How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe talk with Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology and dean of social science at Columbia University, about her book The Social Life of DNA and how science and medicine influence conversations about race.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 9, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:32)
- Depression medications for children and teens
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- New blood test is more accurate in predicting prostate cancer risk than PSA
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Novel device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, reduces risks to patients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article

Conversations with Dr. Alondra Nelson (min 9:32-30:39)
- The Social Life of DNA
- Dr. Nelson
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00)
- I’m a recent college graduate starting a new job and was just diagnosed with lupus. Do you have any advice?
  - Lupus
- My doctor said my 14-year-old daughter is anemic. What does that mean and what do we do?
  - Anemia
  - Iron-Rich Foods
- What do I do about fuzzy vision and headaches after staring at my computer too long?
  - Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain
  - Computer Workstations eTool

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The Effects of Racism on Health with Dr. Chandra Ford, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2019
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 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

Your Health, Your Decisions

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy & guest co-host Dr. Caroline Roberts talk to Dr. Robert Alan McNutt, president and CEO of YouChooseMedical and author of Your Health, Your Decisions: How to Work with Your Doctor to Become a Knowledge-Powered Patient, about why patients and doctors should approach healthcare as partners and how to do so.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:12)
- Handheld screen time linked with speech delays in young children
  - Meeting Abstract
  - News about the Findings
- Raw milk and cheese cause 840 times more illnesses than pasteurized products
- Zinc acetate lozenges may increase the recovery rate from the common cold by three-fold
  - Full-Text Article
- Common painkillers linked to increased risk of heart attack
  - Full-Text Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Robert Alan McNutt (min 10:12-29:32)
- Your Health, Your Decisions: How to Work with Your Doctor to Become a Knowledge-Powered Patient
- Be More Involved in Your Health Care
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- What can I do about my blood pressure dropping when I stand up?
  - Low Blood Pressure
- What kind of withdrawal symptoms or side effects could I have coming off medications?
  - Medicines
  - Talking With Your Doctor
- My son has stitches and his wound is still healing. Is it okay for him to swim in a lake?
  - Cuts and Puncture Wounds
- Should someone who is adopted have genetic testing to learn more about their family history?
  - Genetic Testing

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Doctor, Your Patient Will See You Now, with Dr. Steven Kussin (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2012)

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Adam Jacks, associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, for a conversation about aphasia and how communication can literally break down for some patients.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:00) Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people; Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival; Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies; Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks (min 8:00-28:53)
House Calls (min 28:53-40:00) When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?; Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?; What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?; How can I make healthier choices when eating out?

Research that Matters
- Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival
  - News Item
- Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks
House Calls
- When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?
  - Fever
- Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?
  - Allergies
  - Allergy Relief: A Guide to Nasal Sprays
- What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?
- How can I make healthier choices when eating out?
  - Eating Out

The Amazing Brain

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Marsha Penner, Ph.D., director of undergraduate research in UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, about brain awareness and how you can get to know your brain better.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:38)
- Scalp cooling effective in reducing hair loss during chemo
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Worrying about your grown kids really can keep you up at night
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Gene that helps form trauma-related memories may also help prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Alzheimer’s may be delayed by speaking a second language
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Marsha Penner, Ph.D. (min 9:38-30:17)
- Brain Health
- 6 Pillars of Brain Health
- How the Brain Takes Care of Itself TEDx Talks Videos
- A Calm Brain with Dr. Gayatri Devi YOUR HEALTH Radio show July 2012
House Calls (min 30:17-40:00)
- I’m a man in my 30s and my skin has recently become sensitive when I shave. Any advice?
  - Healthier, younger-looking skin
  - Prevent razor burn
- Is a front-facing car seat safe?
  - Child passenger safety
- When I have blood drawn, the nurse has a hard time finding my vein. How can I make this easier?
  - Getting your blood drawn
- I’m a 65-year-old man and hurt my arm in a fall about a month ago. It is still tender. Should I be concerned?
  - When to see a doctor?
  - Falls

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will talk with Donna Havens, Ph.D., interim dean and professor at UNC’s School of Nursing, about nurses, leadership and patient care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 29, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 31, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Protein identified that could slow progress of Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Why do so many parents decline the flu vaccine for their children?
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Energy drink use and risk for alcohol use and abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Perceptions of dementia patients’ caregivers
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Donna Havens (min 9:13-30:14)
House Calls (min 30:14-40:00)
- Likelihood ovarian cyst could burst
  - Ovarian cysts
- Sparkling water vs. tap water
  - Is drinking carbonated water healthy?
- What do you think about acupuncture for headaches?
  - Headaches in Depth
  - Acupuncture for headache
- What to do for a broken toe?
  - Broken toe

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Nursing Care in the U.S. with Kristen Swanson (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2010)

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther, MD, will talk with Beth McGinty, Ph.D., assistant professor of health policy and management and mental health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, about the media’s portrayal of mental illness.

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 22, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 23, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 24, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 23, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:15)
- Do activity trackers help people lose weight and stay fit?
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Allergies in young children and the impact of avoiding certain foods versus encouraging exposure
  - Full-text article
- Bacteria and fungi associated with Crohn’s Disease
  - Full-text article
- Smoking leaves its “footprint” on the human genome in the form of DNA methylation
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Beth McGinty (min 10:15-30:08)
- About Beth McGinty
- Trends in News Media Coverage of Mental Illness in the United States: 1995-2014
House Calls (min 30:08-40:00)
- Treatment for a corneal abrasion
  - Corneal Abrasions
- Knee replacement surgery for woman in her 80s
  - Knee replacement
- Suggestions for dry itchy skin in the winter
  - Dry skin
- Stomach discomfort from antibiotics
  - Antibiotics

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New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2017)

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Re-air: The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Amir Barzin will be talking with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital about The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research.

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, September 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 5, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 F
• Sunday, September 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:38)
- Helmet-less tackling drills may help reduce football concussions over a season
  - Full-text article
- Tailored videos increased the number of people that enroll in clinical trials
  - Full-text article
- Vapor extract from e-cigarettes can cause cell damage whether they have nicotine or not
  - Full-text article
- Bullies as well as bully victims show increases in eating disorders
Conversations with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi (min 09:38-31:14)
- Dr. Tanzi’s webpage
- Alzheimer’s Disease
House Calls (min 31:17-39:26)
- What are sessile polyps in the colon and should I be worried?
  - Understanding Your Pathology Report
- Preventing triglyceride-caused pancreatitis
  - Pancreatitis
  - Managing Your Triglycerides
- How to deal with tardive dyskinesia in relative with schizophrenia
  - Tardive Dyskinesia
  - How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
- Determining life expectancy during liver failure with fatty liver disease
  - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Amir Barzin will be talking with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital about The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 30th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 31st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:38)
- Helmet-less tackling drills may help reduce football concussions over a season
  - Full-text article
- Tailored videos increased the number of people that enroll in clinical trials
  - Full-text article
- Vapor extract from e-cigarettes can cause cell damage whether they have nicotine or not
  - Full-text article
- Bullies as well as bully victims show increases in eating disorders
Conversations with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi (min 09:38-31:14)
- Dr. Tanzi’s webpage
- Alzheimer’s Disease
House Calls (min 31:17-39:26)
- What are sessile polyps in the colon and should I be worried?
  - Understanding Your Pathology Report
- Preventing triglyceride-caused pancreatitis
  - Pancreatitis
  - Managing Your Triglycerides
- How to deal with tardive dyskinesia in relative with schizophrenia
  - Tardive Dyskinesia
  - How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
- Determining life expectancy during liver failure with fatty liver disease
  - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Re-Air: Combining Mental Health and Primary Care with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner, Directors of the WakeBrook Recovery Center and Clinical Professors at the UNC School of Medicine about Combining Mental Health and Primary Care.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 21st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, November 22nd at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Monday, November 23rd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 21st at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, November 22nd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:59) Family decision-making in intensive care unit and PTSD; Cellular damage from cardiac CT angiograms; Kindergartners who play team sports have higher self-discipline at age 10; Magnetic stimulation can help ease tinnitus.
Conversations with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner (min 11:00 -31:33)
House Calls (min 31:33-40:35) Can dogs make small children sick; Preventing and treating ear wax impaction; On the border of risky drinking.

Research that Matters:

Family members making decisions in the Intensive Care Unit and PTSD
Abstract of article
News about the article

CAT scans cause cellular damage
Abstract of article
News about the article

Kindergarteners in organized sports
Abstract of article
News about the article

Magnetic pulses and tinnitus<
Abstract of the article
News about the article

Conversations
Professional Info on Dr. Beat Steiner
Recent News about the WakeBrook Recovery Center
News Article about Dr. Brian Sheitman’s appointment as medical director of WakeBrook Campus

House Calls
Animal Safety for Infants and Young Children

Ear Wax Impaction

Safe levels of alcohol consumption

Prescription Drug Ads, the FDA and Informing Your Health with Dr. Christopher Robertson

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Christopher Robertson, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona’s Rogers School of Law about Prescription Drug Ads, the FDA and Informing Your Health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 24th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 25th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 26th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 24th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 25th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:52) Smoking and alcohol use can alter epigenetic expressions; Lots of undiagnosed depression in the workplace; People with relatives who have had colon cancer can benefit from earlier colonoscopies; Positive emotions promote heart healthy behaviors and heart health.
Conversations with Dr. Christopher Robertson (min 9:53 -31:02)
House Calls (min 31:03-39:55) Should I get allergy shots so I can get a cat?; Should I take my child to the doctor for a tick bite?; What should a 55-year-old man ask about on a wellness visit?; Adam goes on a bike trip in Israel.

Research that Matters
- Smoking and alcohol use can alter epigenetic expressions
  - Epigenomics Overview
  - Epigenetics Tutorial
- Lots of undiagnosed depression in the workplace
- People with relatives who have had colon cancer can benefit from earlier colonoscopies
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Positive emotions promote heart healthy behaviors and heart health
Conversations with Dr. Christopher Robertson
House Calls
- Should I get allergy shots so I can get a cat?
  - Cats for People with Allergies
- Should I take my child to the doctor for a tick bite?
- What should a 55-year-old man ask about on a wellness visit?
  - Health Screening: Men Ages 40-64
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- Adam goes on a bike trip in Israel
  - Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Your Health® Radio

UNC Family Medicine's weekly health radio show

Category Archives: Genetics and Birth Defects

How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Your Health, Your Decisions

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

The Amazing Brain

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness

Re-air: The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Re-Air: Combining Mental Health and Primary Care with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner

Prescription Drug Ads, the FDA and Informing Your Health with Dr. Christopher Robertson