Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with the co-founders of MyHealthEd Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan about Real Talk, the company’s new app that uses teens’ phones as a tool to tackle hard topics.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, October 21, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 22, at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:23)
- Link between youth football and emotional issues in adulthood
  - Free Full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Resistance exercise reduces anxiety
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Stopping daily aspirin increases heart attack, stroke risk
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Study identifies protein that may improve flu symptoms, reduce deaths
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan (min 8:23-28:22)
House Calls (min 28:22-40:00)
- How common is tuberculosis and how easily can it spread?
  - Tuberculosis
- My doctor is retiring. Can you offer any reassurance as I look for a new general practitioner?
  - Choosing a primary care provider
- What should I expect with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
- Is there a difference in how doctors would approach my care if I have depression vs. bipolar depression?
  - Bipolar Disorder or Depression?

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Phillip Gardiner (left) and Dr. Alan Blum (right)
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Elizabeth Parks talk with with Dr. Phillip Gardiner, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership and program officer of the University of California smoke and tobacco free fellowship awards and Dr. Alan Blum, founder and director of the University of Alabama Center for the Study of Tobacco and Society, about issues that disproportionately affect African American smokers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday, September 17, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 18, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 17, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Autism symptoms improve after fecal transplant
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Fat shaming linked to greater health risks
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum (min 8:35-32:52)
House Calls (min 32:52-40:00)
- What advice do you have for a 43-year-old woman experiencing increasing fatigue over the last month for no reason?
  - Fatigue
- What are varicose veins? How do I treat and prevent them?
  - Varicose Veins

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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 Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
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

Collaboration in Medicine with Paul Chelminski and the UNC Physician Assistant Program

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy talk with Paul Chelminski, MD, MPH, director of UNC’s physician assistant program and professor of medicine, about the broad range of experiences he’s had throughout his career and what they taught him about medicine and the importance of collaboration

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 23, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:26)
- As people get older, sleep quantity and quality decline
  - News about the Article
  - Full-text article
- Allowing women to labor longer can cut C-section rate
  - Full-text article
- A new study on daydreaming points to the benefits of letting your mind wander
  - News about the Article
  - Full-text article
- Close to half of American adults infected with HPV
  - CDC report
Conversations with Dr. Paul Chelminski (min 8:26-29:48)
House Calls (min 29:48-40:00)
- After using Augmentin, I broke out in hives. Could the two be related?
  - Drug Reactions
- I recently started taking Prednisone and I think it’s disrupting my sleep. What’s your advice?
  - Prednisone
- I’m a 30-year-old and had back spasms after doing a summersalt. What should I do?
  - Back Pain
- I have a spot on my hand that I thought was a wart but started itching and now has darkened skin around it. Should I be concerned?
  - Warts
  - Skin Conditions

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 Murky Ethics of Right-to-Try Legislation

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Liz Richardson, managing associate at the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, about the murky ethics of right-to-try legislation.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 17, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 18, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 19, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:19) What color is this dress?; Why do so many Hollywood villains have skin conditions?; Book up for a longer life: readers die later; Smart bandages to monitor wounds in real time with 5G
Conversations with Liz Richardson (min 8:19-27:51)
House Calls (min 27:51-40:00) I had blood work done at my recent annual exam and was surprised when I got a bill for the blood work. Did my doctor make a mistake?; Is there a link between cancer and antiperspirants?; My in-laws have a gun and I’m hesitant to let my toddler go to their house. What do you think?; How do I prevent another bout of pinkeye and what can I look out for since my daughter seems to catch it easily?

Research that Matters
- What Color is that Dress?
  - Free Full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Hollywood Villains and Skin Conditions
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Book up for a longer life: readers die later
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Smart bandages to monitor wounds in real time
  - News about the Trial
Conversations with Liz Richards
- Right to Try: National Movement for Terminal Patients
House Calls
- I had blood work done at my recent annual exam and was surprised when I got a bill for the blood work. Did my doctor make a mistake?
  - Health Checkup
  - Preventive Health Services
- Is there a link between cancer and antiperspirants?
  - Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer
- My in-laws have a gun and I’m hesitant to let my toddler go to their house. What do you think?
  - Gun Safety
- How do I prevent another bout of pinkeye and what can I look out for since my daughter seems to catch it easily?
  - Pinkeye or Conjunctivitis

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Adam Jacks, associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, for a conversation about aphasia and how communication can literally break down for some patients.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:00) Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people; Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival; Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies; Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks (min 8:00-28:53)
House Calls (min 28:53-40:00) When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?; Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?; What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?; How can I make healthier choices when eating out?

Research that Matters
- Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival
  - News Item
- Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks
House Calls
- When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?
  - Fever
- Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?
  - Allergies
  - Allergy Relief: A Guide to Nasal Sprays
- What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?
- How can I make healthier choices when eating out?
  - Eating Out

From Abuse to Abundance

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will talk with Dr. Jamila Battle about her book From Abuse to Abundance and how to address trauma that can hold you back.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 8, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 9, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:11)
- B vitamins reduce schizophrenia symptoms
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- False positive mammograms can delay future screenings
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Technology helps older adults living with heart failure
  - News Item
- Use of multiple brain-affecting drugs is rising among seniors, despite risks
  - News Item
Conversations with Dr. Jamila Battle (min 9:11-30:08)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Domestic Violence
- Dr. Battle’s book From Abuse to Abundance
House Calls (min 30:08-40:00)
- Do you ever recommend your patients see a chiropractor?
  - Chiropractic
- Is it safe to have your hair colored during pregnancy?
- Is it really that bad to clean your ears with a Q-Tip?
  - Ear Cleaning and Care
- One of my children has a peanut allergy and my other child loves peanut butter. How can I satisfy them both?
  - Peanut Allergy

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Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2014)

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The surprising number of young stroke victims

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy talk with Amy Edmunds, stroke survivor, founder, and chief executive of YoungStroke, and Lester Leung, MD, neurologist and director of the Stroke and Young Adults Program at Tufts Medical Center, about the alarming rate of young stroke victims.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, Feb. 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ show worrisome ability to diversify and spread
  - News Item
  - Article
- Postpartum depression and anxiety distinct from other mood disorders, brain studies suggest
  - News Item
  - Article
- Women treated for precursor of breast cancer, DCIS, can expect to live as long as other women
  - News Item
- Elderly face increased disability risk after emergency room visit
  - News Item
  - Article
Conversations with Amy Edmunds and Dr. Lester Leung (min 9:57-29:34)
House Calls (min 29:34-40:00)
- My aunt had tinnitus for about a year and was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. What is that?
  - Acoustic Neuroma
- Why do I get skin tags and how do I get rid of them?
  - Cutaneous Skin Tag
- My son has a stomach bug. How do I keep the rest of my family from catching it?
  - Gastroenteritis
- How can you tell if a family member’s increased drinking is a problem?
  - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
  - Helping a Loved One with a Drinking Problem

Negotiating Conflict and Tricky Power Dynamics

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy talk with Robert Ferguson, psychologist and co-author of Making Conflict Work about successfully negotiating conflict and tricky power dynamics.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:57)

Urine test may predict high-risk cervical cancer
- News Item
- Article
New information on how brain tumor form glioblastoma spreads
- Article
Pessimism may be bad for your heart
- News Item
- Article
Smokers have higher lifetime risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Category Archives: Women

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Using Teens’ Phones to Tackle Tough Topics

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

Collaboration in Medicine with Paul Chelminski and the UNC Physician Assistant Program

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

The Murky Ethics of Right-to-Try Legislation

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

From Abuse to Abundance

The surprising number of young stroke victims

Negotiating Conflict and Tricky Power Dynamics