Teen marijuana use is rising, especially through vaping, and many parents and teens may assume it is relatively harmless. But regular cannabis use during adolescence can affect brain development, academic...
Getting into medical school was supposed to be the dream. Then the next goal appears—pre-clinicals, Step exams, clinical rotations, sub-internships, residency. In medicine, the finish line always seems to move...
Feeling anxious occasionally is part of being human, but when worry becomes constant, overwhelming, and difficult to control, it may signal an anxiety disorder. Women are diagnosed with anxiety disorders...
Being called a glaucoma suspect can feel like a half-diagnosis—enough to worry, but not enough to know what to do. Rachel Simpson, MD, ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at the John...
Work out more. Eat better. Sleep more. Sure—but why bother? That’s where a mission statement comes in. The Who Cares guys explore what happens when you stop focusing only on...
If your child comes down with the flu, there is, unfortunately, not much you can do except make them comfortable and wait for the virus to run its course. Pediatrician...
Medical school teaches anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning—but some of the most powerful lessons never appear in a syllabus. The hidden curriculum refers to the unspoken rules, behaviors, and cultural...
Up to half of women examined with no symptoms show early signs of pelvic organ prolapse, yet many never talk about it. Childbirth, aging, obesity, menopause, and even high-impact activities...
In many relationships, women carry the physical, financial, and emotional load of birth control. Vasectomy offers a highly effective, low-risk, one-time solution that removes that burden while maintaining sexual function...
Rehabilitation after a severe brain injury is not just about survival—it is about creating the best chance for meaningful recovery. Derrick Allred, MD, from Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, describes...
Every flu season brings the same questions: Does the vaccine really work? Can it cause the flu? What if my child has an egg allergy? The evidence strongly supports annual...
Medical training often presents a clear, linear path: apply, match, specialize, advance. But real careers rarely unfold that neatly. Hạ is joined by Josh Bell, Amber Gautam, and Emilee Tu...
Family planning decisions are never purely medical—they are shaped by belief systems, moral frameworks, cultural traditions, and deeply personal values. Questions about contraception, fertility treatment, and pregnancy care intersect with...
For years, men were told to schedule an annual prostate exam after age 50—but screening recommendations have changed. Routine digital exams are no longer advised for prostate cancer detection, and...
We talk about resilience like it is a requirement. But what happens when handling hard things does not feel strong—it just feels heavy? Austen, Hạ, and Lilly unpack what self-care...
Many parents are unprepared for how intense newborn crying can become in the first few months of life. The Period of PURPLE Crying describes a normal developmental phase when babies...
Where you live—and what surrounds you—can quietly shape your family planning journey long before you ever step into a clinic. From the air you breathe to the health care systems...
Rhinoplasty recovery does not end when the bandages come off. Many patients are surprised by how long swelling and subtle changes can last. Plastic surgeon Cori Agarwal, MD, talks about...
When a child develops an itchy rash, many parents immediately worry about chicken pox. But thanks to vaccination, most rashes in school-age children are caused by something else entirely. Pediatrician...
Indigenous health disparities did not happen by accident—and they cannot be understood without acknowledging history. Internal medicine–Pediatrics resident Brittany Begaye joins Lilly for a conversation about Indigenous health, identity, and...
Informed family planning can influence life trajectories. Historically, children were considered economic assets: laborers, caregivers in old age, and contributors to survival in agricultural societies. But as industrialization reshaped society...
An abnormal screening mammogram can feel alarming—but most callbacks are not cancer and are simply part of getting a clearer picture. Knowing what happens after a recall, why additional imaging...
Most fitness advice assumes you’re trying to become a gym person. Thunder isn’t. He treats activity like basic upkeep—something that supports the rest of his life instead of taking it...
