Latest Shows
The Connectome: A Road Map to Brain Circuitry
Jul 25, 2017Building a road map of all the nerve connections in the brain, including in the eye, is key to understanding what makes us who we are. Bryan Jones, Ph.D., an investigator at the Moran Eye Center, talks about his research ... Read More
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Bug Bites
Jul 24, 2017Large, swollen bug bites don't necessarily mean your child is allergic. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why kids' bodies react the way they do when bitten by insects and what parents can do to treat bites when ... Read More
How Do I Treat Poison Ivy?
Jul 21, 2017We’ve all heard nightmare stories of falling into poison ivy and the terrible, itchy rashes that ensued. The poisonous plant can seem downright terrifying. But how bad is poison ivy really? Emergency room physician Dr. ... Read More
Emergency Contraception is Available Online
Jul 20, 2017Sometimes contraception fails. For women who find themselves in a contraceptive emergency, emergency contraception might be a more reliable option than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. Many of these options are available over the counter, but you can also order them online. Women’s ... Read More
Best Ways to Treat a Nail Fungus
Jul 19, 2017Nail fungus can cause thick, discolored nails, and, for some patients, it can even be painful. An Internet search will bring up plenty of ways to treat the condition, but which ones are best? Dermatologist Dr. Christopher ... Read More
Helping Asylum Refugees Deal with Trauma
Jul 18, 2017It’s a topic many U.S. citizens don’t think about—treating the psychological needs of refugees. The trauma that so many refugees suffer does not go away when they reach their new country. In fact, refugees are faced with many new traumas as they adjust to a new culture. Dr. Omar Reda, a ... Read More
Can Fidget Spinners Really Stop Fidgeting?
Jul 17, 2017Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says there's no hard evidence these toys help kids to ... Read More