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Feb 28, 2020
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
The heart—that powerful muscle pumping life into every system in our bodies, including itself—deserves a lot of care and attention. Women are often less likely to pay attention to hear health, delaying needed exams and treatment.
Feb 18, 2020
Facts About Estrogen
There's a lot of conflicting information out there about this vital hormone.
Nov 07, 2019
If Mom Smokes Marijuana, Does the Baby Too?
Moms and moms-to-be want what’s best for their babies. To give them the best start in life they sacrifice their bodies—and their sleep—and give up a number of things. Sushi and alcohol are both on the list of things to avoid. So too, is marijuana.
Nov 04, 2019
How Does IVF Work?
IVF is most commonly used when a couple cannot conceive on their own. There are five main steps to in vitro fertilization including ovary stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, egg fertilization, and embryo transfer. Learn more about the process.
Sep 24, 2019
Understanding PCOS
How we view PCOS is changing every day.
Apr 09, 2019
Understanding Perimenopause
Most women are familiar with menopause, a stage later in life when women no longer ovulate or have periods.
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Stress Can Affect Your Sleep
Mar 30, 2020
Sleep is important for both our physical and mental health. But during times of stress and uncertainty, you might find you're not able to sleep, which can then start the cycle of worrying about not sleeping, which can then lead to more trouble sleeping—it’s a sleepless cycle. Sleep expert Dr. Kelly Baron talks about what you can do if stress or anxiety is affecting your sleep.
Play InterviewER or Not: I Think I Have Coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020
Should you go to the ER for COVID-19 symptoms? Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen says, “No.” However, there are exceptions—If you’re experiencing high fever or cough symptoms, please call 801-587-0712 before visiting the hospital. Dr. Madsen talks about testing guidelines and what you should do if you believe you have coronavirus.
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Play InterviewHow to Eat to Control Your Cholesterol
Mar 10, 2020
High cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease, so it’s important to keep your levels low. What you eat can have a big impact on those numbers. But what should (and shouldn’t) you be eating to lower your cholesterol? Nutrition specialist Sharee Thompson shares the steps you should take to lower your LDL and start living a healthier life.
Play InterviewNew Focused Ultrasound Treatment to Eliminate Essential Tremor
Mar 10, 2020
Essential tremor is a debilitating neurological disorder that can make daily life difficult. Treatments typically include medications with severe side effects or open skull brain surgery. But a new technology allows surgeons to treat the condition without making a single incision. Dr. Matthew Alexander and Dr. John Rolston from University of Utah Health Clinical Neurosciences Center explain how focused ultrasound works and what it could mean for the future of medicine.
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