for cataracts and what is that surgery like?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery

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The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
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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

Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

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Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

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Category Archives: Digestive System

The Role of the Community Pharmacy

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

Re-air: Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Re-air: The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary