New Book Tells the Story of The Great Pretender

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Susannah Cahalan—author of the critically acclaimed memoir Brain on Fire—about her new book The Great Pretender.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, December 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:31)
- Intensive heart treatments not always needed
  - News about the study
  - Summary of the study presented at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions (AHA 2019), Philadelphia, PA, November 16, 2019
- Associations between screen time and brain development in 3-5 year-olds
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- World scientists’ warn of global climate emergency
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Susannah Cahalan (min 8:31-31:00)
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- What causes COPD flare ups?
  - COPD
- My family has a history of heart disease. What should I be doing for my health?
  - Heart Diseases
  - How to Lower Cholesterol
- I’m 90 years old. What can I do to make sure I reach 100?
  - Healthy Aging

Getting an Inside Look at a Patient’s Health

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Issack Boru—radiology imaging supervisor and clinical instructor for UNC’s Division of Radiologic Science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences—about the importance of getting an inside look at a patient’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:41)
- Women call ambulance for husbands with heart attacks but not themselves
  - Abstract summary from European Society of Cardiology
  - News about the study
- Social media’s influence on unhealthy snacking by children between 9 – 11 years of age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- High fat diet promotes colon cancer growth
- Widely used antimicrobial chemical in consumer products may be increasing antibiotic resistance
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Issack Boru (min 9:41-28:56)
- Article about Dr. Boru
- Imaging and Radiology
House Calls (min 28:56-40:00)
- My dad has COPD and sleep apnea. How often does one person have so many problems?
  - COPD
  - Sleep Apnea
- While traveling in another state, I had flu-like symptoms and called my doctor to ask for a prescription. He said he couldn’t call it in to another state. After going to urgent care, the pharmacist said my doctor could have called it in. Why wouldn’t my doctor call in the prescription?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- Should I use probiotics to be healthier?
  - Probiotics in Depth
- I thought the doctors were in charge of the healthcare system but it seems like insurance companies have more and more power.
  - Health Insurance

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Perri Klass, author and professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU, about the muses influencing her work in both science and art.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 11, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:29)
- A daily half hour’s exercise could prevent 1 in 12 early deaths
- Many drug companies fail to conduct timely safety checks on medicines after FDA approval
- Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Flint water crisis led to lower fertility rates, higher fetal death rates
Conversations with Dr. Perri Klass (min 9:29-30:26)
- Books by Dr. Klass
- Reach Out & Read
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- My wife needs a hip replacement but has liver problems related to obesity and isn’t eligible for a transplant. Is it safe for her to have a hip replacement?
  - Hip replacement
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
- My teenager was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. What should we expect?
  - Crohn’s disease
  - Find a support group
- I was diagnosed with COPD and decided to quit smoking. My doctor suggested oxygen therapy to help manage my symptoms. What do you think?
- Do I talk with my dermatologist about a tattoo I’d like to have removed?
  - Unwanted tattoos

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Martin Shapiro, Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles about Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One for All.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 25th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 27th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 26th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:21)
- Persistent childhood asthma could lead to COPD as an adult
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Children of depressed parents have higher risk of depression and other bad outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Use of telemedicine on the rise in rural communities
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Telling kids where they can access parks and playgrounds increases physical activity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Martin Shapiro (min 09:22 -31:11)
- Dr. Shapiro’s UCLA Health webpage
- Article by Dr. Shapiro Considering the Common Good – The View from Seven Miles Up
House Calls (min 31:12-39:13)
- What are some alternatives to physical therapy and painkillers for lower back pain?
- Should a 5-week-old go in to the doctor for a fever?
  - When Your Baby or Infant has a Fever
  - Fever in Infants and Children
- What are your thoughts on Aryuvedic medicine (Ayurveda)?
  - Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth
- If I think my daughter has a urinary tract infection, do I need to bring her to urgent care or will it go away?
  - Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
  - Urinary Tract Infections

Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Heather Walker

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency at UNC, Dr. Heather Walker joins Adam & Cristy this weekend to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, May 4^th at 9am
• Sunday, May 5^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May 6^that 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Racial differences in antibiotic prescribing by primary care pediatricians. Pediatrics. 2013 Apr;131(4):677-84 [abstract in PubMed]
- Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics – from JAMA Patient Page
- Moderate, excessive or heavy alcohol consumption: each is significantly associated with increased mortality in patients with chronic hepatitis C. [abstract in PubMed] Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Apr;37(7):703-9.
- Systematic review of the psychological consequences of false-positive screening mammograms. Health Technol Assess. 2013 Mar;17(13):1-170, v-vi. doi: 10.3310/hta17130. Free Article
- Impact of peer health coaching on glycemic control in low-income patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Fam Med. 2013 Mar-Apr;11(2):137-44. doi: 10.1370/afm.1443. Free Article
Conversations with Dr. Heather Walker (min 10-30)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Heads Up: Concussion
House Calls (min 30-40)

You may also be interested in:

When the Lights Go Out with Ryan Boyle (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2013)

Cognitive training for chronic traumatic brain injury (Last Research that Matters July 2018)

High school football players experience adverse brain effects even without diagnosed concussions (Last Research that Matters October 2015)

Hospital Ethics with Dr. Paul Ossman

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Paul Ossman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Epidemiology at UNC, about Hospital Ethics.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, March 23^rd at 9am
• Sunday, March 24^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 25^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11)
- Long term exercise program & heart disease
  - Full-text articles
- Doctors who cook & giving nutrition advice
  - News about the study
- Chronic kidney disease & diet
  - Full-text article
- Stress & sperm quality
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Paul Ossman about Hospital Ethics (min 11-32)
- About the Hospital Ethics Committee – from UNC Health Care Systems
House Calls (min 32-42)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  - Breathing Better with COPD
  - Stages f COPD
- Functional bowel disease
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Hepatitis C & cirrhosis
- Newborn with fever
  - Fever in a Newborn

Re-Airing Coffee is Good for You with Dr. Robert Davis

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our most popular shows with Health Journalist, Dr. Robert Davis to talk about his book, Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, The Truth About Diet and Nutrition Claims.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, December 29^th at 9am
• Sunday, December 30^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 31^st at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
Conversations with Dr. Robert Davis (min 10-32)
- Link to Dr. Davis’ website and book, Coffee Is Good For You
- Coffee Study from New England Journal of Medicine
House Calls (min 32-40)

Coffee is Good for You with Dr. Robert Davis

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam & Cristy will be joined by Health Journalist, Dr. Robert Davis to talk about his book, Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, The Truth About Diet and Nutrition Claims.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, July 21^st at 9am
• Sunday, July 22^nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 23^rd at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
Conversations with Dr. Robert Davis (min 10-32)
- Link to Dr. Davis’ website and book, Coffee Is Good For You
- Coffee Study from New England Journal of Medicine
House Calls (min 32-40)

Vitamin D & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Lynn Eades

A recent study looked at 182 people suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and the impact taking Vitamin D would have on the disease.

Vitamin D is the vitamin “du jour” , with multiple proposed benefits , and the thought was that since it helps reduce inflammation, it might help people who have chronic lung disease have fewer flare ups.
Had this study showed positive results, it could have provided hope to patients suffering from COPD. Unfortunately, the study tell us otherwise.

Results of the study showed that almost everyone was still suffering from the same type of exacerbations or hospitalizations that they had before they started taking Vitamin D. So, if you have vitamin D deficiency it’s okay to be taking vitamin D, but we wouldn’t advise taking it just to improve your lung health.

Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents with Dr. Joseph Ouslander

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam & Cristy will be talking with Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Geriatric Programs at the Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Dr. Joseph Ouslander, about Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, February 4^th at 9am
• Sunday, February 5^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, February 6^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9)
Conversations with Dr. Joseph Ouslander (min 9-32)
House Calls (min 32-42)
- Esophageal Spasm
- Psychiatric Care & No Insurance:
  - http://www.nchealthcarehelp.org
  - Treatment Advocacy Center Suicide Hotline: 1 800 784-2433
  - UNC Health Care 919 966-4131
  - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 800 273-TALK
- Mastectomy & mammograms after a breast cancer diagnosis
- The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Guide to Sunscreens

You may also like:
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and the Challenges of Caring for an Aging Population (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2010)

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Tag Archives: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

New Book Tells the Story of The Great Pretender

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Heather Walker

Hospital Ethics with Dr. Paul Ossman

Re-Airing Coffee is Good for You with Dr. Robert Davis

Coffee is Good for You with Dr. Robert Davis

Vitamin D & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Reducing Unnecessary Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents with Dr. Joseph Ouslander