Re-air: How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Dr. Alondra Nelson
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe had with Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology and dean of social science at Columbia University, about her book The Social Life of DNA and how science and medicine influence conversations about race.
Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9 FM

  • Saturday, September 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Monday, September 4, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, September 3, at 7 a.m.

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  • Research That Matters (min 0-9:32) Depression medications for children and teens; A bioprosthetic ovary created using 3D printed microporous scaffolds restores ovarian function in sterilized mice; New blood test is more accurate in predicting prostate cancer risk than PSA; Novel device significantly reduces blood draw contamination, reduces risks to patients
  • Conversations with Dr. Alondra Nelson (min 9:32-30:39)
  • House Calls (min 30:39-40:00) I’m a recent college graduate starting a new job and was just diagnosed with lupus. Do you have any advice?; My doctor said my 14-year-old daughter is anemic. What does that mean and what do we do?; What do I do about fuzzy vision and headaches after staring at my computer too long?

How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race

Dr. Alondra Nelson

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe talk with Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology and dean of social science at Columbia University, about her book The Social Life of DNA and how science and medicine influence conversations about race.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

  • Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 9, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Monday, July 10, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, July 9, at 7 a.m.

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

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Dr. Paul ClarkThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll be joined by Physician & Duke Clinical Research Fellow, Dr. Paul Clark to talk about overcoming barriers to care for Hepatitis C.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, August 18th at 9am
• Sunday, August 19th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 20th at 6pm and 10pm
 
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House Calls – Computer Screens & Light; Lactose Intolerance

House Calls from the Carrboro Citizen 02.09.12

Dear HOUSE Calls, I spend a lot of time in front of the computer. Is it better to have the lights on or off?

We are all spending more and more time in front of the screen. Because of this there is more information than ever regarding eye strain and a number of ergonomic problems related to computer use. There is even a new syndrome called Computer Vision Syndrome, which gives people headaches, blurred vision and neck pain from being on the computer a lot. We do recommend that you keep the lights on while using the computer. The contrast between the bright screen and the dark room tends to place more of a strain on your eyes. Make sure you use a comfortable chair at the right height and a keyboard best designed for your needs. Elevating the screen off the desk will take tension off your neck. Take breaks for your eyes and your body.

Dear HOUSE Calls, I’d like to know more about lactose intolerance in adults, the best ways to get tested for it and the best products to help deal with it.

Lactose intolerance is when people get belly pain, bloating and sometimes gas or diarrhea that is related to dairy or lactose-containing foods because they are missing an enzyme that is needed to digest this lactose (called lactase). Lactose intolerance is something that is both relatively overdiagnosed and relatively common. It is especially common in people of African descent. The best treatment for lactose intolerance is reduction or avoidance of lactose-containing foods (dairy). That can be really difficult. Some people will use soy substitutes or lactose-free dairy products (such as those made by Lactaid). Many foods in restaurants will contain dairy, making it hard to avoid. There are lactase supplements (also known as Lactaid), which can be really helpful. Many people are diagnosed with lactase deficiency based on the results of a self- or doctor-imposed elimination diet.

One example is to eliminate all dairy for three days to see if symptoms improve, followed by three days with a lot of dairy. There are three tests we know of for lactose intolerance. There is a blood test for glucose after ingesting a lactose load (if you can’t digest lactose, your glucose should not rise) and there is a breath test after a lactose load that measures hydrogen. If you don’t metabolize lactose, it ferments and makes hydrogen. The last test, used for infants, measures stool acidity, which increases in a person who can’t digest lactose. Work with your primary-care provider to get more information and possibly testing before you restrict something from your diet.

Giving & Receiving Life Through Kidney Transplants, One Woman’s Remarkable Story of Health & Healing

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® we’ll be joined by Janice Zunde on giving and receiving life through kidney transplants, one woman’s remarkable story of health and healing.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

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More Organ Donation and Transplantation Personal Stories on YOUR HEALTH Radio

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