Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Stephen Hooper and Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Brown University and Boston College neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz, author of Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Emotion suppression and effect on children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even without concussion, young football players have changes in gray matter in the brain
  - News about the study
  - Radiological Society of North America meeting abstract
- Lack of sleep impacts emotion regulation, intensifies anger
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Herz (min 9:16-32:25)
House Calls (min 32:25-40:00)
- After hearing about an outbreak of chickenpox, I want to know if my children, who have been vaccinated, are at risk of getting sick after being around children who have not been vaccinated?
  - Chickenpox Vaccine
- What can my family do to force my sister to get help for mental health issues?
  - Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems
- What’s the best way to get on a healthy sleep schedule?

Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 9 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Emotion suppression and effect on children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even without concussion, young football players have changes in gray matter in the brain
  - News about the study
  - Radiological Society of North America meeting abstract
- Lack of sleep impacts emotion regulation, intensifies anger
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Herz (min 9:16-32:25)
House Calls (min 32:25-40:00)
- After hearing about an outbreak of chickenpox, I want to know if my children, who have been vaccinated, are at risk of getting sick after being around children who have not been vaccinated?
  - Chickenpox Vaccine
- What can my family do to force my sister to get help for mental health issues?
  - Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems
- What’s the best way to get on a healthy sleep schedule?

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas, Dr. Stephen Hooper, and Dr. Eileen Burker

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with associate dean and chair in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences Dr. Stephen Hooper as well as Dr. Eileen Burker, division director and professor of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Philip Griffin, clinical associate professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences, about the importance of interdisciplinary care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 5, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:17)
- Sleep deprivation is an effective anti-depressant for nearly half of depressed patients
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Saunas may be good for blood pressure
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Chronic bronchitis: new insights could lead to first diagnostic test and better treatments
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- A nanoparticle-coated skin patch could treat obesity and diabetes
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Stephen Hooper, Dr. Eileen Burker and Dr. Philip Griffin (min 9:17-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- When should a young women with breast cancer in her family start being more alert for signs of problems?
  - Breast Cancer
  - Does Breast or Ovarian Cancer Run in Your Family?
- I recently quit smoking but still use chewing tobacco. How do I quit all tobacco products?
  - UNC Nicotine Dependence Program
  - Making a Plan to Quit Smokeless Tobacco
- What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s and how is each treated?

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Phillip Gardiner (left) and Dr. Alan Blum (right)
This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Elizabeth Parks talk with with Dr. Phillip Gardiner, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership and program officer of the University of California smoke and tobacco free fellowship awards and Dr. Alan Blum, founder and director of the University of Alabama Center for the Study of Tobacco and Society, about issues that disproportionately affect African American smokers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Sunday, September 17, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 18, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 17, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Autism symptoms improve after fecal transplant
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Fat shaming linked to greater health risks
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Phillip Gardiner and Dr. Alan Blum (min 8:35-32:52)
House Calls (min 32:52-40:00)
- What advice do you have for a 43-year-old woman experiencing increasing fatigue over the last month for no reason?
  - Fatigue
- What are varicose veins? How do I treat and prevent them?
  - Varicose Veins

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The Effects of Racism on Health with Dr. Chandra Ford, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2019
The Social Determinants of Health and Implicit Bias with Dr. Denise Rodgers, YOUR HEALTH Radio, April 2018
The Ways Health Care Can Let Women Down with Maya Dusenbery, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2018
How Science and Medicine Influence Conversations about Race with Dr. Alondra Nelson, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2017
Sex Bias in Surgical Research with Dr. Melina Kibbe, YOUR HEALTH Radio, September 2016
Bias, Black Lives and Academic Medicine with Dr. David Ansell, YOUR HEALTH Radio, July 2015

Fighting epidemics before they start

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will talk with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen, interim CEO for the newly launched Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations who was also closely involved with trials of the Ebola vaccine, about starting the fight against epidemics before they break out.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 2, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:52) Noise-related hearing loss not limited to work exposure; Some fast-food packaging contains potentially harmful fluorinated compounds; Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health; Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes
Conversations with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen (min 8:52-29:17)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00) Why is it bad for pregnant women to clean the litter box?; What are the causes and risks of high potassium?; What do you tell patients who ask about LASIK eye surgery?; My father has experienced discomfort in his lower abdomen. What should we watch out for and how do we navigate the system if we disagree with the doctor’s diagnosis?

Research that Matters
- Noise-related hearing loss not limited to work exposure
  - News Item
  - Center for Disease Control article
- Some fast-food packaging contains potentially harmful fluorinated compounds
  - News Item
- Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen
- Dr. Røttingen’s Harvard webpage
- Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
House Calls
- Why is it bad for pregnant women to clean the litter box?
  - Toxoplasmosis
- What are the causes and risks of high potassium?
  - High potassium level (hyperkalemia)
- What do you tell patients who ask about LASIK eye surgery?
  - Laser eye surgery
  - Is LASIK for Me? A Patient’s Guide to Refractive Surgery
- My father has experienced discomfort in his lower abdomen. What should we watch out for and how do we navigate the system if we disagree with the doctor’s diagnosis?

Solar Energy and Health with Yosef Abramowitz

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Yosef Abramowitz, President of Gigawatt Solar about Solar Energy and Health.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 24th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 25th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 23rd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 24th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:34)
- Emotional control goes out the window after a single night without sleep
- Graduating family medical residents indicate a desire to provide broader care
  - News about the article
  - Free full text article
- Once a week diabetes medicines offer similar efficacy to daily insulin
  - News about the article
  - Free full-text article
- CDC criticized for not addressing gun violence
  - News about the study
Conversations with Yosef Abramowitz (min 10:35-31:40)
- Energiya Global
- Yosef Abramowitz
House Calls (min 31:41-39:15)
- Could amoxicillin cause a rash with my mononucleosis?
  - Mononucleosis (Mono)
- How did I get C. diff from my acne medication?
  - Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection
- What might easy numbness and coldness in my fingers be?
  - Raynaud’s Disease

Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Heidi Roth

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Lynn Eades

Dr_Heidi_Roth This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Heidi Roth, Associate Professor and Sleep Specialist at UNC’s Department of Neurology about Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 28th at 9am
• Sunday, March 1st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 2nd at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 28th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 1st at 7am

Related links:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Older adults and falling, People joining walking groups, Tweeting and its relation to health, Access for Medicaid patients with Obamacare
Conversations with Dr. Heidi Roth about Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH (min 10:30-34:00)
House Calls (min 34:00-42:30) Early signs of Arthritis, High Fever with Vomiting, Subclinical Hyperthyroidism, Pain in Pelvis

Research that Matters
- Older adults and falling
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Walking groups
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Tweeting and health
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Access for Medicaid patients
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Heidi Roth
House Calls

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Lynn Eades

Blackwelder Photo This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Past President of the American Academy of Family Physicians about Being a Family Physician in the 21^st Century.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 7th at 9am
• Sunday, February 8th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, February 9th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 7th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, February 8th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) Second-Hand Smoke & Hospital Admissions, Methods for Swallowing Pills, Diabetes, Obesity & Weight Loss, and Obesity Shortening Life Expectancy
Conversations with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (min 9:30-30:00)
House Calls (min 30-40) Adoption & Diabetes, Mitro Valve Prolapse & Dental Procedures, Sleep Deprivation, and Testosterone & Heart Attacks

Research that Matters
- Secondhand smoke and hospital admissions
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Methods for swallowing pills
  - Free full-text of article
  - News about the article
- Diabetes, obesity, and weight loss
  - Abstract of article
- Obesity and life expectancy
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Reid Blackwelder
- AAFP’s page on Advancing Primary Care
- Bio of Dr. Blackwelder
House Calls

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

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

Health Care Reform with Congressman David Price

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Congressman, David Price.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:02)
- Lactose intolerant
- Preventing medication errors in hospitals
- Reduce injuries for teens in traffic accidents
Conversations with David Price (min 10:02-33:36)
- Affordable Care Act
House Calls (min 33:36-40:00)
- Sleep problems and alcohol
  - Sleep Disorders
- Mosquito Bites
- Health Coverage If You’re Pregnant or Plan to Get Pregnant
- Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

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Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Why You Eat What You Eat

Conversations about Interdisciplinary Care

The Issues that Disproportionately Affect African American Smokers

Fighting epidemics before they start

Solar Energy and Health with Yosef Abramowitz

Sleeping Too Much or Too Little: Answers on YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Heidi Roth

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder

Health Care Reform with Congressman David Price