A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam will be talking with nurse, community health educator and activist Elena Schwolsky about her new book Waking in Havana: A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, November 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

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

Listen to the show!
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Research That Matters (min 0-6:46)
- Majority favor common sense gun laws – beliefs integrated into policies?
  - News about the issue
  - Statistics about the issue
- Vaping-associated lung injuries/deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Pregnant women recommended to get two vaccines for pertussis and flu – majority don’t
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Elena Schwolsky (min 6:46-28:10)
House Calls (min 28:10-40:00)
- What do you think about an elderly person getting a dog?
  - The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
  - Six Tips for Preventing Falls Around Your Pets
- I’m fine taking Advair for asthma in the morning, but it makes me dizzy when I take it in the afternoon.
  - Advair or Fluticasone and Salmeterol Oral Inhalation
- What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
  - Palliative Care
  - Hospice Care
- I’ve developed some health problems. My doctor suggested taking a month off from work. I’m afraid this will impact my job. What do you think?
  - Family and Medical Leave Act

All Things Sleepy and Awake

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper will be talking with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells— director and associate professor of Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences—about all things sleepy and awake.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 26 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-11:03)
- People with osteoarthritis at higher risk of social isolation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Incorporating physical activity in classrooms could improve concentration
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Complications from steroid injections for hip and knee arthritis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Health inequality in deaths of children under 5 years of age
  - News about the article (pdf)
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells (min 11:03-32:51)
House Calls (min 32:51-40:00)
- I’ve had a pain in my side, under my ribs for years. Any thoughts about what this could be?
  - Pain
- What options does my friend have for pain relief since as she’s recovering from alcohol abuse?
  - Non-Drug Pain Management
- When should I consider hospice for my wife who has liver disease?
  - Hospice Care
  - Palliative Care

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with researcher and doctoral candidate at Tel Aviv University, Nadav Noor, about how he and his colleagues created the first 3D-printed heart using a patient’s cells.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Associations between gabapentinoids and suicide, unintentional overdoses
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Risk of pertussis (whooping cough) depends on vaccination status and time since last dose
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Motorized scooter head injuries on the rise
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping can increase risk of obesity
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Nadav Noor (min 9:53-30:15)
House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
- I still have a lot of pain after having surgery for arthritis in my rotator cuff. Is this something I just have to live with?
  - Rotator Cuff Repair
- Palliative care doesn’t seem to get much attention. Why don’t doctors talk about this more?
  - Palliative Care
- I was prescribed Duloxetine for pain. It has negative side effects such as possible suicidal behavior. Should I ask for a safer alternative?
  - Duloxetine
  - Chronic Pain: Treatments and Therapies
- I have trouble cutting my toenails and would like to see a podiatrist. How do I find a good podiatrist?
  - Find a Podiatrist
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Options at the End of Life with Dr. Timothy Quill

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will be talking with Dr. Timothy Quill, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medical Humanities at University of Rochester Medical Center about Options at the End of Life.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 9th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, April 10th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, April 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:56)
- Gun restrictions lead to reduced gun death rates
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- NSAID pain relievers significantly increase heart attack risk
  - Article citation
- Interventions to reduce high-risk prescribing of NSAIDs led to decrease in emergency room admissions
  - Full-text article
- Mandatory interlock laws decrease drunk driving deaths
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Timothy Quill (min 10:57 -30:11)
House Calls (min 30:12-39:27)
- Is tanning in the sun safer than tanning in a bed and are there safe ways to tan?
  - Tanning
  - Sunless Tanning
- Can my primary care doctor get me a dermatology referral?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- If I haven’t lost weight on my own, do I really need to enroll in a program to lose it?
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
- Weighing the risks of taking aspirin to prevent TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and possibility of a bleed
  - TIA
  - Aspirin

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

The Best Care Possible with Dr. Ira Byock

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with the Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dr. Ira Byock, about his book, The Best Care Possible.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 15^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 16^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 17^that 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters
- Cinnamon Challenge
  - Free article
  - News about the research
- Exercise & sleep apnea
  - News about the research
- Fiber & stroke risk
  - Free article
  - News about the research
- Exercise & aging mental capacity
  - News about the research
  - Dale Carnegie Training to remember names
Conversations with Dr. Ira Byock (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-40)
- Leg cramps & alcohol
- Cold hands & feet:
  - Raynaud’s
- Dizziness & vision:
  - Vertigo
- Stroke
- Constant knee pain
- Knee problems

Women and Cancer with Dr. Linda Van Le

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This weekend, Dr. Linda Van Le, acting division director for the UNC Division of Gynecologic Oncology, will join YOUR HEALTH Radio to talk about women and cancer. This is the third in a four part series on cancer care with experts from the NC Cancer Hospital and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Please tune in either Saturday at 9am, Sunday at 9am and 5 pm, or Monday at 6pm and 10pm on WCHL 1360AM.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:13)
- Food Allergen Advisory Labeling and Product Contamination with Egg, Milk, and Peanut
  - Article citation
  - Food Allergy
- Change in Prevalence of Hearing Loss in US Adolescents
  - Article citation
  - Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
- Tai Chi Eases Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Palliative Care Extends Life of Lung Cancer Patients
Conversations with Dr. Linda Van Le (min 10:13-30:24)
House Calls (min 30:24-40:00)
- Is it okay for extended release tablets in half?
  - When to Split Medication in Half?
- When should I get the flu shot this year and will I need a separate shot for swine flu?
  - Inlfuenza (flu)
- I wish I had known my son’s injury was only a nursemaid’s elbow before I took him to the ER.
  - Nursemaid’s Elbow
- Should I be concerned that I have a lot of new symptoms or is it just stress?
  - Talking to Your Doctor

Listen to the entire cancer care series

The New Face of Cancer Care with Dr. Larry Marks

Brain Cancer with Dr. Matt Ewend

Cancer and Research with Dr. Richard Goldberg

You may also like:

The Global Fight Against Cervical Cancer (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2016)

New Life after Cancer: A Story on Health & Healing with Dr. Carolyn Sarter (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2011)

Palliative Care with Dr. James Tulsky

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Dr. James Tulsky from Duke University.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:19)
- Surgery for overweight adolescents
- Loud traffic noises and risk of heart disease
- Online therapy for depression
- Healthcare reform
Conversations with Dr. James Tulsky (min 10:19-31:02)
- Palliative Care
House Calls (min 31:02-40:00)
- Anxiety and chest pain
  - Anxiety
- Older adult with irritable bowel disease
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Does endometriosis affect my ability to get pregnant?
  - Endometriosis

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Tag Archives: Palliative Care

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Options at the End of Life with Dr. Timothy Quill

Veterans and Palliative Care with Dr. VJ Periyakoil

The Best Care Possible with Dr. Ira Byock

Women and Cancer with Dr. Linda Van Le

Listen to the show!

Palliative Care with Dr. James Tulsky