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!
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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)

"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

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

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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

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

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

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

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

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Kimberly Sanders—professor in both UNC’s school of pharmacy and the department of dental ecology—about thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 13 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:29)
- Patients commonly withhold information from their doctors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Insulin underuse by diabetes patients due to costs
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower accelerated growth, weight in offspring
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Essential oils may be better at killing persistent Lyme disease bacteria than current antibiotics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kimberly Sanders (min 10:29-31:18)
House Calls (min 31:18-40:00)
- I get a headache about every month that responds well to Tylenol. Now I get a headache almost daily. When should I think about something like a CAT scan?
  - Headache
- I have degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. What can you tell me about this?
  - Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- My wife is 30 years younger than me. Now that I’m older, is it fair to her to stay married?
  - Find a Marriage Therapist

Healthy Hearing

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Patricia Johnson, AuD, clinical audiologist and assistant professor of Allied Health Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill, about healthy hearing.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Cold temperatures, windy, gray days and bad weather associated with higher heart attack risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Breathing through the nose may improve memory
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Flavoring additives in e-cigarettes trigger irritation and inflammation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Polio-like paralysis in children is rare but can happen quickly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Patricia Johnson, AuD (min 9:57-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- My child has hypertension. What should we do?
  - High Blood Pressure Treatment in Children
- My doctor recommended medication for low TSH (Thyroid-stimulating-hormone). What can I do about this besides take the medicine?
  - TSH Test
- My 24-year-old daughter is seeing a therapist. I don’t see any improvement. Should I say something?
  - How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

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Category Archives: Infections

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

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

National HIV Testing Day, June 27

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

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Healthy Hearing