Eating After Surgery
Sep 25, 2018
One of the first steps to recovery following abdominal surgery is to get your digestive tract working again. But sometimes that presents a challenge. Surgeon Dr. Jeffery Campsen explains the steps to take for moving your digestive tract out of hibernation and back to healthy function....
Listen to InterviewPlaying Sports Is Good For Your Child
Sep 24, 2018
Having your kids play a sport is a great way to keep them active, happy and healthy. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the social and psychological benefits that can come with getting your child involved in organized youth sports....
Listen to InterviewER or Not: It’s Difficult to Pee
Sep 21, 2018
You need to urinate but it’s hard, if not impossible, to go. Should you make a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says it depends on the patient. If you’re a 65-year-old male, you need to go in. For everyone else, it might be worth waiting to visit an urgent care. What ...
Listen to InterviewPregnancy Miscarriage Signs, Treatments, and Management
Sep 20, 2018
Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common—the most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of pregnancy in the first twelve weeks. OB/GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talk about managing pregnancy failure, whether at the clinic or in your...
Listen to InterviewHow to Best Support Someone Losing Their Vision
Sep 20, 2018
Vision loss impacts every aspect of a person’s life. Facing these challenges alone can lead to a lot of adverse psychological effects. Lisa Ord, from the patient support program at Moran Eye Center, shares how you can best support a loved one facing vision loss and start a dialogue that can ...
Listen to InterviewAlways Out of Breath When Exercising? You Might Have Dyspnea
Sep 19, 2018
If you find yourself gasping for air while exercising, you could be out of shape… or it could be a sign of something more serious. Dyspnea is what’s known as shortness of breath. Dr. John Ryan, director of the new dyspnea clinic at University of Utah Health, talks about why a wide variety of ...
Listen to InterviewDebunking Old Wives' Tales: Preventing Your Child’s Seasonal Allergies
Sep 17, 2018
Seasonal allergies are miserable. No doubt about that. But do some of the things you’ve been told to help prevent allergy symptoms really work? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner debunks some of the common myths about seasonal allergies and shares tips to help your child avoid sneezing, itchy eyes, ...
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