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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New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler Will be talking with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, a resident in psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, about new narratives in the field of mental health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 7, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:35)
- Exercise better than drugs for cancer fatigue
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bacon, processed meat, soda tied to many U.S. deaths
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Prolonged sleep may predict dementia risk
  - News about the study
  - Abstracts and articles
- Your Name Might Shape Your Face
Conversations with Dr. Nathaniel Morris (min 9:35-29:39)
- Mental Health in a Test Tube by Dr. Nathaniel Morris
- Help for Mental Illnesses
House Calls (min 29:39-40:00)
- Can hypnosis really help me stop smoking?
- Help for a couple losing weight together
- What is complex regional pain syndrome?
  - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Marijuana and Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio, Research that Matters, September 29, 2018)

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2016)

Combining Mental Health and Primary Care (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2015)

Negotiating Conflict and Tricky Power Dynamics

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy talk with Robert Ferguson, psychologist and co-author of Making Conflict Work about successfully negotiating conflict and tricky power dynamics.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:57)

Urine test may predict high-risk cervical cancer
- News Item
- Article
New information on how brain tumor form glioblastoma spreads
- Article
Pessimism may be bad for your heart
- News Item
- Article
Smokers have higher lifetime risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm

The Ethics of Compassionate Use with Dr. Arthur Caplan

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Arthur Caplan, Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at New York University’s Langone Medical Center about The Ethics of Compassionate Use.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 23rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 24th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 25th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 24th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:01)
- Preschool bed times related to obesity risk later in life
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Cancer patients often think their prognosis is better than oncologists do
  - News about the study
  - Abstract
- Artificial sweeteners are shown to increase appetite and overall calorie intake in fruit fly and mouse studies
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Doctors can often get a good idea of specific patient problems from general questions
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Arthur Caplan (min 10:01-30:54)
- Dr. Caplan’s NYU webpage
- Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) from the FDA
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Is it appropriate for a patient to tell their doctor to take care of themselves?
  - Talking With Your Doctor
- Why won’t my insurance cover a shingles vaccine until I’m 60 when research shows it can help me at 50?
  - Shingles Vaccine
- Should I see a doctor about green stool?
  - Stool Color: When to Worry
- I’ve been struggling with fatigue for years? Is it time to see an alternative provider?
  - Fatigue
  - Complementary and Integrative Medicine

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Alpern, Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota about The Economics of Essential Medicines.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Jonathan Alpern

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:57)
- Many people with atrial fibrillation are not getting the right medicine
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Many state opioid prescribing laws do not have much impact on high-risk prescribing, overdoses
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Americans spend billions on complementary health approaches
  - News about the article
  - Full report
- Doing art projects lowers stress hormone levels
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Alpern (min 10:57-30:28)
- Dr. Alpern’s recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine
- WHO Definition of Essentials Medicines
House Calls (min 30:28-39:28)
- Is there such a thing as healthy barbecue?
  - Heart healthy grilling and barbecue tips
- Could my tiredness be due to inflammation and should I see an allergist?
  - Fatigue
- Should I see my doctor about a dull pain in my lower abdomen?
  - Pelvic Pain
- Taking blood pressure at home
  - Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases with Dr. Joanne Jordan

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Joanne Jordan, Joseph P. Archie, Jr. Professor of Medicine at UNC, about Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 26^th at 9am
• Sunday, July 27^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 28^th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 26^th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, July 27^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) violent teen behavior, overestimating exercise intensity, red processed meats, sitting & cancer risk
Conversations with Dr. Joanne Jordan about Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases (min 9:30-31)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) jaundice & yellow skin, injury & pain medication, safe space in college, blood sugar & fatigue

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Violent teen behavior
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Overestimating exercise intensity
  - Full text article
  - News about the article
- Red processed meats
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Sitting and cancer risk
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations
House Calls

Healthcare Leadership in a Sea of Uncertainty with Dr. Victor Dzau

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Victor Dzau, CEO of Duke University Health System and Incoming President of the Institute of Medicine, about Healthcare Leadership in a Sea of Uncertainty.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 12^th at 9am
• Sunday, July 13^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 14^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 12^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, July 13^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10) legalizing medical marijuana, cholesterol drugs & overeating, parents & texting, BMI & breast cancer
Conversations with Dr. Victor Dzau about Healthcare Leadership in a Sea of Uncertainty (min 10-31)
House Calls (min 31-40) life change & depression, hand eczema & Id reaction, chest pains & stress test, fatigue & depression

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Legalizing Medical Marijuana
  - Free abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Cholesterol Drugs and Overeating
  - Free abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Parents and Texting
  - Free abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- BMI and Breast Cancer
  - Free abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations
- IOM Press Release
- Nature Medicine Interview with Dr. Dzau
House Calls
- Life Change and depression
  - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  - PBS: Depression during Life Transitions
- Hand Eczema and ID reaction
- Chest pains and stress test
  - Stress tests for chest pain
  - Medline Plus: Chest Pain
- Fatigue and depression: Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience

Re-airing of Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our most important shows with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, renowned cardiologist, author, and heart-help advocate, about Living a Heart-Healthy Life.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 5th at 9am
• Sunday, July 6th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 7th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 5th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, July 6th at 7am

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

Research that Matters
- Yoga & Fatigue: Yoga’s impact on inflammation, mood, and fatigue in breast cancer survivors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Walking & Aging: Slow walking speed and cardiovascular death in well functioning older adults
  - Full-text article
- Testosterone Therapy
  - Full-text article
- Peanut Allergy
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations
House Calls
- Asthma
  - What is Asthma?
  - Asthma- children
- Spinal stenosis & holistic treatment
  - Spinal Stenosis?
  - Back Pain?
- Arthritis & back pain
  - AAPM Facts and Figures on Pain
  - Reactive Arthritis?
- Surgery & Percocet, Stomach pains
  - Abdominal pain
  - Halt the Hurt! Dealing with Chronic Pain

Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, renowned cardiologist, author, and heart-help advocate, about Living a Heart-Healthy Life.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 22^nd at 9am
• Sunday, February 23^rd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, February 24^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, February 23^rd at 7am

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

Research that Matters
- Yoga & Fatigue: Yoga’s impact on inflammation, mood, and fatigue in breast cancer survivors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Walking & Aging: Slow walking speed and cardiovascular death in well functioning older adults
  - Full-text article
- Testosterone Therapy
  - Full-text article
- Peanut Allergy
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations
House Calls
- Asthma
  - What is Asthma?
  - Asthma- children
- Spinal stenosis & holistic treatment
  - Spinal Stenosis?
  - Back Pain?
- Arthritis & back pain
  - AAPM Facts and Figures on Pain
  - Reactive Arthritis?
- Surgery & Percocet, Stomach pains
  - Abdominal pain
  - Halt the Hurt! Dealing with Chronic Pain

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Surviving Heart Attacks with Julia Allen (YOUR HEALTH Radio March 2015)

The Importance of Genetics and Heart Disease (Research that Matters October 2012)

Re-airing Bullying with Dr. William Copeland

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our most relevant shows with Dr. William Copeland, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University Center for Developmental Epidemiology, about Bullying.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Charges For Emergency Room Visits Often Based on Incorrect Assumptions
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Lengthy antibiotic use common in elderly
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Don’t start drinking for your health
  - News about the article
  - Free full text article
- Mobility Impairment Reduces Access to Subspecialty Care
  - Free full text article
Conversations with Dr. William Copeland about Bullying (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-39)
- I’m tired all the time. I work two jobs and am divorced with two kids. When my doctor asked me if I was feeling down I almost cried. What are your thoughts?
  - Men and depression
- While I was in the hospital recently, they changed my medications. When I was released and saw my doctor, he changed all my medications back to what they were. Who was right?
  - Help avoid mistakes with your medicine
  - Talking to your doctor
- I recently passed out and nothing showed up on my tests except my thyroid was off. Could this cause me to pass out?
  - Fainting
  - Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Urgent care said I need surgery for an ingrown toenail. My doctor said I could manage this by soaking my foot with cotton balls soaked in medication.
  - Ingrown toenail

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Tag Archives: Fatigue

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Negotiating Conflict and Tricky Power Dynamics

The Ethics of Compassionate Use with Dr. Arthur Caplan

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases with Dr. Joanne Jordan

Healthcare Leadership in a Sea of Uncertainty with Dr. Victor Dzau

Re-airing of Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

Re-airing Bullying with Dr. William Copeland