When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with neurologist Dr. Nauman Tariq—director of the Headache Center at Johns Hopkins—about when your head starts to pound and unusual headache disorders.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:23)
- E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of American Stroke Association presentation
- Pay-it-forward model increases STD testing among gay men in China
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Setting goals we can attain makes us happier, even if we fail
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nauman Tariq
- Headache (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Headache (MedlinePlus)
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (American College of Rheumatology)
House Calls (min 30:37-40:00)
- My doctor’s office closed and I don’t know what happened to my medical records. How do I find a new doctor and get my medical records?
  - Contact a State Medical Board
  - Scroll down to section: “For a Doctor No Longer in Practice”
- An EKG showed I have a long QT interval. My doctor said to talk to my therapist about a psychiatric medication and I wonder if I should just stop taking it.
  - Long QT Interval
- Is chronic care management too good to be true?
  - Chronic Care Management from Medicare.gov
- What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Vascular Dementia
  - Alzheimer’s Disease

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Jauhar, photo by Beowulf Sheehan

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Dr. Sandeep Jauhar about his new book Heart: A History.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Frequent fried food consumption associated with higher risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Occupational stress associated with weight gain in Swedish study
- Should low risk cancers be renamed?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skinny genes play significant part in weight
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (min 10:06-30:12)
House Calls (min 30:12-40:00)
- Can you recommend some resources to help me understand what my brother-in-law with prostate cancer is going through?
  - Prostate Cancer: The Basics (UpToDate)
  - Prostate Cancer (Cancer.gov)
  - Treatment Preference and Patient Centered Prostate Cancer (PCORI)
  - Evaluating Health Websites
- What can I do for my 3-year-old who gets motion sickness when he travels?
  - Motion Sickness
  - Car Sickness
- What are thunderclap headaches?
  - Thunderclap Headaches
- Should I be worried about terms on my x-ray report?
  - Chondrocalcinosis (Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis)
  - Early Degenerative Changes (Aging Changes in the Bones, Muscles and Joints)

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Kimberly Sanders—professor in both UNC’s school of pharmacy and the department of dental ecology—about thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 12 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 14 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 13 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:29)
- Patients commonly withhold information from their doctors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Insulin underuse by diabetes patients due to costs
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower accelerated growth, weight in offspring
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Essential oils may be better at killing persistent Lyme disease bacteria than current antibiotics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kimberly Sanders (min 10:29-31:18)
House Calls (min 31:18-40:00)
- I get a headache about every month that responds well to Tylenol. Now I get a headache almost daily. When should I think about something like a CAT scan?
  - Headache
- I have degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. What can you tell me about this?
  - Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
- My wife is 30 years younger than me. Now that I’m older, is it fair to her to stay married?
  - Find a Marriage Therapist

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich talk with Dr. Natasha Cuk—rising chief resident of internal medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—about a world where internet service providers could stymie medical care.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM
Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, June 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:54)
- After tumor removal, treatment with erectile dysfunction drugs and a flu vaccine may help stop cancer from returning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- New drug for prevention of migraines
  - News about the medication
  - FDA Announcement
- Induction of labor in women with normal pregnancies at or beyond term: a systematic review
  - Cochrane study summary
  - Full Cochrane review
- UNC researchers discover body temperature wrecks potential dengue, Zika vaccine
  - News about the report
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Natasha Cuk (min 8:54-28:55)
- WIRED Guide to Net Neutrality
- What Does the End of Net Neutrality Mean for Healthcare?
- Citation for article by Dr. Cuk: Net Neutrality Repeal and the Potential Harm to Medical Education
- How to Contact Your Elected Officials
House Calls (min 28:55-40:00)
- What should I do about the high costs of a sleep study?
  - How to Shop Around and Save on Health Care
  - How Does a Sleep Study Work?
- What should I do for acid reflux that doesn’t seem to be related to what I eat?
  - Acid Reflux
- Do I need an MRI if I’ve had a headache for 10 days?
  - Headache
  - MRI Scans
- I was recently diagnoses with diabetes and have lost 10 pounds but my blood sugar was worse. What should I do?
  - Blood Sugar
  - Diabetes

The Ethics of Scientific Research

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Laura Stark, Ph.D., assistant professor at Vanderbilt University’s Center for Medicine, Health, and Society, and associate editor of the journal History & Theory, about the ethics of scientific research.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 8, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:33)
- Tasmanian devil milk could fight superbugs
  - Article
- What do tweets say about our health?
  - Article
- Erectile dysfunction and physical activity
  - Abstract
- Hearing loss in older adults may be due to changes in the brain
  - Article
Conversations with Dr. Laura Stark (min 8:33-29:24)
House Calls (min 29:24-40:00)
- What can I do about floaters in my eyes?
  - Facts About Floaters
- Chance of mastitis during breastfeeding
  - Mastitis While Breastfeeding
- What causes shin splints and how can I treat them?
  - Shin Splints
- I get headaches every few weeks that last a few hours. What should I do?

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)

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Donald Berwick, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about A Third Era of Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 31st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 5th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

Re-Air: Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Bobby Park, Co-founder and Director of RelyMD about Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 26th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, March 27th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 28th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 27th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:27)
- Obesity increases negative trauma surgery outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Smokeless tobacco has higher marker of specific carcinogen than smoked tobacco
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Men who exercise have lower prostate cancer risk
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Children who get good breakfast had better academic outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Bobby Park (min 09:28 -31:01)
- RelyMD
- Telehealth
House Calls (min 31:02-39:29)
- Healthy Holiday Gifts
  - Local Harvest Food Delivery
  - Fitbit
- Frequent Tums use and heartburn
  - Gastritis
  - GERD
  - Heartburn
- Muscle tension headaches, migraines or both
- When to stop anxiety and depression medication
  - Antidepressant withdrawal
  - How to safely take antidepressants

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Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly With Dr. Jeremy Kahn (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2015)

Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Bobby Park, Co-founder and Director of RelyMD about Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 28th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 29th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, November 30th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 28th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, November 29th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:27)
- Obesity increases negative trauma surgery outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Smokeless tobacco has higher marker of specific carcinogen than smoked tobacco
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Men who exercise have lower prostate cancer risk
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Children who get good breakfast had better academic outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Bobby Park (min 09:28 -31:01)
- RelyMD
- Telehealth
House Calls (min 31:02-39:29)
- Healthy Holiday Gifts
  - Local Harvest Food Delivery
  - Fitbit
- Frequent Tums use and heartburn
  - Gastritis
  - GERD
  - Heartburn
- Muscle tension headaches, migraines or both
- When to stop anxiety and depression medication
  - Antidepressant withdrawal
  - How to safely take antidepressants

You may also like:

Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly With Dr. Jeremy Kahn (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2015)

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Tag Archives: Headache

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Thinking outside the silos that separate medical disciplines

A World Where Internet Service Providers Could Stymie Medical Care

The Ethics of Scientific Research

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Re-Air: Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park

Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park