The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with Dr. Vandana Shashi—professor of pediatrics at Duke University and co-chair of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network steering committee—about the hunt to ID diseases that have defied diagnosis.

You can catch the episode on: Dr. Vandana Shashi

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, May 12 at 7 a.m.

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Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Adam Jacks, associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, for a conversation about aphasia and how communication can literally break down for some patients.Dr. Adam Jacks

Please tune in! The show will air: 

WCHL 97.9 FM

  • Saturday, April 29, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Monday, May 1, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m.

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  • Research That Matters (min 0-8:00) Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people; Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival; Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies; Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
  • Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks (min 8:00-28:53)
  • House Calls (min 28:53-40:00) When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?; Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?; What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?; How can I make healthier choices when eating out?

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

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Martin ShapiroChief 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:Dr. Martin Shapiro

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.

 
 

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Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH with Julia Allen

Julia=OFFICIALAHA-FThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Julia Allen, two-time heart attack survivor and spokeswoman for the American Heart Association about Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 14th at 9am
• Sunday, March 15th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 16th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, March 14th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 15th at 7am

American Heart Association

Go Red for Women: Fight Heart Disease in Women

Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention

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Show Topics: 

Research that Matters (0-8:43) Oatmeal and Pre-mature death, Appropriateness of aspirin, Vaping, Stem cells and Multiple Sclerosis
Conversations with Julia Allen, Two-time heart attack survivor and spokeswoman for the American Heart Association and about Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH (8:43-31:33)
House Calls (31:33-39:27): Fevers, Flu vaccines in the workplace, Lowering BP with medications, Irritating knot
Research that Matters

You may also be interested in:

Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2014)

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

Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Heidi Roth

Dr_Heidi_RothThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Heidi Roth, Associate Professor and Sleep Specialist at UNC’s Department of Neurology about Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 28th at 9am
• Sunday, March 1st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 2nd at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 28th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 1st at 7am

Related links:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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Show Topics:

  • Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Older adults and falling, People joining walking groups, Tweeting and its relation to health, Access for Medicaid patients with Obamacare
  • Conversations with Dr. Heidi Roth about Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH (min 10:30-34:00)
  • House Calls (min 34:00-42:30) Early signs of Arthritis, High Fever with Vomiting, Subclinical Hyperthyroidism, Pain in Pelvis

Major Innovations in Medicine: Surgery and Hearing Loss with Dr. Craig Buchman

Dr. Craig BuchmanThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Craig Buchman, Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at UNC School of Medicine, about Major Innovations in Medicine: Surgery and Hearing Loss.

Please tune in! This show will air:

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

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

 
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Hospital Ethics with Dr. Paul Ossman

Paul OssmanThis 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 23rd at 9am
• Sunday, March 24th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 25th at 6pm and 10pm

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