Ticks: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

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Ticks and Tick Related Diseases
Tick season is upon us. Learn about ticks and tick related diseases at NC Health Info. Listen to Your Health Radio shows about ticks and lyme disease.

Alpha-gal Allergy
Learn about the lone star tick-bite triggered alpha-gal allergy which can cause a severe reaction to red meat and some medications.

Dr. Scott Commins on the UNC School of Medicine Chair’s Corner and in UNC Health Talk
Alpha-gal allergy patient story on the UNC School of Medicine Chair’s Corner
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy from Vanderbilt University
Red Meat Allergies Caused by Tick Bites are on the Rise from NPR
What the Mystery of the Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Could Reveal with UNC’s Dr. Scott Commins and Dr. Onyinye Iweala

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

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 Superwoman Complex and Your Health

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Nicole Swiner, family physician, author and former family medicine resident-physician at UNC-Chapel Hill about How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex.

Please tune in!

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

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 8th at 3 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:51)
- Osteoporosis linked with heart disease in older people
- SSRI Antidepressant Use and Risk of Fractures Among Perimenopausal Woman without Mental Disorders
  - Article abstract
- Transportation is Top Need for Seniors Calling for Help
  - News about the study
- Too many early stage breast cancer patients getting advanced screenings
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Nicole Swiner (min 10:51-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-39:55)
- My ear is clogged and is starting to hurt. What could this be?
  - Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- My daughter gets huge whelps from mosquito bites. Is she allergic?
  - Papular Urticaria
  - Treating Mosquito Bites
- All the deodorants and antiperspirants I’ve tried make me break out and itch. What can I do?
  - Contact Dermatitis
  - How to Treat Armpit Rash
- Should I be concerned about a growth on top of an age spot?
  - Age Spots

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund, about Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of Limbo.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 9am
• Sunday, September 7th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 8th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 3pm

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

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Spine Surgery and Anxiety
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Sodium Intake
  - Free full-text article
  - News about the article
- Bright Lights
  - Free full-text of article
  - News about the article
- Attitude Towards Sleep and Performance
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Carol Levine (min 10:00-32:30)
- Living in the Land of Limbo: Fiction and Poetry about Family Caregiving
- Family Caregiver Alliance
House Calls (min 32:30-40)

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Geriatric Emergency Medicine with Dr. Kevin Biese

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Bob Gwyther from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Cristy this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® to talk with Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UNC, Dr. Kevin Biese, about Geriatric Emergency Medicine.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, October 27^th at 9am
• Sunday, October 28^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, October 29^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
Conversations with Dr. Kevin Biese (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-40)

You may also like:

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Integrating Narrative Medicine & Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Jim Meza

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will talk with Wayne State University family physician and author, Dr. Jim Meza about his book, Integrating Narrative Medicine & Evidence-Based Medicine.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
Conversations with Dr. Jim Meza (min 10-33)
House Calls (min 33-45)
- Lisinopril & Cough
- Other Options: High Blood Pressure Medication
- Vitamin D & Sun Exposure
- Bee Sting
- Lyme Disease
- Conquering Lyme Disease with Dr. Brian Fallon (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2018)

Doctor Patient Communication with Dr. Darren DeWalt

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This weekend, Dr. Darren DeWalt joins YOUR HEALTH to discuss Doctor-Patient Communication.

Dr. DeWalt is associate professor at the UNC School of Medicine. He is a practicing general internist and studies the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes as well as strategies to improve health for people with low health literacy. He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and received his master of public health degree here at UNC.

Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
- Getting up at night to go to the bathroom
- Concussions, kids and ER visits
Conversations with Dr. Darren DeWalt (min 9:55-30:58)
- AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
- Health Literacy guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library
- NC Program on Health Literacy
- Communicate More Effectively with Your Healthcare Providers
- Effective Communication for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers
- How to Be Your Own Medical Advocate
House Calls (min 30:58-40:00)

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

You may also like:

Health Literacy with Dr. George Wolff (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2013)

Health Care Reform with Congressman David Price

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Congressman, David Price.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:02)
- Lactose intolerant
- Preventing medication errors in hospitals
- Reduce injuries for teens in traffic accidents
Conversations with David Price (min 10:02-33:36)
- Affordable Care Act
House Calls (min 33:36-40:00)
- Sleep problems and alcohol
  - Sleep Disorders
- Mosquito Bites
- Health Coverage If You’re Pregnant or Plan to Get Pregnant
- Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

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Ticks: What You Need to Know

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

The Superwoman Complex and Your Health

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Geriatric Emergency Medicine with Dr. Kevin Biese

Integrating Narrative Medicine & Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Jim Meza

Doctor Patient Communication with Dr. Darren DeWalt

Health Care Reform with Congressman David Price