Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Hope for Rare Diseases: The Case of Fabry Disease with Jerry Walter

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Lynn Eades

YOUR HEALTH® this weekend will feature Adam & Cristy’s conversation with Founder and President of the National Fabry Disease Foundation, Jerry Walter, about Hope for Rare Diseases: The Case of Fabry Disease.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, March 16^th at 9am
• Sunday, March 17^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 18^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-12): medications for children’s migraines, children with oddly shaped heads, acupuncture & allergies, Mediterranean diet & preventing heart disease
Conversations with Jerry Walter about Hope for Rare Diseases: The Case of Fabry Disease (min 12-36)
House Calls (min 36-47): revised recommendations for Ambien, using DEET & bug protection for children, chiropractic care, stomach pain & mouth issues

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Pediatric Headaches: A Meta-analysis.
  - El-Chammas K, Keyes J, Thompson N, Vijayakumar J, Becher D, Jackson JL. JAMA Pediatrics. 2013 Mar 1;167(3):250-8. doi: 10.1001.
- A Prospective Randomized Trial on Preventative Methods for Positional Head Deformity: Physiotherapy versus a Positioning Pillow
  - Wilbrand J, Seidl M, Wilbrand M, Streckbein P, Böttger S Pons-Kuehnemann J, Hahn A, Howaldt H. Journal of Pediatrics. 2013 Jan 14; doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.11.076.
- Acupuncture in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Trial.
  - Brinkhaus B, Ortiz M, Witt C, Roll S, Linde K, Pfab F, Niggemann B, Hummelsberger J, Treszl A, Ring J, Zuberbier T, Wegscheider K, Willich S. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2013 Feb 19; 158(4):225-234.
- Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet. New England Journal of Medicine.
  - Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvadó J, Covas MI, Corella D, Arós F, Gómez-Gracia E, Ruiz-Gutiérrez V, Fiol M, Lapetra J, Lamuela-Raventos RM, Serra-Majem L, Pintó X, Basora J, Muñoz MA, Sorlí JV, Martínez JA, Martínez-González MA; 2013 Apr 4;368(14):1279-90. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1200303.
- Mediterranean Diet — from the Mayo Clinic
Conversations
House Calls

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and the Challenges of Caring for an Aging Population

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Phil Sloane and Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman join the show to discuss nursing homes, assisted living and the challenges of caring for an aging population.

Dr. Phil Sloane is a geriatrician and health services researcher at with a long history of clinical work and research involving care of older persons, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease, and as serving as a mentor for medical students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. He is the Elizabeth and Oscar Goodwin Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine and co-director of the Program on Aging, Disability, and Long-Term Care at the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman is Kenan Distinguished professor of Social Work and Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and she co-directs the Program on Aging, Disability and Long-Term Care at the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Dr. Zimmerman has conducted numerous studies about the care and quality of life in nursing homes and assisted living settings.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-11:13)
- Mistrusting a diagnosis for a loved one
- Potential benefit of vitamin D for children with asthma
- Weight loss surgery not covered by insurance
- Pharmaceutical recall disclosure
Conversations with Dr. Phil Sloane and Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman (min 11:13-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- Bronchiectasis
- Erratic work schedule and sleep using Ambien
  - Sleep Disorders
- Obesity in Children
- Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn and Sunscreen

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All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
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The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

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Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Hope for Rare Diseases: The Case of Fabry Disease with Jerry Walter

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and the Challenges of Caring for an Aging Population