Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with David Smith—computer scientist and CEO and founder of Croquet Studio—about augmented reality and the future of healthcare.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 9 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-7:53)
- New legislation by Department of Health & Human Services drug pricing transparency
- Virtual reality helps dementia patients recall memories
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
- Diabetes mortality gap widens for rural Americans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Chemical compound in broccoli provide therapeutic benefit for first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with David Smith (min 7:53-33:22)
House Calls (min 33:22-40:00)
- I was recently diagnosed with guttate psoriasis. What kind of doctor should be in charge of my care?
  - Guttate Psoriasis
- My mother had a stroke 6 years ago that left her with aphasia. It improved with therapy. Should she have therapy again for more improvement?
  - Aphasia
- I have diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor wants me to take a statin. Can I take it for a year and then stop? Is there any way to avoid taking the statin drug?
  - Statins
  - Eating Well and Losing Weight

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

Healthy Hearing

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Patricia Johnson, AuD, clinical audiologist and assistant professor of Allied Health Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill, about healthy hearing.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 10 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Cold temperatures, windy, gray days and bad weather associated with higher heart attack risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Breathing through the nose may improve memory
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Flavoring additives in e-cigarettes trigger irritation and inflammation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Polio-like paralysis in children is rare but can happen quickly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Patricia Johnson, AuD (min 9:57-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- My child has hypertension. What should we do?
  - High Blood Pressure Treatment in Children
- My doctor recommended medication for low TSH (Thyroid-stimulating-hormone). What can I do about this besides take the medicine?
  - TSH Test
- My 24-year-old daughter is seeing a therapist. I don’t see any improvement. Should I say something?
  - How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

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.

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

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

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!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

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

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

"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

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

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with Dr. Natalie Strand, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist living with Type 1 diabetes, about the best ways to manage the condition. And she should know—she sped around the world during season 17 of The Amazing Race, not only keeping her diabetes in check, but winning the game to boot.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 1/13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 1/14 at 9 a.m.
Monday 1/15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 1/14 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a Cancer Diagnosis
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Birth Control and Breast Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Association of Moral Values with Vaccine Hesitancy
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Natalie Strand (min 10:14-31:19)
House Calls (min 31:19-40:00)
- When I took my 14-year-old daughter for a well visit, her doctor asked if she would like me to leave the room a few minutes. How do I know if I need to followup about what they talked about in private?
  - Doctor-Teen Patient Confidentiality: What You Should Know
- How can I make sure my elderly father is still a safe driver?
  - We Need to Talk: Taking the Keys from Older Drivers
- I had a partial knee replacement and that knee is fine. My other knee is very painful. Should I get a steroid injection?
  - Injectable Medications for Knee Osteoarthritis
- I had my thyroid removed because of a slow growing cancer about 10 years ago. I’ve felt more sluggish recently. Do I need to have my hormone levels tweaked?
  - TSH (Thyroid-stimulating Hormone) Test

Re-air: The Misguided Battle of the Bulge

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Caroline Roberts welcome Sylvia Tara, Ph.D., biochemist and author of The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You, who talks with us about the misguided battle of the bulge.
Please tune in! The show will air:

Photo by Joshua Michael Shelton

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 26, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:13)
- Shared beliefs, values and trusting your doctor has an effect on pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Surprising link between blood sugar and brain cancer found
- Rates of school bullying are down
- Lack of health insurance linked to 45,000 deaths annually
Conversations with Dr. Sylvia Tara (min 10:13-31:11)
- The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You
House Calls (min 31:11-40:00)
- What is the difference between different kinds of doctors: internists, primary care, family care, etc?
  - Choosing a Primary Care Provider
- What can I do to help my child stop biting fingernails?
  - How to stop biting your nails
- What do you recommend for adult acne?
  - Acne
- Do you think I should follow the advice of my dermatologist and have a lymph node removed?
  - Lymph Nodes

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Category Archives: Endocrine System

Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

Healthy Hearing

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

How Childhood Trauma Can Alter DNA

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

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

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Re-air: The Misguided Battle of the Bulge