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Women Are More Likely to Get Lung Cancer
Jun 21, 2018Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, killing more women each year than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined. Yet, lung cancer is also the most preventable cancer. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about a new study that finds young women get lung ... Read More
ER or Not: I Swallowed a Chicken Bone!
Jun 20, 2018In this episode of ER or Not, we find out what sorts of trouble you could be in if you accidentally swallowed the not-so-tasty part of a chicken wing. Should you go to the ER immediately or wait for the situation to pass? Dr. Troy Madsen has the answers. ... Read More
Sports Drinks or Energy Drinks for Children?
Jun 18, 2018Some parents may give their child a bottle of sports or energy drink as a "healthier" alternative to soda. But sports drinks should only be given to children who actually play sports. And energy drinks are almost never okay to give a child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why sports and ... Read More
Running Probably Won't Ruin Your Knees
Jun 15, 2018It may seem like a given—if you run long distances regularly, then you’ll eventually need a knee replacement. But from a doctor's perspective, that's actually not true. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen, a runner, looks at the research on knee damage and running. He shares his findings and why ... Read More
Fractured Ribs Still Painful After 2 Months? You May Need Surgery
Jun 14, 2018Ribs are like a bicycle helmet. They are made to take the brunt of an impact to keep your delicate organs safe. If they break, doctors can’t just put a cast on them. You’re going to need time to heal. While 85 percent of rib fractures heal on their own, in more extreme cases surgery may be ... Read More
The Health Problem Women Wish Men Would Fix
Jun 13, 2018Some of the health issues that concerns women don’t actually pertain to their own health, but rather, the health of the men in their life. One of the health problems women want their men to know about—and fix—is snoring. Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about why snoring can be a ... Read More
Chest Pain That Isn’t Caused by a Heart Attack
Jun 12, 2018You feel a pain in your chest and left arm. You immediately start worrying that you're having a heart attack. At what point do chest pains equal a heart attack? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares what chest pains can mean. He also discusses the symptoms and feelings of a heart attack ... Read More