Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will be talking with Melinda Manning, director of UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program, about violence in intimate relationships and the effects it can have.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 14, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:12)
- Brain tissue from a petri dish
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- How ‘Training’ Patients for Surgery Shortens Hospital Stays and Saves Money
- Black U.S. babies still more likely to die than white infants
Conversations with Melinda Manning (min 9:12-28:35)
- UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program
- Get Help with Violence and Abuse!
House Calls (min 28:35-40:00)
- What is renal tubular acidosis?
  - Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)
- A recent test showed high cholesterol. My doctor says this puts me in a high risk category and I have to take medication. Is this too aggressive?
  - Cholesterol
- My doctor changed my anxiety medication from Atavan to Zoloft which doesn’t work as well and my anxiety is back. What should I do?
  - Anxiety Medications
- When my father was discharged from the hospital after having a heart attack, he was given an appointment with his primary care physician and cardiologist. Does he really need to see his primary care physician?
  - Heart Failure: Roles of Different Doctors

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From Abuse to Abundance with Dr. Jamila Battle (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2017)

Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2014)

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2010)

Living Organ Donation: One Woman’s Story

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, in honor of National Kidney Month, Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Carol Offen, who, after donating a kidney to her son 10 years ago, has become an advocate for living organ donation.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 19, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:56)
- Language barriers may block access to kidney transplant list
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- 25% of all overdoses are from heroin
- A fasting-diet may trigger regeneration of a diabetic pancreas
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Strenuous exercise may lower sex drive in men
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Carol Offen (min 9:56-32:20)
- Carol Offen: A Mother’s Gift
- National Kidney Foundation
- Donate Life
- ORGANIZE
- OrganDonor.gov – U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation
House Calls (min 32:20-40:00)
- What do you think about switching to the Paleo Diet?
  - The Paleo Diet
- What causes my finger to become irritated and dry under my wedding ring?
  - Itching for a solution to that rash?
  - Eczema
- How long will I be in pain from a dislocated shoulder?
  - Dislocated shoulder

More Organ Donation and Transplantation Personal Stories on YOUR HEALTH Radio

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy welcome Gary Chapman, Ph.D., counselor, pastor and author of the best-selling book The 5 Love Languages. On the show, Chapman will discuss the new book he co-authored, Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 5, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 6, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:52)
- Public libraries as partners for population health
  - News Item
  - Article
- Constipation and kidney disease may be linked
  - News Item
  - Article
- Major artery more rigid in African-Americans, which may explain high rate of hypertension and heart disease
  - Article
- High eye pressure after cataract surgery
  - Article
Conversations with Gary Chapman, Ph. D. (min 9:52-31:36)
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What can a 58-year-old woman do to sleep through the night?
  - Sleep Disorders
  - Sleep Tips: 7 Steps to Better Sleep
- My 7-year-old is having trouble in school and I’m concerned he may have a learning disability or ADD. How do we get help?
  - ADHD Checklist
  - Learning Disorders
- What do I need to know about having plastic surgery for a scar?
  - Scar Revision
  - Understanding Facial Scar Treatment

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Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Eve Wittenberg, Senior Research Scientist at Harvard School of Public Health about Family Caregivers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 16th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 17th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 18th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 17th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:15)
- A new diabetes drug lowers complications with the kidneys
  - Full-text article
- Feeding babies from bigger bottles causes them to put on much more weight
  - Full-text article
- Americans broadly support raising the age to buy cigarettes
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Male doctors are less likely to diagnosis women with heart disease
  - News about the study
Conversations with Dr. Eve Wittenberg (min 10:15-31:55)
House Calls (min 31:55-39:28)
- If I have heart problems and want to start exercising, do I need to see a cardiologist first?
  - Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Should I see a doctor for a small, flaky rash that doesn’t itch but isn’t going away?
  - Rashes
- Can we get help from a doctor for a family member who we are worried might have a drinking problem?
- A child at my daughter’s daycare has pertussis or whooping cough. Is my daughter safe if she got her vaccine?

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Martin Shapiro, Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles about Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One for All.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 25th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 27th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 26th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:21)
- Persistent childhood asthma could lead to COPD as an adult
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Children of depressed parents have higher risk of depression and other bad outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Use of telemedicine on the rise in rural communities
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Telling kids where they can access parks and playgrounds increases physical activity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Martin Shapiro (min 09:22 -31:11)
- Dr. Shapiro’s UCLA Health webpage
- Article by Dr. Shapiro Considering the Common Good – The View from Seven Miles Up
House Calls (min 31:12-39:13)
- What are some alternatives to physical therapy and painkillers for lower back pain?
- Should a 5-week-old go in to the doctor for a fever?
  - When Your Baby or Infant has a Fever
  - Fever in Infants and Children
- What are your thoughts on Aryuvedic medicine (Ayurveda)?
  - Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth
- If I think my daughter has a urinary tract infection, do I need to bring her to urgent care or will it go away?
  - Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
  - Urinary Tract Infections

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Vaughan Rees, Director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at Harvard University School of Public Health about Tobacco Bans in Public Housing.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 28th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 29th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 30th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 29th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Controlling blood sugar and heart risk factors is beneficial to heart risk but few do it
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Very few children achieve 60 minutes of physical activity per day, especially at school
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Combination of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle can cause much worse health profile
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Adolescents have access to electronic cigarette supplies over the Internet
  - News about the article
  - Article citation
Conversations with Dr. Vaughan Rees (min 10:01 -30:27)
House Calls (min 30:28-39:26)
- Risk of contrast-induced kidney injury and prescribed cardiac tests
  - Contrast Materials
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity (“Herd Immunity”)
  - Immunization
- Deciding whether to test a child for autism spectrum disorder
  - Autism – Screening and Diagnosis
- When I try to quit coffee, will I go through withdrawal?
  - Caffeine in the Diet

The Story of a Heart Transplant with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes, about a story of courage, health and healing: The Story of a Heart Transplant.

Please tune in! The show will air: Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 21st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 22nd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 23rd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 22nd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:44)
- Loneliness is a predictor for heart disease and stroke
  - News about article
  - Full-text article
- Strength training decreases risk of all-cause death in older patients
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Teens with depression are less likely to schedule follow-up appointments or take antidepressants – consider cognitive-behavior therapy
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Metformin better at treating diabetes than sulfonylureas
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
Conversations with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes (min 09:49 -32:35)
House Calls (min 32:22-39:26)
- Should I take more action about my benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
  - Benign Positional Vertigo
- Are there ways to prevent kidney stones in the future?
  - Kidney Stones
- If a family member recovering from opioid addiction needs orthopedic surgery, how can we balance the need to manage his pain with preventing relapse?

More Organ Donation and Transplantation Personal Stories on YOUR HEALTH Radio

Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers with Dr. Ronald Paulus

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt will be talking with Dr. Ronald Paulus, President and CEO of Mission Health about Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 15th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 16th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 15th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:49)
- Alcohol screening at hospital admission can prevent further alcohol-related liver disease
  - News about the study
- Patients on benzodiazapenes at higher risk for opioid relapse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Fast food has relatively high level of phthalates, chemicals used in plastics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Depression increases risk for metabolic syndrome and heart disease
Conversations with Dr. Ronald Paulus (min 09:49 -31:59)
- Interview with Dr. Paulus
House Calls (min 32:22-39:24)
- Why do I need surgery for my pilonidal cyst?
  - Pilonidal Cyst Resection
- Is having a cigarette once or twice a month a big deal for my health?
  - Smoking: Do You Really Know the Risks?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
- As a frequent runner, I take NSAIDs often but are there risks with that?
  - NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- I find I have to use the bathroom very often and I can’t seem to ever drink enough water, do you know what might be going on?
  - Thirst – Excessive

A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare with Sy Sternberg

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Sy Sternberg, former CEO of New York Life Insurance Company and Director of ExpressScripts about A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 31st at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 1st at 9 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 2nd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 31st at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, November 1st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:00) Can hospital routines make patients sicker?; Older adults have trouble navigating the healthcare system; Calcium supplements increase incidence of kidney stones but calcium from diet does not; Opioid painkiller abuse down in number of people, but up in number of pills.
Conversations with Sy Sternberg (min 9:01 -32:57)
House Calls (min 32:58-40:53) Benign forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s Disease?; Left shoulder pain while walking on the treadmill; Positive scratch test for oak pollen but no noticeable symptoms to backyard trees; High pitched ringing in the ears, what to do.

Research that Matters
- Can hospital routines make patients sicker?
  - News Item
  - Article
- Older adults have trouble navigating the healthcare system
  - Article
- Calcium supplements increase incidence of kidney stones but calcium from diet does not
  - News Item
- Opioid painkiller abuse down in number of people, but up in number of pills
Conversations with Sy Sternberg
- Sy Sternberg’s Northeastern University webpage
House Calls
- Benign forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help
- Left shoulder pain while walking on the treadmill
  - Signs and Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease
- Positive scratch test for oak pollen but no noticeable symptoms to backyard trees
  - Allergy Testing – Skin
- High pitched ringing in the ears, what to do
  - Tinnitus

Community-Based Hospitals: Quality vs. Quantity

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Steve Burriss, President of Rex Healthcare about Community-Based Hospitals.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 15th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 16th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 17th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 15th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 16th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:43)
- Additional radiation to lymph nodes may decrease breast cancer recurrence
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- NSAIDs, high blood pressure and kidney disease
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- Chemotherapy and end-of-life quality
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Overestimating the speed of clot-busting drugs
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Steve Burriss (min 10:43-31:33)
- Rex Healthcare Selects Steve Burriss as President
- Nutrition and Healthy Dining Services at Rex Hospital
House Calls (min 31:33-40:11)
- What to do with a summer cold
  - Common Cold
- Genetics and recurrence of basal cell carcinoma
  - Basil Cell Skin Cancer
- Knee pain, NSAIDs and physical therapy
  - Knee Pain
- Vacation and illness
  - Vacation Health Care

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Category Archives: Kidneys and Urinary System

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

Living Organ Donation: One Woman’s Story

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees

The Story of a Heart Transplant with Carol and Dr. Jimmie Haynes

Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers with Dr. Ronald Paulus

A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare with Sy Sternberg

Community-Based Hospitals: Quality vs. Quantity