Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich had with Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

Catch the show on:
WCHL 97-9 FM

Saturday 9/8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 9/9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 9/10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 9/9 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich welcome Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action with Dr. Joe Stavas

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Clinical Professor of Radiology at UNC’s School of Medicine, Dr. Joe Stavas about An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 22^nd at 9am
• Sunday, June 23^rd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 24^that 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Doctors Ordering Tests & Pricing – Why physicians order tests
- Filling Prescriptions in ER – Clinician Impression Versus Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Criteria in the Assessment of Drug-Seeking Behavior in the Emergency Department
- Added Sugar Addiction & America
- Hospital Prices
  - News About the Research
  - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Conversations with Dr. Joes Stavas (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-38)

Hope for Rare Diseases: Mitochondrial Disease with Amber Greenawalt

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be continuing their Hope for Rare Diseases series by talking with Mitochondrial Disease Advocate, Amber Greenawalt about Mitochondrial Disease.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 8^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 9^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 10^that 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9)
- Beet Juice Beats Hypertension
  - News about the study
  - Read the article
- Want to Lose Weight? Leave it Up to Your Smartphone
- Fruit, Mediterranean diet tied to fewer hot flashes
  - News about the study
  - Read the article
- Same-day discharge after angioplasty seems safe
  - News about the study
  - Read the article
Conversations with Amber Greenawalt (min 9-30)
House Calls (min 30-39)

World Wide Web of Alternative Medicine with Dr. Ranjana Srivastava

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Lynn Eades

Join Adam & Cristy this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® as they talk with writer and Oncologist at Southern Health Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, Dr. Ranjana Srivastava about the World Wide Web of Alternative Medicine.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, April 28^th at 9am
• Sunday, April 29^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, April 30^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11)
Conversations with Dr. Ranjana Srivastava (min 11-32)
House Calls (min 32-42)

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Tag Archives: Menopause

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Doing Good and Good Health

An Unexpected Duty: A Doctors Call to Action with Dr. Joe Stavas

Hope for Rare Diseases: Mitochondrial Disease with Amber Greenawalt

World Wide Web of Alternative Medicine with Dr. Ranjana Srivastava