Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Kimberly Sanders—professor in both UNC’s school of pharmacy and the department of dental ecology—about thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 12 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 14 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 13 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:29)
- Patients commonly withhold information from their doctors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Insulin underuse by diabetes patients due to costs
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower accelerated growth, weight in offspring
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Essential oils may be better at killing persistent Lyme disease bacteria than current antibiotics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kimberly Sanders (min 10:29-31:18)
House Calls (min 31:18-40:00)
- I get a headache about every month that responds well to Tylenol. Now I get a headache almost daily. When should I think about something like a CAT scan?
  - Headache
- I have degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. What can you tell me about this?
  - Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- My wife is 30 years younger than me. Now that I’m older, is it fair to her to stay married?
  - Find a Marriage Therapist

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

Posted on November 27, 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, November 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, 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)

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jonathan Weiler—director of undergraduate studies and professor in UNC’s Curriculum in Global Studies—about his new book Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 18 at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Stress can impair memory, thinking skills
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- No evidence of HPV vaccine increasing sexual risk-taking behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Conversion efforts to change LGBT sexual orientation can lead to depression, suicide
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Weiler (min 9:14-30:27)
- Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide
House Calls (min 39:27-40:00)
- We had a good experience with hospice when my mother died. Is this a typical experience?
  - Hospice Care
- My father starting having hallucinations after taking Requip for restless legs syndrome. How could this happen?
  - Restless Legs Syndrome
- Will a person with type 2 diabetes automatically end up on insulin?
  - Type 2 Diabetes

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Rachel Seidman—director of UNC’s Southern Oral History Program—and Joanna Ramirez—a master’s student in the Gillings School of Global Public Health—about the “Stories to Save Lives” project, documenting North Carolinians’ beliefs about healthcare.

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 21 at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-7:23)
- On-again, off-again relationships and effect on mental health
- HPV vaccinations up but HPV-related cancers are up too
  - News about the study
  - CDC Data Brief
- Risks of alcohol consumption increase with levels of consumption
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Seidman and Joanna Ramirez (min 7:23-32:42)
- Stories to Save Lives
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum Oral History Program
House Calls (min 32:42-40:00)
- I think I have plantar fasciitis. Can I treat that myself or do I need to see my doctor?
- My doctor told me there’s a voluntary recall on my high blood pressure medicine and I needed to take a different medication. Is that really necessary?
  - Recall for Medications Containing Valsartan
- What do you think about taking melatonin to help someone sleep and what are the risks?
  - Melatonin

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on October 13, 2018 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, October 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 14 at 7 a.m.

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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

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Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

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

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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Top 10 Recommendations of a Pharmacist with Dr. Emily Hawes (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2015)

How Childhood Trauma Can Alter DNA

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Daniel Weinberger—director and CEO of the Lieber Institute of Brain Development and professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine—about how childhood trauma can alter DNA.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 30 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-8:37)
- Medical marijuana legalization and prevalence of serious mental illness
- Parent’s spirituality or religiosity and effect on offspring suicide
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks: does it reduce c-sections?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Weinberger (min 8:37-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-40:00)
- Can I switch to a new glucose monitor that doesn’t require me to prick my finger?
  - FDA Approves First Blood Sugar Monitor without Finger Prick
  - Diabetes
- I’m a healthy 65-year-old woman who used to smoke. After being diagnosed with a compression fracture in my back my doctor said I need a bone density scan to make sure I don’t have osteoporosis. No one in my family has had osteoporosis. Do I really need this test?
  - Osteoporosis
  - Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
- How can I make sure that my new doctor gets my health history including my history of cancer?
  - Personal Health Records
  - Choosing a Primary Care Provider

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.

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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)

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2013)

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, Photo by Nina Subin

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein—lecturer at Yale, writer in residence at Yale Medical School and adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism—about her new book Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 19 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Virtual Reality May Help Cure Fear of Heights
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Reducing Drug Possession Penalties May Have Impact on Health Inequities
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Green Space Linked to Better Cognitive Health
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Survival Rates Double for Patients with Melanoma Brain Metastases Receiving Immunotherpy
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein (min 10:34-32:48)
- Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. by Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein
- Hormones
House Calls with guest co-host Dr. Laurel Sisler (min 32:48-40:00)
- What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat bread?
  - Whole Grains: Hearty Options for a Healthy Diet
- I’m seen at a university medical center for a heart condition. It’s challenging to form a relationship with fellows who are only there for a short time. Do you have any advice?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I’ve heard my doctor can call in opiate prescriptions to the pharmacy. Is that true of other medicines such as anxiety medication too?
  - Opioid Prescribing Policies
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library

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Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

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

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Oral Historians Collect "Stories to Save Lives"

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

The Role of the Community Pharmacy

How Childhood Trauma Can Alter DNA

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"