Debunking Old Wives’ Tales: Summer Safety Tips for Your Kids
Aug 20, 2018
Summer is a time for kids to go outdoors and have fun. But as a parent, you want to make sure they’re safe out there. Does your child really need to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim? Should they get a base tan? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner examines some of the more common summertime safety ...
Listen to InterviewHow Long Until Food Poisoning Takes Effect?
Aug 17, 2018
Sometimes we eat something we wish we hadn't. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says food poisoning generally takes about six hours to take effect, but most people get through it all right. Learn about the symptoms of food poisoning and things you can do to help yourself get through it....
Listen to InterviewVision Loss Can Lead to Visual Hallucinations
Aug 15, 2018
Sometimes when people lose their vision, they can begin to have hallucinations. It’s called Charles Bonet Syndrome (CBS) and is more common than you think. It may sound scary but it’s quite harmless—and you're definitely not crazy. Lisa Ord, Ph.D., a clinical social worker and director of the ...
Listen to InterviewHow to Treat a Broken Bone that Didn't Heal Correctly
Aug 14, 2018
Broken bones can occasionally heal in the wrong position, forming a “malunion” or “malalignment” after treatment. These misaligned bones can cause further problems and pain in the body. Dr. Tom Miller talks to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Haller about what causes these bones to heal ...
Listen to InterviewThe Importance of Your Child’s Well Visits
Aug 13, 2018
Parents know to take their kid to their pediatrician when they’re sick, but children should also be visiting regularly even when they seem healthy. Your child’s well visit is much more than just a physical. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what pediatricians are checking for during your child’s ...
Listen to InterviewTubal Ligation or Tubal Removal: Which Procedure is Right For Me?
Aug 9, 2018
There are two sterilization methods for women who choose to end childbearing: ligation and removal. Tubal sterilization can also decrease a woman's risk of some types of ovarian cancer by 30-50 percent. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Paker Jones discuss the differences between tubal ligation ...
Listen to InterviewIs it Dangerous to Be a Chronic Short Sleeper?
Aug 8, 2018
Most research says getting less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night can be detrimental to your health. But as many as 10 percent of Americans report that getting six hours or less a night seems more than enough. Researchers Paula Williams and Brian Curtis discuss their study on...
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