Bringing Global Health Home

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Brian Huggins talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Laurie Garrett about her work to bring global health home for her readers.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 4 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Vaccine-hesitant became pro-vaccine after meeting someone with vaccine-preventable disease
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Seniors expressing life purpose leads to improvements in physical and mental health
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Medicare co-pays tied to discharge rates
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Laurie Garrett (min 7:14-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- Do you think spinal stenosis can be fixed with surgery?
  - Spinal Stenosis
- After having pneumonia and a chest x-ray, the doctor said I should see a pulmonologist. I feel much better. Do I need to see another doctor?
  - Pneumonia
  - What does a pulmonologist do?
- Is there a specialist I can see for ringing in my ears?
  - Tinnitus
  - Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Re-air: How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Betsy Winchell

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with professor and founding director of the WORLD Policy Analysis Center at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Jody Heymann about how parental leave policies impact a family’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Celebrity fat shaming has effect on women’s attitudes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cannabis use effects sedation requirements for endoscopic procedures
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rising despair rates among U.S. adults entering midlife
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart
  - News about study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jody Heymann (min 9:55-29:54)
- Family & Medical Leave
- State Family and Medical Leave Laws
House Calls (min 29:54-40:00)
- I’m only 35 but keep getting more and more forgetful. Is this just stress or a memory problem?
  - Memory
  - MoCA Test
- How can my doctor be sure I have arthritis in my neck just based on my medical history?
  - Arthritis
- I have diabetes and my blood sugar is well controlled with Metformin. I experience side effects with Metformin. Is there another drug I can take?
  - Metformin

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone book cover

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols and Dr. Matthew Hall welcome psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb, who shares insights from her new book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 30 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Moderate to vigorous exercise promotes earlier and better sleep for adolescents
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Medicaid expansion helped reduce cancer-related racial disparities and improved outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the ASCO Annual Meeting
- For many, friends and family, not doctors, serve as gateway to opioid misuse
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to violent video games’ effects on behavior with real guns
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lori Gottlieb (min 9:53-32:08)
- “Dear Therapist” weekly column for The Atlantic
- How to Find a Good Therapist
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00)
- I’ve had hepatitis C for decades. Do you have advice for what I can do besides the expensive treatment?
  - Hepatitis C
- I wanted to share about a doctor visit. I visited my doctor because of chest pains which led to questions about depression and stress in my marriage. I’m now getting therapy.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
  - How to Find a Good Therapist
- After a recent fall, I noticed my elderly mother has more balance problems. Should she be in a walker or wheelchair?
  - Fall Prevention

The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Dr. Luana Colloca—placebo expert, pain researcher and associate professor at the University of Maryland—about the real science behind tricks of the mind.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 16 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 17 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Sexual assault risk among transgender youth
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parents need only “get it right” 50% of the time
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Avocados can curb appetite in clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Concussion reporting by NCAA Division 1 athletes
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Luana Colloca (min 8:35-33:10)
- Placebos
- Are Placebos the Solution? TEDx Talk with Dr. Colloca
- Dr. Colloca’s faculty webpage with journal articles and books on the placebo effect
House Calls (min 33:10-40:00)
- My 80-year-old mother has severe arthritis in her back. She can’t stand up straight and seems to be in constant pain. Who should she see and what can be done?
  - Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
- I just wanted to share about my struggle to get disability based on having cirrhosis.
  - Cirrhosis
- What options are there for someone with OCD?
  - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- My dad’s doctor asked him to fill out a form which indicated he was depressed. Do doctors often use a form like this?
  - Depression

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.

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

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

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

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

A Vision for Healthcare in NC and Beyond

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Timothy Reeder—president of the North Carolina Medical Society and associate professor and executive vice chair at the Brody School of Medicine—about his vision for healthcare, in North Carolina and beyond.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 19 at 7 a.m.

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

Conversations with Dr. Timothy Reeder (min 0-40:00)
- Emergency Medical Services
- Rural Health Concerns
- Project OBOT
- Dr. Reeder on Twitter @reeder08
- Articles by Dr. Reeder

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Betsy Winchell

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Celebrity fat shaming has effect on women’s attitudes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cannabis use effects sedation requirements for endoscopic procedures
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rising despair rates among U.S. adults entering midlife
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart
  - News about study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jody Heymann (min 9:55-29:54)
- Family & Medical Leave
- State Family and Medical Leave Laws
House Calls (min 29:54-40:00)
- I’m only 35 but keep getting more and more forgetful. Is this just stress or a memory problem?
  - Memory
  - MoCA Test
- How can my doctor be sure I have arthritis in my neck just based on my medical history?
  - Arthritis
- I have diabetes and my blood sugar is well controlled with Metformin. I experience side effects with Metformin. Is there another drug I can take?
  - Metformin

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta—senior research portfolio manager at the Translational Research Institute for Space Health—about how the human body fares on the final frontier.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 21 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:42)
- It’s never too late to get more exercise
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Students may feel safer with stricter gun laws
- Caregiving not as bad for your health as once thought
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Take short breaks to learn a new skill
Conversations with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta (min 9:42-29:06)
House Calls (min 29:06-40:00)
- Our doctor told us anyone who would be around our newborn needed a whooping cough booster. How can I communicate how important this is to family members?
  - Whooping Cough, also called pertussis
  - Grandparents Can Help Protect Against Whooping Cough with Tdap Vaccing (opens pdf document)
- From a physician: A patient thought she may have a kidney infection and wanted an antibiotic called in to the pharmacy. What are your thoughts?
  - Kidney Infection
  - Why Your Doctor Won’t Refill Prescriptions Over the Phone
- From a healthcare provider: Outreach efforts for advance directives and medical power of attorney are now happening with specialists and not just primary care providers. Is this a good idea?
  - Advance Care Directives
- I’ve heard you talk about value-based care. What do you think about talking to a doctor on the phone vs in person?
  - Talking with Your Doctor

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Bringing Global Health Home

Re-air: How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Augmented Reality and the Future of Healthcare

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

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

A Vision for Healthcare in NC and Beyond

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier