Raising Sepsis Awareness

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with Dr. Carl Flatley—endodontist and founder of the Sepsis Alliance—about what happens when your body fights you rather than an infection.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 21, at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-9:39)
- Do Not Resuscitate Tattoo Raises Ethical Questions
- Window Blinds Injuries in Children
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Sleep Problems in Children Associated with Bedtime Use of Technology
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Gun Violence Research Evaluates Impact of Laws on Violent Crime
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Carl Flatley (min 9:39-30:49)
House Calls (min 30:49-40:00)
- Is it true that I can get pneumonia more easily after getting it the first time and what can I do to prevent it?
  - Pneumonia
  - Pneumonia Prevention
- What can I do if my depression is serve enough that I’m disabled?
  - Depression
  - Depression and Social Security Disability
- What kind of doctor do I need to see about removing skin tags on my face?
  - Skin Tags
  - How are Skin Tags Treated?
- My doctor recommended Lisinopril for labile blood pressure. Should I stay on this medication?
  - Labile Hypertension Causes and Treatments

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with Mark Hedstrom, senior vice president of the Movember Foundation, about men’s health—and why you might see a few more mustaches this month.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 19, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:37)
- Vaccine microparticles could release drugs or vaccines long after injection
- Listening to happy music facilitates creativity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text of the article
- Mind wandering is common during driving
- Anxiety disorders increase risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Mark Hedstrom (min 9:37-29:56)
- Movember Foundation
- Men’s Health
House Calls (min 29:56-40:00)
- I know the controversy about the PSA (Prostate-specific antigen). My number has always been around 4 but has risen to about 6. My doctor wants me to see a urologist and consider a biopsy. Is that necessary?
  - Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
- I’m 60 years old. When I tilt my head back, I have shooting pain down my left arm. Should I be concerned?
  - Arthritis
- I’ve had a torn meniscus for years and have taken Percocet for the pain. My doctor feels with the recent attention on opiates it is too dangerous to continue. My only other option is surgery. Why can’t I stay on this medication instead of having surgery?
  - Prescription Opioids
  - Meniscus tears
- I need to have surgery on my wisdom teeth but I have severe needle phobia. What can you suggest?
  - Phobias
  - Wisdom Teeth Management

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Using Teens’ Phones to Tackle Tough Topics

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Liz Chen (center) and Vichi Jagannathan (right) along with fellow co-founder Cristina Leos

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with the co-founders of MyHealthEd Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan about Real Talk, the company’s new app that uses teens’ phones as a tool to tackle hard topics.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:23)
- Link between youth football and emotional issues in adulthood
  - Free Full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Resistance exercise reduces anxiety
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Stopping daily aspirin increases heart attack, stroke risk
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Study identifies protein that may improve flu symptoms, reduce deaths
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan (min 8:23-28:22)
House Calls (min 28:22-40:00)
- How common is tuberculosis and how easily can it spread?
  - Tuberculosis
- My doctor is retiring. Can you offer any reassurance as I look for a new general practitioner?
  - Choosing a primary care provider
- What should I expect with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
- Is there a difference in how doctors would approach my care if I have depression vs. bipolar depression?
  - Bipolar Disorder or Depression?

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

Posted on October 14, 2017 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, October 14, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 15, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 16, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 15, 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

Re-air: How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe had with Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology and dean of social science at Columbia University, about her book The Social Life of DNA and how science and medicine influence conversations about race.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 4, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 3, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:32) Depression medications for children and teens; A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice; New blood test is more accurate in predicting prostate cancer risk than PSA; Novel device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, reduces risks to patients
Conversations with Dr. Alondra Nelson (min 9:32-30:39)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00) I’m a recent college graduate starting a new job and was just diagnosed with lupus. Do you have any advice?; My doctor said my 14-year-old daughter is anemic. What does that mean and what do we do?; What do I do about fuzzy vision and headaches after staring at my computer too long?

Research That Matters
- Depression medications for children and teens
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice
  - Free full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- New blood test is more accurate in predicting prostate cancer risk than PSA
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Novel device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, reduces risks to patients
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Alondra Nelson
- The Social Life of DNA
- Dr. Nelson’s Columbia University webpage
House Calls
- I’m a recent college graduate starting a new job and was just diagnosed with lupus. Do you have any advice?
  - Lupus
- My doctor said my 14-year-old daughter is anemic. What does that mean and what do we do?
  - Anemia
  - Iron-Rich Foods
- What do I do about fuzzy vision and headaches after staring at my computer too long?
  - Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain
  - Computer Workstations eTool

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther talk with with Dr. Jason West, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UNC, about how the air around us affects public health—and the work he’s doing with NASA to help us all breathe easier.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Mental Health Parity
  - Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
- Can Virtual Reality Help Prevent Falls?
- Many ADHD Kids Have Questions for Their Doctor but Don’t Ask
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common Nursery Products Send Thousands of Children to Hospitals
Conversations with Dr. Jason West (min 9:30-30:39)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00)
- I’m a new grandmother. My appetite has declined despite being retired. I help care for my mother-in-law and can’t get away very often to visit my grandchild. Am I depressed?
- Should I be worried when mumps are reported in my area? How do you prevent mumps and what should you do if you think you have mumps?
  - Mumps
- I was recently bitten by a tick. What do I need to watch out for and when should I see a doctor?
  - Tick Bites
- Is there a significant risk of getting sick from foods like raw oysters?
  - Oysters and Vibriosis
  - Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely

You may also like:

How Climate Change Affects Public Health (Your Health Radio March 2017)

"Forgotten Grievers"—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Caroline Roberts talk with Dr. James Bolton, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba’s Department of Psychiatry, about “forgotten grievers”—children who lose a brother or sister.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 17, at 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:08)
- The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities
  - Free-full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- ADHD medication associated with reduced risk for motor vehicle crashes
  - Full text article
  - News about the Article
- Weekend exercise may be as good as daily workouts
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Should doctors be paid by salary or fee-for-service?
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article

Conversations with Dr. James Bolton (min 10:08-29:15)
House Calls (min 29:15-40:00)
- Is there anything wrong medically with a 5-year-old getting her ears pierced?
  - The risks of infant ear piercing
  - Caring for pierced ears
- After stepping off a curb, I felt a pop in the back of my leg and couldn’t walk for two days. Now there’s a bruise on my leg. My sister thinks I may have injured my hamstring. Should I see a doctor?
  - Hamstring Injury
- I’ve had back pain the last couple of years which I was told is arthritis. Now I have pain in my hip which hasn’t gotten better. Could the hip pain be related to arthritis?
  - Arthritis
- I’m receiving physical therapy after a stroke. My physical therapist noticed I’m falling more and thinks I may have a urinary tract infection. Should I get this checked?
  - Stroke
  - Urinary Tract Infections

You may also like:

The Healing Power of Remembrance with Dr. Nancy Berns (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2013)

How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe talk with Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology and dean of social science at Columbia University, about her book The Social Life of DNA and how science and medicine influence conversations about race.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 9, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 10, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 9, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:32)
- Depression medications for children and teens
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- New blood test is more accurate in predicting prostate cancer risk than PSA
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Novel device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, reduces risks to patients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article

Conversations with Dr. Alondra Nelson (min 9:32-30:39)
- The Social Life of DNA
- Dr. Nelson
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00)
- I’m a recent college graduate starting a new job and was just diagnosed with lupus. Do you have any advice?
  - Lupus
- My doctor said my 14-year-old daughter is anemic. What does that mean and what do we do?
  - Anemia
  - Iron-Rich Foods
- What do I do about fuzzy vision and headaches after staring at my computer too long?
  - Computer Vision Syndrome and Digital Eye Strain
  - Computer Workstations eTool

You may also like:

The Effects of Racism on Health with Dr. Chandra Ford, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2019
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 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

The Murky Ethics of Right-to-Try Legislation

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Liz Richardson, managing associate at the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, about the murky ethics of right-to-try legislation.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 17, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 18, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 19, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:19) What color is this dress?; Why do so many Hollywood villains have skin conditions?; Book up for a longer life: readers die later; Smart bandages to monitor wounds in real time with 5G
Conversations with Liz Richardson (min 8:19-27:51)
House Calls (min 27:51-40:00) I had blood work done at my recent annual exam and was surprised when I got a bill for the blood work. Did my doctor make a mistake?; Is there a link between cancer and antiperspirants?; My in-laws have a gun and I’m hesitant to let my toddler go to their house. What do you think?; How do I prevent another bout of pinkeye and what can I look out for since my daughter seems to catch it easily?

Research that Matters
- What Color is that Dress?
  - Free Full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Hollywood Villains and Skin Conditions
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Book up for a longer life: readers die later
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Smart bandages to monitor wounds in real time
  - News about the Trial
Conversations with Liz Richards
- Right to Try: National Movement for Terminal Patients
House Calls
- I had blood work done at my recent annual exam and was surprised when I got a bill for the blood work. Did my doctor make a mistake?
  - Health Checkup
  - Preventive Health Services
- Is there a link between cancer and antiperspirants?
  - Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer
- My in-laws have a gun and I’m hesitant to let my toddler go to their house. What do you think?
  - Gun Safety
- How do I prevent another bout of pinkeye and what can I look out for since my daughter seems to catch it easily?
  - Pinkeye or Conjunctivitis

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Category Archives: Injuries and Wounds

Raising Sepsis Awareness

Men’s Health—and Why You Might See a Few More Mustaches This Month

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Using Teens’ Phones to Tackle Tough Topics

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

Re-air: How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health

"Forgotten Grievers"—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister

How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

The Murky Ethics of Right-to-Try Legislation