Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Michael Kinch—associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis—about his new book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 7 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jonathan Weiler—director of undergraduate studies and professor in UNC’s Curriculum in Global Studies—about his new book Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 17 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 18 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 18 at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Stress can impair memory, thinking skills
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- No evidence of HPV vaccine increasing sexual risk-taking behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Conversion efforts to change LGBT sexual orientation can lead to depression, suicide
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Weiler (min 9:14-30:27)
- Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide
House Calls (min 39:27-40:00)
- We had a good experience with hospice when my mother died. Is this a typical experience?
  - Hospice Care
- My father starting having hallucinations after taking Requip for restless legs syndrome. How could this happen?
  - Restless Legs Syndrome
- Will a person with type 2 diabetes automatically end up on insulin?
  - Type 2 Diabetes

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Amy Rule—a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital—about how to create a successful partnership between providers and parents of children with rare diseases.

Dr. Amy Rule, photo courtesy of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Influenza surveillance through smartphone-based sensors
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Impact of companion animals in the home
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Illnesses and injuries related to “bug bombs”
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Blood sodium level and cognition in older adults
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Amy Rule (min 10:14-33:04)
House Calls (min 33:04-40:00)
- Do you have suggestions for someone with eczema on their hands who have to wash their hands often?
  - Eczema
- My brother was diagnoses with bipolar disorder. What should I expect and how can I be supportive?
  - Bipolar Disorder
  - Helping Someone with Bipolar Disorder
- After an ectopic pregnancy, how likely will I have a healthy pregnancy next time?
  - Ectopic Pregnancy
- I’ve seen the same doctor as my family since I was a teenager. Now that I’m an adult, how should I look for a new doctor?
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Re-Air: Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Rachel Freedman, Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about Talking to Patients About Cancer.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27th at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 26th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 27th at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-09:45) Loneliness and length of life, Exercise as we age, Brain power peaking at different ages, Over treating low risk Atrial Fibrillation
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman about Talking to Patients About Cancer (min 09:45-29:30)
House Calls (min 29:30-38:21) Stressed in college, Burning sensation in fingers, Kudos from a viewer, Financial costs of going to the doctor

Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Rachel Freedman, Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about Talking to Patients About Cancer.

Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 2nd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, May 2nd at 3 p.m.
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 3rd at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-09:45) Loneliness and length of life, Exercise as we age, Brain power peaking at different ages, Over treating low risk Atrial Fibrillation
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Freedman about Talking to Patients About Cancer (min 09:45-29:30)
House Calls (min 29:30-38:21) Stressed in college, Burning sensation in fingers, Kudos from a viewer, Financial costs of going to the doctor

Drugs for Little Children: What is Safe? with Dr. Matthew Laughon

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Matthew Laughon, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina, about Drugs for Little Children: What is Safe?

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 21^st at 9am
• Sunday, June 22^nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 23^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 21^st at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, June 22^nd at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30)
- What are Cancer Centers Advertising to the Public?
  - Full-text article
- A Second Language May Help Sustain the Brain
  - News about the study
- Xanax-related (alprazolam) ER Visits Double in Six Years
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschool Teacher Depression Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
  - News about the study
  - Depression
Conversations with Dr. Matthew Laughon (min 9:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) measles vaccination & traveling, down syndrome & obesity, Donnatal & addiction, running & heart disease
- Do I need a measles shot if I’m traveling out of the country?
  - Measles for Travelers
  - Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases
- Why are children and adults with down syndrome overweight?
  - Weight Management for Down Syndrome
  - Down Syndrome with Dr. Allie Schwartz (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2013)
- I’ve used Donnatal for over ten years for irritable bowl syndrome. My new doctor says it’s addictive and I should stop taking it. What do you think?
- I’m 65 years old and have heart failure. Is it safe to train for a 10K road race?

The Journey of Medical Ethics and Faith with Dr. John Wyatt

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Karen Halpert, Resident Physician at UNC Family Medicine, will join Cristy to talk with Dr. John Wyatt, Professor Emeritus of Neo-Natal Pediatrics at University College London, about The Journey of Medical Ethics and Faith.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 17^th at 9am
• Sunday, May 18^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May 19^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, May 18^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-8) thinking & OCD, unfilled prescriptions, your health & fitness, peeing in the pool
Conversations with Dr. John Wyatt about The Journey of Medical Ethics and Faith (min 8-30)
House Calls (min 30-40) adult onset allergies, diabetes & blood sugar, fibromyalgia & retirement, lumps & removal

Buy Dr. John Wyatt’s Book! Matters of Life and Death

More About Dr. John Wyatt:

John Wyatt is Professor Emeritus of Ethics & Perinatology at University College London and Honorary Consultant Neonatologist at University College London Hospitals. He has more than 25 years of experience as an academic neonatologist working at a major neonatal intensive care unit in London. He was co-Chief investigator fro the first major clinical trial of hypothermia as a clinical treatment for asphyxiated babies. He has a long-standing interest in contemporary ethical debates about advances in medical technology and the beginning of life, and has frequently engaged in public and media debates about controversial issues in medical ethics. he is Chair of the Medical Study Group of the Christian Medical Fellowship and board member of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He and his family are long-stranding members of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. He is also author of the book, Matters of Life and Death: Human Dilemmas in the light of the Christian Faith, originally published by InterVarsity Press in the UK. The book has subsequently been published in ten other languages.

For more than four decades, John Wyatt was one of Dr. John Stott’s closest personal friends. As the behest of Dr. Stott, Professor Wyatt now serves as an Executor of Dr. Stott’s literary estate.
Following his lectures on the campuses of Duke and UNC, and the public lecture at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dr. Wyatt will be traveling to Green Lake, Wisconsin to present two plenary talks at the Christian Medical and Dental Association’s National Convention.

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

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

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?

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Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

Re-Air: Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Talking to Patients About Cancer with Dr. Rachel Freedman

Drugs for Little Children: What is Safe? with Dr. Matthew Laughon

The Journey of Medical Ethics and Faith with Dr. John Wyatt

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