Making Schools Safer

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora welcome Lori Alhadeff—whose daughter Alyssa was tragically a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida—for a conversation about her family’s story and how they’re advocating for ways to make schools safer.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, August 24 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 25 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 26 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 25 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:36)
- Beauty product-related injuries sends thousands of kids to ER every year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
  - Poison Control Number: 1-800-222-1222
- Social networks more predictive of better health behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The high costs of cheap tanning
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- More than a third of people in the Americas may have obstructive sleep apnea
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at the SLEEP 2019 meeting
Conversations with Lori Alhadeff (min 8:36-31:52)
- Alyssa’s Law
- Make Our Schools Safe
- The Dream Team
- Safe Youth, Safe Schools
- Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
House Calls (min 31:52-40:00)
- I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. In addition to getting a sleep machine, she recommended losing weight and talking to a nutritionist. I’ve lost 10 pounds and feel better. I hope all doctors encourage their patients to find a supportive professional.
  - Sleep Apnea
- What resources are available for a middle-aged man who has made some bad financial choices and needs to start over?
- My doctor seemed very concerned after I started sweating a lot. Why was my doctor so worried?
  - Sweat

North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Anne Anderson—director and curator of The Country Doctor Museum in North Carolina—about her work preserving the daily lives of doctors past.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 23 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:24)
- Emergency department costs vary depending on type of insurance
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Vaccine given during pregnancy reduces infant pertussis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tanning beds habits at gyms compared to other tanning salons
  - News about the study
  - Article citation
- Use of cell phones and their effect on walking behavior in crosswalks
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Anne Anderson (min 10:24-31:27)
House Calls (min 31:27-40:00)
- My doctor prescribed Singulair. I was taking Zyrtec but stopped. Some allergies have started back. Can I take both medications?
  - Allergy Medications: Know Your Options
- My 3-month-oled cries off and on through the night. Do you have any tips and when should I talk to my pediatrician?
  - When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying
- Can you be addicted to phones and other electronic devices?
  - Screen Time Limits for Grownups?
  - Decrease Screen Time for Children

Bolstering Food Safety

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Adia Hinds talk with Dr. Simone Raszl of the Pan American Health Organization—the regional office of the World Health Organization—about what happens when what we eat makes us sick and how we can bolster food safety.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 19, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 20, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 21, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 20, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:57) Study confirms vitamin D protects against colds; Will you wake from a vegetative state? PET scans may tell; Drug that gives you natural tan without sun’s harmful rays; Laser treatment reduces eye floaters
Conversations with Dr. Simone Raszl (min 8:57-29:44)
House Calls (min 29:44-40:00) How do we protect our eyes and enjoy the solar eclipse safely?; I’m in rehab for a recent heart attack. Is it safe to travel for seven hours by car to attend my sister’s memorial service?; When I eat anything with vinegar, I get rashes, hives and discomfort. Have I developed an allergy to vinegar? Should I avoid all vinegar?; My daughter got a sunburn with blistered skin and chills. Did she have heatstroke? How do we treat this and prevent it?

Research That Matters
- Study confirms vitamin D protects against colds
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Will you wake from a vegetative state? PET scans may tell
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Drug that gives you natural tan without sun’s harmful rays
  - Free Full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Laser treatment reduces eye floaters
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Simone Raszl
- Food Safety
- Food Safety at Home
House Calls
- How do we protect our eyes and enjoy the solar eclipse safely?
  - Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters & Viewers
- I’m in rehab for a recent heart attack. Is it safe to travel for seven hours by car to attend my sister’s memorial service?
  - Heart Attack
- When I eat anything with vinegar, I get rashes, hives and discomfort. Have I developed an allergy to vinegar? Should I avoid all vinegar?
  - Food Allergy
- My daughter got a sunburn with blistered skin and chills. Did she have heatstroke? How do we treat this and prevent it?
  - Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
  - Sun Protection

Dancing with My Cancer Demon

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Laura Gay welcome Dr. Clark Hanmer, a family practice physician who was diagnosed with Stage-4 cancer in 2015. Dr. Hanmer shares his moving story and talks about his new book Dancing with My Cancer Demon.

Dr. Clark Hanmer

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, January 14, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 15, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 17, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 15, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Violence spreads like a disease among teenagers
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Choking risks for young children eating small fruits
  - News Item
  - Article
- New at-risk group for skin cancer from indoor tanning beds
  - News Item
- Cigar warning labels are not equally believable among adolescents
Conversations with Dr. Clark Hanmer (min 10:00-40:00)
- Dr. Hanmer’s book: Dancing with My Cancer Demon
- End-of-Life Care for People Who Have Cancer

Options at the End of Life with Dr. Timothy Quill

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will be talking with Dr. Timothy Quill, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medical Humanities at University of Rochester Medical Center about Options at the End of Life.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, April 9th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, April 10th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, April 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:56)
- Gun restrictions lead to reduced gun death rates
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- NSAID pain relievers significantly increase heart attack risk
  - Article citation
- Interventions to reduce high-risk prescribing of NSAIDs led to decrease in emergency room admissions
  - Full-text article
- Mandatory interlock laws decrease drunk driving deaths
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Timothy Quill (min 10:57 -30:11)
House Calls (min 30:12-39:27)
- Is tanning in the sun safer than tanning in a bed and are there safe ways to tan?
  - Tanning
  - Sunless Tanning
- Can my primary care doctor get me a dermatology referral?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- If I haven’t lost weight on my own, do I really need to enroll in a program to lose it?
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
- Weighing the risks of taking aspirin to prevent TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and possibility of a bleed
  - TIA
  - Aspirin

Screening for Medical Disease with Dr. John Mandrola

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest cohost Dr. Jessica Anderson will be talking with Dr. John Mandrola, Electrophysiologist and Columnist for Medscape about Screening for Medical Disease.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:27)
- Teens who use tanning booths more likely to have melanoma by 30
  - Free full-text article
  - Skin Cancer
- Many older patients visiting emergency rooms go because of infectious diseases
  - Abstract of article
- Depressive symptoms in older adults associated with increased risk for stroke, heart attack
- People visiting countries with Zika should wait 28 days after their return to donate blood
Conversations with Dr. John Mandrola (min 09:27-28:55)
- About Dr. Mandrola
- Health Screening
House Calls (min 28:56-39:26)
- Infections and scarring from a cosmetic surgery
  - Scars
  - Scar Revision
- Why would a doctor go to jail for prescribing opioids?
- Are artificial sweeteners safe?
  - Artificial sweeteners
- Is DEET safe?
  - Choosing an insect repellent for your child
  - From CDC: Travelers’ Health: Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Insects and Arthropods

The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground? with Mike Weisser

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Guns Cover This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Mike Weisser, author, blogger, firearm trainer, NRA life member, & Ph.D recipient, about The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground?

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 28^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 29^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 30^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 28^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, June 29^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:30)
- Walks and Disabilities
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Cynicism and Dementia
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Smokers and Hearing Loss
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Indoor Tanning Risks
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Mike Weisser (min 9:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40:00)

You may also like:

Policies to Prevent Gun Violence with Dr. Philip Cook, YOUR HEALTH Radio, March 2013
Living for 32 with Colin Goddard, YOUR HEALTH Radio, June 2011

Down Syndrome with Dr. Allie Schwartz

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Irene Skowronek, Psychologist from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Adam to talk with Primary Care Physician and Co-Director of the Massachusetts General Down Syndrome Clinic, Dr. Allie Schwartz about Down Syndrome.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 21^st at 9am
• Sunday, September 22^nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 23^rd at 6pm and 10pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 22^nd at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10)
- New Dementia Screening
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Elevated Blood Sugar and Dementia
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Indoor Tanning
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Celery/Artichokes and Pancreatic Cancer
Conversations with Dr. Allie Schwartz (min 10-30)
- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Down Syndrome Program
- Overview of Down Syndrome
House calls (min 30-40)
- Depression/anxiety and high blood pressure/diabetes
- Hyperactive Children
- Elderly Living Independently
  - Housing Options for Older Adults
  - Aging and Your Health
- The Extent of Faith

Seeing with your ears with Dr. Amir Amedi

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® we’ll be joined by researcher and senior lecturer in the Department of Physiology at Hebrew University, Dr. Amir Amedi on Seeing with Your Ears, neuroscience research for the blind.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-8):
- Cell phones & cancer risk
- Screening babies for incurable diseases
- Statins & prostate cancer
  - Statins and cancer prevention
- Beta blockers & breast cancer
  - Could Beta-blockers Help Cancer Patients Live Longer?
Conversations with Dr. Amir Amedi on Seeing with Your Ears (min 8-33)
House Calls (min 33-42): back pain, tanning beds & vitamin D

More with Dr. Amedi

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Rock and Roll Doctors with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Lynn Eades

This week Adam and Cristy talk with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper on using music to raise awareness about gynecological cancer. Both doctors are part of the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-
- Tanning bed addiction
- CAT scans or chest x-rays for smokers
- Tripping over pets
- Stroke symptoms
  - Stroke
Conversations with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper (min -32:39)
- Gynecologic Cancers
- VIDEO: Dr. John Boggess & Dr. John Soper with the N.E.D. Band
House Calls (min 32:39-40:00)
- Should I be worried that my stools have changed?
  - Bowel Movement
- Exercise and Physical Activity
- Allergy
- Why do doctors examine diabetics’ feet?
  - Diabetic Nerve Problems

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North Carolina’s Country Doctor Museum

Bolstering Food Safety

Dancing with My Cancer Demon

Options at the End of Life with Dr. Timothy Quill

Screening for Medical Disease with Dr. John Mandrola

The War Over Guns: Is There a Middle Ground? with Mike Weisser

Down Syndrome with Dr. Allie Schwartz

Seeing with your ears with Dr. Amir Amedi

Rock and Roll Doctors with Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper