Health Care
Looking to reduce eye redness? Just how effective are those eye-whitening drops? Even though fashion decrees it, you may want to carefully consider the side effects. And what about eye-brightening drops? Find out everyth...
Very few people enjoy the sight of blood. But even if you can’t stomach it, you should know how to handle bleeding when it occurs.
Nationwide, the number of twin births has been on the rise, increasing by more than 75 percent over the past 30 years.
Without a proper foundation of strength climbers can easily injure themselves.
The difficulties of pregnancy have moms to be searching for ways to ease their minds and bodies.
If you have unused prescription medications in your cabinet, you probably didn’t follow doctor’s orders when treating an illness.
Statistics show that one out of every eight Americans suffer from teeth sensitivity—otherwise known as dentinal hypersensitivity—but few of us talk to a dentist about it. What causes teeth sensitivity, and can it be trea...
Over 40% of the US population are not able to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Wrapping paper is no joke.
In the chaos and rush of holiday shopping for kids’ toys, eye safety isn’t always top of mind. But Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gift Awareness Month for good reason.
You've heard of pharmacists, but do you know what they really do?
You use them every day, but how much do you really think about your teeth?
Education
A savory and filling soup perfect for a cold day.
A lighter take on a classic holiday dish.
Sesame seeds give flavor to this potato dish without having to add a lot of salt. Also, sesame seeds are rich in copper, iron and magnesium.
Gum disease has long been linked to heart disease. Now it is being reported that the condition can increase the risk of certain cancers – like cancers of the esophagus and the stomach.
Anyone who's ever had a kidney stone will tell you there's nothing else like it.
Parents who choose to physically discipline their children may be conditioning them to be violent towards future partners according to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
While difficult to navigate at the best of times, these disorders are an even heavier burden during the holiday season, a time that should be enjoyed, not endured.
Be safe when reaching for the next hold.
Cranberries are tasty—and good for you.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest snore recorded measured approximately 111.6 decibels.
In cartoons a bulge in the bicep is the symbol of muscularity – and that someone has been eating their spinach. In real life though, such a bulge signals something very different.
It can seem elusive, but it is possible to get a good night's sleep.
Migraines are very different from headaches.
How many calories will you eat on Thanksgiving?
It’s a technique previously only used by athletes and trainers, but now foam rolling has gone mainstream.
How you take your blood pressure can affect the outcome.
Does laser hair removal mean the end of waxing, shaving, tweezing and other painful hair removal methods?
If you are under a doctor’s care for your diabetes, you probably know that you are also at risk for eye disease.
It’s important to stretch to maintain healthy joints and have appropriate mobility for physical activity.
Small, tropical fish are making a big impact on health research!
It's important to keep your player healthy at every stage of the game.
Black baked goods, ice creams, coffees, and lemonades are popping up on store shelves and in hip restaurants and all are getting their dark hues from the same source: activated charcoal.
When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it’s called ptosis and it happens to people of all ages.
Giving birth is no laughing matter. However, it can be made a little easier with the help of nitrous oxide.
Everyone enjoys a good scare now and then, but why?
Cortisol gets a bad rap. It’s blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke—you name it. But having a better understanding of this hormone’s function helps people realize that balancing this hormone—not eliminating it—...
When the pain is extreme and paired with excessive bleeding, fever, or feels suddenly worse than what has been previously experienced, it’s time to see your doctor.
Professional athletes push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of big moves, and big points. Unfortunately, that can sometimes lead to big injuries.
Those with rosacea are often fair skinned, over 30 years old, and tend to blush easily. Over time, these individuals may develop small blood vessels on their cheeks, chin, forehead and nose that do not serve and explicit...
There are tremendous benefits to this popular athletic program, but as with any fitness program, it comes with factors worth considering before jumping onboard. Here’s what you need to know before giving it a go.
Let’s just cut to the chase: getting an eye “tattoo” is a bad idea.
The number of sexually transmitted diseases hit an all-time high in 2016. According to the Centers for Disease Control more than two million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia were reported in 2016.
What is fact and what is fiction? Read these five myths about vision and find out if they are true!
Not all fats are created equal. Learn some facts about which fats are better than others.
New moms face a variety of choices after giving birth. One of the most important is how to feed their newborn.
Hint: don't stick anything in there.
If you live long enough, you will develop a cataract or two.
Numbers from the National Kidney Foundation show just how desperate the need is for living kidney donors.
A recent study suggests moderate carbohydrate intake is associated with lower risk of death. Find tips on how to reduce your carb intake.
A huge number of climbing risks involve the overuse of your body at the climbing gym. Learn how to climb smarter with these tips.
Can disciplined dieters overcome disease by chowing down on a chicken breast served up rare?
With training the splits should come easily, but it doesn't happen in a day.
Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk patients wit...
When it comes to kids and eye safety, there’s always something. A recent study looks at kids and detergent pods, which can cause chemical burns to the eyes.
Preparing lunches can take a lot of time -- which a lot of parents don't have in the morning. Find ideas for lunches that you can prepare ahead of time.
All the things your kid needs to go back to school.
Whether you are playing little league, high school, college, or Major League Baseball there are several common injuries to be aware of.
Health Care, Research
As the excitement builds and the entire country counts down to the total eclipse of the sun on August 21, ophthalmologists, planetariums, astronomical societies, and the media are all doing their best to get the word out...
Almost everyone has burned their tongue on a hot drink, or pulled their hand out from under the tap after feeling the water is uncomfortably warm.
While decreased fertility is the first health concern people may associate with dropping sperm counts, it is not the only one.
Here are a few safety tips for making sure your kids will make it to school and back again.
Almost every teen now has an account on at least one social media platform. They use it to reach out to friends, to share experiences, and to tell the world about themselves. However, they also may be making themselves v...
Cataracts can cause serious problems, but there is also a fairly simple treatment.
Here are just a few ways you can manage your diabetes.
Some might think it’s a chance to ignore mom’s advice to never look directly into the sun.
Are there any risks in getting Botox too soon? While Botox is a common go-to for people trying to combat the effects of aging when should you try it?
Dyslexia affects about 1 in 10 Americans, and (ADHD) appears in about 50 percent to 70 percent of school-aged children with a learning disability.
Surgery is not the most common way brain tumors are usually found and diagnosed. Neither are headaches, believe it or not.
The benefits of meditation are realized by those who choose to practice it regularly. Find some simple tips to begin meditation practice.
Experts say that nearly 70 percent of melanomas are new moles, but 30 percent appear from changing moles.
Reports of doctors removing 27 disposable contact lenses from a 67-year-old British woman’s eye hit the news over the weekend.
Even the best-planned trip abroad can be ruined if you have to spend it stuck in a hotel bed feeling crummy.
A beauty treatment from Korea is now intriguing women in the U.S.: pore vacuuming. Yes, you read that right. The treatment involves a small vacuum that sucks out the oil, dead skin, and other gunk that may have collected...
Just one bad sunburn increases your chances of skin cancer.
There are lots of poison hazards your kids (or even you) may mistake for something else.
If coconut oil isn’t the miracle food it has been touted to be, then what is the best oil to use?
Health Care Transformation
A campfire needs to have its space to keep those enjoying it from getting hurt.
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and into nature—but watch out for tiny hitchhikers. Unfortunately, as we go out to enjoy the summer sun, so do ticks.
Kids are running through sprinklers, teens are hanging out in front of the slushy shack, and the smell of barbeques is in the air. Summer is here, and Fourth of July celebrations complete with fireworks are on the way.
How to get in great shape to hit the links.
Some women refer to their periods as “the curse.” Now, a small group of raw vegan bloggers and YouTube stars are taking that sentiment quite literally, claiming that periods are a sign of toxicity in the body and can (an...
The challenge involves closely spraying aerosol deodorant on bare skin for as long as the person can stand it. It hurts in the moment, and can have lasting impacts as well.
A new study shows your efforts to read to even your very young baby are not in vain: Being read to as an infant is associated with better literacy later in childhood.
Are natural allergy remedies all they are cracked up to be?
Arthritis brings with it pain that can seem unbearable.
The FDA just issued a warning about the possibly dangerous side effects of codeine and tramadol, two opioid ingredients found in some pain and cough medicines.
An NIH study found that couples in which both partners are considered obese may experience more difficulty conceiving than those in which only one is considered obese.
For years, women have been left with two choices when managing their menstrual cycle: use a pad or, if you were willing to brave the more invasive option, a tampon.
Many expectant women, especially first-time mothers, have questions about physical activity during pregnancy.
Some basic facts about strokes: They happen because there is a problem with the brain's blood supply. There are two main kinds of stroke. Do you know what they are? Learn this and other facts.
Exposure to high and even deadly levels of caffeine is more common – and happens more easily – than you may expect.
The lack of any studies isn’t stopping the makers of "fidget spinners" from marketing them to parents worried about focus – and especially to parents of children with ADHD or other conditions.
Your step by step guide for training for a 5k.
Did you know you could have diabetes and not realize it?
Many pregnant women worry about exercise and preterm labor. They shouldn’t. Exercise does not increase the risk of preterm birth. For some women, it may even decrease the risk.
Everyone sweats. But why do some sweat more than others?
Not every child on the autism spectrum will display the same behaviors.
Their stories and their courage to talk frankly about their conditions build healthy awareness of current treatments and the importance of loving support.
One of the most important things you can do to maintain your quality of life is to protect those precious orbs with professional care and simple, every-day habits.
The Trauma team at University of Utah Health is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reach all drivers with an important warning: U Drive, U Text, U Pay.
If you were to stand in front of a panel of young people, could you recognize the autistic child?
The death of someone close during childhood can haunt a child throughout their lives. However, it doesn’t have to if children are allowed to go through the grieving process in their own time and in their own way.
Some say yes, and some say no. Why the differing opinions?
Eggs have gotten some bad breaks in the past.
What you do in the hours immediately before and after a race can make a big difference.
The finish line is just the beginning.
Is death by bacon possible?
Did you know that dehydration can actually make it harder to exercise? Don't sabotage your workouts—stay hydrated.
Everyone forgets where they put their keys or if they closed the garage door, but when do forgetfulness and confusion become a bigger problem, and how can we detect it?
What you need to know about eye donation.
Utah holds the dubious honor of ranking seventh in cases of opioid drug overdose
The Centers for Disease Control says that if you have a family health history of a chronic disease like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis, you are more likely to get that disease yourself.
Nutrition and a proper diet are as crucial as your physical training for your half or full marathon’s success.
We want you to be safe while celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Keep the roads safe this holiday, and please don’t drink and drive.
Gynecologist Andrea Smith had just begun practicing medicine in Utah when a patient showed up at her clinic requesting a “premarital exam.”
George Michael’s death at age 53 was a shock to the world. People were shocked again when it was released earlier this week that it appeared he had died of natural causes – heart disease and fatty liver. Even more shocki...
Every day people ignore a common heart problem until it causes more serious complications.
Did you know that without UV-ray-blocking sunglasses, your eyes can also suffer sunburns?
When a trauma patient enters the doors of the University of Utah Hospital, blood is one of the most precious resources that our trauma team has. It saves lives.
Training for a marathon or half marathon can put a lot of strain on your body.
A new baby brings big changes, but if you are feeling emotionally not-quite-right, know when to get help.
There is a lot of advice available for women when it comes to maintaining a healthy vagina.
Marijuana use is becoming more common and more accepted in society.
We hear the word all the time, but what does it mean?
People taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and acid reflux may be at risk for kidney damage.
Weekly long runs are one of the most important components of training for a half or full marathon.
You need to take special precautions when running in the cold.
How loving relationships sustain us, define us, and keep us healthy.
For patients with the crippling diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, ECT can be a life-changing procedure.
Americans already live with “low vision,” meaning they have trouble seeing even with their glasses or contacts.
It’s understandable when parents see a product that promises to help them monitor and care for their infant they would be interested.
The impacts of aortic valve replacement are still big – but what has gotten smaller is the procedure.
There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to clean your glasses.
Detoxing has been around for a little while, but this diet fad is still going strong.
True or false: The same doctor can treat your depression, remove a suspicious mole, and help plan the timing of your next baby.
Yoga may not be the first exercise men think of doing it. However, they should consider it.
Follow these five tips to keep on the course, and make it to the finish line.
Can health wearables be helpful to health care providers?
As we fill our lives with an increasing number of devices that play music, stream video, and facilitate communication we are spending more time with headphones firmly on our ears – and this may not be a good thing.
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Since awareness is the first step toward prevention, here’s what you need to know about preventing and monitoring this blinding disease—actually, a group of diseases that damage the o...
If you're like most Americans, you'll probably set a New Year's resolution to lose weight. But monitoring your body composition is a better way to get healthy.
If this is the year to achieve your weight loss goals, these five healthy food swaps can help you make this new year happy and healthy.
The mesentery is located in your abdomen and is responsible for holding your intestines in place, among other functions.
A new report from the National Health Aging Trends Study and National Study of Caregiving shows that over six million people in the U.S. provide extensive care for loved ones with dementia but only one-quarter of them ac...
Do you know what the color of your nails means?
