How Providers Can Better Care for Transgender and Non-binary Patients

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora talk with Dr. Louise Metz, founder of Mosaic Comprehensive Health, about how providers can better care for transgender and non-binary patients.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 22 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 23 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, September 22 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:44)
- Race, ethnicity link with discipline practices in middle school students
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rise in suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol misuse in millennials
  - News about the report
  - Trust for America’s Health and Well Being Report (pdf)
- Fear of new food (neophobia) can increase risk of lifestyle diseases
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Study shows healthcare workers often provide care to patients while ill
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Louise Metz (min 8:44-30:04)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Patient-Centered Care for Transgender People: Recommended Practices for Healthcare Settings
House Calls (min 30:04-40:00)
- I had some trouble getting my doctor to fill out a form for a long-term care facility. What do you think?
  - What is Long-Term Care?
- Is telehealth an option for me to lose weight?
  - Telehealth
- My pharmacist wouldn’t fill my prescription without seeing my doctor. The bottle says there are two refills left. Did somebody make a mistake?
  - Getting a Prescription Filled
- I have swelling in my legs after taking Norvasc (amlodipine) for high blood pressure. Should I change to another medication?
  - Amlodipine

Healthy Weight

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

fruits arranged on a tray

A recent House Calls question about weight gain reminded us how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. We hope these resources will help with any weight issues you may have. And remember to talk with your healthcare provider about weight concerns.

Losing Weight: Questions for the Doctor (US Department of Health and Human Services)
Eating Well and Losing Weight (American Heart Association)
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Exercise and Activity for Weight Loss (MedlinePlus)
Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

You may also like:

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, February 17, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 18, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 19, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

You may also like:

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler Will be talking with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, a resident in psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, about new narratives in the field of mental health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 7, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:35)
- Exercise better than drugs for cancer fatigue
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bacon, processed meat, soda tied to many U.S. deaths
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Prolonged sleep may predict dementia risk
  - News about the study
  - Abstracts and articles
- Your Name Might Shape Your Face
Conversations with Dr. Nathaniel Morris (min 9:35-29:39)
- Mental Health in a Test Tube by Dr. Nathaniel Morris
- Help for Mental Illnesses
House Calls (min 29:39-40:00)
- Can hypnosis really help me stop smoking?
- Help for a couple losing weight together
- What is complex regional pain syndrome?
  - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

You may also like:

Marijuana and Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio, Research that Matters, September 29, 2018)

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2016)

Combining Mental Health and Primary Care (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2015)

Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence with Dr. Kenny Lin

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Carol Ripley-Moffitt will be talking with Dr. Kenny Lin, Professor of Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine about Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence.

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:30)
- Smokers have a harder time finding jobs
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Sugary drinks taxes could reduce cases of Type 2 diabetes and save on healthcare expenditures
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Obesity in adolescence increases risk of heart disease in adulthood
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Older men who got testosterone therapy were less likely to be readmitted to emergency room
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kenny Lin (min 09:30 -30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-39:17)
- My doctor told me I had an ovarian cyst, but not to worry about it. Should I worry?
  - Ovarian Cysts
- Diets and exercise don’t help me lose weight. Can my doctor help me with weight loss?
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
- Can my family doctor see my sick relative in our home?
  - Home Care: Basic Facts and Information
- I’m too stressed to quit smoking now, but at what age can I quit smoking and still preserve my health?

Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly With Dr. Jeremy Kahn

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jeremy Kahn, Professor of Critical Care, Medicine and Health Policy in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, about telehealth and telemedicine in Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly.

Please tune in!
The show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 13th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, June 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 15th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, June 13th at 3 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 0-10:05)
- Father’s influence on teen drinking
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- For diabetes control, surgery and intensive lifestyle change about equal
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Suicide rates rising among young black children in U.S.
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Calories and highly processed foods
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jeremy Kahn (min 10:05-30:28)
House Calls (min 30:28-38:54)
- Slightly high blood pressure and medication
  - High blood pressure
- Benefits of an annual physical
  - Health checkup
- Fatty liver disease and ascites
  - Fatty Liver
- Ganglion cyst on the rotator cuff tendon
  - Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand

You may also like:

Avoiding the Emergency Room: The Role of Telemedicine with Dr. Bobby Park (YOUR HEALTH Radio November 2015)

Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases with Dr. Joanne Jordan (Part Two)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

Special guest host, Dr. Caroline Roberts, one of UNC Family Medicine’s Resident Physicians, will join Adam this weekend on YOUR HEALTH® to talk to Dr. Joanne Jordan, Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina, about Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases.

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-11:00) Weight loss and Brain Issues, Arthritis Medications, Children’s screen time and its effect on school, News that Matters: Domestic Violence
Conversations with Dr. Joanne Jordan about Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases (Part Two) (min 11:00-32:30)
House Calls (min 32:30-40) Redness and Bumps, Sore Throat, Resisting Medications, Swollen Hemorrhoid

Resources:

Research that Matters (min 0-11:00)
- Changes in neuropsychological tests and brain metabolism after bariatric surgery.
- Article summary from the Endocrine Society
- Impact of inadequate response to subcutaneously administered anti-tumour recrosis factor drugs
- Also see: Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
News that Matters
- Domestic Violence
- Intimate partner violence victimization: identification and response in primary care.
Conversations with Dr. Joanne Jordan on Muscles, Joints Aches- part II
- The Immune System and Its link to Rheumatic Diseases
- Fibromyalgia
House Calls

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund, about Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of Limbo.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 9am
• Sunday, September 7th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 8th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 7th at 7am

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Spine Surgery and Anxiety
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Sodium Intake
  - Free full-text article
  - News about the article
- Bright Lights
  - Free full-text of article
  - News about the article
- Attitude Towards Sleep and Performance
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Carol Levine (min 10:00-32:30)
- Living in the Land of Limbo: Fiction and Poetry about Family Caregiving
- Family Caregiver Alliance
House Calls (min 32:30-40)

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners

Changing Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Alice Ammerman & Sasha Loring

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Alice Ammerman, Professor of Nutrition and Director for the Center of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention & Sasha Loring, Author, Psychotherapist, and Meditation Teacher, about Changing Your Relationship with Food.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 2^nd at 9am
• Sunday, August 3^rd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 4^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 2^nd at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, August 3^rd at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10) cancer survivors & cost of care, red meat and breast cancer, caffeine & teens, housework & dads
Conversations with Dr. Alice Ammerman and Sasha Loring about Changing Your Relationship with Food (min 10-32)
House Calls (min 32-40) weight loss & injections, pain & finance of testing, sports & heart health, mental health & firearms

Links of Interest:

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Cancer Survivors & Cost of Care
- Red Meat and Breast Cancer
- Caffeine and Teens
- Housework and Dads
  - US News: Dads Who Do Housework May Spur Daughters to Aim High
  - APS: Dads Who Share the Load Bolster Daughters’ Aspirations
Conversations
House Calls
- Weight Loss & Injections
- Pain & Finance of Testing
- Sports & Heart Health
  - Medline Plus: Sports physicals
  - WIN: Charge Up!
- Mental Health & Firearms

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Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Mammograms: Policy vs. Medical Evidence with Dr. Kenny Lin

Virtual Visits: The Good, Bad, and Ugly With Dr. Jeremy Kahn

Muscles, Joints, Aches, and Related Diseases with Dr. Joanne Jordan (Part Two)

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Changing Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Alice Ammerman & Sasha Loring