Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on December 8, 2018 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, December 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 9 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?

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.

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

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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)

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Anne Anderson—director and curator of The Country Doctor Museum in North Carolina—about her work preserving the daily lives of doctors past.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 23 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:24)
- Emergency department costs vary depending on type of insurance
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Vaccine given during pregnancy reduces infant pertussis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tanning beds habits at gyms compared to other tanning salons
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Use of cell phones and their effect on walking behavior in crosswalks
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Anne Anderson (min 10:24-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Singulair. I was taking Zyrtec but stopped. Some allergies have started back. Can I take both medications?
  - Allergy Medications: Know Your Options
- My 3-month-oled cries off and on through the night. Do you have any tips and when should I talk to my pediatrician?
  - When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying
- Can you be addicted to phones and other electronic devices?
  - Screen Time Limits for Grownups?
  - Decrease Screen Time for Children

Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Doctor examining a young girl
Listen to our recent show about the flu with Dr. Lisa Koonin, Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control Influenza Coordination Unit. And learn more about the importance of vaccination for all ages to prevent disease with these resources.

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

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

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

Conquering Lyme Disease

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Brian Fallon—professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center—about Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide, a new book he co-authored about the disease.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:42)
- Meeting current standards for school nurses statewide may cost up to $79 million annually
  - News about the report
  - School Nurses Report
- Youth are stressed and anxious about politics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- New survey by Claims Conference finds significant lack of Holocaust knowledge in the U.S.
  - News about the survey
  - Full-text of the survey findings
- Deferred care: how tax refunds enable healthcare spending
  - News about the report
  - Full report from JPMorgan Chase & Co
Conversations with Dr. Brian Fallon (min 8:42-30:57)
- Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide by Dr. Brian Fallon and Dr. Jennifer Sotsky
- Lyme Disease
- Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center
House Calls (min 30:57-40:00)
- Should my daughter with irritable bowl syndrome see a pediatric gastroenterologist?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- My father is in his 80s, has been anemic for years, has diabetes, high blood pressure and a touch of kidney disease. He has taken iron for years but his anemia hasn’t changed. Should he continue taking iron?
  - Chronic Kidney Disease
  - Anemia
- My long-time low back pain has suddenly gotten worse. How do I know when to see a specialist?
  - Low Back Pain – Acute
  - Arthritis and Diseases That Affect the Back

Protecting Your Skin, Especially Under the Summer Sun

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. June Robinson — research professor of dermatology at Northwestern University and editor of JAMA Dermatology — about protecting your skin, especially under the summer sun.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, May 13 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:34)
- Sedentary behavior associated with reduced brain health
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Blue Cross Blue Shield study of rise of allergic reactions diagnosed in emergency room
  - News about the study
  - Full-text of the report
- Night owls have greater mortality risk
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- RTP study on cell phone radiation and cancer risk in rats
  - News about the studies
  - More information on the National Toxicology Program reports
Conversations with Dr. June Robinson (min 8:34-32:39)
- How to Spot Skin Cancer
- Sun Protection
House Calls (min 32:39-40:00)
- Why do I have to go through a primary care physician to see a specialist?
  - Referral
- Changes with prescriptions – calling in prescriptions
  - Getting a prescription filled
- Communication with specialists and primary care doctors
  - Talking with your doctor

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Mary Otto (photo by Nancy Crampton) and her book Teeth

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with health journalist and author Mary Otto about her recent book Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Oral food challenges are safe for diagnosing food allergies
  - Free full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Condom sales drop blamed on smartphones
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Alcohol abuse rising among older adults
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Mary Otto (min 7:14-29:17)
- Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America
- For Want of a Dentist Washington Post article by Mary Otto
- Dental Health (Oral Health)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00)
- How can I help my daughter with panic attacks and how do I know when she needs to go to the ER?
  - Panic Disorder
- I have muscle pain in my abdomen which my physical therapist thinks is a strained adductor. What is that and why does it take so long to heal?
  - Adductor Strain Treatment & Management
- How do you know when pain is a stomachache or appendicitis?
- Is strep throat harder to combat as an adult and am I likely to get it again?
  - Strep Throat

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!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

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

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Category Archives: Immune System

Why You Eat What You Eat

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Conquering Lyme Disease

Protecting Your Skin, Especially Under the Summer Sun

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Managing Type 1 Diabetes