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2017 HealthFeed Articles

6/03

Health Care

Eye Whitening Drops: What You Need to Know

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...

5/06

Health Care

Stop the Bleed

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.

4/17

Health Care

Chances of Having Twins on the Rise

Nationwide, the number of twin births has been on the rise, increasing by more than 75 percent over the past 30 years.

12/28

Health Care

Six Week Prep Program for Hangboard and Campusing Training

Without a proper foundation of strength climbers can easily injure themselves.

12/28

Health Care

Moms To Be and Marijuana

The difficulties of pregnancy have moms to be searching for ways to ease their minds and bodies.

12/19

Health Care

Dangers of Misusing Prescription Medications

If you have unused prescription medications in your cabinet, you probably didn’t follow doctor’s orders when treating an illness.

12/19

Health Care

The Perils of Sensitive Teeth

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...

12/19

Health Care

The Effects of Hypertension and High Blood Pressure on Strokes

Over 40% of the US population are not able to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

12/15

Health Care

Holiday Decorating Injuries

Wrapping paper is no joke.

12/13

Health Care

Kids’ Toys and Eye Safety: Making a List, Checking it Twice

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.

12/12

Health Care

What Is a Pharmacist?

You've heard of pharmacists, but do you know what they really do?

12/12

Health Care

Surprising Facts About Teeth

You use them every day, but how much do you really think about your teeth?

12/12

Education

Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup

A savory and filling soup perfect for a cold day.

12/12

Health Care

Baked Pork Tenderloin and Apples

A lighter take on a classic holiday dish.

12/12

Health Care

Potatoes with Sesame Seeds

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.

12/11

Health Care

Gum Disease and Cancer: What We Do and Don't Know

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.

12/06

Health Care

Kidney Stones 101

Anyone who's ever had a kidney stone will tell you there's nothing else like it.

12/05

Health Care

Spanking and Dating Violence: A New Link

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.

12/04

Health Care

Avoiding an Eating Disorder Relapse During the Holidays

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.

11/20

Health Care

Rock Climbing Safety

Be safe when reaching for the next hold.

11/20

Health Care

Cooking with Cranberries

Cranberries are tasty—and good for you.

11/17

Health Care

Snoring: What Causes It and How to Treat It

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest snore recorded measured approximately 111.6 decibels.

11/17

Health Care

A Bulge in the Bicep

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.

11/16

Health Care

A Good Night's Sleep

It can seem elusive, but it is possible to get a good night's sleep.

11/15

Health Care

Migraine Mayhem

Migraines are very different from headaches.

11/15

Health Care

Thanksgiving by the Numbers

How many calories will you eat on Thanksgiving?

11/15

Health Care

Foam Rolling Exercises For Everyone

It’s a technique previously only used by athletes and trainers, but now foam rolling has gone mainstream.

11/14

Health Care

Know Your Numbers: How to Properly Take Your Blood Pressure

How you take your blood pressure can affect the outcome.

11/13

Health Care

Everything You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Does laser hair removal mean the end of waxing, shaving, tweezing and other painful hair removal methods?

11/10

Health Care

Keep an Eye on Diabetes

If you are under a doctor’s care for your diabetes, you probably know that you are also at risk for eye disease.

11/08

Health Care

4 Stretching Myths Exposed

It’s important to stretch to maintain healthy joints and have appropriate mobility for physical activity.

11/07

Health Care

Little Fish With a Big Impact

Small, tropical fish are making a big impact on health research!

11/06

Health Care

Health on the Court

It's important to keep your player healthy at every stage of the game.

10/27

Health Care

Should You Be Eating Activated Charcoal?

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.

10/25

Health Care

What Can You Do About a Droopy Upper Eyelid?

When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it’s called ptosis and it happens to people of all ages.

10/23

Health Care

Labor and Laughing Gas

Giving birth is no laughing matter. However, it can be made a little easier with the help of nitrous oxide.

10/20

Health Care

Why Do We Like To Be Scared?

Everyone enjoys a good scare now and then, but why?

10/20

Health Care

Cortisol: The Good News, Bad News, and the Downright Ugly Truth behind This Stress Hormone

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—...

10/20

Health Care

Period Pain: When to Go to the Doctor

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.

10/18

Health Care

The Road to Recovery

Professional athletes push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of big moves, and big points. Unfortunately, that can sometimes lead to big injuries.

10/16

Health Care

Taking the Red Out: Treating Rosacea

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...

10/11

Health Care

Get Your Body Ready for CrossFit

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.

9/29

Health Care

Don’t Ink Your Eyes

Let’s just cut to the chase: getting an eye “tattoo” is a bad idea.

9/27

Health Care

Let's Talk About Sex..ually Transmitted Diseases

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.

9/26

Health Care

5 Vision Myths Debunked

What is fact and what is fiction? Read these five myths about vision and find out if they are true!

9/25

Health Care

Facts About Fats

Not all fats are created equal. Learn some facts about which fats are better than others.

9/21

Health Care

Breast Is Best

New moms face a variety of choices after giving birth. One of the most important is how to feed their newborn.

9/21

Health Care

How To Clean Your Ears

Hint: don't stick anything in there.

9/14

Health Care

Aging Eyes: When to Consider Cataract Surgery and What to Ask Your Surgeon

If you live long enough, you will develop a cataract or two.

9/14

Health Care

The Gift of Life: Living Kidney Donation

Numbers from the National Kidney Foundation show just how desperate the need is for living kidney donors.

8/30

Health Care

5 Tips to Moderate your Carbohydrate Intake

A recent study suggests moderate carbohydrate intake is associated with lower risk of death. Find tips on how to reduce your carb intake.

8/29

Health Care

Don’t Let Overuse Be Your Crux in Rock Climbing

A huge number of climbing risks involve the overuse of your body at the climbing gym. Learn how to climb smarter with these tips.

8/29

Health Care

The Raw and The Cooked: Tips for Eating Meat

Can disciplined dieters overcome disease by chowing down on a chicken breast served up rare?

8/28

Health Care

Don't Force the Splits

With training the splits should come easily, but it doesn't happen in a day.

8/23

Health Care

Two Studies Support Intensive Blood Pressure Control for Long-Term Health, Quality of Life

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...

8/22

Health Care

Have Kids? Know About These Eye Hazards

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.

8/17

Health Care

Make Ahead Lunches

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.

8/17

Health Care

Back to School Checklist

All the things your kid needs to go back to school.

8/15

Health Care

Stay Off The Bench: Baseball Injury Prevention

Whether you are playing little league, high school, college, or Major League Baseball there are several common injuries to be aware of.

8/15

Health Care, Research

The Eclipse is Coming! Here’s What You Need to Know

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...

8/11

Health Care

Water Can Burn Like Fire

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.

8/09

Health Care

Could a Low Sperm Count Mean More than Fertility Problems?

While decreased fertility is the first health concern people may associate with dropping sperm counts, it is not the only one.

8/09

Health Care

Traveling to School Safety Tips

Here are a few safety tips for making sure your kids will make it to school and back again.

8/04

Health Care

Suicide and Social Media

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...

8/03

Health Care

Cataracts and Your Vision

Cataracts can cause serious problems, but there is also a fairly simple treatment.

8/03

Health Care

Tips for Better Diabetes Management

Here are just a few ways you can manage your diabetes.

8/01

Health Care

The Eclipse is Coming! Are You Ready?

Some might think it’s a chance to ignore mom’s advice to never look directly into the sun.

7/31

Health Care

Too Soon for Botox?

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?

7/26

Health Care

The Famous Faces of Learning Disorders

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.

7/20

Health Care

The Most Common Symptoms of a Brain Tumor

Surgery is not the most common way brain tumors are usually found and diagnosed. Neither are headaches, believe it or not.

7/18

Health Care

Give Yourself a Break: The Art of Meditation

The benefits of meditation are realized by those who choose to practice it regularly. Find some simple tips to begin meditation practice.

7/17

Health Care

Whack-a-Mole: Signs Your Mole Needs to Go

Experts say that nearly 70 percent of melanomas are new moles, but 30 percent appear from changing moles.

7/17

Health Care

"Lost" Contact Lenses: A Cautionary Tale

Reports of doctors removing 27 disposable contact lenses from a 67-year-old British woman’s eye hit the news over the weekend.

7/17

Health Care

Safe Travels

Even the best-planned trip abroad can be ruined if you have to spend it stuck in a hotel bed feeling crummy.

6/26

Health Care

Vacuum Your Pores?

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...

6/26

Health Care

The Pain of Sunburns

Just one bad sunburn increases your chances of skin cancer.

6/23

Health Care

Poison Lookalikes

There are lots of poison hazards your kids (or even you) may mistake for something else.

6/19

Health Care

Which Oil Is the Best Oil?

If coconut oil isn’t the miracle food it has been touted to be, then what is the best oil to use?

6/14

Health Care Transformation

Hot Campfire Tips That Prevent You From Getting Burned

A campfire needs to have its space to keep those enjoying it from getting hurt.

6/14

Health Care

Stay Tick Free This Summer

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.

6/14

Health Care

Play it Safe This July

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.

6/14

Health Care

Gone Golfing

How to get in great shape to hit the links.

6/12

Health Care

Your Period Is Not Toxic

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...

6/08

Health Care

Don't Do It: The Deodorant Challenge

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.

6/08

Health Care

Building Baby Bookworms

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.

6/08

Health Care

Honey for Allergies

Are natural allergy remedies all they are cracked up to be?

6/08

Health Care

Arthritis Treatments That Actually Work

Arthritis brings with it pain that can seem unbearable.

6/06

Health Care

Cough Cautions

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.

6/01

Health Care

Obesity and Infertility

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.

5/31

Health Care

Should You Try a Menstrual Cup?

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.

5/30

Health Care

Exercise While Pregnant: What You Need to Know

Many expectant women, especially first-time mothers, have questions about physical activity during pregnancy.

5/26

Health Care

What Happens During a Stroke

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.

5/16

Health Care

The Dangers of Caffeine

Exposure to high and even deadly levels of caffeine is more common – and happens more easily – than you may expect.

5/16

Health Care

No Need to Fidget

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.

5/15

Health Care

Get Ready to Run

Your step by step guide for training for a 5k.

5/09

Health Care

Gestational Diabetes: The Overlooked Form of Diabetes

Did you know you could have diabetes and not realize it?

5/08

Health Care

Can Exercise Cause Preterm Labor?

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.

5/02

Health Care

Why Am I Sweating So Much?

Everyone sweats. But why do some sweat more than others?

4/28

Health Care

Signs Your Child May Be Autistic

Not every child on the autism spectrum will display the same behaviors.

4/26

Health Care

10 Celebrities Who Struggle With Mental Health

Their stories and their courage to talk frankly about their conditions build healthy awareness of current treatments and the importance of loving support.

4/25

Health Care

Six Things You Should Do To Protect Your Eyes

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.

4/24

Health Care

You Will Pay for Distracted Driving

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.

4/24

Health Care

Understanding the Autistic Spectrum

If you were to stand in front of a panel of young people, could you recognize the autistic child?

4/20

Health Care

Helping Kids Through Grief

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.

4/12

Health Care

Do You Need a Prostate Cancer Screening?

Some say yes, and some say no. Why the differing opinions?

4/11

Health Care, Research

Add Eggs to the Menu!

Eggs have gotten some bad breaks in the past.

4/06

Health Care

Get Ready to Race

What you do in the hours immediately before and after a race can make a big difference.

4/05

Health Care

Recovery After the Race

The finish line is just the beginning.

4/03

Health Care

Don't Go Bacon My Heart

Is death by bacon possible?

3/27

Health Care

Tough Workouts? You Could Be Dehydrated

Did you know that dehydration can actually make it harder to exercise? Don't sabotage your workouts—stay hydrated.

3/22

Health Care

Delirium: When You Should Be Concerned About Confusion

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?

3/22

Health Care

March Is Eye Donor Month

What you need to know about eye donation.

3/21

Health Care

The New Battle Against Addiction

Utah holds the dubious honor of ranking seventh in cases of opioid drug overdose

3/21

Health Care

Your Mother's Eyes and Your Father's High Cholesterol

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.

3/17

Health Care

Nutrition: Why It Matters When Training

Nutrition and a proper diet are as crucial as your physical training for your half or full marathon’s success.

3/17

Health Care

Buzzed Driving is Bad Luck

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.

3/14

Health Care

What Is a "Premarital Exam?"

Gynecologist Andrea Smith had just begun practicing medicine in Utah when a patient showed up at her clinic requesting a “premarital exam.”

3/14

Health Care

Fatty Liver -- and Your Kids

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...

3/13

Health Care

How Is Your Heart Health?

Every day people ignore a common heart problem until it causes more serious complications.

3/13

Health Care

Can Your Eyes Get a Sunburn?

Did you know that without UV-ray-blocking sunglasses, your eyes can also suffer sunburns?

3/07

Health Care

Why You Should Donate Blood

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.

3/03

Health Care

Improve Your Running Form

Training for a marathon or half marathon can put a lot of strain on your body.

3/02

Health Care

After the Baby

A new baby brings big changes, but if you are feeling emotionally not-quite-right, know when to get help.

2/28

Health Care

Take Care of Your Vagina

There is a lot of advice available for women when it comes to maintaining a healthy vagina.

2/28

Health Care

Marijuana and the Teen Brain

Marijuana use is becoming more common and more accepted in society.

2/27

Health Care

What Is Inversion?

We hear the word all the time, but what does it mean?

2/24

Health Care

Heartburn Remedies and Kidney Damage

People taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and acid reflux may be at risk for kidney damage.

2/23

Health Care

How to Train: The Long Run

Weekly long runs are one of the most important components of training for a half or full marathon.

2/17

Health Care

Running in the Cold

You need to take special precautions when running in the cold.

2/14

Health Care

Seven Reasons Why Loving Relationships Are Good For You

How loving relationships sustain us, define us, and keep us healthy.

2/13

Health Care

Treating Mental Illness with Electroconvulsive Therapy

For patients with the crippling diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, ECT can be a life-changing procedure.

2/13

Health Care

Do You Have a Loved One Living with Vision Loss? Here’s How to Help.

Americans already live with “low vision,” meaning they have trouble seeing even with their glasses or contacts.

2/13

Health Care

Infant "Wearables" and Safety

It’s understandable when parents see a product that promises to help them monitor and care for their infant they would be interested.

2/09

Health Care

Aortic Advancements: Making Surgery Smaller

The impacts of aortic valve replacement are still big – but what has gotten smaller is the procedure.

2/06

Health Care

Paper Towel to Clean Your Glasses? No!

There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to clean your glasses.

2/02

Health Care

Debunking Detox Diets

Detoxing has been around for a little while, but this diet fad is still going strong.

1/25

Health Care

What Is Primary Care?

True or false: The same doctor can treat your depression, remove a suspicious mole, and help plan the timing of your next baby.

1/25

Health Care

Yoga Benefits for Men

Yoga may not be the first exercise men think of doing it. However, they should consider it.

1/13

Health Care

Smart Race Training

Follow these five tips to keep on the course, and make it to the finish line.

1/13

Health Care

Are Fitbits Better than Low-Carb Sliced Bread? The Truth About Health Wearables

Can health wearables be helpful to health care providers?

1/12

Health Care

Headphones and Your Hearing

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.

1/11

Health Care, Research

Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

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...

1/09

Health Care

Want to Lose Weight? Pay Attention to Body Composition

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.

1/06

Health Care

Five Easy, Healthy Food Swaps To Help You Lose Weight

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.

1/05

Health Care

The Mesentery: Is It An Organ?

The mesentery is located in your abdomen and is responsible for holding your intestines in place, among other functions.

2/17

Health Care

Caring for the Caregivers

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...

1/01

Health Care

Nail Discoloration - What to Do & When to Worry

Do you know what the color of your nails means?

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