A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with nurse, community health educator and activist Elena Schwolsky about her new book Waking in Havana: A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-6:46)
- Majority favor common sense gun laws – beliefs integrated into policies?
  - News about the issue
  - Statistics about the issue
- Vaping-associated lung injuries/deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pregnant women recommended to get two vaccines for pertussis and flu – majority don’t
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Elena Schwolsky (min 6:46-28:10)
House Calls (min 28:10-40:00)
- What do you think about an elderly person getting a dog?
  - The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
  - Six Tips for Preventing Falls Around Your Pets
- I’m fine taking Advair for asthma in the morning, but it makes me dizzy when I take it in the afternoon.
  - Advair or Fluticasone and Salmeterol Oral Inhalation
- What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
  - Palliative Care
  - Hospice Care
- I’ve developed some health problems. My doctor suggested taking a month off from work. I’m afraid this will impact my job. What do you think?
  - Family and Medical Leave Act

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Lynn Eades

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:

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.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Empathizing takes effort and given the choice, most prefer to avoid
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Little evidence of positive effect of a workplace wellness program on employee health and economic outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common food additive may make flu vaccine less effective
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at Experimental Biology 2019 Conference
- Drone delivery of defibrillators could increase survival after cardiac arrest outside the hospital
  - News about the study
  - Full text article: The Case for Drone-assisted Emergency Response to Cardiac Arrest: An Optimized Statewide Deployment Approach
Conversations with Dr. Vandana Shashi (min 10:06-31:09)
House Calls (min 31:09-40:00)
- After my toddler had a seizure from a high fever, I’m anxious about his health. How worried should I be about another unexpected complication?
  - Febrile Seizures
  - When to call the doctor about a child’s fever
- I’m having surgery for the first time. What should I expect and how will the providers know if I react badly to the anesthesia?
  - Anesthesia
- I injured my toe and think it might be broken. Should I see my doctor?
  - Broken Toes
- Will the droop in my face from Bell’s palsy ever go away?
  - Bell’s Palsy

Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Doctor examining a young girl
Listen to our recent show about the flu with Dr. Lisa Koonin, Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control Influenza Coordination Unit. And learn more about the importance of vaccination for all ages to prevent disease with these resources.

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jonathan Fricke and Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Lisa Koonin—deputy director of the CDC’s Influenza Coordination Unit and adjunct assistant professor in UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health—about fighting future flu outbreaks.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 25 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 26 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 26 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Doctors allow average of 11 seconds of listening to patients before interrupting
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Diabetes as risk factor for cancer
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Diet soda associated with reduced colon cancer recurrence
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Deaths from cirrhosis and liver cancer increased the most for young people
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Lisa Koonin (min 10:22-31:07)
- Influenza (Flu) from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases
House Calls (min 31:07-40:00)
- My throat gets itchy when I eat strawberries. I don’t have other symptoms. Could I have a food allergy? Who do I see about this?
  - Food Allergies
- Will my insurance cover a weight management program?
- What do you think about genetic testing to learn what my DNA says about my health?
  - Genetic Testing
- What vitamins do a healthy young woman need?
  - Multivitamins and Mineral Supplements
  - Definition of Health Terms: Vitamins
  - Do You Really Need Multi-vitamins? Your Health post from May 2011
  - If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin? House Calls question from January 2017

Worldwide Work Against Threats to Our Health

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Elizabeth Parks talk with Dr. Myron Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases at UNC, about his worldwide work against the spread of AIDS and other threats to our health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 8, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:54)
- TB vaccine BCG effective for twice as long as previously thought
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- More older men get prostate radiation when doctors own the equipment
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- FDA announces first US gene therapy approval for cancer treatment
  - News about the article
- Sequencing all 24 human chromosomes uncovers rare disorders
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Myron Cohen (min 10:54-32:38)
House Calls (min 32:38-40:00)
- What are the risks of a facelift?
  - Facelift Risks and Safety
- When should my wife and I consider fertility treatments and what’s the first step?
  - Infertility
- Is it really worth getting a flu shot?
  - Flu Shot

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will talk with Donna Havens, Ph.D., interim dean and professor at UNC’s School of Nursing, about nurses, leadership and patient care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 29, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 31, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Protein identified that could slow progress of Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Why do so many parents decline the flu vaccine for their children?
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Energy drink use and risk for alcohol use and abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Perceptions of dementia patients’ caregivers
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Donna Havens (min 9:13-30:14)
House Calls (min 30:14-40:00)
- Likelihood ovarian cyst could burst
  - Ovarian cysts
- Sparkling water vs. tap water
  - Is drinking carbonated water healthy?
- What do you think about acupuncture for headaches?
  - Headaches in Depth
  - Acupuncture for headache
- What to do for a broken toe?
  - Broken toe

You may also like:

Nursing Care in the U.S. with Kristen Swanson (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2010)

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Kathleen Bachynski, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University about Health and Tackling in Youth Football.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 5th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, March 6th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 7th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 6th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:50)
- Exercise improves symptoms of depression
  - Full-text article
  - Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms
- Only about half of American parents took their kids to get flu shots
  - Key Facts about flu vaccination from CDC
- Follow-up rates are poor for young people diagnosed with depressive symptoms
- Benzodiazepine overdose deaths increasing
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Kathleen Bachynski (min 10:51-34:00)
House Calls (min 34:01-39:26)
- Can my dog’s fleas cause me any major health problems like ticks do?
  - Flea bite -general information
  - Flea bite information for kids
- Talking to friends and family about eating
  - What to do if you suspect someone has an eating disorder
  - General information about eating disorders
- Nightmares
  - Nightmares-General information

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jessica Anderson will be talking with Dr. Laura Harrington, Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology at Cornell University about The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, February 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 15th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, February 14th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:21)
- Impact of removing planned parenthood from Texas Women’s Health Program
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- Regular exercise greatly decreases likelihood in fall related injuries, fractures and hospitals in aging men
- Injuries/deaths from gun violence 25 times greater in United States than other comparable countries
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the article
- Longer hours don’t have negative effect on surgical residents
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Laura Harrington (min 10:22-31:40)
House Calls (min 31:41-39:26)
- Is it too late in the season to get a flu shot?
  - Flu information from the CDC
- Safe ways to train for running a 10k
  - Get active
- Is it really necessary to get up and walk every hour while at work? Are there real benefits?
  - Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle
- Is chronic dizziness a good reason to get an MRI or a CT scan?

The Epidemic of Concern: Reactions to Ebola in the United States

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Gillian SteelFisher, Research Scientist and Deputy Director of the Harvard Opinion Research Program about The Epidemic of Concern: Reactions to Ebola in the United States

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 10th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 11th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 12th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 10th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 11th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:29)
- Smoking makes complications of diabetes worse
- Kids should get flu shots every year starting at 6 months of age
  - Full-text article
  - Children, the Flu and the Flu Vaccine
- Kids get whooping cough most often from their siblings
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Adults over 70 should check mental acuity frequently
Conversations with Dr. Gillian SteelFisher (min 8:30 -33:09)
House Calls (min 33:10-43:32)
- What is costochondritis?
  - Costochondritis
- Does it hurt to get a tetanus booster earlier than scheduled?
  - Tetanus shots
- How does yogurt help treat diarrhea?
  - Diarrhea
  - Basics of Priobiotics
- Bunions or gout?
  - Bunions
  - Gout
- What to do with extra opioid pain medications
  - How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Mike Pignone, Chief of General Internal Medicine at UNC Health Care about Prevention: Doing What Counts

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 4th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, October 5th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 4th at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10:19) How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions, How soon can kids return to school after strep throat, Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes, What images make kids want to smoke
Conversations with Dr. Mike Pignone about preventive medicine. (min 10:19-32:02)
House Calls (min 32:03-40:46) Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care, Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy, Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period, What to do if blood sugar tests reveal prediabetes

Research that Matters
How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions?
Abstract of the article:
News about the study

How soon can kids return to school after strep throat?
Abstract of the article
>News about the study

Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes?
Abstract of the article
News about the study

What images make kids want to smoke?
Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Mike Pignone, MD Prevention: Doing What Counts
Physical Exam Recommendations:
NIH
CDC
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Guidelines

House Calls
Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care
Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy
Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period

What to do if blood sugar test reveals prediabetes:
CDC
NIH

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Tag Archives: Flu Shot

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Protect Yourself from the Flu and Other Diseases

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks

Worldwide Work Against Threats to Our Health

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

The Epidemic of Concern: Reactions to Ebola in the United States

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone