How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

Re-air: The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.
You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

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“Forgotten Grievers”—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister with Dr. James Bolton (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2017)

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2013)

The Healing Power of Remembrance

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Dr. Nancy Berns—professor of sociology at Drake University—about the healing power of remembrance.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, June 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and academic functioning
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Social isolation affects the brain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Molecular tests of tumors used to match targeted therapies: slower cancer growth and prolonged survival
  - News about the study
  - American Society Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Press Program
- Patient preference for doctor’s attire
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Berns (min 10:33-31:00)
- Dr. Berns’ Website
- Grief
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00)
- How do I mention my husband’s recent memory problems to his doctor?
  - Memory Loss
- My mother has fatty liver disease and gets confused when her ammonia levels go up. What can we do?
  - Encephalopathy
  - Fatty Liver Disease
- I’ve used Tessalon for a chronic cough but my new doctor says it doesn’t work and doesn’t want to prescribe it.
  - Tessalon or Benzonatate

Managing Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Laura Higginbotham talk with Dr. Natalie Strand, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist living with Type 1 diabetes, about the best ways to manage the condition. And she should know—she sped around the world during season 17 of The Amazing Race, not only keeping her diabetes in check, but winning the game to boot.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday 1/13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 1/14 at 9 a.m.
Monday 1/15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 1/14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:14)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a Cancer Diagnosis
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Birth Control and Breast Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Association of Moral Values with Vaccine Hesitancy
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Natalie Strand (min 10:14-31:19)
House Calls (min 31:19-40:00)
- When I took my 14-year-old daughter for a well visit, her doctor asked if she would like me to leave the room a few minutes. How do I know if I need to followup about what they talked about in private?
  - Doctor-Teen Patient Confidentiality: What You Should Know
- How can I make sure my elderly father is still a safe driver?
  - We Need to Talk: Taking the Keys from Older Drivers
- I had a partial knee replacement and that knee is fine. My other knee is very painful. Should I get a steroid injection?
  - Injectable Medications for Knee Osteoarthritis
- I had my thyroid removed because of a slow growing cancer about 10 years ago. I’ve felt more sluggish recently. Do I need to have my hormone levels tweaked?
  - TSH (Thyroid-stimulating Hormone) Test

The Amazing Brain

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Marsha Penner, Ph.D., director of undergraduate research in UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, about brain awareness and how you can get to know your brain better.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:38)
- Scalp cooling effective in reducing hair loss during chemo
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Worrying about your grown kids really can keep you up at night
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Gene that helps form trauma-related memories may also help prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Alzheimer’s may be delayed by speaking a second language
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Marsha Penner, Ph.D. (min 9:38-30:17)
- Brain Health
- 6 Pillars of Brain Health
- How the Brain Takes Care of Itself TEDx Talks Videos
- A Calm Brain with Dr. Gayatri Devi YOUR HEALTH Radio show July 2012
House Calls (min 30:17-40:00)
- I’m a man in my 30s and my skin has recently become sensitive when I shave. Any advice?
  - Healthier, younger-looking skin
  - Prevent razor burn
- Is a front-facing car seat safe?
  - Child passenger safety
- When I have blood drawn, the nurse has a hard time finding my vein. How can I make this easier?
  - Getting your blood drawn
- I’m a 65-year-old man and hurt my arm in a fall about a month ago. It is still tender. Should I be concerned?
  - When to see a doctor?
  - Falls

The Cutting Edge of HIV Research with Dr. Victor Garcia and Dr. Jenna Honeycutt

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Victor Garcia and Dr. Jenna Honeycutt, professor of medicine and postdoctoral researcher, respectively, at the Center for AIDS Research at UNC School of Medicine about The Cutting Edge of HIV Research.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 11th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 12th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 13th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 12th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Butter not much worse than corn or vegetable oil for heart
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Talk therapy helps relieve PTSD symptoms quickly but may not be enough in all cases
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Near-misses keep gambling addicts hooked
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Victor Garcia and Dr. Jenna Honeycutt (min 8:56-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-39:30)
- My father-in-law from Italy, who hasn’t learned English all that well, thinks his memory is slipping. Dementia or depression?
  - Dementia
  - Depression
- I’m 63. What should I talk about in my well woman physical?
  - Healthy Aging
- Should we use natural salve or Vaseline for a child’s rash?

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Kathleen Bachynski, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University about Health and Tackling in Youth Football.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 5th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, March 6th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 7th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 6th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:50)
- Exercise improves symptoms of depression
  - Full-text article
  - Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms
- Only about half of American parents took their kids to get flu shots
  - Key Facts about flu vaccination from CDC
- Follow-up rates are poor for young people diagnosed with depressive symptoms
- Benzodiazepine overdose deaths increasing
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Kathleen Bachynski (min 10:51-34:00)
House Calls (min 34:01-39:26)
- Can my dog’s fleas cause me any major health problems like ticks do?
  - Flea bite -general information
  - Flea bite information for kids
- Talking to friends and family about eating
  - What to do if you suspect someone has an eating disorder
  - General information about eating disorders
- Nightmares
  - Nightmares-General information

Re-Air: Neglected Diseases and Global Health with Kelly Callahan

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Kelly Callahan, Director of the Trachoma Control Program at the Carter Center about Neglected Diseases and Global Health.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 2nd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 2nd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 3rd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:50)
- Birth control pills linked to endometrial cancer risk reduction
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Home-based vs. clinical care after heart failure
  - Abstract of article
- Light drinking may increase cancer risk in women
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Vomiting may aerosolize norovirus particles
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Kelly Callahan (min 10:51-32:52)
- Kelly Callahan in the Spotlight
- Eradicating the Guinea Worm: Kelly Callahan at TEDxAtlanta
House Calls (min 32:53-40:27)
- Football or no football?
  - Resources for parents
- Back pain after moving furniture
  - Back Pain
- Relieving shingles pain without pain-killers
  - Shingles
- Nightmares about a car accident
  - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Re-Air: Combining Mental Health and Primary Care with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner, Directors of the WakeBrook Recovery Center and Clinical Professors at the UNC School of Medicine about Combining Mental Health and Primary Care.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, November 21st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, November 22nd at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Monday, November 23rd at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, November 21st at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, November 22nd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:59) Family decision-making in intensive care unit and PTSD; Cellular damage from cardiac CT angiograms; Kindergartners who play team sports have higher self-discipline at age 10; Magnetic stimulation can help ease tinnitus.
Conversations with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner (min 11:00 -31:33)
House Calls (min 31:33-40:35) Can dogs make small children sick; Preventing and treating ear wax impaction; On the border of risky drinking.

Research that Matters:

Family members making decisions in the Intensive Care Unit and PTSD
Abstract of article
News about the article

CAT scans cause cellular damage
Abstract of article
News about the article

Kindergarteners in organized sports
Abstract of article
News about the article

Magnetic pulses and tinnitus<
Abstract of the article
News about the article

Conversations
Professional Info on Dr. Beat Steiner
Recent News about the WakeBrook Recovery Center
News Article about Dr. Brian Sheitman’s appointment as medical director of WakeBrook Campus

House Calls
Animal Safety for Infants and Young Children

Ear Wax Impaction

Safe levels of alcohol consumption

Neglected Diseases and Global Health

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Kelly Callahan, Director of the Trachoma Control Program at the Carter Center about Neglected Diseases and Global Health.

Please tune in!
The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 12th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 14th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 12th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, September 13th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:50)
- Birth control pills linked to endometrial cancer risk reduction
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Home-based vs. clinical care after heart failure
  - Abstract of article
- Light drinking may increase cancer risk in women
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- Vomiting may aerosolize norovirus particles
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Kelly Callahan (min 10:51-32:52)
- Kelly Callahan in the Spotlight
- Eradicating the Guinea Worm: Kelly Callahan at TEDxAtlanta
House Calls (min 32:53-40:27)
- Football or no football?
  - Resources for parents
- Back pain after moving furniture
  - Back Pain
- Relieving shingles pain without pain-killers
  - Shingles
- Nightmares about a car accident
  - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

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The Cutting Edge of HIV Research with Dr. Victor Garcia and Dr. Jenna Honeycutt

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

Re-Air: Neglected Diseases and Global Health with Kelly Callahan

Re-Air: Combining Mental Health and Primary Care with Dr. Brian Sheitman and Dr. Beat Steiner

Neglected Diseases and Global Health