How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

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

Protecting Your Skin, Especially Under the Summer Sun

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. June Robinson — research professor of dermatology at Northwestern University and editor of JAMA Dermatology — about protecting your skin, especially under the summer sun.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

• Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 14 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, May 13 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:34)
- Sedentary behavior associated with reduced brain health
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Blue Cross Blue Shield study of rise of allergic reactions diagnosed in emergency room
  - News about the study
  - Full-text of the report
- Night owls have greater mortality risk
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- RTP study on cell phone radiation and cancer risk in rats
  - News about the studies
  - More information on the National Toxicology Program reports
Conversations with Dr. June Robinson (min 8:34-32:39)
- How to Spot Skin Cancer
- Sun Protection
House Calls (min 32:39-40:00)
- Why do I have to go through a primary care physician to see a specialist?
  - Referral
- Changes with prescriptions – calling in prescriptions
  - Getting a prescription filled
- Communication with specialists and primary care doctors
  - Talking with your doctor

The Gap Between What We See, Hear, Feel, Smell and Taste and Reality

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Lynn Eades

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
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Evaluation of e-liquid toxicity in e-cigarettes
- Faster walking heart patients are hospitalized less
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Donald Hoffman (min 7:47-31:57)
- Resources on our perceptions and reality
House Calls (min 31:57-40:00)
- Can I take an extra allergy medication when there’s a lot of pollen?
  - Pollen
  - Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research
- I’ve had heavy night sweats but I don’t think it’s menopause. What is this?
  - Night Sweats
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- What could be causing my knee to lock-up?
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  - Meniscus Tears

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

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

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!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

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

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Alpern, Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota about The Economics of Essential Medicines.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Jonathan Alpern

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:57)
- Many people with atrial fibrillation are not getting the right medicine
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Many state opioid prescribing laws do not have much impact on high-risk prescribing, overdoses
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Americans spend billions on complementary health approaches
  - News about the article
  - Full report
- Doing art projects lowers stress hormone levels
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Alpern (min 10:57-30:28)
- Dr. Alpern’s recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine
- WHO Definition of Essentials Medicines
House Calls (min 30:28-39:28)
- Is there such a thing as healthy barbecue?
  - Heart healthy grilling and barbecue tips
- Could my tiredness be due to inflammation and should I see an allergist?
  - Fatigue
- Should I see my doctor about a dull pain in my lower abdomen?
  - Pelvic Pain
- Taking blood pressure at home
  - Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 4th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 5th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 6th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 5th at 7 a.m.

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

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

A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare with Sy Sternberg

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Sy Sternberg, former CEO of New York Life Insurance Company and Director of ExpressScripts about A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 31st at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 1st at 9 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 2nd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 31st at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, November 1st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:00) Can hospital routines make patients sicker?; Older adults have trouble navigating the healthcare system; Calcium supplements increase incidence of kidney stones but calcium from diet does not; Opioid painkiller abuse down in number of people, but up in number of pills.
Conversations with Sy Sternberg (min 9:01 -32:57)
House Calls (min 32:58-40:53) Benign forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s Disease?; Left shoulder pain while walking on the treadmill; Positive scratch test for oak pollen but no noticeable symptoms to backyard trees; High pitched ringing in the ears, what to do.

Research that Matters
- Can hospital routines make patients sicker?
  - News Item
  - Article
- Older adults have trouble navigating the healthcare system
  - Article
- Calcium supplements increase incidence of kidney stones but calcium from diet does not
  - News Item
- Opioid painkiller abuse down in number of people, but up in number of pills
Conversations with Sy Sternberg
- Sy Sternberg’s Northeastern University webpage
House Calls
- Benign forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help
- Left shoulder pain while walking on the treadmill
  - Signs and Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease
- Positive scratch test for oak pollen but no noticeable symptoms to backyard trees
  - Allergy Testing – Skin
- High pitched ringing in the ears, what to do
  - Tinnitus

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How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Protecting Your Skin, Especially Under the Summer Sun

The Gap Between What We See, Hear, Feel, Smell and Taste and Reality

The Challenge of Not Having Relatives’ Health Histories

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

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

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

A Retired CEO’s Views on Healthcare with Sy Sternberg