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WeeklyCheckup

  1. Sunday join us as we discuss kidney stones with Dr. Oberle of Georgia Urology and Dr. Mathew of Wellstreet Urgent Care ow.ly/bfWkZ
  2. Evidence suggests that shift work harms health by raising the risk of diabetes, obesity and even cancer: ow.ly/bfWi5
  3. Consider mixing up your fitness plan with more unique classes for workouts that are effective — and fun! ow.ly/behjN
  4. This Sunday we're talking back pain and migraines with Dr. Jeffords of Resurgens Orthopaedics and Dr. Tesfaye of DeKalb Medical.
  5. Wishing you a safe, healthy long weekend with your friends and family!
  6. New study released by the CDC says 9% of adults say asthma is workplace related: ow.ly/b8mb6
  7. Today we'd like to thank one of our sponsors: DeKalb Medical -- Pushing Beyond. dekalbmedical.org
  8. Sunday our show is guest hosted by Dr. Scott Miller. Among other topics, he will discuss the recent PSA controversy: ow.ly/b6TIG
  9. New study links sleep apnea to an increased cancer risk: ow.ly/b597z
  10. Dr. Feinberg's latest blog post: ow.ly/b3pJp
  11. Your daily cup of Joe packs more of a buzz than you bargained for! Researchers say coffee drinkers may live longer: ow.ly/b3kr4
  12. Ask us your questions about breast cancer by giving us a call at 404-872-0750. We're live with Dr. Botnick of Vantage Oncology.
  13. We're live with Dr. Les Botnick of Vantage Oncology! We're talking about cancer treatment costs on Am 750 & 95.5 FM.
  14. A Colorado advocacy group is spending thousands to convince people that smoking pot is safer than drinking alcohol: ow.ly/aZ9dd
  15. Scientists studying brain disease in athletes found the same condition in combat veterans exposed to roadside bombs: ow.ly/aZ8UC
  16. Researchers are seeing an increase in mastectomy for breast cancer patients. Learn more Sunday with guest Dr. Botnick of Vantage Oncology.
  17. Probiotics found in your everyday yogurt can help you maintain a healthy GI tract after a round of antibiotics: ow.ly/aUoam
  18. This Sunday, tune in for a breast cancer special with Dr. Les Botnick of Vantage Oncology.
  19. Today we're talking about concussions and the NFL with Dr. Michael Hartman and former Green Bay Packer Dorsey Levens ow.ly/aSrdp
  20. Did you know that this week is food allergy awareness week? We're live with allergist Dr. Kathleen Sheerin! @atlantaallergy