This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich had with Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.
Catch the show on:
WCHL 97-9 FM
- Saturday 9/8 at 9 a.m.
- Sunday 9/9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday 9/10 at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday 9/9 at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
- Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
- House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Maya Dusenbery—author of the new book Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick—about the ways healthcare can let women down.
You can catch the episode on:
WCHL 97.9 FM
- Saturday, July 14 at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, July 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday, July 16 at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday, July 15 at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-10:40)
- Language in electronic medical records reflect bias, affect care?
- Risk of stroke still present even with resolved atrial fibrillation
- Women underrepresented in cardiovascular drug clinical trials
- Spouses may detect melanoma earlier
- Conversations with Maya Dusenbery (min 10:40-30:50)
- House Calls (min 30:50-40:00)
- What advice do you have for a father-to-be?
- How can I help my mother, who doesn’t speak English well, to communicate with her new doctor?
- Do I need to see my primary care physician first to get referred to a podiatrist for plantar fasciitis?
- With the new PSA guidelines, can I ask for a female provider to do the prostate exam?
You may also like:
- The Effects of Racism on Health with Dr. Chandra Ford, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2019
- The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 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
Doing Good and Good Health
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich welcome Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.
You can catch the episode on:
WCHL 97.9 FM
- Saturday, July 7 at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, July 8 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday, July 9 at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday, July 8 at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
- Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
- House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
Health vs. Hype: "What’s Real and What’s Not"
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nina Shapiro—director of pediatric otolaryngology and professor at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about her new book Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice and How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not.
You can catch the episode on:
WCHL 97.9 FM
- Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday, June 17 at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-10:03)
- Teenage girls impacted more by sleepiness
- Research in mice to reduce hangovers
- Early stage breast cancer might not benefit from chemotherapy
- Coffee effects group dynamics
- Conversations with Dr. Nina Shapiro (min 10:03-30:42)
- House Calls (min 30:42-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Zocor for high cholesterol. It caused muscle pain so my doctor told me to stop taking it. Is this common and why did it affect me this way?
- After having back pain followed by sweats and a fever, I was diagnosed with a kidney infection. I’ve never had this before. What’s going on?
- After back surgery, my doctor said I might have MRSA. Why do I have to be hospitalized instead of just taking antibiotics?
- After having a stroke, I’m having trouble with my energy level and speech. How long before I get better?
You may also like:
A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)
Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)
The Gap Between What We See, Hear, Feel, Smell and Taste and Reality
This weekend on Your Health, Adam and guest co-host Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Donald Hoffman, professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine, about the gap between what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste and reality.
You can catch the episode on:
WCHL 97.9 FM
- Saturday, May 5 at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, May 6 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday, May 6 at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-7:47)
- Hand washing to prevent and stop outbreak of norovirus
- Evaluation of e-liquid toxicity in e-cigarettes
- Faster walking heart patients are hospitalized less
- Conversations with Dr. Donald Hoffman (min 7:47-31:57)
- House Calls (min 31:57-40:00)
- Can I take an extra allergy medication when there’s a lot of pollen?
- I’ve had heavy night sweats but I don’t think it’s menopause. What is this?
- What could be causing my knee to lock-up?
Re-air: Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther
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
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
- 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?
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther
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
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
- 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?
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
Sophie’s Legacy, Helping Other Teens and Young Adults Facing a Life-altering Diagnosis
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
- New Guidelines for Early Management of Stroke
- Bottled Water Sales Fueled by Fear of Dying and Desire for Immortality
- Conversations with Lauren Lux and Niklaus Steiner (min 8:36-33:23)
- House Calls (min 33:23-40:00)
- What is obstructive sleep apnea?
- The subarea on my face is much worse after using a topical steroid. What should I do?
- Lifestyle changes can work!
Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9 FM
- Saturday, February 17, at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, February 18, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Monday, February 19, at 6 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
- Sunday, February 18, at 7 a.m.
Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository
- Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
- Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
You may also like:
Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)
Managing Type 1 Diabetes
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
- Birth Control and Breast Cancer Risk
- Association of Moral Values with Vaccine Hesitancy
- 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?
- How can I make sure my elderly father is still a safe driver?
- I had a partial knee replacement and that knee is fine. My other knee is very painful. Should I get a steroid injection?
- 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?