The Alarming Number of Women Whose First Sexual Experience was Forced

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Harvard researcher Dr. Laura Hawks about the alarming number of women whose first sexual experience was forced.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:56)
- Electronic health records perceived usability and physician burnout
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Yoga and physical therapy effective for low back pain and improves sleep
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Any amount of running associated with lower risk of early death from any cause
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Laura Hawks (min 7:56-31:00)
- NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE:
  
  1-800-656-4673
- 1 in 16 Women Reports First Sexual Encounter as Rape (NPR)
- Sexual Assault – Prevention
- What is Sexual Violence?
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- After seeing another doctor who did a thorough examination, my father was diagnosed with a broken rib. His previous doctor said his back pain was from arthritis. This shows getting medical history and a good exam is important.
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- How can I help my husband deal with his sister’s suicide when he won’t acknowledge there’s a problem?
  - Suicide Survivors Face Grief, Questions, Challenges
- When is it time to bring in hospice for an Alzheimer’s patient?
  - Hospice Care

The Rising Science of Falls

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with Dr. Michael Lewek—associate professor of physical therapy in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences AND associate director of the rehabilitation engineering center—about the rising science of falls.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 2 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

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

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Re-analysis of Alzheimer’s drug shows higher doses worked, Biogen will submit to FDA
  - News about the drug’s therapeutics
  - News about the drug’s second life
- Blood pressure medications more effective if taken at bedtime
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Smartphone app helps encourage physical activity in first entirely digital clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Interpreter availability reduces hospital readmission rates with acute and chronic conditions
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Lewek (min 9:30-29:53)
- Falls Prevention
- Falls
House Calls (min 29:53-40:00)
- Can you treat cataracts with medication? If not, what can I expect from surgery?
  - Cataract
  - Cataract Surgery
- I was recently in the hospital for a compression fracture of my spine. I have osteoporosis and was told the fracture might be related to smoking. A doctor talked to me about quitting smoking to help prevent future fractures which is the first time a doctor had a serious conversation with me about quitting in 40 years. What’s changed?
- I’m in my 70s and am being treated for cancer with a powerful new drug. Could this drug be causing loose stools several times a day?
  - Diarrhea: Cancer-related Causes and How to Cope

Re-air: Divorce and Health

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. David Sbarra—professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology at the University of Arizona—about the relationship between divorce and health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with neurologist Dr. Nauman Tariq—director of the Headache Center at Johns Hopkins—about when your head starts to pound and unusual headache disorders.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:23)
- E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of American Stroke Association presentation
- Pay-it-forward model increases STD testing among gay men in China
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Setting goals we can attain makes us happier, even if we fail
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nauman Tariq
- Headache (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Headache (MedlinePlus)
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (American College of Rheumatology)
House Calls (min 30:37-40:00)
- My doctor’s office closed and I don’t know what happened to my medical records. How do I find a new doctor and get my medical records?
  - Contact a State Medical Board
  - Scroll down to section: “For a Doctor No Longer in Practice”
- An EKG showed I have a long QT interval. My doctor said to talk to my therapist about a psychiatric medication and I wonder if I should just stop taking it.
  - Long QT Interval
- Is chronic care management too good to be true?
  - Chronic Care Management from Medicare.gov
- What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Vascular Dementia
  - Alzheimer’s Disease

Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lynn Eades

A drain in the heart by Kathleen Caron

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jack Griffith—Kenan Distinguished professor of microbiology and immunology and biochemistry— and Jill Diaz—director of corporate relations at the North Carolina Museum of Art—about a new exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Falls from soft furniture land 230,000 children in the emergency department each year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Artificial intelligence aids in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Great Britain plastic surgeons calling on government to include graphic warnings on fireworks
  - Association Awareness Campaign News
  - News about the study
- Danger of Leftover Antibiotics – American Academy of Pediatrics
  - News about the conference presentation
  - Abstract of the conference presentation
Conversations with Dr. Jack Griffith and Jill Diaz (min 9:24-29:32)
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- I’m I more likely to have a stroke if my mother had one?
  - Stroke
- I’m feeling much better after working with my family doctor to get help for depression. I just wanted to say thank you.
  - Depression
  - Talk with Your Doctor about Depression
- How frequently are falls in older people related to balance or strength?
- I had to drive an hour to my doctor to have a lesion removed. My doctor said nobody in their office could do it and I had to see a specialist. This was a waste of time.
  - Talking With Your Doctor

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The History of the American Patient

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome historian Dr. Nancy Tomes, who tells us about the history of the American patient.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 11, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Supporting Caregivers for those with Dementia
- Anxious Personality Linked to Heightened Dog Bite Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Carriers of “CHIP” (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential) at Greater Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Gender Difference in Color Preferences Influenced by Gender Labels?
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Tomes (min 9:14-31:36)
- Remaking the American Patient: How Madison Avenue and Modern Medicine Turned Patients into Consumers by Nancy Tomes
- History of Medicine from the National Library of Medicine
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What are treatment options for teen acne they are likely to follow?
  - Acne Treatment
- My doctor changed her schedule and it’s hard to see her when I need to. I have several chronic conditions and need to have flexible hours. How can I make this work?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- How can I help my daughter with ADHD succeed in college?
  - Resources for College Students with ADHD
  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Why Access to Affordable Housing is a "Vaccine"

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with associate professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health Dr. Megan Sandel about why access to affordable housing is a “vaccine” important for good health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 10, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:12)

Study finds memories can be retrieved in mice with Alzheimer’s Disease

News about the article

Full-text article

Association between pesticide residue intake from eating fruits and vegetables and pregnancy outcome among women undergoing fertility treatment

News about the article

Full-text article

Alcohol and marijuana use in teen years lessens life success

New research by University of Connecticut Health scientists presented at the American Public Health Association 2017 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, November 4-8.

News about the study

APHA Meeting Abstract

Group B Streptococcus disease vaccine promising as preventive tool in developing countries

News about the article

Full-text article

Series of 11 articles in Clinical Infectious Diseases

Conversations with Dr. Megan Sandel (min 10:12-30:28)

Rental Assistance – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Find Affordable Rental Housing – USA.gov

Health Resources in Action

Listen to Dr. Sandel and others talk about housing and health

Hunger Vital Signs

House Calls (min 30:28-40:00)

My uncle recently passed away. How can my family help my aunt with the grieving process?

Bereavement or Grief

Five stages of grief

How can I safely take opioids after having hip surgery?

Opioid Abuse and Addiction

UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Guide

How do I help my teenage daughter develop good habits and a healthy body image?

Help Teens Build a Healthy Body Image

5 Ways to Promote a Positive Body Image for Kids

Is it okay to send my doctor a picture of my rash instead of coming into the office?

Talking with Your Doctor

Posted in Brain and Nerves, Children and Teenagers, Drug Therapy, Food and Nutrition, Health and Technology, Infections, Mental Health and Behavior, Poisoning Toxicology Environmental Health, Pregnancy and Reproduction, Social/Family Issues, Substance Abuse Problems | Tagged Affordable Housing, Alcohol, Alzheimer's Disease, Body Image, Grief, Marijuana, Memory Loss, Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Pesticides, Pneumococcal Infections, Public Health, Talking With Your Doctor

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with associate dean and chair in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences Dr. Stephen Hooper as well as Dr. Eileen Burker, division director and professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Philip Griffin, clinical associate professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences, about the importance of interdisciplinary care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 5, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday, November 6, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:17)

Sleep deprivation is an effective anti-depressant for nearly half of depressed patients

Abstract of the Article

News about the Article

Saunas may be good for blood pressure

Abstract of the Article

News about the Article

Chronic bronchitis: new insights could lead to first diagnostic test and better treatments

Abstract of the Article

News about the Article

A nanoparticle-coated skin patch could treat obesity and diabetes

Abstract of the Article

News about the Article

Conversations with Dr. Stephen Hooper, Dr. Eileen Burker and Dr. Philip Griffin (min 9:17-31:58)

UNC Department of Allied Health Sciences

UNC Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

UNC Speech and Hearing Sciences

House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)

When should a young women with breast cancer in her family start being more alert for signs of problems?

Breast Cancer

Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?

I recently quit smoking but still use chewing tobacco. How do I quit all tobacco products?

UNC Nicotine Dependence Program

Making a Plan to Quit Smokeless Tobacco

What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s and how is each treated?

Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease

Book Recommendation: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey by Gary Chapman

Posted in Blood Heart and Circulation, Brain and Nerves, Cancers, Diagnostic Tests, Drug Therapy, Health System, Lungs and Breathing, Mental Health and Behavior, Seniors, Women | Tagged Allied Health Sciences, Alzheimer's Disease, Breast Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis, Dementia, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Interdisciplinary Communication, Obesity, Patient Care Team, Sleep Deprivation

Re-air: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy welcome Gary Chapman, Ph.D., counselor, pastor and author of the best-selling book The 5 Love Languages. On the show, Chapman will discuss the new book he co-authored, Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 27, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 28, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday, May 29, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 28, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:52)

Public libraries as partners for population health

News Item

Article

Constipation and kidney disease may be linked

News Item

Article

Major artery more rigid in African-Americans, which may explain high rate of hypertension and heart disease

Article

High eye pressure after cataract surgery

Article

Conversations with Gary Chapman, Ph. D. (min 9:52-31:36)

Five Love Languages

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey

Alzheimer’s Disease

House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)

What can a 58-year-old woman do to sleep through the night?

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Tips: 7 Steps to Better Sleep

My 7-year-old is having trouble in school and I’m concerned he may have a learning disability or ADD. How do we get help?

ADHD Checklist

Learning Disorders

What do I need to know about having plastic surgery for a scar?

Scar Revision

Understanding Facial Scar Treatment

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The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
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Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
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The Alarming Number of Women Whose First Sexual Experience was Forced

1-800-656-4673

The Rising Science of Falls

Re-air: Divorce and Health

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Divorce and Health

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

The History of the American Patient

Why Access to Affordable Housing is a "Vaccine"

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Re-air: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade