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Melanoma Monday: What You Need to Know
May 02, 2016The first Monday in May every year is known as Melanoma Monday – a day to spread awareness of the deadliest form of skin cancer. ... Read more
Contact Lens Wearers: Stay in Contact with your Eye Care Professional
April 08, 2016Like regular eyeglasses, contact lenses can correct near or farsightedness and astigmatism, but, unlike regular glasses, they are actually medical devices that sit directly on your eye. ... Read more
The Fight Against Sepsis
March 30, 2016Oscar winning actress Patty Duke lived an uncommon life. However, her death was caused by an all too common cause: sepsis. ... Read more
What is Meldonium?
March 08, 2016Star tennis player Maria Sharapova is facing backlash – and losing endorsement deals – after revealing that she failed a drug test at this year’s Australian Open. ... Read more
Treating Winter Rosacea
January 05, 2016Winter is a rough time for people with rosacea. The roughly 14 million sufferers in the U.S. brace for redness and bumps to appear on their skin during the cold and blustery weather. ... Read more
Keep an Eye on Your Makeup Routine
December 07, 2015Go for the glam, but keep it clean. ... Read more
Rethinking Antibiotics to Treat Acne
November 06, 2015Having acne means wearing your insecurities out in the open for everyone to see. Whether you are a teenager trying to make it through adolescence or an adult still struggling with their skin there may be a chance you aren’t receiving the remedy you need for your skin problem. ... Read more
Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Patient Age Matters
October 27, 2015Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is considered to be a very curable and treatable form of cancer. That’s why it was shocking when it was announced Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders passed away after battling the illness since earlier this summer. ... Read more
A Link Between Citrus and Skin Cancer?
August 24, 2015Citrus fruits are touted for their health benefits, but could consuming too much actually put you at a higher risk for certain types of cancer? ... Read more
Kids’ Eyeglasses: Fit is Everything
July 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
Don't Fall in the Summer
June 24, 2015When 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 that fell at home during the months of May through September. Many of the documented falls occurred while doing some form of activity such as walking or hiking. ... Read more
Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned?
June 22, 2015We 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 fact is, they are every bit as vulnerable as skin. ... Read more
Melanoma: Keep Your Enemy Close
June 12, 2015Melissa was just 29 when she faced a diagnosis that would change her life. ... Read more
Colon Cancer: Know Your Risk
March 23, 2015For those who are diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer (CRC), ask the surgeon or gastroenterologist to have the colon tumor tested for Lynch syndrome as well. ... Read more
Ensign College of Public Health, backed by the U, opens in Ghana
March 17, 2015The University of Utah already has a foothold in Asia with its South Korea campus —and now is taking its first steps toward establishing itself in Africa. ... Read more
Concerns About ERCP Scopes
February 21, 2015The FDA released a warning this week about possible contamination risks involved with specialized endoscopes after seven people became infected with an antibiotic resistant bacteria after undergoing procedures at a California hospital. ... Read more
Measles and the Vaccination Debate
February 04, 2015There is an outbreak of measles in the United States, and along with it, a renewed debate over mandatory vaccines for preventable diseases. President Obama, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and too many pundits to list have all weighed in. All claim they are simply trying to protect children, and support the parents who love them. What is just rhetoric though, and what are the facts? ... Read more
Careful Who You Kiss Under the Mistletoe
December 17, 2014If you happen to catch yourself under a mistletoe this Christmas, make sure you think twice about who you kiss. Butterflies aren’t the only thing you might take with you after that kiss. ... Read more
Did You Know 30% of College Students Suffer from Depression?
October 02, 2014College is a time for change. For some students, tough transitions may trigger or unmask depression. Be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms.... Read more
Mini Medical School
August 15, 2014University of Utah hosts inaugural Project Medical Education event to showcase complex process of medical education.... Read more
A Dangerous Challenge
July 31, 2014The fire challenge is being undertaken by young people all across America. It could be deadly. ... Read more
Mind Over Bladder: Stress and Incontinence
June 26, 2014Relaxing the mind may be powerful when it comes to reducing bladder urge issues, according to a new study completed at the University of Utah. ... Read more
Keep Your Mouth Shut: The Danger of Human Bites
June 24, 2014It was the bite seen round the world. During today's World Cup match, Uruguay's Luis Suarez bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during game play. ... Read more
Whooping Cough: Miserable and Potentially Fatal
June 18, 2014To vaccinate or not to vaccinate¿ there is no question. Vaccinate. ... Read more
Melanoma Monday
May 05, 2014It kills, on average, one American every hour. But Melanoma does not have to be fatal. If caught early the skin cancer is highly treatable.... Read more
Making History: Women and Stroke
February 11, 2014AHA/ASA's new stroke prevention guidelines mark first time stroke prevention guidelines have been released specifically for women.... Read more
Hot Water Can Burn Like Fire
February 08, 2013Staff in the Burn Center at University Hospital have seen countless injuries that could have been prevented. As we reach the end of burn awareness week, Annette Matherly, RN at the U's Burn Center, shares her story of a patient whose visit could have been avoided. ... Read more