Think you can skip sunscreen in the winter or that organic skincare products are always better for your child? Think again. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clears up common misconceptions about...
Functional neurosurgery treats disorders that affect how the brain works, even when there is no visible structural abnormality. Neurosurgeon Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, explains how specialized surgical procedures can help...
The average delay in diagnosing PMOS is about seven years, and the costs begin long before that diagnosis. Some treatment options are essentially free, some are covered by every insurance...
If you or someone you know is affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you know how much it can impact the quality of day-to-day life. While the condition is mostly...
Epilepsy can be a difficult condition to diagnose; seizures do not always happen in a doctor's office. The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) improves diagnostic accuracy by observing patients over several...
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents. But does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy...
Physical therapy can do more than help you recover from an injury. Physical therapist Tamara Dangerfield, MPT, explains how it can help manage pain, improve physical function, and make everyday...
Physicians have been describing PMOS for thousands of years. Yet the “cysts” that gave the condition its original name were never really cysts. They are follicles stuck partway through development...
Could treatments with drugs like ketamine or psilocybin be helpful for people struggling with severe mental health issues? Psychiatrist Ben Lewis, MD, with Huntsman Mental Health Institute, navigates the potential...
Pregnancy loss can be deeply traumatic, and families often need more than medical care to navigate the grief, uncertainty, and anxiety that follow. Kirtly Jones, MD, speaks with Bob Silver...
Kids' noses take a lot of hits, and most bonks are not serious. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses home care for bruising and nosebleeds, along with clearer red flags that...
98% of women diagnosed with PMOS turn to the Internet or social media to search for information about their symptoms. However, the information they find may not always be reliable...
Lung cancer screening can help detect cancer early, when treatment may be more effective. Thomas Varghese Jr., MD, explains who may benefit from screening, how smoking history and other risk...
For young people in the state of Utah, the innovative SafeUT app can be a great option for students, parents, and people who work with students to get the mental...
Traveling by airplane with children can be a daunting task. But with the right preparation, it does not have to be stressful. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares essential tips for...
Surgical oncologists care for patients facing complex cancers, but their work involves much more than surgery. Surgical oncologist Erin Ward, MD, explains her specialty and shares the challenges of caring...
Women with PMOS appear to carry more depression. Girls with childhood obesity have close to a 50 percent risk of PMOS, compared with about 3 percent for girls at a...
Curious about getting into cycling but do not know where to start? Ned Dowling, PT, from University of Utah Orthopedic Center, breaks down the basics of selecting the right bike...
Are you pregnant and unsure about vaccinations? Katie Ward, DNP, offers expert advice on which vaccines are safe and recommended for a mother during pregnancy. Learn why the flu shot...
Does your child have strep throat, or is it just a common cold? It can be challenging but important for parents to understand the differences in throat infections in kids...
Adolescence can be a challenging time, and young people may need more support than they know how to ask for. Licensed clinical social worker Jessica Holzbauer talks about common mental...
Unpredictable periods; unwanted acne and hair growth; metabolic changes; sleep apnea; and the cycle in which body, mood, and self-image feed one another. Between 8 and 20 percent of women...
Mental preparedness is not just for athletes; it is a crucial skill for everyone. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker, MD, explains techniques like visualization and mindfulness to help you prepare for daily...
In order to stay active, functional, and do the things we love as we get older, it is important to protect our joints. Sports medicine specialist Chris Gee, MD, highlights...
