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.

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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

The Challenge of Not Having Relatives’ Health Histories

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Adia Hinds and Dr. Pali Shah share a conversation with Dr. Thomas May, senior scientist at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, about the challenges faced by adoptees and others who don’t have access to their genetic relative’s health history.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 24, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:11) Young adults, especially men, less likely to treat high blood pressure; You Can Have Too Much Of A Good Thing — Even HDL Cholesterol; Religious young women less educated about HPV vaccine; Malaria parasite spreads from howler monkeys to humans
Conversations with Dr. Thomas May (min 9:11-29:52)
House Calls (min 29:52-40:00) Watching the news: How do you balance keeping informed with mental well being and how do you know if the sadness you feel from current events becomes a bigger problem?; Can I take two different antihistamines a day?; Do parents need to worry about skin checks with young children?; I have foot pain that’s worse in the morning or when I’ve been sedentary for a while. What could this be?

Research That Matters
- Young adults, especially men, less likely to treat high blood pressure
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- You Can Have Too Much Of A Good Thing — Even HDL Cholesterol
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Religious young women less educated about HPV vaccine
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Malaria parasite spreads from howler monkeys to humans
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Thomas May
- HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
- I don’t know my family health history because I was adopted, what can I do?
House Calls
- Watching the news: How do you balance keeping informed with mental well being and how do you know if the sadness you feel from current events becomes a bigger problem?
  - Bingeing on Bad News Can Fuel Daily Stress
  - Stress
- Can I take two different antihistamines a day?
  - Antihistamines for allergies
  - Allergy Treatment and Therapies
- Do parents need to worry about skin checks with young children?
  - 5 Signs Your Child’s Mole Needs to be Checked
  - Sun Protection
- I have foot pain that’s worse in the morning or when I’ve been sedentary for a while. What could this be?
  - Foot Pain
  - Plantar Fasciitis

Creepy Bugs and Public Health

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Pali Shah talk with Dr. Michael Reiskind, assistant professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, about creepy bugs and public health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday, September 10, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 11, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 10, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:34) Primary care access tied to fewer sexually transmitted infections; New scan developed to predict stroke risk; 20 percent more smokers quit after $1 price increase; Sexual education more effective than abstinence in improving public health
Conversations with Dr. Michael Reiskind (min 9:34-32:08)
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00) My elderly neighbor has more trouble getting around. What can I do to help?; What is dry needling and will it help my lower back pain?; What can I expect from a sleep study?; Should I be concerned that my 6-year-old clears her throat a lot?

Research That Matters
- Primary care access tied to fewer sexually transmitted infections
  - Abstract of the article
- New scan developed to predict stroke risk
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- 20 percent more smokers quit after $1 price increase
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Sexual education more effective than abstinence in improving public health
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Michael Reiskind
House Calls
- My elderly neighbor has more trouble getting around. What can I do to help?
  - Aging Care
  - Elder Care Resources
- What is dry needling and will it help my lower back pain?
  - Dry Needling
- What can I expect from a sleep study?
  - Sleep Study: What You Can Expect
- Should I be concerned that my 6-year-old clears her throat a lot?
  - Chronic Throat Clearing

The Critical Impact Urban Design Can Have on Our Health

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Jonathan Waldmann, M.D. will talk with James Sallis, Ph.D., distinguished professor and chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine at the University of California San Diego and program director of Active Living Research, about the critical impact urban design can have on our health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 15, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 16 , at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:43) Pets can help owners manage mental illness; User-friendly medication packaging design can boost patient safety; Collaboration between media, medical journals often leads to misinformation, hysteria; Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) apps may have inaccurate, harmful information
Conversations with Dr. James Sallis (min 9:43-29:05)
House Calls (min 29:05-40:00) What do we do about head lice and what are the health risks?; What do you think about Botox treatments?; How do you treat and prevent cold sores?; What problems are caused by thyroid nodules?

Research that Matters
- Pets can help owners manage mental illness
- User-friendly medication packaging design can boost patient safety
- Collaboration between media, medical journals often leads to misinformation, hysteria
  - News Item
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) apps may have inaccurate, harmful information
Conversations with Dr. James Sallis
- Dr. Sallis’ UC San Diego website
- Active Living Research
House Calls
- What do we do about head lice and what are the health risks?
  - Head Lice
- What do you think about Botox treatments?
  - Botox
  - Boxtox Injection Risks
- How do you treat and prevent cold sores?
- What problems are caused by thyroid nodules?
  - Thyroid Nodule

The Ethics of Scientific Research

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Laura Stark, Ph.D., assistant professor at Vanderbilt University’s Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, and associate editor of the journal History & Theory, about the ethics of scientific research.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 8, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:33)
- Tasmanian devil milk could fight superbugs
  - Article
- What do tweets say about our health?
  - Article
- Erectile dysfunction and physical activity
  - Abstract
- Hearing loss in older adults may be due to changes in the brain
  - Article
Conversations with Dr. Laura Stark (min 8:33-29:24)
House Calls (min 29:24-40:00)
- What can I do about floaters in my eyes?
  - Facts About Floaters
- Chance of mastitis during breastfeeding
  - Mastitis While Breastfeeding
- What causes shin splints and how can I treat them?
  - Shin Splints
- I get headaches every few weeks that last a few hours. What should I do?

Race and gender in the medical profession

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther will be talking with filmmaker and producer Crystal Emery about her new documentary Black Women in Medicine, as well as race and gender in the medical profession.

Please tune in! The show will air:
Crystal Emery

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 20, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Are patients more likely to fill and pick up medications if they receive a paper prescription or an electronic prescription?
  - Abstract
- Stem cells transplanted in mice could lead to development of artificial lungs
  - Full-text article
- Secret to a happy sex life
  - Abstract
- Computer assessment of patient surveys about depression and suicide
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Crystal Emery (min 9:24-31:21)
- Black Women in Medicine
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Infants with colic
  - Colic and Crying
- Tips to stop episodes of ventricular tachycardia
  - Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Preventing type 2 diabetes with a family history
  - Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention and Risk Factors

Judging Laura and the Aftermath of Sexual Assault

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This week on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt have an important conversation with Dr. Peter Rizzolo, author and retired professor of Family Medicine at UNC, and Natalie Ziemba, crisis response coordinator of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. The theme of the conversation is Dr. Rizzolo’s new novel Judging Laura and the aftermath of sexual assault.

Dr. Peter Rizzolo and Natalie Ziemba

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 27, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 28, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 29, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 28, at 7 a.m.

Royalties from the sale of Judging Laura benefit RAINN, a nonprofit organization that supports survivors of sexual assault, educates the public about sexual violence and works to improve public policy.

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Research that Matters (min 0-10:04)
- Treating ADHD with Two Simultaneous Medications
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Eating Nuts May Decrease Inflammation Biomarkers/Heart Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Positive Health Impacts on Pre-term Infants of Breastfeeding
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Nose Bacteria Produces Antibiotic
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Peter Rizzolo and Natalie Ziemba (min 10:04-29:35)
House Calls (min 29:35-40:00)
- Can good cholesterol (HDL) ever be too high?
  - Difference between HDL and LDL
- How can I control my weight when I take medication that makes me gain weight?
  - Weight gain as a side effect of necessary medication
- How can I manage back pain when I have mild to moderate scoliosis?
  - Lower back pain with mild to moderate scoliosis
- High blood pressure during sleep
  - Hypertension registered while asleep

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Donald Berwick, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about A Third Era of Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 31st at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

Why Strategy Matters Now

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Thomas Lee, Chief Medical Officer at Press Ganey about Why Strategy Matters Now.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Statins can cause bone fractures to not heal as well; Testosterone creams did not effect either atherosclerosis risk or low testosterone symptoms; Pain relief after knee replacements in rheumatoid vs. osteoarthritis; More chickenpox vaccines, more shingles in young adults.
Conversations with Dr. Thomas Lee (min 10:30-32:03)
House Calls (min 32:04-40:03) Keeping kids healthy at college; Alternatives to counting steps; Malaria risk and donating blood.

Research that Matters
Influence of statins on biological characteristics of stem cells
Abstract
News about the article

Effects of testosterone on subclinical atherosclerosis
Abstract
News about the article

Impact of total knee arthroplasty as reported by patients
Abstract
News about the article

Conversations with Thomas Lee – Why Strategy Matters?
Press Ganey web site
NEJM article on Why Strategy Matters

Impact of chicken pox vaccination on incidence of shingles
Abstract
News about the study

House Calls
Teen Health: Taking Charge of Your Medical Care
Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Target Heart Rate Calculator
Red Cross Blood Donation Eligibility Criteria – Travel

Re-air: Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Bill Thomas

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This is a re-air of YOUR HEALTH® with Adam & Cristy talking with Dr. Bill Thomas, Co-Founder of The Eden Alternative, award-winning author on geriatric medicine and Eldercare about Ending the Plague of Loneliness.

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 20th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, June 21th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 22th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 20th at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 21th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30)
- Germs in Public Restrooms
  - When and How to Wash Your Hands
- Summer Jobs Keeping Teens out of Trouble
  - News about the study
- New Breast Cancer Vaccine
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- HIV Medications
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Bill Thomas (min 10:30-32:00)
House Calls (min 32:00-40)

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Category Archives: Sexual Health Issues

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

The Challenge of Not Having Relatives’ Health Histories

Creepy Bugs and Public Health

The Critical Impact Urban Design Can Have on Our Health

The Ethics of Scientific Research

Race and gender in the medical profession

Judging Laura and the Aftermath of Sexual Assault

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Why Strategy Matters Now

Re-air: Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Bill Thomas