Can your health be described by a single number? Probably not. Nick Galli explains why body fat percentage is important, but not the only thing you should measure. Also, how...
Women have a loose time frame for making babies. If you're in your late 30s and haven't met the person you'd like to start a family with yet, the end...
Let's all agree to agree on food. We all need to eat—it's an essential part of living. But yet, some of us skip meals more often than our bodies can...
"I've spent a lot of time with Physical Therapists and I think that did definitely contribute to my interest in medicine. While it always sucked to be injured, I was...
That weird lump you found when you were in the shower? Don’t panic. It may be a hernia. Surgeon Dr. Rodney Barker explains why hernias are not that big of...
A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is a common cosmetic outpatient procedure. But full recovery can take up to a year. Dr. Cori Agarwal, associate professor of plastic surgery, explains the...
You wanna change the world, heal its wounds, and make it a better place … all while studying for next week’s test. But when you’re worried about numbers and scores...
When a newborn is unable to pass stool, the cause could be Hirschsprung’s Disease, a rare congenital disorder that can lead to serious complications. Dr. Michael Rollins explains the disease...
If a trucker can turn their diet around, what’s your excuse? Culinary medicine specialist Dr. Doxey says Keep. It. Simple. Eat healthier today with simple guidelines and strategies that’ll improve...
“Where are you from?” — What prompts the question and what’s it really asking? Your ethnicity, culture, where you were born, raised, and where you call home are identifiers of...
Breastfeeding may seem like second nature, but it can be complicated. For new mothers that may be anxious, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones answers some of the major questions about breastfeeding...
If you're considering plastic surgery, choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal shares some tips to help you find the...
"As I started growing up and learning a little more about life, I understood that a job is going to be something you are doing for somewhere around half of...
What does it mean when the boys are hurting? You should probably go get it checked. Dr. Alex Pastuszak explains what’s causing your pain down there and why you should...
Ibuprofen is a great over-the-counter option to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. But if you take too much, you could suffer some negative side effects. In today’s Health Hack, Dr...
When parents are faced with a child's cancer diagnosis, they’re overwhelmed with fear about medications, surgery, and the possibility of losing their child. It can also be hard to imagine...
Safe to say choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions to make for any medical student. Do you choose the specialty, or does the specialty choose you...
It may not seem like it, but being called away to jury duty can have a big impact on the Seven Domains of Women’s Health—especially if you’re a working mother...
Rhinoplasty is not just a cosmetic procedure, it can be performed to improve your breathing as well. It is a low risk operation, but with any procedure on your face...
That little packet of oatmeal you had for breakfast is 30% sugar. Really. Nutritionist Thunder Jalili shares the one simple fact about eating healthier. Also, learn why high cholesterol is...
You've taken your child to scheduled well visits, but a few weeks later, you receive a bill in the mail for their care. Aren’t well visits covered by insurance? Dr...
Millions of Americans with diabetes inject themselves with insulin every day, or multiple times a day, to manage their disease. While that’s hard enough the soaring price of the drug...
A recent study shows an increase in diagnoses of breast cancer in young women. Is some external factor increasing the rate of cancer, or are we just diagnosing more cases...
Peyronie’s disease is the development of fibrous tissue in the penis that can cause curved and painful erections. Up to 13 percent of men may have the condition, yet that...