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July 2015

6/14

Health Care

Heat Stroke: More Serious Than You Think

The 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.

7/31

Health Care

How Do Drugs Get Their Names?

Pharmaceutical drugs have names that are unique to say the least. Where do those names originate?

7/31

Health Care

Serious Sunburn

In most cases sunburn can, and should, be treated at home with over the counter pain medications and rest.

7/28

Health Care

Pedestrian Injuries Are More Common Than You Think

According to the NTHSA, on average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes.

7/27

Health Care

How to Boat (and Float) Safely

Boating 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, MD, an emergency physician at University of Utah Health. He recommen...

7/27

Health Care

Kids’ Eyeglasses: Fit Is Everything

The 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 c...

7/16

Health Care

Ride Smart: ATV Safety

According 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.

7/15

Health Care

Nothing Is Funny About Ring Avulsion

It sounds like the start of a joke: “Why don’t hand surgeons wear wedding rings?”

7/15

Health Care

Fermented Foods are Totally In Right Now

Looking 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.

7/14

Health Care

Stop the Room From Spinning: Causes and Treatments of Vertigo

It’s the thing that makes you go “ahh:” Vertigo.

7/14

Health Care

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Wearing Contacts in the Pool

We’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?

7/13

Research, Health Care

Busy Streets, Increased Pollution?

In the past five years, researchers have placed a greater focus on studying the effects of “near-roadway pollution.” More research needs to be done, but many scientists are beginning to believe that proximity to highways...

7/10

Health Care

Sex Selection Raises Legal, Ethical Concerns

Rumors that Kim Kardashian chose to have a boy have led to questions about sex selection.

7/10

Health Care

Spot the Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Summer 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.

7/10

Health Care, Research

Unborn Babies Respond to Mother’s Touch

Doctors recommend pregnant women rub their bellies in addition to talking to their baby bumps.

7/10

Health Care

Health Care at Your Doorstep

Being 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's South Jordan Health Center, we’re making it easier on you. Here’s how.

7/08

Health Care

The Danger of Cutting Your Cuticles

When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? Erika Summers, MD, a dermatologist at University of Utah Health, discusses the risks.

7/07

Health Care

"Tweaking" the Test

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.

7/06

Health Care

Restaurant Lingo Decoded

You 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.

7/02

Health Care

Don't Injure Your Eye This 4th of July

Eye injuries caused by fireworks have more than doubled in the past three years according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

7/02

Health Care

"Independence Day(s)” For Low-Vision Adults

Millions 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.

7/01

Health Care

Recipes: Smart Summer Snacks

When temperatures are soaring, nobody wants a hot or a heavy snack. These three cool and refreshing summer snacks are also light and healthful.

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