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.

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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

"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

Who Makes Healthcare Decisions on Behalf of a Patient Who Can’t?

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Catherine Coe talk with with Dr. Erin DeMartino, pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow at the Mayo Clinic, about who makes healthcare decisions on behalf of a patient who can’t.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 6, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:09) Lab-grown blood stem cells produced; Early cancer diagnoses increase under Obamacare; Chemicals found in wild plants may offer new contraceptive options; When states have strong gun laws, they also have fewer fatal police shootings
Conversations with Dr. Erin DeMartino (min 10:09-30:52)
House Calls (min 30:52-40:00) My 6-year-old son wets the bed. What should I talk about with his pediatrician?; When I leave a message for my doctor, the nurse practitioner returns my call. What can I do to talk with my doctor instead of the nurse practitioner?; Recently when my A1C was high, my doctor gave me the choice of losing weight or taking more medication and referred me to a nutritionist. I’ve lost weight and my A1C is better.; Results of a recent pap smear came back as unsatisfactory. My doctor said I was low risk and to repeat the test in six months. Should I get a second opinion?

Research that Matters
- Lab-grown blood stem cells produced
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Early cancer diagnoses increase under Obamacare
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Chemicals found in wild plants may offer new contraceptive options
  - Full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- When states have strong gun laws, they also have fewer fatal police shootings
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Erin DeMartino
- Who decides when a patient can’t? article by Dr. DeMartino and others
- Advance Care Directives
- Information for Caregivers
- Understanding Healthcare Decisions at the End of Life
House Calls
- My 6-year-old son wets the bed. What should I talk about with his pediatrician?
  - Bedwetting
- When I leave a message for my doctor, the nurse practitioner returns my call. What can I do to talk with my doctor instead of the nurse practitioner?
  - Nurse Practitioners
  - Adam and Catherine’s advice: At your next visit, talk to your doctor about expectations and the best way to reach them.
- Recently when my A1C was high, my doctor gave me the choice of losing weight or taking more medication and referred me to a nutritionist. I’ve lost weight and my A1C is better.
  - A1C
- Results of a recent pap smear came back as unsatisfactory. My doctor said I was low risk and to repeat the test in six months. Should I get a second opinion?
  - Pap Smear

Race and gender in the medical profession

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther will be talking with filmmaker and producer Crystal Emery about her new documentary Black Women in Medicine, as well as race and gender in the medical profession.

Please tune in! The show will air:
Crystal Emery

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, November 19, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, November 20, at 9 a.m.
• Monday, November 21, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, November 20, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Are patients more likely to fill and pick up medications if they receive a paper prescription or an electronic prescription?
  - Abstract
- Stem cells transplanted in mice could lead to development of artificial lungs
  - Full-text article
- Secret to a happy sex life
  - Abstract
- Computer assessment of patient surveys about depression and suicide
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Crystal Emery (min 9:24-31:21)
- Black Women in Medicine
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Infants with colic
  - Colic and Crying
- Tips to stop episodes of ventricular tachycardia
  - Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Preventing type 2 diabetes with a family history
  - Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention and Risk Factors

Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH with Julia Allen

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Julia Allen, two-time heart attack survivor and spokeswoman for the American Heart Association about Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 14th at 9am
• Sunday, March 15th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 16th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, March 14th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 15th at 7am

American Heart Association

Go Red for Women: Fight Heart Disease in Women

Lifestyle Changes for Heart Attack Prevention

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (0-8:43) Oatmeal and Pre-mature death, Appropriateness of aspirin, Vaping, Stem cells and Multiple Sclerosis
Conversations with Julia Allen, Two-time heart attack survivor and spokeswoman for the American Heart Association and about Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH (8:43-31:33)
House Calls (31:33-39:27): Fevers, Flu vaccines in the workplace, Lowering BP with medications, Irritating knot
Research that Matters

Oatmeal and Premature Death
- Abstract of the article
- News about the article
Appropriateness of Aspirin
- Abstract of the article
- News about the article
Vaping
- Free full-text of article
- News about the article
Stem Cells and Multiple Sclerosis
- Abstract of the article
- News about the article
Conversations with Julia Allen on Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for Your Health
- Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
- Overview of Heart Attack, from NIH
- Heart Disease in Women
House Calls
- Fevers
  - Fever, from healthchildren.org
- Flu Vaccines in the Workplace, from CDC
- Lowering BP with Medications
  - High Blood Pressure and DASH Diet
- Irritating Knot

You may also be interested in:

Living a Heart-Healthy Life with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2014)

The Importance of Genetics and Heart Disease (Research that Matters October 2012)

The Gift of Cord Blood Donation with Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg, internationally renowned expert, physician, and chief of the division of pediatric blood and marrow transplantation at Duke University, about The Gift of Cord Blood Donation.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 22^nd at 9am
• Sunday, March 23^rd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 24^th at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 23^rd at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Pesticides & Alzheimer’s: Elevated serum pesticide levels and risk for Alzheimer disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Obesity & Seat Belt Usage: a fatal relationship
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Third-hand smoke: cigarette smoke toxins deposited on surfaces
  - Full-text article
- Occupations & overweightness: Obesity prevalence by occupation in Washington State
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg (min 10-30)
- Be the Match marrow donor program
- Cord-Blood Banking
- Stem Cell Transplant (Peripheral Blood, Bone Marrow, and Cord Blood Transplants)
- Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
- Bone Marrow Transplantation in the 21st Century with Dr. Thomas Shea YOUR HEALTH Radio show June 2015
House Calls (min 30-40)
- I’m a diabetic who is off insulin and taking oral medication. My doctor increased my dose of Metformin and I now have diarrhea.
  - Metformin Side Effects
  - Diabetic Diarrhea
- I’ve gone through menopause and my sex drive has decreased. What are my options?
  - Female Sexual Dysfunction
  - Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women
- Diastolic Heart Failure after echo-cardiogram
  - Types of Heart Failure
  - Heart Failure
- I’m a 50-year-old woman who had a heart attack last year. My doctor recommended exercise and I started a program with a trainer. I’ve had pain in my thigh from my hip to my knee. Will this go away on its own?
  - IT (iliotibial) Band Exercises
  - Good Pain vs Bad Pain for Athletes

Stem Cell Research with Dr. Lola Reid

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at the UNC School of Medicine, Dr. Lola Reid about Stem Cell Research.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, May5^th at 9am
• Sunday, May6^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May7th at 6pm and 10pm

Listen to the Show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- Weight loss surgery & blood sugar
  - STAMPEDE: Bariatric surgery betters standard diabetes treatment in the obese
  - Diabetes
- Sitting & longevity decrease
  - Sitting too long can kill you even if you exercise
- Quality of life at diagnosis of lung cancer & survival
  - Lung Cancer
- Gain/loss of health insurance & ER visits
  - Insurance status and ER visits
Conversations with Dr. Lola Reid (min 10-32)
- Stem Cells
House Calls (min 32-42)

Heart Regeneration: Science not Fiction with Dr. Arjun Deb

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH, we will be talking with Dr. Arjun Deb about heart regeneration: science not fiction.

Dr. Arjun Deb is an assistant professor and researcher at UNC’s School of Medicine. Dr. Deb’s research has won many awards and primarily focuses on understanding the biology of adult stem cells and how they can be targeted to enhance organ regeneration and repair.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:

Saturday at 9am
Sunday at 9am and 5pm
Monday at 6pm and 10pm

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

"Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Who Makes Healthcare Decisions on Behalf of a Patient Who Can’t?

Race and gender in the medical profession

Surviving Heart Attacks: Advocating for YOUR HEALTH with Julia Allen

The Gift of Cord Blood Donation with Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg

Stem Cell Research with Dr. Lola Reid

Heart Regeneration: Science not Fiction with Dr. Arjun Deb