The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 24 at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

Re-air: The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Dr. Cristy Page and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Denise Rodgers—vice chancellor for Interprofessional Programs at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences—about how the social determinants of health and implicit bias can lead to health disparities.
You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Healthy low-fat diet vs. healthy low-carbohydrate diet
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Cleaning products and lung function in women
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Conversation exchanges, reading help to boost children’s brain development
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Hot tea, interactions with alcohol and tobacco use, increase risk for esophageal cancer
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Denise Rodgers (min 9:55-32:45)
House Calls (min 32:45 -40:00)
- I had to see a new doctor and had to fill out a lot of paperwork about my health history. Can you summarize what all that paperwork was about?
  - How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
- My brother has been diagnosed with celiac disease. Should I get checked?
  - Celiac Disease
- At what point do I need to consider surgery for cataracts and what is that surgery like?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery

Re-air: Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters this weekend, we’ll revisit a recent YOUR HEALTH® episode where Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke welcomed Dr. Travis Langley—professor of psychology at Henderson State University and editor and lead author of the Popular Culture Psychology book series—to talk about superheroes, pop culture and health, from Batman to Black Panther.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:58)
- Anti-histamines and fertility problems
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
  - Citation of the article (abstract not available)
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Travis Langley (min 9:58-31:51)
House Calls (min 31:51-40:00)
- How do I find the right person to help my elderly mother in her home?
- How do you advise patients with fibroid cysts considering a hysterectomy?
  - Uterine Fibroids
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
  - Dizziness and Vertigo

The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 8 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 9 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Healthy low-fat diet vs. healthy low-carbohydrate diet
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Cleaning products and lung function in women
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Conversation exchanges, reading help to boost children’s brain development
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Hot tea, interactions with alcohol and tobacco use, increase risk for esophageal cancer
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Denise Rodgers (min 9:55-32:45)
- Health Disparities
- Understanding Implicit Bias
- Building a Culture of Health from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Project Implicit from Harvard
- Understanding Prejudice. Implicit Association Test
- Test Yourself for Hidden Bias
- Implicit Bias Guide (UNC Health Sciences Library)
House Calls (min 32:45 -40:00)
- I had to see a new doctor and had to fill out a lot of paperwork about my health history. Can you summarize what all that paperwork was about?
  - How to prepare for a doctor’s appointment
- My brother has been diagnosed with celiac disease. Should I get checked?
  - Celiac Disease
- At what point do I need to consider surgery for cataracts and what is that surgery like?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery

You may also like:

The Effects of Racism on Health with Dr. Chandra Ford, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2019
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
How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race with Dr. Alondra Nelson, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 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

Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke welcome Dr. Travis Langley—professor of psychology at Henderson State University and editor and lead author of the Popular Culture Psychology book series—for a conversation about superheroes, pop culture and health from Batman to Black Panther.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 24 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 25 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 25 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:58)
- Anti-histamines and fertility problems
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
  - Citation of the article (abstract not available)
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Travis Langley (min 9:58-31:51)
House Calls (min 31:51-40:00)
- How do I find the right person to help my elderly mother in her home?
- How do you advise patients with fibroid cysts considering a hysterectomy?
  - Uterine Fibroids
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
  - Dizziness and Vertigo

Sophie’s Legacy, Helping Other Teens and Young Adults Facing a Life-altering Diagnosis

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome Lauren Lux—director of UNC Lineberger’s Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Support Program—and Niklaus Steiner—co-founder and board member of the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation—about how Steiner’s daughter Sophie, who died of cancer in 2013, inspired a new approach to helping teens and young adults facing a life-altering diagnosis.

Please tune in. The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, February 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:36)
- Breast Implants and Risk of Rare Cancer
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- New Guidelines for Early Management of Stroke
- Bottled Water Sales Fueled by Fear of Dying and Desire for Immortality
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lauren Lux and Niklaus Steiner (min 8:36-33:23)
- UNC Lineberger’s Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Support Program
- Be Loud! Sophie Foundation
House Calls (min 33:23-40:00)
- What is obstructive sleep apnea?
  - Sleep Apnea
- The subarea on my face is much worse after using a topical steroid. What should I do?
- Lifestyle changes can work!

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Perri Klass, author and professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU, about the muses influencing her work in both science and art.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 11, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:29)
- A daily half hour’s exercise could prevent 1 in 12 early deaths
- Many drug companies fail to conduct timely safety checks on medicines after FDA approval
- Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Flint water crisis led to lower fertility rates, higher fetal death rates
Conversations with Dr. Perri Klass (min 9:29-30:26)
- Books by Dr. Klass
- Reach Out & Read
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- My wife needs a hip replacement but has liver problems related to obesity and isn’t eligible for a transplant. Is it safe for her to have a hip replacement?
  - Hip replacement
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
- My teenager was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. What should we expect?
  - Crohn’s disease
  - Find a support group
- I was diagnosed with COPD and decided to quit smoking. My doctor suggested oxygen therapy to help manage my symptoms. What do you think?
- Do I talk with my dermatologist about a tattoo I’d like to have removed?
  - Unwanted tattoos

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas, Dr. Stephen Hooper, and Dr. Eileen Burker

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with associate dean and chair in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences Dr. Stephen Hooper as well as Dr. Eileen Burker, division director and professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Philip Griffin, clinical associate professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences, about the importance of interdisciplinary care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:17)
- Sleep deprivation is an effective anti-depressant for nearly half of depressed patients
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Saunas may be good for blood pressure
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Chronic bronchitis: new insights could lead to first diagnostic test and better treatments
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- A nanoparticle-coated skin patch could treat obesity and diabetes
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Stephen Hooper, Dr. Eileen Burker and Dr. Philip Griffin (min 9:17-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- When should a young women with breast cancer in her family start being more alert for signs of problems?
  - Breast Cancer
  - Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?
- I recently quit smoking but still use chewing tobacco. How do I quit all tobacco products?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
  - Making a Plan to Quit Smokeless Tobacco
- What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s and how is each treated?

Re-air: The Benefits of Breastfeeding—for Baby and Mom

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy welcome Dr. Alison Stuebe, associate professor for the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at UNC, about the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mom.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 3, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, July 2, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters
- Good cardiovascular health may protect you from depression
  - Abstract
- Pre-cut salad may encourage growth of Salmonella
  - Article
- Women who have their last baby after 35 are mentally sharper in old age
  - Keck School of Medicine Announcement
  - Article
- High-dose monthly vitamin D for prevention of acute respiratory infection in older patients
  - Article
Conversations with Dr. Alison Stuebe
- Abstract of Dr. Stuebe’s recent article
- Breastfeeding
House Calls
- How do you know when you have a cold vs a sinus infection and you should see your doctor?
  - Colds, Allergies and Sinusitis – How to Tell the Difference
- Is cracking my knuckles a big deal?
  - Knuckle Cracking Q&A
- My mother is in her late 70s and I’m concerned she’s losing her vision. How can I tell if this is a problem and what should I do?
- What advice do you have about a senior citizen living alone who might fall?
  - Falls and Older Adults
  - Aging and Your Health

The Healthcare Crisis Awaiting Many Inmates After Incarceration

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Waldmann talk with Dr. David Rosen, assistant professor of medicine at UNC, and Dr. Evan Ashkin, professor of medicine at UNC, about the healthcare crisis awaiting many inmates after incarceration.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, February 18, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, February 19, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 20 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, February 19, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:29)

Accidental gun deaths of children under-counted
- News Item
Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints
- News Item
- Abstract
Scientists reveal ‘safety catch’ within all dividing cells which may lead to new cancer treatments
- News Item
- Article
Men are at risk of overeating in social settings
- News Item
- Article

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Category Archives: Lungs and Breathing

Re-air: The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Re-air: Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias

Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Sophie’s Legacy, Helping Other Teens and Young Adults Facing a Life-altering Diagnosis

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Re-air: The Benefits of Breastfeeding—for Baby and Mom

The Healthcare Crisis Awaiting Many Inmates After Incarceration