How Much Elbow Pain is Okay for Baseball Pitchers?
Jun 16, 2021
For baseball pitchers, a little bit of elbow soreness is normal—after all, there's no crying in baseball. But for pitchers experiencing frequent moderate pain after six innings, it may be time to see a professional. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter Chalmers explains what to look for and why it’s ...
How to Treat Heat Stroke
Jun 15, 2021
Heavy exertion in the heat can lead to heat stroke. Some of the symptoms can include nausea, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Emergency physician Dr. Scott Youngquist explains what actions you should take and how emergency physicians might treat a person with heat stroke....
Sideshow: Ginger for Migraines
Jun 15, 2021
Mitch and Troy are back from speaking with their doctors about their migraines. They share their experience and treatment. Troy shares a medical article about the effectiveness of treating headaches with over the counter ginger supplements....
Child Organ Donation
Jun 14, 2021
Most parents have never thought about the difficult decision of whether or not you should donate your child’s organs when the unthinkable happens. Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the potential benefits of pediatric organ donation and the considerations involved in the process....
E18: 7 Domains of Time
Jun 14, 2021
The joke goes, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." Time theoretically runs at the same pace for every living species on this planet. But time can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Our bodies align with time—how many heartbeats per minute, how much time we spend sleeping, ...
What Is Atrial Fibrillation and What Treatments Are Available?
Jun 11, 2021
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is a rapid irregular heartbeat that impacts as many as 2% of Americans under the age of 65. For many, the condition shows little to no symptoms but may lead to complications including stroke, clots, and heart failure. Dr. Jared Bunch explains A-fib and the treatments ...
How to Get Help with Your Chronic Headaches
Jun 11, 2021
If you suffer from headaches more than 15 days in a month or weekly migraines, it may be a chronic headache disorder. The condition can be painful and disabling, but there are treatments available. Neurologist Dr. Jared Bartell explains what can be behind those chronic headaches and how seeing a ...
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