Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

Posted on November 30, 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, November 30 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, December 2 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

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with nurse, community health educator and activist Elena Schwolsky about her new book Waking in Havana: A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-6:46)
- Majority favor common sense gun laws – beliefs integrated into policies?
  - News about the issue
  - Statistics about the issue
- Vaping-associated lung injuries/deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pregnant women recommended to get two vaccines for pertussis and flu – majority don’t
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Elena Schwolsky (min 6:46-28:10)
House Calls (min 28:10-40:00)
- What do you think about an elderly person getting a dog?
  - The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
  - Six Tips for Preventing Falls Around Your Pets
- I’m fine taking Advair for asthma in the morning, but it makes me dizzy when I take it in the afternoon.
  - Advair or Fluticasone and Salmeterol Oral Inhalation
- What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
  - Palliative Care
  - Hospice Care
- I’ve developed some health problems. My doctor suggested taking a month off from work. I’m afraid this will impact my job. What do you think?
  - Family and Medical Leave Act

Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Get Vaccines even if Their Parents Disapprove

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Ross Silverman—professor of both health policy and management and public health law at Indiana University—about whether adolescents should be allowed to get vaccines even if their parents disapprove.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 19 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:34)
- Common drugs may increase risk of dementia
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- New antibiotic by non-profit may help with tuberculosis resistance
  - News about the drug
  - Press release
- Two or more sugar-sweetened soft drinks per day associated with higher mortality
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ross Silverman (min 7:34-28:14)
- Vaccination Over Parental Objection – Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Consent to Receiving Vaccines? article citation
- Why Vaccinate?
- Your Patient Bucks Parents on Vaccine Request. Now What?
- How Can I Get Vaccinated If My Parents Are Anti-Vaccine?
House Calls (min 28:14-
- I’m a young physician and received a patient request to talk about six different chronic conditions. I suggested they come into the office even though that was more inconvenient for the patient. I thought I could set more limits in person. Was that fair?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- My doctor’s office called in several prescriptions to my drug store. I then found out that I could get my medicines cheaper somewhere else. They gave me a little bit of a hard time when I asked my doctor to cancel everything at the first pharmacy and send the prescriptions to the new pharmacy.
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- Why can’t my doctor give me a paper prescription and send it electronically?
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- When I found out a new prescription was too expensive, I talked to a social worker who gave me a coupon to get the medicine for much less. Why didn’t the doctor tell me about it?
  - Talking with Your Doctor

"What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery"

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Edward Iglesia welcome science journalist and athlete Christie Aschwanden for a conversation about her new book Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 5 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 6 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 7 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 6 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:30)
- Sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy for children with peanut allergy
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Eating disorders trends for adolescent boys and young adult men
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Development of norovirus antibody could lead to vaccine and prevention
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Opioid deaths decrease in NC for first time in 5 years
Conversations with Christie Aschwanden (min 10:30-29:35)
House Calls (min 29:35-40:00)
- I live in a college town where students have recently had mumps. Should I get a booster shot?
  - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
- What do I need to know as a parent about JUUL pods?
- Is it okay for a senior with arthritis to use Cannabidiol CBD oil?
  - Arthritis Foundation CBD Guide for Adults with Arthritis
  - Arthritis Pain Do’s and Don’ts

Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Stephen Hooper and Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Brown University and Boston College neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz, author of Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Emotion suppression and effect on children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even without concussion, young football players have changes in gray matter in the brain
  - News about the study
  - Radiological Society of North America meeting abstract
- Lack of sleep impacts emotion regulation, intensifies anger
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Herz (min 9:16-32:25)
House Calls (min 32:25-40:00)
- After hearing about an outbreak of chickenpox, I want to know if my children, who have been vaccinated, are at risk of getting sick after being around children who have not been vaccinated?
  - Chickenpox Vaccine
- What can my family do to force my sister to get help for mental health issues?
  - Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems
- What’s the best way to get on a healthy sleep schedule?

The Promise of Value-Based Care

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Mark Gwynne

Dr. Darren DeWalt

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Sameer Arora and Dr. Brian Huggins welcome Dr. Mark Gwynne—medical director for the UNC Health Alliance and associate professor at UNC—and Dr. Darren DeWalt—board chair of the UNC Health Alliance and professor at UNC—for a conversation about the promise of value-based healthcare.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:45)
- Intrusive images have role in hoarding disorder
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Confidence in vaccines higher in poorer countries
  - News about the report
  - Report summary
- Facebook posts can predict chronic illnesses
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bringing photos to dermatology appointments can help with diagnosis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mark Gwynne and Dr. Darren DeWalt (min 8:45-31:23)
House Calls (min 31:23-40:00)
- I’m on medication for depression which negatively affects my sex drive. What can I do?
  - Dealing with Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants
- I’m an alcoholic but haven’t had a drink in many years. I want to remind people that this addiction can be conquered.
  - Alcoholics Anonymous
  - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
- What is the difference between the Medicare annual wellness visit and annual physical?
  - Medicare Annual Wellness Visit vs an Annual Physical

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: The Effects of Racism on Health

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Shannon Aymes talk with Dr. Chandra Ford—associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at UCLA and founding director of the Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice and Health—about her work to illuminate the effects of racism on health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 21 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:51)
- Artificially sweetened beverages associated with increased stroke risk in post-menopausal women
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pinterest works to banish search results of anti-vaccination misinformation
- Study determines that cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Prisoners with depression benefit from psychological therapy
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Chandra Ford (min 10:51-32:38)
- Racism and Health
- Understanding Implicit Bias
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- After removing a mole, my doctor said it was dysplastic and I should see a surgeon. Why do I need a surgeon?
  - Atypical Moles (Dysplastic Nevi)
- I took medication for rosacea and stopped after two months when it got better. It came back. Do I need to take the medicine again?
  - Rosacea
- My sister was diagnosed with cancer. Every time I have a headache or anything wrong, I think I might have cancer. What can I do?
  - Anxiety

You may also like:

The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2017
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

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on July 5, 2019 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, July 6 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 7 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 7 at 7 a.m.

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

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

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

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

National HIV Testing Day, June 27

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Lynn Eades

National HIV Testing Day logo

HIV is an abbreviation for “human immunodeficiency virus”, which damages your immune system by destroying the white blood cells. This puts you at higher risk for infections and even certain types of cancers. Many people associate HIV with AIDS (“acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”), which is the final stage of HIV; however, not everyone who is HIV-positive develops AIDS. HIV is most commonly acquired through unprotected sex, but also can be spread in other ways.

Many HIV-positive people don’t know they have the virus. Since life expectancy without treatment ranges from 9 to 11 years, it is important to be tested, even if you think you are not infected. There is no cure for HIV, but there are medicines to help treat the symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the virus to others.

The best ways to lower your risk of getting HIV include:

Not having sex
Avoiding unprotected sex
Using a condom correctly every time you have sex
Limiting your number of sexual partners
Never sharing needles

Tests can be done through your doctor’s office or even through an at-home test kit. You also can ask about free testing sites near you by calling the national referral hotline.

1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636 in English and en español)

1-888-232-6348 – TTY

Learn more about HIV with these resources:

National HIV
Testing Day (HIV.gov)
Find a
Testing Site (HIV.gov)
HIV/AIDS
(MedlinePlus)
HIV
Resources (National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services)
HIV resources
(HIV.gov)
Living with HIV
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Written by Michele Clark, PhD, MLS

You may also like:

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives with Dr. David Schaffer, Your Health Radio, May 30, 2019

Health Technology and Curbing the Spread of HIV, with Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Your Health Radio, June 10, 2017

The Cutting Edge of HIV Research, with Dr. Victor Garcia and Dr. Jenna Honeycutt, Your Health Radio, June 11, 2016

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Category Archives: Immune System

Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Should Adolescents Be Allowed to Get Vaccines even if Their Parents Disapprove

"What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery"

Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

The Promise of Value-Based Care

Bringing Global Health Home

Re-air: The Effects of Racism on Health

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

National HIV Testing Day, June 27