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June 2015

6/30

Health Care

Bandaging Basics

Children are prone to tumbles, cuts and scrapes, especially during the summer. Here is a step-by-step guide to properly bandage a minor wound.

6/30

Education, Health Care

Utah's Only Practicing Oral Pathologist

Bryan Trump, DDS, MS, is one of a kind in Utah. He is the only practicing board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist in the state.

6/29

Health Care

This Is Why You Gain Weight After Having Kids

You’re probably not getting enough sleep, for starters. But that may not be the only factor behind your weight gain.

6/29

Health Care

Is It Safe to Drink from a Garden Hose?

When kids are playing outside or you’re working in the yard this summer, it might be tempting to sneak a sip of water from the garden hose. But here's what you might be drinking.

6/26

Health Care

Your Kids May Not Be Drinking Enough Water

Most American kids and teens don’t drink enough water, which is leaving them mildly dehydrated.

6/26

Health Care

How to Prevent Dad Injuries

There are more than 70 million fathers in the U.S. And on average, each of them suffers about 22 injuries every year related to the kids. Here are the most common injuries and how to prevent them:

6/25

Health Care Transformation, Health Care

Take Two Aspirin and Text Me in the Morning

Text messaging may change the way you interact with your doctor’s office.

6/25

Health Care

Recipes: Cold Soups for Warm Days

When it’s warm outside, soup might be the last dish on your mind—unless it’s a refreshing chilled soup. Here are three cool recipes to try.

6/24

Health Care

To Binge or Not to Binge

Which is worse moderate drinking throughout the week or binge drinking on the weekend?

6/24

Health Care

Don't Fall in the Summer

When thinking of falls, many of us tend to think of slipping or falling on the ice or snow. Well, that is not entirely true. Last year, the University of Utah Health Care Trauma Services treated more than 300 patients th...

6/24

Health Care

Think Before You Ink: Tattoos May Cause Adverse Skin Reactions

Tattoos can cause a spectrum of reactions, from swelling at the injection site to an effect that can spread over the body.

6/24

Health Care

How to Stay Safe at Pools This Summer

Cryptosporidium is the leading cause of waterborne disease in people in the U.S. It is resistant to chlorine, but you can take these steps to protect your family at pools this summer.

6/23

Health Care

Take a Road Trip to Wellness

Are you taking a family road trip this summer? Here are six ways to make this year’s trip healthier than the last.

6/22

Health Care

Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned?

We all know the sun can do a real number on unprotected skin. UV radiation can cause sunburns that actually change our DNA and put us at risk for skin cancer. But did you know that your eyes can get sunburned, too? The...

6/18

Health Care

Recipes: Skinny Smoothies

Just because it’s a smoothie, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Here's what to watch out for and three healthy recipes to try.

6/18

Health Care

Eye on Sports Injuries

According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), every 13 minutes an ER in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury—caused by everything from elbow jabs in basketball games to baseball and paintball games gone ...

6/17

Health Care

Pedicure Precautions

Pedicures can treat foot problems, promote circulation and relax the entire body—but they can also cause harm. Here's how to reduce your risk of contracting infections at salons.

6/16

Health Care

How Safe Is DEET?

DEET, the active ingredient in many insect repellents, works effectively to ward off pesky mosquitoes and problematic ticks. But many are wary of this chemical’s effect on people. Here, learn the pros, cons, and risks of...

6/16

Health Care

Don't Spend Your Vacation in the Bathroom

Being sick is awful. Being sick on vacation is even worse. No matter where you travel in the world, there are health risks involved in travel, and precautions you should take to avoid them.

6/15

Education

Simple, Low-Cost Activities to Keep Kids Active

School is out! A lack of mandatory outdoor recess, more time to watch TV, and fewer organized sports activities mean many kids might gain weight during the summer months.

6/15

Health Care

5 Factors That Affect Fertility

Are you and your partner trying to conceive? Here are some factors that affect fertility and how to improve your odds.

6/12

Education, Health Care

Melanoma: Keep Your Enemy Close

Melissa was just 29 when she faced a diagnosis that would change her life.

6/08

Health Care

Steps to Prevent Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, with more than 5 million people treated each year. Take these steps to help prevent it:

6/08

Health Care

Body Shaming Post Pregnancy: What You Should Focus On

Pregnancy and birth are a life changing gift, so what's with post-pregnancy body shaming? Here are the things you should focus on post-pregnancy.

6/08

Education

How Dangerous Are Drones?

Should we be preparing for the attack of the drones? As the small aircrafts are becoming more commonplace, reports of injuries caused by them are popping up.

6/05

Health Care

Many Adults Don’t Take Proper Care of Their Teeth

More than 90% of Americans between ages 20 and 64 have had cavities and 27 percent had untreated tooth decay.

6/05

Health Care

4 Ways to Reduce Allergens at Home

Spring is in the air, but for many seasonal allergy sufferers, budding flowers and trees are not welcome sights. Here are four ways to reduce allergens at home.

6/04

Health Care

Could Gel Manicures Increase Your Risk for Skin Cancer?

Using ultraviolet light to cure gel manicures is a risk factor for skin cancer. But you may still be able to get a gel manicure with less risk.

6/04

Health Care

Recipes: Cool Dips for Warm Days

Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or have been asked to bring an appetizer to share, these three dips are sure to be crowd pleasers.

6/03

Health Care

Is It a Cold … or Allergies?

You’re coughing and sneezing and your nose is runny. Should you reach for cold medicine or could it be allergies? Here are symptoms of each, so you can help tell them apart.

6/03

Health Care

Overdose Deaths From Prescription Painkillers Skyrocket

Every day in the United States, 44 people die from overdoses of prescription opioids such as OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet.

6/01

Health Care

Tricks to Eating Better When Eating Out

If you aren’t careful, dining out can wreck your waistline. Here are some tips and tricks to eating better when dining out.

6/01

Health Care

Are You Sun Safe When You Exercise?

Endurance athletes can often overlook the heightened risk prolonged sun exposure can have on the skin. Even if you've put sunscreen on before heading out it doesn’t always protect you for as long as they think.

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