Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Li Qian—associate professor in UNC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine AND director of the McAllister Heart Institute—about the work she’s doing to give diseased heart tissue new life.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Patient-reported side effects using own words offers new insights
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
- Further information on lack of link between vaccinations and autism
- Esketamine approved by FDA for recurrent depression not helped by other drugs
  - News about the drug
  - News about FDA approval of the drug
- Prescribing healthy food
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Li Qian (min 9:13-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- My blood pressure was high at my last doctor visit. He said this was due to all the stress in my life. I felt very supported.
  - High Blood Pressure
- I have ADHD and smoke. I rely on medications and nicotine to function. Some of this is bad for me. What do I do?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I was recently diagnosed with Schamberg’s purpura. I’m okay but never heard of this.
  - Schamberg’s Disease
- Percocet is the only thing that helps with my chronic pain and allows me to function. Is it okay to continue taking this?
  - Percocet

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)

Re-air: Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Born to be Wild Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke had with Dr. Jess Shatkin—professor of child and adolescent psychology and pediatrics at New York University—about his book Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 30 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 1 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:23)
- Vitamin D levels and mortality in patients with heart disease
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Lavender, Tea Tree Oil linked to breast growth in boys
  - Press Release: Study to be presented at ENDO 2018 meeting
  - News about the article
- Insomnia and genetics link
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- First-person singular pronoun use and negative emotionality
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Jesse Shatkin (min 11:23-28:18)
House Calls (min 28:18-40:00)
- What can I do about waking up several times during the night?
  - Sleep Health
  - Sleep Disorders
- What do you suggest for someone who bites the inside of their cheek?
  - Chronic Cheek Biting
- My teenage son who is about to start driving is colorblind. Should I be concerned?
  - What it’s like to be colorblind
- What diet should I follow if I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  - IBS Diet

Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Jess Shatkin—professor of child and adolescent psychology and pediatrics at New York University—about his new book Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:23)
- Vitamin D levels and mortality in patients with heart disease
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Lavender, Tea Tree Oil linked to breast growth in boys
  - Press Release: Study to be presented at ENDO 2018 meeting
  - News about the article
- Insomnia and genetics link
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- First-person singular pronoun use and negative emotionality
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Jesse Shatkin (min 11:23-28:18)
House Calls (min 28:18-40:00)
- What can I do about waking up several times during the night?
  - Sleep Health
  - Sleep Disorders
- What do you suggest for someone who bites the inside of their cheek?
  - Chronic Cheek Biting
- My teenage son who is about to start driving is colorblind. Should I be concerned?
  - What it’s like to be colorblind
- What diet should I follow if I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  - IBS Diet

The History of the American Patient

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome historian Dr. Nancy Tomes, who tells us about the history of the American patient.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 11, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Supporting Caregivers for those with Dementia
- Anxious Personality Linked to Heightened Dog Bite Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Carriers of “CHIP” (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential) at Greater Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Gender Difference in Color Preferences Influenced by Gender Labels?
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Tomes (min 9:14-31:36)
- Remaking the American Patient: How Madison Avenue and Modern Medicine Turned Patients into Consumers by Nancy Tomes
- History of Medicine from the National Library of Medicine
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What are treatment options for teen acne they are likely to follow?
  - Acne Treatment
- My doctor changed her schedule and it’s hard to see her when I need to. I have several chronic conditions and need to have flexible hours. How can I make this work?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- How can I help my daughter with ADHD succeed in college?
  - Resources for College Students with ADHD
  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Monitoring Marijuana Use as Attitudes, Behaviors and Legislation Change

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa, epidemiologist with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about monitoring marijuana use as attitudes, behaviors and legislation change.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, January 21, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:26) Television cooking shows overlook safe food handling practices; Social networking by doctors may save patients’ lives; Giving more pregnant women thyroid medicine may reduce risk of complications; White coat hypertension may indicate risk for heart disease in some people
Conversations with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa (min 9:26-29:46)
House Calls (min 29:46-40:00) How do I keep my newborn healthy until he is vaccinated since there are so many other parents not vaccinating their children?; When should I talk to my daughter’s pediatrician about her anxiety over flying?; If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin?; What questions should I ask when getting a second opinion about a hip replacement?

Research that Matters
- Television cooking shows overlook safe food handling practices
  - Abstract
- Social networking by doctors may save patients’ lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Giving more pregnant women thyroid medicine may reduce risk of complications
  - News Item for Presentation Given at Conference
- White coat hypertension may indicate risk for heart disease in some people
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa
House Calls
- How do I keep my newborn healthy until he is vaccinated since there are so many other parents not vaccinating their children?
  - Childhood Immunization
- When should I talk to my daughter’s pediatrician about her anxiety over flying?
- If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin?
  - Multivitamin/mineral Supplements
  - Definition of Health Terms: Vitamins
- What questions should I ask when getting a second opinion about a hip replacement?

You may also like:

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)

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

Re-air: Precision medicine and the medicalization of the smartphone

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther, MD, will have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist, author and director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, about precision medicine and how it can be facilitated by, as he says, the “medicalization of the smartphone.”

Eric Topol, MD

Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9 FM

Monday, December 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:18)
- Mental stress and heart disease in young women
  - News Item
  - Article
- Recession of 2008 and possible link to weight gain in children
  - Abstract
  - News Item
- Sitting in a traffic jam and pollution exposure
  - News Item
  - Article
- Does the time of day surgery is performed matter?
  - News Item
Conversations with Dr. Eric Topol (min 9:18-30:35)
House Calls (min 30:35-40:00)
- What can I do about the effects of anesthesia after I have a procedure?
  - Effects of anesthesia
- My husband has food allergies. Do I need to take any precautions as I start giving my six-month-old new foods?
  - Babies and food allergies
- What are the symptoms of SAD and how is it treated?
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder Questionnaire
- Smartphone case takes EKG for monitoring premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
  - Physician review of AliveCor
  - Comparison and review of portable and handheld ECG/EKG recorders

Precision medicine and the medicalization of the smart phone

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther, MD, MBA, will have a fascinating conversation with Eric Topol, MD, cardiologist, author and director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, about precision medicine and how it can be facilitated by, as he says, the “medicalization of the smartphone.”

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 8, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 9, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 10, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 9, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:18)
- Mental stress and heart disease in young women
  - News Item
  - Article
- Recession of 2008 and possible link to weight gain in children
  - Abstract
  - News Item
- Sitting in a traffic jam and pollution exposure
  - News Item
  - Article
- Does the time of day surgery is performed matter?
  - News Item
Conversations with Dr. Eric Topol (min 9:18-30:35)
House Calls (min 30:35-40:00)
- What can I do about the effects of anesthesia after I have a procedure?
  - Effects of anesthesia
- My husband has food allergies. Do I need to take any precautions as I start giving my six-month-old new foods?
  - Babies and food allergies
- What are the symptoms of SAD and how is it treated?
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  - Seasonal Affective Disorder Questionnaire
- Smartphone case takes EKG for monitoring premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
  - Physician review of AliveCor
  - Comparison and review of portable and handheld ECG/EKG recorders

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

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Tag Archives: Heart Diseases

Giving Diseased Heart Tissue New Life

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Re-air: Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

Why Teens Take Risks—And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

The History of the American Patient

Monitoring Marijuana Use as Attitudes, Behaviors and Legislation Change

Re-air: Opioids and Chronic Pain

Re-air: Precision medicine and the medicalization of the smartphone

Precision medicine and the medicalization of the smart phone

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