Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Eve Wittenberg, Senior Research Scientist at Harvard School of Public Health about Family Caregivers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 16th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 17th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 18th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 17th at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-10:15)
- A new diabetes drug lowers complications with the kidneys
  - Full-text article
- Feeding babies from bigger bottles causes them to put on much more weight
  - Full-text article
- Americans broadly support raising the age to buy cigarettes
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Male doctors are less likely to diagnosis women with heart disease
  - News about the study
Conversations with Dr. Eve Wittenberg (min 10:15-31:55)
House Calls (min 31:55-39:28)
- If I have heart problems and want to start exercising, do I need to see a cardiologist first?
  - Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Should I see a doctor for a small, flaky rash that doesn’t itch but isn’t going away?
  - Rashes
- Can we get help from a doctor for a family member who we are worried might have a drinking problem?
- A child at my daughter’s daycare has pertussis or whooping cough. Is my daughter safe if she got her vaccine?

Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers with Dr. Ronald Paulus

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt will be talking with Dr. Ronald Paulus, President and CEO of Mission Health about Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 15th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 16th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 15th at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-09:49)
- Alcohol screening at hospital admission can prevent further alcohol-related liver disease
  - News about the study
- Patients on benzodiazapenes at higher risk for opioid relapse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Fast food has relatively high level of phthalates, chemicals used in plastics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Depression increases risk for metabolic syndrome and heart disease
Conversations with Dr. Ronald Paulus (min 09:49 -31:59)
- Interview with Dr. Paulus
House Calls (min 32:22-39:24)
- Why do I need surgery for my pilonidal cyst?
  - Pilonidal Cyst Resection
- Is having a cigarette once or twice a month a big deal for my health?
  - Smoking: Do You Really Know the Risks?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
- As a frequent runner, I take NSAIDs often but are there risks with that?
  - NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- I find I have to use the bathroom very often and I can’t seem to ever drink enough water, do you know what might be going on?
  - Thirst – Excessive

Breast Cancer & Mammograms: View from Canada with Dr. Anthony Miller

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Anthony Miller, Professor Emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, about Breast Cancer and Mammograms: Views from Canada.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 10^th at 9am
• Sunday, May 11^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May 12^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, May 11^th at 7am

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Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Pot smoking inhalation
  - Article abstract
- Cigarettes and heart disease
  - Full-text article
  - UNC Tobacco Intervention Programs
- Smoking and spontaneous abortion
  - Full-text article
- Heart health and brain function
  - Full-text article
  - American Heart Association’s Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
Conversations with Dr. Anthony Miller (min 10-33)
- Full-text article: Twenty five year follow-up for breast cancer incidence and mortality of the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: randomized screening trial
- Risks of Breast Cancer Screening
House Calls (min 33-40)
- Aging parents and interpreters
  - Do I Need an Interpreter?
  - Aging and Your Health
- Immunizations and vaccinations
  - Measles Vaccination
  - Immunization
- Running and joints
  - Be Active Your Way
- Numbness and heart disease
  - Treating High Blood Pressure in People with Diabetes
  - At Risk for Kidney Disease?

Cigarette Pack Warnings with Dr. Ronald Bayer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Liz Baltaro, from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Adam to talk with Professor of Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Dr. Ronald Bayer about Cigarette Pack Warnings.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 7^th at 9am
• Sunday, September 8^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 9^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 8^th at 7am

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Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Anemia linked to increased risk of dementia
- Mindfulness meditation trims craving for tobacco: 60% reduction in smoking
- ADHD and texting found to significantly impair teenage driving
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- What’s In Chocolate, Cocoa That Might Benefit Brain Health?
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Ronald Bayer (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30:00-40:00)
- What is interstitial cystitis and where do I go for treatment?
  - Interstitial cystitis
- Neck surgery costs
  - Understanding Your Health Care Costs
- Does lab work show heart problems?
  - Heart Diseases
  - Heart Health Tests
- What is chondrocalcinosis?
  - Chondrocalcinosis or Pseudogout

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Lynn Eades

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Research That Matters (min 0-10:49)
- Sugar added to food may be linked to cholesterol
- Group medical appointments for dermatology
- Kids being poisoned by tobacco products
- Workplace injuries among young people
Conversations with Kit Gruelle (min 10:49-33:30)
House Calls (min 33:30-40:00)

Film producer and community activist Kit Gruelle joins the show for an important conversation about domestic violence.

Kit Gruelle is a survivor of domestic violence and has worked as a professional advocate for domestic violence victims for 20 years. She is a community educator who lectures to law enforcement, criminal justice, clergy, and health care and advocacy professionals all over the United States. She is featured in several training films and has written protocols for sexual assault and domestic violence first responders and for hostage negotiators. She also educates legislatures about domestic violence reform and serves as a commissioner for the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation. Ms. Gruelle is the producer of Private Violence, a feature-length documentary film aimed at educating the community about the history of domestic violence in America.

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Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Scrubbing Up: Medical Immersion for Policymakers with Dr. Ronald Paulus

Breast Cancer & Mammograms: View from Canada with Dr. Anthony Miller

Cigarette Pack Warnings with Dr. Ronald Bayer

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle