Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked 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

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 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

How Childhood Trauma Can Alter DNA

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Daniel Weinberger—director and CEO of the Lieber Institute of Brain Development and professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine—about how childhood trauma can alter DNA.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 29 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 30 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 1 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 30 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:37)
- Medical marijuana legalization and prevalence of serious mental illness
- Parent’s spirituality or religiosity and effect on offspring suicide
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks: does it reduce c-sections?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Weinberger (min 8:37-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-40:00)
- Can I switch to a new glucose monitor that doesn’t require me to prick my finger?
  - FDA Approves First Blood Sugar Monitor without Finger Prick
  - Diabetes
- I’m a healthy 65-year-old woman who used to smoke. After being diagnosed with a compression fracture in my back my doctor said I need a bone density scan to make sure I don’t have osteoporosis. No one in my family has had osteoporosis. Do I really need this test?
  - Osteoporosis
  - Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
- How can I make sure that my new doctor gets my health history including my history of cancer?
  - Personal Health Records
  - Choosing a Primary Care Provider

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Anne Anderson—director and curator of The Country Doctor Museum in North Carolina—about her work preserving the daily lives of doctors past.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 23 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:24)
- Emergency department costs vary depending on type of insurance
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Vaccine given during pregnancy reduces infant pertussis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tanning beds habits at gyms compared to other tanning salons
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Use of cell phones and their effect on walking behavior in crosswalks
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Anne Anderson (min 10:24-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Singulair. I was taking Zyrtec but stopped. Some allergies have started back. Can I take both medications?
  - Allergy Medications: Know Your Options
- My 3-month-oled cries off and on through the night. Do you have any tips and when should I talk to my pediatrician?
  - When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying
- Can you be addicted to phones and other electronic devices?
  - Screen Time Limits for Grownups?
  - Decrease Screen Time for Children

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman about their new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

"Evading Relationships that Drain You"

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle welcome OB/GYN and author Dr. Christiane Northrup for a conversation about her new book Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:36)
- Promising blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- 25% tipping point for large-scale social change
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Gray matter volume predicts healthy (or not) food choices
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Christiane Northrup (min 9:36-30:05)
- Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power and other books by Dr. Christiane Northrup
- How to Know if You’re an Empath
- Health Wisdom from Dr. Christiane Northrup
House Calls (min 30:05-40:00)
- Is it true that medical professionals no longer like Neosporin?
- I’m a 45-year-old woman starting to experience joint pain in the mornings. Should I be concerned?
  - Joint Pain
- How long should I be on SUBOXONE?
  - Buprenorphine Sublingual and Buccal (opioid dependence)
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library
- My wife’s family doctor recently visited her in the hospital which helped her get better care.
  - Choosing a Family Care Provider
  - What is a Hospitalist?

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich talk with Dr. Natasha Cuk—rising chief resident of internal medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about a world where internet service providers could stymie medical care.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM
Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, June 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:54)
- After tumor removal, treatment with erectile dysfunction drugs and a flu vaccine may help stop cancer from returning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- New drug for prevention of migraines
  - News about the medication
  - FDA Announcement
- Induction of labor in women with normal pregnancies at or beyond term: a systematic review
  - Cochrane study summary
  - Full Cochrane review
- UNC researchers discover body temperature wrecks potential dengue, Zika vaccine
  - News about the report
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Natasha Cuk (min 8:54-28:55)
- WIRED Guide to Net Neutrality
- What Does the End of Net Neutrality Mean for Healthcare?
- Citation for article by Dr. Cuk: Net Neutrality Repeal and the Potential Harm to Medical Education
- How to Contact Your Elected Officials
House Calls (min 28:55-40:00)
- What should I do about the high costs of a sleep study?
  - How to Shop Around and Save on Health Care
  - How Does a Sleep Study Work?
- What should I do for acid reflux that doesn’t seem to be related to what I eat?
  - Acid Reflux
- Do I need an MRI if I’ve had a headache for 10 days?
  - Headache
  - MRI Scans
- I was recently diagnoses with diabetes and have lost 10 pounds but my blood sugar was worse. What should I do?
  - Blood Sugar
  - Diabetes

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

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

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Amy Rule—a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital—about how to create a successful partnership between providers and parents of children with rare diseases.

Dr. Amy Rule, photo courtesy of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Influenza surveillance through smartphone-based sensors
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Impact of companion animals in the home
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Illnesses and injuries related to “bug bombs”
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Blood sodium level and cognition in older adults
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Amy Rule (min 10:14-33:04)
House Calls (min 33:04-40:00)
- Do you have suggestions for someone with eczema on their hands who have to wash their hands often?
  - Eczema
- My brother was diagnoses with bipolar disorder. What should I expect and how can I be supportive?
  - Bipolar Disorder
  - Helping Someone with Bipolar Disorder
- After an ectopic pregnancy, how likely will I have a healthy pregnancy next time?
  - Ectopic Pregnancy
- I’ve seen the same doctor as my family since I was a teenager. Now that I’m an adult, how should I look for a new doctor?
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with Dr. Natalie Strand, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist living with Type 1 diabetes, about the best ways to manage the condition. And she should know—she sped around the world during season 17 of The Amazing Race, not only keeping her diabetes in check, but winning the game to boot.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 1/13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 1/14 at 9 a.m.
Monday 1/15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 1/14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a Cancer Diagnosis
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Birth Control and Breast Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Association of Moral Values with Vaccine Hesitancy
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Natalie Strand (min 10:14-31:19)
House Calls (min 31:19-40:00)
- When I took my 14-year-old daughter for a well visit, her doctor asked if she would like me to leave the room a few minutes. How do I know if I need to followup about what they talked about in private?
  - Doctor-Teen Patient Confidentiality: What You Should Know
- How can I make sure my elderly father is still a safe driver?
  - We Need to Talk: Taking the Keys from Older Drivers
- I had a partial knee replacement and that knee is fine. My other knee is very painful. Should I get a steroid injection?
  - Injectable Medications for Knee Osteoarthritis
- I had my thyroid removed because of a slow growing cancer about 10 years ago. I’ve felt more sluggish recently. Do I need to have my hormone levels tweaked?
  - TSH (Thyroid-stimulating Hormone) Test

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Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

How Childhood Trauma Can Alter DNA

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

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

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

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

Managing Type 1 Diabetes