July 2015
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Serious Sunburns
Jul 31, 2015In most cases sunburn can, and should, be treated at home with over the counter pain medications and rest. ... Read more
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?
Jul 31, 2015Pharmaceutical drugs have names that are unique to say the least. Where do those names originate? ... Read more
Pedestrian Injuries Are More Common Than You Think
Jul 28, 2015According to the NTHSA, on average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes. ... Read more
How to Boat (and Float) Safely
Jul 27, 2015Boating is a great way to cool down, but use caution. "Every summer, we see many boating injuries that could have been avoided," says Scott Youngquist, M.D., an emergency physician at University of Utah Health Care. He recommends these four ways to stay safe.... Read more
Kids’ Eyeglasses: Fit is Everything
Jul 27, 2015The stakes are incredibly high in the world of kids’ vision. Whether they have special needs or simply require a slight correction, their vision is constantly developing, so the wrong prescription or “slightly off” fit can actually cause further complications. ... Read more
Ride Smart: ATV Safety
Jul 16, 2015According to the ATV Safety Institute, if a few important safety tips are adhered to, riders will have a safe and enjoyable time in Utah’s outdoors. ... Read more
Nothing is Funny About Ring Avulsion
Jul 15, 2015It sounds like the start of a joke: “Why don’t hand surgeons wear wedding rings?” ... Read more
Fermented Foods are Totally In Right Now
Jul 15, 2015Looking for a new DIY fix for your bellyaches? Maybe fermented foods are what your body needs. No, you can’t leave your food out for three weeks and call it good. Here’s what you need to know.... Read more
Stop the Room From Spinning: Causes and Treatments of Vertigo
Jul 14, 2015It’s the thing that makes you go “ahh:” Vertigo. ... Read more
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Wearing Contacts in the Pool
Jul 14, 2015We’ve all done it. It’s too much of a hassle to take them out beforehand, and who wants to look like a total noob wearing goggles the entire time you’re in the pool?... Read more
Sex Selection Raises Legal, Ethical Concerns
Jul 10, 2015Rumors that Kim Kardashian chose to have a boy have led to questions about sex selection.... Read more
Spot the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
Jul 10, 2015Summer is here, and with it record-breaking heat. Scott McIntosh, M.D., an emergency room physician at University of Utah Health Care, discusses symptoms and treatment for heat exhaustion.... Read more
Unborn Babies Respond to Mother’s Touch
Jul 10, 2015Doctors recommend pregnant women rub their bellies in addition to talking to their baby bumps.... Read more
Health Care at Your Doorstep
Jul 10, 2015Being a parent is a full-time job. Even on the good days, it seems like you’re always two steps behind. Here at University of Utah Health Care’s South Jordan Health Center, we’re making it easier on you. Here’s how.... Read more
The Danger of Cutting Your Cuticles
Jul 08, 2015When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? Erika Summers, M.D., a dermatologist at University of Utah Health Care, discusses the risks. ... Read more
"Tweaking" the Test
Jul 07, 2015When trying to conceive the dreaded “two week wait” can feel like an eternity. That’s the span of time between when conception likely occurred and the first day of the (hopefully) missed period. Many women may take home pregnancy tests early, only to be disappointed by a negative result. Now though, some are trying to make those negatives positive – using photo enhancing software. ... Read more
Restaurant Lingo Decoded
Jul 06, 2015You know fried foods are bad for you, but what about foods that are sautéed? Here we decode some common terms used at restaurants and how healthful foods are when prepared that way. ... Read more
Don't Injure Your Eye This 4th of July
Jul 02, 2015Eye injuries caused by fireworks have more than doubled in the past three years according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.... Read more
"Independence Day(s)” For Low-Vision Adults
Jul 02, 2015Millions of Americans lose some of their sight every year, but that doesn’t mean they have to lose their independence or give up on the things they love to do. ... Read more
Ready for Anything: The Life of a Physician Assistant
Jul 01, 2015A physician assistant has to be ready for anything. “Every day brings new challenges,” says Michael Evans, PA-C, a physician assistant working University of Utah Health Care’s Stansbury Park Health Center. ... Read more
Recipes: Smart Summer Snacks
Jul 01, 2015When temperatures are soaring, nobody wants a hot or a heavy snack. These three cool and refreshing summer snacks are also light and healthful. ... Read more
Heat Stroke: More Serious Than You Think
Jul 01, 2015The weather is heating up, and as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat stroke. We aren’t talking about simply feeling hot, or uncomfortable, or sweating excessively. ... Read more