Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Brian Huggins talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Laurie Garrett about her work to bring global health home for her readers.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, November 30 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Vaccine-hesitant became pro-vaccine after meeting someone with vaccine-preventable disease
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Seniors expressing life purpose leads to improvements in physical and mental health
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Medicare co-pays tied to discharge rates
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Laurie Garrett (min 7:14-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- Do you think spinal stenosis can be fixed with surgery?
  - Spinal Stenosis
- After having pneumonia and a chest x-ray, the doctor said I should see a pulmonologist. I feel much better. Do I need to see another doctor?
  - Pneumonia
  - What does a pulmonologist do?
- Is there a specialist I can see for ringing in my ears?
  - Tinnitus
  - Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Bringing Global Health Home

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Brian Huggins talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Laurie Garrett about her work to bring global health home for her readers.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, August 3 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 4 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 5 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 4 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Vaccine-hesitant became pro-vaccine after meeting someone with vaccine-preventable disease
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Seniors expressing life purpose leads to improvements in physical and mental health
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Medicare co-pays tied to discharge rates
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Laurie Garrett (min 7:14-31:17)
House Calls (min 31:17-40:00)
- Do you think spinal stenosis can be fixed with surgery?
  - Spinal Stenosis
- After having pneumonia and a chest x-ray, the doctor said I should see a pulmonologist. I feel much better. Do I need to see another doctor?
  - Pneumonia
  - What does a pulmonologist do?
- Is there a specialist I can see for ringing in my ears?
  - Tinnitus
  - Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Michael Kinch—associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis—about his new book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, October 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

You may also like:

Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

Raising Sepsis Awareness

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with Dr. Carl Flatley—endodontist and founder of the Sepsis Alliance—about what happens when your body fights you rather than an infection.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, January 20, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 21, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 22, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 21, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:39)
- Do Not Resuscitate Tattoo Raises Ethical Questions
- Window Blinds Injuries in Children
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Sleep Problems in Children Associated with Bedtime Use of Technology
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Gun Violence Research Evaluates Impact of Laws on Violent Crime
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Carl Flatley (min 9:39-30:49)
House Calls (min 30:49-40:00)
- Is it true that I can get pneumonia more easily after getting it the first time and what can I do to prevent it?
  - Pneumonia
  - Pneumonia Prevention
- What can I do if my depression is serve enough that I’m disabled?
  - Depression
  - Depression and Social Security Disability
- What kind of doctor do I need to see about removing skin tags on my face?
  - Skin Tags
  - How are Skin Tags Treated?
- My doctor recommended Lisinopril for labile blood pressure. Should I stay on this medication?
  - Labile Hypertension Causes and Treatments

The Power of Words in Healthcare with Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips from the Virginia Mason Medical Center about The Power of Words in Healthcare.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 14^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 15^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 16^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 107.3 FM
• Saturday, June 14^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, June 15^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) food & seniors, hospital readmission & patient safety, asthma & bone loss, concussions & athletes
Conversations with Lauren Russ & Jennifer Phillips about Words in Healthcare (min 9:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) retirement & aches, scoliosis symptoms, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease & pneumonia, sciatica

Resources:

Research that Matters
- food & seniors: More Americans in their golden years are going hungry
  - Link to press release
  - Link to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- hospital readmission & patient safety
  - Site of hospital readmission and mortality: a population-based retrospective cohort study
- Asthma and bone loss
  - Are asthmatic patients prone to bone loss?
- Concussions and athletes
  - National High School Athlete Concussion Rates From 2005-2006 to 2011-2012
Conversations
- Experience-based design for integrating the patient care experience into healthcare improvement: Identifying a set of reliable emotion words
- Words Matter: Virginia Mason Study Paves Way for Better Understanding Patient’s Health Care Experience
House Calls

Magnetic Stimulation for Depression with Dr. Susan Killenberg

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll be joined by Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UNC, Dr. Susan Killenberg to discuss Magnetic Stimulation for Depression.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, April 7^th at 9am
• Sunday, April 8^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, April 9^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

30 Lessons for Living with Dr. Karl Pillemer

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with with Author, Professor and Director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging, Dr. Karl Pillemer, about his book, 30 Lessons for Living.
Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, December 17^th at 9am
• Sunday, December 18^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 19^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research That Matters (min 0-11)
- How well represented are older patients in clinical trials?
  - Cancer trials versus the real world in the United States
- Coordination of care
- Collaborative decision making in surgical care of cancer patients
  - Surgeons’ volume of colorectal cancer procedures and collaborative decision-making about adjuvant therapies
- End-of-life care discussions
  - Physician factors associated with discussions about end-of-life care
- Patient recruitment in clinical trials
  - Applying community-based participatory research principles and approaches in clinical trials: forging a new model for cancer clinical research
Conversations with Dr. Karl Pillemer
- 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans
- 30 Lessons for Living – YouTube video
- The Legacy Project
House Calls

Listen to more of the conversation with Dr. Pillemer on Behind the Scenes
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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
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
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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

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Re-air: Bringing Global Health Home

Bringing Global Health Home

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Raising Sepsis Awareness

The Power of Words in Healthcare with Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips

Magnetic Stimulation for Depression with Dr. Susan Killenberg

30 Lessons for Living with Dr. Karl Pillemer