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.

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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

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Amy Rule—a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital—about how to create a successful partnership between providers and parents of children with rare diseases.

Dr. Amy Rule, photo courtesy of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 11 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Influenza surveillance through smartphone-based sensors
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Impact of companion animals in the home
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Illnesses and injuries related to “bug bombs”
  - Full-text of the article
  - News about the article
- Blood sodium level and cognition in older adults
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Amy Rule (min 10:14-33:04)
House Calls (min 33:04-40:00)
- Do you have suggestions for someone with eczema on their hands who have to wash their hands often?
  - Eczema
- My brother was diagnoses with bipolar disorder. What should I expect and how can I be supportive?
  - Bipolar Disorder
  - Helping Someone with Bipolar Disorder
- After an ectopic pregnancy, how likely will I have a healthy pregnancy next time?
  - Ectopic Pregnancy
- I’ve seen the same doctor as my family since I was a teenager. Now that I’m an adult, how should I look for a new doctor?
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

The Critical Impact Urban Design Can Have on Our Health

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Jonathan Waldmann, M.D. will talk with James Sallis, Ph.D., distinguished professor and chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine at the University of California San Diego and program director of Active Living Research, about the critical impact urban design can have on our health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 15, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
Monday, April 17, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 16 , at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:43) Pets can help owners manage mental illness; User-friendly medication packaging design can boost patient safety; Collaboration between media, medical journals often leads to misinformation, hysteria; Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) apps may have inaccurate, harmful information
Conversations with Dr. James Sallis (min 9:43-29:05)
House Calls (min 29:05-40:00) What do we do about head lice and what are the health risks?; What do you think about Botox treatments?; How do you treat and prevent cold sores?; What problems are caused by thyroid nodules?

Research that Matters
- Pets can help owners manage mental illness
- User-friendly medication packaging design can boost patient safety
- Collaboration between media, medical journals often leads to misinformation, hysteria
  - News Item
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) apps may have inaccurate, harmful information
Conversations with Dr. James Sallis
- Dr. Sallis’ UC San Diego website
- Active Living Research
House Calls
- What do we do about head lice and what are the health risks?
  - Head Lice
- What do you think about Botox treatments?
  - Botox
  - Boxtox Injection Risks
- How do you treat and prevent cold sores?
- What problems are caused by thyroid nodules?
  - Thyroid Nodule

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

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 4th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 5th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 6th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 5th 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

Re-air Financial Incentives for Weight Loss with David Roddenberry

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’re re-airing one of our most interesting shows with David Roddenberry, Co-Founder of HealthyWage, about Financial Incentives for Weight Loss.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 4^th at 9am
• Sunday, January 5^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, January 6^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, January 5^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9)
Conversations with David Roddenbery (min 9-30)
House Calls (min 30-38)

Financial Incentives for Weight Loss with David Roddenberry

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Adam & Cristy wil be joined by Co-Founder of HealthyWage, David Roddenberry, this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® to talk about Financial Incentives for Weight Loss.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 29^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 30^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 1^stat 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9)
Conversations with David Roddenbery (min 9-30)
House Calls (min 30-38)

Health Benefits of Pets with Dr. Sandra McCune

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® we’ll be joined by leader of the WALTHAM© research program on Human-Animal Interaction at the WALTHAM© Centre for Pet Nutrition in England and editor of the book, The Health Benefits of Dog Walking for Pets and People: Evidence and Case Studies, Dr. Sandra McCune to talk about the Health Benefits of Pets.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, December 10^th at 9am
• Sunday, December 11^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 12^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9)
- Cervical cancer vaccination & screening
  - Cross-protective efficacy of HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against cervical infection and precancer caused by non-vaccine oncogenic HPV types: 4-year end-of-study analysis of the randomized, double-blind PATRICIA trial
- Selenium supplements & lung cancer
  - Serum selenium level and risk of lung cancer mortality
- Biofeedback via video games for urinary control
  - Animated biofeedback: an ideal treatment for children with dysfunctional elimination syndrome
- Surgery in nursing homes
  - Major abdominal surgery in nursing home residents: a national study
Conversations with Dr. Sandra McCune (min 9-31)
House Calls (min 31-41)

Rock and Roll Doctors with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper on using music to raise awareness about gynecological cancer. Both doctors are part of the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-
- Tanning bed addiction
- CAT scans or chest x-rays for smokers
- Tripping over pets
- Stroke symptoms
  - Stroke
Conversations with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper (min -32:39)
- Gynecologic Cancers
- VIDEO: Dr. John Boggess & Dr. John Soper with the N.E.D. Band
House Calls (min 32:39-40:00)
- Should I be worried that my stools have changed?
  - Bowel Movement
- Exercise and Physical Activity
- Allergy
- Why do doctors examine diabetics’ feet?
  - Diabetic Nerve Problems

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Tag Archives: Pets

A Memoir of AIDS and Healing in Cuba

Creating a Successful Partnership between Providers and Parents of Children with Rare Diseases

The Critical Impact Urban Design Can Have on Our Health

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

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Re-air Financial Incentives for Weight Loss with David Roddenberry

Financial Incentives for Weight Loss with David Roddenberry

Health Benefits of Pets with Dr. Sandra McCune

Rock and Roll Doctors with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper