How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

Healthy Hearing

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Patricia Johnson, AuD, clinical audiologist and assistant professor of Allied Health Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill, about healthy hearing.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 10 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 11 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:57)
- Cold temperatures, windy, gray days and bad weather associated with higher heart attack risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Breathing through the nose may improve memory
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Flavoring additives in e-cigarettes trigger irritation and inflammation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Polio-like paralysis in children is rare but can happen quickly
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Patricia Johnson, AuD (min 9:57-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- My child has hypertension. What should we do?
  - High Blood Pressure Treatment in Children
- My doctor recommended medication for low TSH (Thyroid-stimulating-hormone). What can I do about this besides take the medicine?
  - TSH Test
- My 24-year-old daughter is seeing a therapist. I don’t see any improvement. Should I say something?
  - How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

Fighting epidemics before they start

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will talk with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen, interim CEO for the newly launched Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations who was also closely involved with trials of the Ebola vaccine, about starting the fight against epidemics before they break out.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 2, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:52) Noise-related hearing loss not limited to work exposure; Some fast-food packaging contains potentially harmful fluorinated compounds; Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health; Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes
Conversations with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen (min 8:52-29:17)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00) Why is it bad for pregnant women to clean the litter box?; What are the causes and risks of high potassium?; What do you tell patients who ask about LASIK eye surgery?; My father has experienced discomfort in his lower abdomen. What should we watch out for and how do we navigate the system if we disagree with the doctor’s diagnosis?

Research that Matters
- Noise-related hearing loss not limited to work exposure
  - News Item
  - Center for Disease Control article
- Some fast-food packaging contains potentially harmful fluorinated compounds
  - News Item
- Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen
- Dr. Røttingen’s Harvard webpage
- Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
House Calls
- Why is it bad for pregnant women to clean the litter box?
  - Toxoplasmosis
- What are the causes and risks of high potassium?
  - High potassium level (hyperkalemia)
- What do you tell patients who ask about LASIK eye surgery?
  - Laser eye surgery
  - Is LASIK for Me? A Patient’s Guide to Refractive Surgery
- My father has experienced discomfort in his lower abdomen. What should we watch out for and how do we navigate the system if we disagree with the doctor’s diagnosis?

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?

Re-air: Opioids and Chronic Pain

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Daniel Alford, Medical Director of Office-Based Opioid Treatment at Boston Medical Center about Opioids and Chronic Pain.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, December 31, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 2, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, January 1, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Younger people are having heart attacks and more heart risk factors
  - News about the study
- “Tough guys” are less likely to be honest with doctors
- Stress management in cardiac rehab results in fewer subsequent cardiac events
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- People with hearing loss have higher medical costs than people who don’t
  - Research Letter
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Alford (min 10:16 -30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-40:00)
- I’ve been standing at work at a desk and my shins hurt, what should I do?
  - Adult Foot Health
- I can’t sleep and my doctor will not prescribe medication, should I see a sleep specialist?
  - Sleep Disorders
- Do I have options for getting medical care at home, as my kids live far away and I’m having trouble getting around?
  - Home Care for Aging Adults

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Daniel Alford, Medical Director of Office-Based Opioid Treatment at Boston Medical Center about Opioids and Chronic Pain.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Daniel Alford

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 7th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 8th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, May 9th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 8th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Younger people are having heart attacks and more heart risk factors
  - Abstract
- “Tough guys” are less likely to be honest with doctors
- Stress management in cardiac rehab results in fewer subsequent cardiac events
  - Abstract
  - News
- People with hearing loss have higher medical costs than people who don’t
  - Research Letter
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Alford (min 10:16-30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-40:00)
- I’ve been standing at work at a desk and my shins hurt, what should I do?
  - Adult Foot Health
- I can’t sleep and my doctor will not prescribe medication, should I see a sleep specialist?
  - Sleep Disorders
- Do I have options for getting medical care at home, as my kids live far away and I’m having trouble getting around?
  - Home Care for Aging Adults

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North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary Talks Healthcare in NC (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2018)

Veterans and Palliative Care with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. VJ Periyakoil, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University about Veterans and Palliative Care.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. VJ Periyakoil

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

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 5th at 3 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:23) Genetic link to noise induced hearing loss; Systems for diagnosing schizophrenia; Brain connections stronger in more physically fit older adults; Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than light therapy for treating seasonal affective disorder.
Conversations with Dr. VJ Periyakoil (min 10:24 -30:57)
House Calls (min 30:58-39:54) How dangerous is home mold; Can a dog with a stomach bug get humans sick?; Back pain from a new desk job at work; How to avoid nagging exercise injuries when a little overweight.

Research that Matters
Genetic link in hearing loss<

Abstract
News about article

Diagnosing schizophrenia

Abstract
News about abstract

Brain connections and physical fitness in older adults

Abstract
Article

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Abstract from American Journal of Psychiatry:
Another abstract from American Journal of Psychiatry:
News about abstract

Conversations with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

Dr. Periyakoil’s website
Dr. Periyakoil’s blog posts at the New York Times

House Calls

Mold in the home
Cross-species contagion (dog to human)
Back pain from shift to desk job
Exercising when overweight

Quality vs. Quantity: Improving Healthcare with Dr. Thomas Koonce

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Lynn Eades

tommy koonce photo Special guest host, Dr. Jessica Hart, one of UNC Family Medicine’s Resident Physicians, will join Adam this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® to talk to Dr. Thomas Koonce, Associate Professor and Associate Director of UNC’s Department of Family Medicine Center about Quality vs. Quantity: Improving Healthcare.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 8th at 9am
• Sunday, November 9th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, November 10th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 8th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, November 9th at 7am

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-11:00) CPR Guidelines, Fish and Hearing, Cholesterol Drugs, Assigning Emergency Contacts
Conversations with Thomas Koonce about Quality vs. Quantity: Improving Healthcare (min 11:00-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) Gallbladder Pain During Pregnancy, Patients Asking Doctors Questions, Broken Wrist, Stress Affecting Daily Life

The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground? with Mike Weisser

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Guns Cover This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Mike Weisser, author, blogger, firearm trainer, NRA life member, & Ph.D recipient, about The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground?

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 28^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 29^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 30^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 28^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, June 29^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:30)
- Walks and Disabilities
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Cynicism and Dementia
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Smokers and Hearing Loss
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Indoor Tanning Risks
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Mike Weisser (min 9:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40:00)

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Policies to Prevent Gun Violence with Dr. Philip Cook, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2013
Living for 32 with Colin Goddard, YOUR HEALTH Radio, June 2011

AHEC: Past, Present and Future in Health Care Transformation with Dr. Warren Newton

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Warren Newton, Vice-Dean and Director of North Carolina AHEC, WiIliam B. Aycock Distinguished Professor, and Chair of the UNC Department of Family Medicine, about AHEC: Past, Present and Future in Health Care Transformation.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 19^th at 9am
• Sunday, October 20^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, October 21^st at 6pm and 10pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, October 20^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters
- Effectiveness of pain medications and opioids
- Extreme binge drinking and teens
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- The future of Obamacare
  - Article abstract
- Diabetes remission after weight loss surgery
  - Full-text article
Conversations
- North Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
House Calls

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Tag Archives: Hearing Disorders and Deafness

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Healthy Hearing

Fighting epidemics before they start

The Ethics of Scientific Research

Re-air: Opioids and Chronic Pain

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford

Veterans and Palliative Care with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

Quality vs. Quantity: Improving Healthcare with Dr. Thomas Koonce

The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground? with Mike Weisser

AHEC: Past, Present and Future in Health Care Transformation with Dr. Warren Newton