"What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery"

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Edward Iglesia welcome science journalist and athlete Christie Aschwanden for a conversation about her new book Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 5 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 6 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 7 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 6 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:30)
- Sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy for children with peanut allergy
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Eating disorders trends for adolescent boys and young adult men
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Development of norovirus antibody could lead to vaccine and prevention
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Opioid deaths decrease in NC for first time in 5 years
Conversations with Christie Aschwanden (min 10:30-29:35)
House Calls (min 29:35-40:00)
- I live in a college town where students have recently had mumps. Should I get a booster shot?
  - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination
- What do I need to know as a parent about JUUL pods?
- Is it okay for a senior with arthritis to use Cannabidiol CBD oil?
  - Arthritis Foundation CBD Guide for Adults with Arthritis
  - Arthritis Pain Do’s and Don’ts

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone book cover

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols and Dr. Matthew Hall welcome psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb, who shares insights from her new book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 29 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 30 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 1 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 30 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Moderate to vigorous exercise promotes earlier and better sleep for adolescents
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Medicaid expansion helped reduce cancer-related racial disparities and improved outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the ASCO Annual Meeting
- For many, friends and family, not doctors, serve as gateway to opioid misuse
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to violent video games’ effects on behavior with real guns
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lori Gottlieb (min 9:53-32:08)
- “Dear Therapist” weekly column for The Atlantic
- How to Find a Good Therapist
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00)
- I’ve had hepatitis C for decades. Do you have advice for what I can do besides the expensive treatment?
  - Hepatitis C
- I wanted to share about a doctor visit. I visited my doctor because of chest pains which led to questions about depression and stress in my marriage. I’m now getting therapy.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
  - How to Find a Good Therapist
- After a recent fall, I noticed my elderly mother has more balance problems. Should she be in a walker or wheelchair?
  - Fall Prevention

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. David Schaffer—co-founder and policy director at One Tent Health and emergency medicine resident at Massachusetts General Hospital—about a tent, a parking lot and a group of devoted people trying to save lives.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Allowing pharmacists to directly dispense opioid antidote can cut overdose deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Children with chronic illness just as happy as peers
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Use of Physician Compare for Physician Performance Data
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Schaffer (min 10:16-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Why did my doctor take x-rays of my neck when I complained about left should, arm and hand pain?
  - Neck Injuries and Disorders
- Should I consider methadone instead of opioids?
  - Methadone
- I have swelling and pain in my neck off and on. Should I see a doctor?
  - Talking with your doctor

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, February 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Deborah Porterfield talk with Dr. Adam Cifu—internist and professor of medicine at the University of Chicago—about long-term patient/provider relationships: renaissance or relic?

Photo courtesy of uchicagomedicine.org

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 6 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:23)
- 1 in 3 Americans eat fast food everyday
- Health professionals surveyed: willingness to care for transgender patients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Opioid and methamphetamine use in pregnancy increased in all parts of the country
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Patient preferences for weight loss surgery
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Adam Cifu (min 10:23-30:53)
- Article Citation: Long-term Physician-Patient Relationships-Persevering in a Practice by Dr. Cifu
- Talking with Your Doctor
House Calls (min 30:53-40:00)
- Will I have to take clotrimazole for mouth ulcers for the rest of my life? I also take Prednisone.
- My physician seemed a little irritated and how often I was contacting her. What advice do you have?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I had a physical through work. They said to talk to my doctor about the results of the lab tests. My doctor said the tests weren’t done through their office. How should I handle this?
  - Be a Prepared Patient: Sharing Medical Information with Multiple Doctors

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

You may also like:

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein, Photo by Nina Subin

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke talk with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein—lecturer at Yale, writer in residence at Yale Medical School and adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism—about her new book Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 18 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 20 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 19 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Virtual Reality May Help Cure Fear of Heights
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Reducing Drug Possession Penalties May Have Impact on Health Inequities
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Green Space Linked to Better Cognitive Health
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Survival Rates Double for Patients with Melanoma Brain Metastases Receiving Immunotherpy
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein (min 10:34-32:48)
- Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything. by Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein
- Hormones
House Calls with guest co-host Dr. Laurel Sisler (min 32:48-40:00)
- What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat bread?
  - Whole Grains: Hearty Options for a Healthy Diet
- I’m seen at a university medical center for a heart condition. It’s challenging to form a relationship with fellows who are only there for a short time. Do you have any advice?
  - Talking to Your Doctor
- I’ve heard my doctor can call in opiate prescriptions to the pharmacy. Is that true of other medicines such as anxiety medication too?
  - Opioid Prescribing Policies
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Brian Southwell—director of the Science in the Public Sphere Program at RTI International, a UNC professor in both the School of Media and Journalism and the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and editor of the new book Misinformation and Mass Audiences—about a different sort of plague…the spread of health misinformation.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 11 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, August 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 13 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 12 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:15)
- New colonoscopy guidelines recommend starting regular screening at age 45
- Stronger state alcohol policies lead to fewer deaths in motor vehicle crashes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Reducing opioid use for chronic pain not associated with lower patient satisfaction scores
Conversations with Dr. Brian Southwell (min 7:15-32:07)
- Misinformation and Mass Audiences edited by Brian Southwell, Emily A. Thorson and Laura Sheble
- Misinformation Solutions Forum from the Rita Allen Foundation
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
- Finding and Evaluating Online Resources
House Calls (min 32:07-40:00)
- After sharing a traumatic event with my doctor, he started to tear up. I found that refreshing and felt closer to him. Is that unusual?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- I was referred to a psychiatrist for depression and anxiety. The psychiatrist at the health center didn’t have any openings. What are my options?
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
  - Finding Therapy
- I saw my family doctor before I had major surgery. My doctor held my hand and prayed with me. I want you to know how comforting that was.
  - Talking with Your Doctor

You may also like:

Health vs. Hype: “What’s Real and What’s Not” (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

Health Fraud with Dr. Stephen Barrett Founder of Quackwatch.org (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2011)

"Evading Relationships that Drain You"

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle welcome OB/GYN and author Dr. Christiane Northrup for a conversation about her new book Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:36)
- Promising blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- 25% tipping point for large-scale social change
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Gray matter volume predicts healthy (or not) food choices
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Christiane Northrup (min 9:36-30:05)
- Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power and other books by Dr. Christiane Northrup
- How to Know if You’re an Empath
- Health Wisdom from Dr. Christiane Northrup
House Calls (min 30:05-40:00)
- Is it true that medical professionals no longer like Neosporin?
- I’m a 45-year-old woman starting to experience joint pain in the mornings. Should I be concerned?
  - Joint Pain
- How long should I be on SUBOXONE?
  - Buprenorphine Sublingual and Buccal (opioid dependence)
  - Opioid Addiction guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library
- My wife’s family doctor recently visited her in the hospital which helped her get better care.
  - Choosing a Family Care Provider
  - What is a Hospitalist?

Improving Healthcare from Cradle to Grave

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Dr. Adam Zolotor—president and CEO of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and associate professor in UNC’s Department of Family Medicine—about improving healthcare from cradle to grave.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 10 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:44)
- Parent contributions to children’s friendship’s stability
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Cash provides incentives for teens to stay off phones while driving
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- FDA warns of Imodium as “poor man’s methadone” and recommends new packaging
  - FDA Blog Post
- Parental desensitization to violence in PG-13 movies
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Adam Zolotor (min 9:44-31:25)
House Calls (min 31:25-40:00)
- How can I deal with feeling more anxious after having a stent placed after experiencing heart problems?
  - Anxiety
- My teenage son recently told my husband and I that he is gay. How can I support my son?
  - Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
  - Supporting Your Son or Daughter Before, During & After They Come Out
- My sister-in-law’s unborn child was diagnosed with down syndrome. What should we expect?

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Tag Archives: Opioid Abuse and Addiction

"What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery"

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Long-Term Patient/Provider Relationships: Renaissance or Relic?

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

"The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything"

A Different Sort of Plague—The Spread of Health Misinformation

Improving Healthcare from Cradle to Grave