Sideshow: Wilderness Winter Survival Myth or Fact?
Jan 25, 2022
Spit to know which way to dig when trapped in an avalanche. Get into a sleeping bag naked to warm someone with hypothermia. Eating snow will make you more dehydrated. Mountain medicine specialist Dr. Graham BZ separates myth from fact. Plus, you'll learn that getting trapped in an avalanche is ...
S5E10: Afghanistan
Jan 24, 2022
Afghanistan is a region that, for years, has made headlines of war—but is often overlooked in its culture, beauty, and people. In S5E10, Mariam talks to fellow medical students Lilly Kanishka and Sajjad Askaryar about their experiences in balancing their identities as Afghan-Americans in medicine,...
How to Stick to a Healthy Diet
Jan 19, 2022
Improving one's diet is a common New Year's resolution. But our fast-paced, busy lives make it seemingly impossible to stick to a healthful diet, right? Not according to dietitian Kary Woodruff, who says knowing what makes a healthy meal can make eating healthfully easy. Find out how to best prepare...
S5E9: The Flaws of Cultural Competency in Healthcare
Jan 18, 2022
How does a healthcare system ensure the population it serves gets the care it needs? The intentions of cultural competency may begin with wanting to deliver trauma-informed care to diverse communities, but the assumed generalization of a group of people can lead to ignored identities among ...
E27: 7 Domains of Our Aging Face
Jan 13, 2022
We all age, and we all hope to age gracefully. When you look at the mirror in the morning, what is the face that looks back? Is it a smile or a frown? Are there wrinkles of wisdom? What does the age of your face say about your health? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Payam Tristani joins this ...
3 Tips to Help You Keep Exercising This Year
Jan 12, 2022
Many people promise to exercise more in the new year, but more than a few eventually give up. Nick Galli from University of Utah’s Department of Health Promotion and Education, identifies three reasons people often don't exercise enough or fail to stick with their exercise plan. Learn some ...
93: Mitch Tries the Project 50 Challenge
Jan 11, 2022
The concept seems simple. Commit to seven rules for 50 days and become a different person by the end of it. The #Project50Challenge has been going viral on social media, and producer Mitch has decided he’s going to give it a go. The Who Cares guys how the seven rules could be a framework for The ...
For Patients
Find a doctor or location close to you so you can get the health care you need, when you need it.
Shows
About
The Scope, from University of Utah Health, highlights expert health advice and research you can use for a happier and healthier life. The Scope's mission is to educate, engage in, and lead the conversation on the latest research and trends in medicine.