How to Spot Fake News: COVID-19 Edition

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Lynn Eades

Another post in the YOUR HEALTH® Radio COVID-19 Series

Eckert, A.., Higgins, D., & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Image ID 23311, Retrieved 02/21/2020, from: https://phil.cdc.gov/

To fight the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic*, it is important to recognize and fight misinformation.

* A pandemic is “an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people” (World Health Organization)

https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/93015

More on How to Spot Fake News:

Fake News: How to Spot It (Enoch Pratt Free Library)

How to Spot Fake News: The COVID-19 Edition (Denver Public Library)

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Lynn Eades

Eckert, A.., Higgins, D., & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Image ID 23311, Retrieved 02/21/2020, from: https://phil.cdc.gov/

Updated 6/17/20

COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Stay up to date with the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.

Background: COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus discovered in Wuhan, China in late 2019. The World Health Organization officially named the disease, COVID-19, on February 11, 2020.

What does COVID-19 stand for: “Co” stands for “corona”, “vi” for “virus”, “d” for “disease”, and “19” for the year (2019) the outbreak was first discovered.

What is COVID-19: COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Coronaviruses are named after this type of virus’s appearance. Coronaviruses are common in many different animals. Coronaviruses can sometimes be spread to humans. The SARS and MERS outbreaks are other types of coronaviruses that had similar symptoms to COVID-19. Symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

What should I do if I think I may be infected: you should contact your doctor or local health department to discuss next steps.

Resources:

Originally written February 24, 2020, by Grace Pelak, Graduate Research Assistant | Health Sciences Library and MPH Candidate 2021 | Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina.
Updated 6/17/20

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

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with associate dean and associate professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Leah Plunkett about her new book Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 28 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:27)
- Birth by cesarean delivery associated with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- American Academy of Neurology recommends screening for mild cognitive impairment for those 65+
- Association between overcrowded emergency room (ER) and core performance measures of the ER
  - News about the study
Conversations with Leah Plunkett (min 8:27-31:02)
House Calls (min 31:02-40:00)
- I’m 60 years old and had high blood pressure for the first time. My doctor asked me to lose 10 pounds which brought my blood pressure down without medication.
  - How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
- I was in the hospital with chest pain and fatigue. My heart is fine. After talking to my primary care doctor, we determined my symptoms are from unresolved grief. It’s good to know what’s happening and not just that I didn’t have heart problems.
  - Bereavement and Grief
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was diagnosed with the flu after being exposed on a cruise even though I had a flu shot. My doctor prescribed medication. This seems early to be the flu.
  - Flu

How Providers Can Better Care for Transgender and Non-binary Patients

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora talk with Dr. Louise Metz, founder of Mosaic Comprehensive Health, about how providers can better care for transgender and non-binary patients.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 22 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 23 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 22 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:44)
- Race, ethnicity link with discipline practices in middle school students
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rise in suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol misuse in millennials
  - News about the report
  - Trust for America’s Health and Well Being Report (pdf)
- Fear of new food (neophobia) can increase risk of lifestyle diseases
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Study shows healthcare workers often provide care to patients while ill
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Louise Metz (min 8:44-30:04)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Patient-Centered Care for Transgender People: Recommended Practices for Healthcare Settings
House Calls (min 30:04-40:00)
- I had some trouble getting my doctor to fill out a form for a long-term care facility. What do you think?
  - What is Long-Term Care?
- Is telehealth an option for me to lose weight?
  - Telehealth
- My pharmacist wouldn’t fill my prescription without seeing my doctor. The bottle says there are two refills left. Did somebody make a mistake?
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- I have swelling in my legs after taking Norvasc (amlodipine) for high blood pressure. Should I change to another medication?
  - Amlodipine

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with researcher and doctoral candidate at Tel Aviv University, Nadav Noor, about how he and his colleagues created the first 3D-printed heart using a patient’s cells.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Associations between gabapentinoids and suicide, unintentional overdoses
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Risk of pertussis (whooping cough) depends on vaccination status and time since last dose
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Motorized scooter head injuries on the rise
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping can increase risk of obesity
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Nadav Noor (min 9:53-30:15)
House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
- I still have a lot of pain after having surgery for arthritis in my rotator cuff. Is this something I just have to live with?
  - Rotator Cuff Repair
- Palliative care doesn’t seem to get much attention. Why don’t doctors talk about this more?
  - Palliative Care
- I was prescribed Duloxetine for pain. It has negative side effects such as possible suicidal behavior. Should I ask for a safer alternative?
  - Duloxetine
  - Chronic Pain: Treatments and Therapies
- I have trouble cutting my toenails and would like to see a podiatrist. How do I find a good podiatrist?
  - Find a Podiatrist
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

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

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Category Archives: Infections

How to Spot Fake News: COVID-19 Edition

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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"

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

How Providers Can Better Care for Transgender and Non-binary Patients

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Bringing Global Health Home