The Scope

Pap smears and HPV tests are among the most cost-effective cancer screenings available—widely covered by insurance and often offered for free through local clinics. Yet despite their low cost, follow-up...

Vision loss can be overwhelming—but it does not have to be isolating. Licensed clinical social worker Lisa Ord, PhD, shares how emotional support, practical tools, and open communication can help...

If you’ve had every test imaginable—CT scans, balance assessments, blood work—but still frequently experience dizziness, you’re not alone. Neurologist Judith Warner, MD, discusses why many patients with persistent dizziness don’t...

Carpal tunnel syndrome can disrupt everything from sleep to work, but treatment does not have to be complicated. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic specialist Doug Hutchinson, MD, about what...

Most men don’t want to talk about prostate problems—until they’re waking up four times a night to pee. HOLEP is a potentially game-changing procedure for men with severe symptoms caused...

Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer-related death among American women, but since the mid-1970s, mortality rates have dropped by more than half—thanks to advances in prevention and...

Stress is not always bad. In fact, the right kind of stress can motivate us to grow and perform. But when even positive events start piling up, stress can quickly...

Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office freezing—and why no treatment...

Cyclists are no strangers to neck and back pain—especially if they spend long hours at a desk and even longer miles on a bike. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Rich...

Not all medical training paths follow a straight line. For some physicians, the journey includes a preliminary year—a one-year position in a specialty like internal medicine or surgery that provides...

Only about 54% of adolescents in the U.S. are up to date on the HPV vaccine—even though it protects against more than 90% of cervical cancers. Social stigma and misinformation...

Not all bacteria are bad. Within each of us are over 1,000 species of good bacteria that live in our gut, skin, mouth, and other exposed surfaces that we could...