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Re-Air: Neglected Diseases and Global Health with Kelly Callahan

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Kelly Callahan, Director of the Trachoma Control Program at the Carter Center about Neglected Diseases and Global Health.

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The show will air:Callahan

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 2nd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 2nd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 3rd at 7 a.m.

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Re-Air: Rural Health Care with Chris Collins

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Chris Collins, Director of the North Carolina Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health about Rural Health Care.

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The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 26th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 27th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 26th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 27th at 7 a.m.

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Making the Right Call in Diagnosis with Dr. Mark Graber

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Mark Graber, Senior Fellow for Health Care Quality and Outcomes at RTI International about Making the Right Call in Diagnosis.

Please tune in! The show will air:Dr. Mark Graber

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 19th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 20th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 21st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 19th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 20th at 7 a.m.

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Hunger, Faith and Health with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager, Professors at Duke Univeristy Divinity School about Hunger Health and Faith.

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 12th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 14th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 12th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 13th at 7 a.m.

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Click here to learn more about Dr. Wirzba and Rabbi Sager’s Interfaith Day of Learning called Hunger: Want and Plenty, which will take place in February, 2016

  • Research that Matters (min 0-09:40) Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose; Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these; Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness; Cartilage repair in long distance runners.
  • Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager (min 09:41-30:07)
  • House Calls (min 30:08-39:15) After multiple cancer diagnoses, should family get tests for something genetic?; When to make end-of-life decisions with Parkinson’s; Why some doctors may not treat multiple myeloma?; What is an anal fistula?

Research that Matters
Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose

Abstract
News Article

Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these

Abstract

Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness

Abstract
News Article

Cartilage repair in long distance runners

Press Release

Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Dr. Norman Wirzba
Rabbi Steven Sager

House Calls

What you should know about genetic tesing
Preparing for the End-of-Life
Multiple Myeloma
Anal Abscess and Fistula

Veterans and Palliative Care with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. VJ Periyakoil, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University about Veterans and Palliative Care.

Please tune in! The show will air:Dr. VJ Periyakoil

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 5th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 6th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 7th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 5th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 6th at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:23) Genetic link to noise induced hearing loss; Systems for diagnosing schizophrenia; Brain connections stronger in more physically fit older adults; Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than light therapy for treating seasonal affective disorder.
  • Conversations with Dr. VJ Periyakoil (min 10:24 -30:57)
  • House Calls (min 30:58-39:54) How dangerous is home mold; Can a dog with a stomach bug get humans sick?; Back pain from a new desk job at work; How to avoid nagging exercise injuries when a little overweight.

Research that Matters
Genetic link in hearing loss<

Abstract
News about article

Diagnosing schizophrenia

Abstract
News about abstract

Brain connections and physical fitness in older adults

Abstract
Article

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Abstract from American Journal of Psychiatry:
Another abstract from American Journal of Psychiatry:
News about abstract

Conversations with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

Dr. Periyakoil’s website
Dr. Periyakoil’s blog posts at the New York Times

House Calls

Mold in the home
Cross-species contagion (dog to human)
Back pain from shift to desk job
Exercising when overweight

Re-Air: Combining Mental Health and Primary Care with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner, Directors of the WakeBrook Recovery Center and Clinical Professors at the UNC School of Medicine about Combining Mental Health and Primary Care.

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The show will air:

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

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 21st at 3 p.m.

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

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

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:59) Family decision-making in intensive care unit and PTSD; Cellular damage from cardiac CT angiograms; Kindergartners who play team sports have higher self-discipline at age 10; Magnetic stimulation can help ease tinnitus.
  • Conversations with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner (min 11:00 -31:33)
  • House Calls (min 31:33-40:35) Can dogs make small children sick; Preventing and treating ear wax impaction; On the border of risky drinking.

Research that Matters:

Family members making decisions in the Intensive Care Unit and PTSD
Abstract of article
News about the article

CAT scans cause cellular damage
Abstract of article
News about the article

Kindergarteners in organized sports
Abstract of article
News about the article

Magnetic pulses and tinnitus<
Abstract of the article
News about the article

Conversations
Professional Info on Dr. Beat Steiner
Recent News about the WakeBrook Recovery Center
News Article about Dr. Brian Sheitman’s appointment as medical director of WakeBrook Campus

House Calls
Animal Safety for Infants and Young Children

Ear Wax Impaction

Safe levels of alcohol consumption

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Mike Pignone, Chief of General Internal Medicine at UNC Health Care about Prevention: Doing What Counts

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 4th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, October 5th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 4th at 7 a.m.

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Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:19) How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions, How soon can kids return to school after strep throat, Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes, What images make kids want to smoke
  • Conversations with Dr. Mike Pignone about preventive medicine. (min 10:19-32:02)
  • House Calls (min 32:03-40:46) Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care, Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy, Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period, What to do if blood sugar tests reveal prediabetes

Research that Matters
How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions? 
Abstract of the article:
News about the study

How soon can kids return to school after strep throat?
Abstract of the article
>News about the study

Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes?
Abstract of the article
News about the study

What images make kids want to smoke?
Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Mike Pignone, MD   Prevention:   Doing What Counts
Physical Exam Recommendations:
NIH
CDC
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Guidelines

House Calls
Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care
Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy
Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period

What to do if blood sugar test reveals prediabetes:
CDC
NIH 

Re-Air: Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Rachel Freedman, Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about Talking to Patients About Cancer.

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27th at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 27th at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-09:45) Loneliness and length of life, Exercise as we age, Brain power peaking at different ages, Over treating low risk Atrial Fibrillation
  • Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman about Talking to Patients About Cancer (min 09:45-29:30)
  • House Calls (min 29:30-38:21) Stressed in college, Burning sensation in fingers, Kudos from a viewer, Financial costs of going to the doctor

Related links
Research that Matters

Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman

House Calls

Re-Air: Bias, Black Lives and Academic Medicine with Dr. David Ansell

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. David Ansell, chief medical officer at Rush University Medical Center about Bias, Black Lives and Academic Medicine.

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The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 19th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 20th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 21st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 19th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 20th at 7 a.m.

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

  • Research that Matters (min 0-8:05) Can too much sitting make you anxious, White men more likely to get best treatment for atrial fibrillation, Smaller hippocampus linked to major depression, Doctors treat patients while sick.
  • Conversations with Dr. David Ansell  (min 8:05-29:47)
  • House Calls (min 29:48-39:54) Lamisil and toenail fungus, Changing foot deformities and running shoes, When to see the doctor for shoulder pain, Breast cancer in men.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Monique Anderson, Cardiologist and Associate Professor at the Duke University of School of Medicine about CPR.

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The show will air:Anderson

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 29th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 31st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 29th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 30th at 7 a.m.

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

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Restaurant food has as many calories, fats and sodium as fast food; Tele-rehabilitation for total knee replacement about as effective as face-to-face; Overdoses on opioid medication; Surgery should be considered earlier in course of treatment for ulcerative colitis.
  • Conversations with Dr. Monique Anderson (min 10:30-30:55)
  • House Calls (min 30:55-40:03) How often should healthy men visit the doctor; Spontaneous blue finger syndrome; Stress of caring for loved ones can cause some adverse health effects; Is drug testing necessary when pain and antidepressant medicines are simultaneously prescribed.

Research that Matters:
Restaurant food has as many calories, fats, and sodium as fast food
Abstract of article
News about the article

Tele-rehabilitation for total knee replacement about as effective as face-to-face
Abstract of article
News about the article

Overdoses on opioid medication
Abstract of article
News about the article

Surgery should be considered earlier in course of treatment for ulcerative colitis
Abstract of the article
News about the article

Conversations
JAMA article authored by Dr. Anderson
News and Observer article featuring Dr. Anderson
Information about CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

House Calls
How often should health men visit the doctor
Spontaneous blue finger syndrome (full-text article)
Stress of caring for loved ones and adverse health effects
Drug Testing necessity when pain and antidepressant medicines are simultaneously prescribed