ER 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, ...
Listen to InterviewDuct Tape: An Effective Treatment for Warts
Sep 14, 2018
Warts are raised, round, rough growths on the surface of the skin. They are very common and most people have dealt with one at some point. Warts usually go away without treatment in two to three years, but what if you, or your child, don’t want to wait that long? It’s time to pull out that ...
Listen to InterviewWhat's Causing My Dizziness?
Sep 12, 2018
Dizziness is one of the most common complaints primary care physicians treat. There are many different types of dizziness, each with its causes and treatments. Dr. Tom Miller shares how to figure out what kind of dizziness you're experiencing....
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