Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman abouttheir new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with associate dean and associate professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Leah Plunkett about her new book Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 28 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:27)
- Birth by cesarean delivery associated with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- American Academy of Neurology recommends screening for mild cognitive impairment for those 65+
- Association between overcrowded emergency room (ER) and core performance measures of the ER
  - News about the study
Conversations with Leah Plunkett (min 8:27-31:02)
House Calls (min 31:02-40:00)
- I’m 60 years old and had high blood pressure for the first time. My doctor asked me to lose 10 pounds which brought my blood pressure down without medication.
  - How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
- I was in the hospital with chest pain and fatigue. My heart is fine. After talking to my primary care doctor, we determined my symptoms are from unresolved grief. It’s good to know what’s happening and not just that I didn’t have heart problems.
  - Bereavement and Grief
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was diagnosed with the flu after being exposed on a cruise even though I had a flu shot. My doctor prescribed medication. This seems early to be the flu.
  - Flu

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Li Qian—associate professor in UNC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine AND director of the McAllister Heart Institute—about the work she’s doing to give diseased heart tissue new life.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Patient-reported side effects using own words offers new insights
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
- Further information on lack of link between vaccinations and autism
- Esketamine approved by FDA for recurrent depression not helped by other drugs
  - News about the drug
  - News about FDA approval of the drug
- Prescribing healthy food
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Li Qian (min 9:13-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- My blood pressure was high at my last doctor visit. He said this was due to all the stress in my life. I felt very supported.
  - High Blood Pressure
- I have ADHD and smoke. I rely on medications and nicotine to function. Some of this is bad for me. What do I do?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was recently diagnosed with Schamberg’s purpura. I’m okay but never heard of this.
  - Schamberg’s Disease
- Percocet is the only thing that helps with my chronic pain and allows me to function. Is it okay to continue taking this?
  - Percocet

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman about their new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

A Theater Program for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk about the SENSE Theatre program—a nonprofit that combines behavioral therapy with theater techniques to improve the social skills of children with autism spectrum disorder—with Dr. Blythe Corbett, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Vanderbilt and director of the program, and Shakia Webster, a former participant.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, February 3, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 5, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:50)
- Association of Parental Supply of Alcohol with Adolescent Drinking
- High Levels of Body Fat in Women with normal BMI Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
- Poor Sleep Tied to Heavier Kids and Greater Risk of Cancer
- One Cigarette a Day Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Conversations with Dr. Blythe Corbett and Shakia Webster (min 9:50-30:26)
- SENSE Theatre
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- What do you think about fluoride in toothpaste?
  - How does fluoride work?
- My doctor said a painful knot on my toe could be bursitis. What is that and will I have more knots?
  - Bursitis
  - Ganglion Cyst
- How do I break the habit of unhealthy eating when I’m stressed?
- Loneliness in older people

The Importance of Investing in Primary Care

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with the president of the Milbank Memorial Fund Christopher Koller about the importance of investing in primary care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 7 at 9 a.m.
• Monday, January 8 at 6 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:26)
- Anti-depressant Usage in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Breakthrough for development of New Antibiotic (Teixobactin) to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Afterschool Program Environments Linked to Academic Confidence and Skills
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Calorie counts on menus – Research Combining Results of Multiple Studies
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Christopher Koller (min 19:26-30:04)
House Calls (min 30:04-40:00)
- What can I expect with a nerve block instead of general anesthesia?
  - Common patient questions about nerve blocks
- How concerned should I be about being diagnosed with MRSA?
  - MRSA, also called: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- How do I know when to take my adult child with autism to the doctor?
  - Autism Speaks (Organization with resources for individuals with autism and their families)
  - Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Does my elderly mother in great health need to see her doctor every year?
  - Do You Really Need to Have an Annual Physical?
  - Aging and Your Health

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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How the Story of Illnesses Can Shape Care

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Craig Irvine and Danielle Spencer

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther talk with the Program of Narrative Medicine at Columbia University’s academic director Dr. Craig Irvine and lecturer Danielle Spencer, co-authors of the new book The Principles and Practices of Narrative Medicine, about how the story of illnesses can shape care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:04) Diagnosed autism linked to maternal grandmother’s smoking in pregnancy; Women more sensitized than men to metal used in joint replacement; Children conceived after fertility treatments are at increased risk for pediatric cancers; Early death of Medicare patients after discharge from emergency departments
Conversations with Dr. Craig Irvine and Danielle Spencer (min 10:04-31:54)
House Calls (min 31:54-40:00) My daughter is very afraid of needles. After having a biopsy, I noticed her doctor making faces and mocking my daughter’s discomfort. Should we change doctors?; I’ve been taking Lexapro for several years and feel better now. Can I stop taking the antidepressants?; How do I get rid of dandruff?

Research That Matters
- Diagnosed autism linked to maternal grandmother’s smoking in pregnancy
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Women more sensitized than men to metal used in joint replacement
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Children conceived after fertility treatments are at increased risk for pediatric cancers
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Early death of Medicare patients after discharge from emergency departments
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Craig Irvine and Danielle Spencer
House Calls
- My daughter is very afraid of needles. After having a biopsy, I noticed her doctor making faces and mocking my daughter’s discomfort. Should we change doctors?
  - Talking With Your Doctor
- I’ve been taking Lexapro for several years and feel better now. Can I stop taking the antidepressants?
  - Antidepressants
  - Depression: Stopping your Medications
- How do I get rid of dandruff?
  - Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

How Climate Change Affects Public Health

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Bob Gwyther, M.D., will talk with Robert Dubrow, M.D., Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health and the faculty director of the Yale Climate Change and Health Initiative, about how the changing climate affects public health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 26, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Physicians’ opioid prescribing patterns linked to patients’ risk for long-term drug use
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Fathers can get new baby depression too
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Swishing with mouth rinse may improve athletic performance
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Brain scans spot early signs of autism in high-risk babies
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Robert Dubrow (min 10:00-30:29)
- Climate Change
- What Can You Do About Climate Change
- Climate Change and Health (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 30:29-40:00)
- My 14-year-old daughter passed out at soccer practice. The doctor didn’t find anything wrong but I’m still concerned.
  - Fainting
- How do I balance being sedentary at work with a more active lifestyle?
  - How to stay active in a sedentary job
  - Exercise and Physical Fitness
- I have foot pain after wearing high heels for years
  - Foot Pain
- What should I look for as I monitor my moles between visits to my dermatologist?
  - Moles
  - Skin Self-exam

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Vaughan Rees, Director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at Harvard University School of Public Health about Tobacco Bans in Public Housing.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 28th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 29th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 30th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 29th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Controlling blood sugar and heart risk factors is beneficial to heart risk but few do it
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Very few children achieve 60 minutes of physical activity per day, especially at school
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Combination of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle can cause much worse health profile
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Adolescents have access to electronic cigarette supplies over the Internet
  - News about the article
  - Article citation
Conversations with Dr. Vaughan Rees (min 10:01 -30:27)
House Calls (min 30:28-39:26)
- Risk of contrast-induced kidney injury and prescribed cardiac tests
  - Contrast Materials
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity (“Herd Immunity”)
  - Immunization
- Deciding whether to test a child for autism spectrum disorder
  - Autism – Screening and Diagnosis
- When I try to quit coffee, will I go through withdrawal?
  - Caffeine in the Diet

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Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

"Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online"

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

A Theater Program for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Importance of Investing in Primary Care

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

How the Story of Illnesses Can Shape Care

How Climate Change Affects Public Health

Tobacco Bans in Public Housing with Dr. Vaughan Rees