Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a look back on YOUR HEALTH® to when Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talked with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 10/27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 10/28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/28 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

"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?

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome UNC’s Dr. Sarah Ruff about life behind the stethoscope—her experiences as a family physician.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:17)
- Preterm newborns sleep better in NICU while hearing their mother’s voice
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study
- Expectation affects pain experience in children
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Social pursuits linked with increased life satisfaction
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Cognitive training for chronic traumatic brain injury
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Sarah Ruff (min 10:17-30:38)
House Calls (min 30:38-40:00)
- UNC has a virtual urgent care unit. When would you recommend using that?
  - UNC 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care
- I’m worried about my mother since my father died. How can I be more involved with her health care?
- How can I make sure my 2-year-old picky eater gets the right nutrition?
  - How to Handle Picky Eaters
- How do I know if my child has a learning disability?
  - Learning Disorders

You may also be interested in:

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2015)

Journeys of a Family Medicine Physician with Dr. Evan Ashkin (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2011)

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with sociologist Dr. Margee Kerr about her book Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 10/30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 10/29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:46)
- Zinc can halt the growth of cancer cells
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Psoriasis patients face increased risk of heart attacks and death
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Umbilical cord stem cells show promise as heart failure treatment
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cost of contact in sports Is estimated at over 600,000 injuries a year
  - Full text of the report
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Margee Kerr (min 7:46-30:25)
House Calls (min 30:25-40:00)
- If my first child was premature, is it more likely my second child will be premature as well?
  - Preterm Labor and Premature Birth: Are You at Risk?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
  - Metabolic Syndrome
- I’ve been taking Ambien occasionally for years. How prevalent is Ambien’s affect on memory?
  - Ambien
- My six-year-old fell and hit his head. He didn’t lose consciousness but has a bump on his head. Should I take him to the ER?
  - Head Injuries

Judging Laura and the Aftermath of Sexual Assault

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This week on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt have an important conversation with Dr. Peter Rizzolo, author and retired professor of Family Medicine at UNC, and Natalie Ziemba, crisis response coordinator of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. The theme of the conversation is Dr. Rizzolo’s new novel Judging Laura and the aftermath of sexual assault.

Dr. Peter Rizzolo and Natalie Ziemba

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 27, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 28, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 29, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 28, at 7 a.m.

Royalties from the sale of Judging Laura benefit RAINN, a nonprofit organization that supports survivors of sexual assault, educates the public about sexual violence and works to improve public policy.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:04)
- Treating ADHD with Two Simultaneous Medications
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Eating Nuts May Decrease Inflammation Biomarkers/Heart Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Positive Health Impacts on Pre-term Infants of Breastfeeding
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Nose Bacteria Produces Antibiotic
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Dr. Peter Rizzolo and Natalie Ziemba (min 10:04-29:35)
House Calls (min 29:35-40:00)
- Can good cholesterol (HDL) ever be too high?
  - Difference between HDL and LDL
- How can I control my weight when I take medication that makes me gain weight?
  - Weight gain as a side effect of necessary medication
- How can I manage back pain when I have mild to moderate scoliosis?
  - Lower back pain with mild to moderate scoliosis
- High blood pressure during sleep
  - Hypertension registered while asleep

Health Literacy with Dr. George Wolff

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with the Founding Director of Family Practice Residency Program at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, Dr. George Wolff about Health Literacy.

Please tune in to WCHL 97.9FM! This show will air:
• Saturday, June 1^st at 9am
• Sunday, June 2^nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 3^rdat 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- A behavioral weight-loss intervention in persons with serious mental illness. [PubMed abstract] N Engl J Med. 2013 Apr 25;368(17):1594-602.
- My Meal Mate – from Google Apps Store
- Conflicts and compromises in not hiring smokers. [free article] N Engl J Med. 2013 Apr 11;368(15):1371-3
- Beyond medications and diet: alternative approaches to lowering blood pressure: a scientific statement from the american heart association. [PubMed abstract] Hypertension. 2013 Jun;61(6):1360-83 Bogusz J, Pagonis G, and Holick MF. (2013)
- Evaluation of the bioavailability of vitamin D2 in mushrooms in healthy adults. FASEB J. 27, 794.4. [Meeting abstract]
Conversations with Dr. George Wolff (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-40)

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Doctor Patient Communication with Darren DeWalt (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2010)

Journeys of a Family Medicine Physician with Dr. Evan Ashkin

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll be talking with Dr. Evan Ashkin, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at UNC about his Journey as a Family Medicine Physician.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-6)
- “Kangaroo Care” & preemies
  - Paternal vs maternal kangaroo care for procedural pain in preterm neonates: a randomized crossover trial
- Weight Watchers
  - Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: a randomized controlled trial
Weekend Warriors with Dr. Tim Taft (min 6-12)
- Flexor tendon injuries
Conversations with Dr. Evan Ashkin (min 12-33)
- Community Care of North Carolina
- Piedmont Health Services
House calls (min 33-44)
- Bleeding under Nail
  - Nail Trauma
- Lime Concentration in Drinking Water
  - Public Water Supply Section
  - Drinking Water Quality and Health
- Moderate Wine Drinking
  - Red Wine and Resveratrol: Good for Your Heart?
  - A toast to your health, one drink at a time
- Children & Bubble Baths
  - Should bubble baths be avoided in children with urinary tract infections?

You may also be interested in:

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2018)

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2015)

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Re-air: "Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Judging Laura and the Aftermath of Sexual Assault

Health Literacy with Dr. George Wolff

Journeys of a Family Medicine Physician with Dr. Evan Ashkin