Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease that causes the heart muscle to become thicker, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It's a condition that affects one in...
Alana Welm, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Oncological Sciences in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
Mental and physical health are both crucial aspects of overall health—and they are closely interconnected. By focusing on mental health, you can also improve your physical health, and the same...
The Osher Center for Integrative Health's new state-of-the-art facility addresses the whole person through team-based strategies that promote resilience, prevent disease, and restore health.
El delirio es un tipo de confusión que aparece repentinamente -en el transcurso de horas o días- y que afecta con mayor frecuencia a las personas mayores hospitalizadas o ingresadas...
While delirium is a temporary condition, and most episodes resolve within a few days, it should be treated as a medical emergency. Watching a loved one suffer from delirium can...
Rather than focusing on a narrow set of symptoms, the Center’s mission is to systematically study and elevate quality of life throughout stroke recovery.
La vida con un recién nacido es todo un reto. Requiere cuidados las veinticuatro horas del día y funcionar con pocas horas de sueño mientras la madre se recupera de...
After a devastating farm accident nearly cost him his hand, Idaho farmer Tanner Harper turned to specialists at U of U Health for life-changing reconstructive surgery—and a second chance at...
Most people have heard of postpartum depression, but you may not be as familiar with the baby blues. Nearly 85% of new mothers experience the baby blues, so know that...
Los tatuajes son una forma habitual de expresarse. Sin embargo, no todo el mundo que se hace un tatuaje está contento con él. Hoy en día, la mejor forma de...
Tattoos are a common way for people to express themselves. Yet not everyone who gets a tattoo is happy with it. The best way to remove a tattoo is with...
Cell biologist Bruce Edgar, recognized for his research on cell growth and proliferation, was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences for his pioneering work and contributions to science.
Trained and genetic differences could help the women survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to better treatments for blood pressure disorders.
Although volleyball is a non-contact sport, it’s physically demanding and can put stress on several different parts of the body. This makes it a fast-paced, high-impact sport with many common...
Caroline Milne, MD, MBA, Vice Chair for Education and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, has been awarded the Mastership (MACP) by the American College of Physicians (ACP).