For young athletes, injuries happen—from sprained joints in sports like soccer or track, to dislocated shoulders on the football field. Orthopedic specialist Julia Rawlings, MD, talks about three of the...
When the room starts to spin and you feel disoriented and unsteady, it is natural to wonder if a trip to the ER is necessary. Emergency room physician Jeffrey Druck...
Feeling wiped out by summer heat at the start of the season—but just fine by August? That is not your imagination. Emergency physician Scott Youngquist, MD, explains how your body...
Your first prenatal visit does more than confirm the pregnancy, and it's where your care gets personalized. Abigail Rizk, CNM/MSN, Clinical Practice Director at BirthCare HealthCare and Division Chief of...
Frequent urination is often associated with diabetes, but many people do not realize the disease can also damage the nerves that control the bladder over time. Poorly controlled blood sugar...
It is a classic scenario: you step on a rusty nail, panic sets in, and you start wondering if you are one tetanus shot away from disaster. Emergency physician Jeffrey...
Humans are one of only a handful of species in which females routinely live decades beyond their reproductive years. One leading explanation, known as the “grandmother hypothesis,” suggests older women...
Nearly one in four strokes occurs in someone who has already had a stroke, making prevention a critical part of recovery. Steven Edgley, MD, Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at University...
Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, walks through...
Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways...
Severe abdominal pain that leaves you unable to stand up straight should never be ignored. Emergency physician Scott Youngquist, MD, explains why sudden, intense abdominal pain often warrants an emergency...
About 20 percent of women experience depression during the menopausal transition, and many more report increased anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or changes in sexual desire. Yet these symptoms are rarely...
Abdominal cancers can affect many organs, including the colon, stomach, pancreas, liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus. While some cancers can be prevented through routine screenings and vaccinations, many abdominal cancers...
Is a pulled hamstring—also called a strained hamstring—something you can treat on your own, or should you see a doctor? Athletic trainer Travis Nolan shares how to determine when you...
Summer fun comes with its fair share of advice—but not all of it holds up. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, busts some of the most common summer safety myths, from the...
About 1.3 million women in the United States enter menopause each year, but the transition often begins long before the final menstrual period. In fact, perimenopause can start in a...
Sexual health is about far more than sexual performance or preventing sexually transmitted infections. Men's health specialist John Smith, DO, discusses the physical, emotional, and relationship factors that influence men’s...
Thinking about weight loss surgery but unsure where to start, especially with GLP-1 medications everywhere? Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS, a surgeon with the bariatric surgery program at University...
Most parents eagerly watch for milestones like rolling over, crawling, and walking, but some of the earliest and most important developmental signs can be easy to overlook. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, found in everything from coffee and tea to sodas, energy drinks, and even chocolate. But is it good...
When you start sneezing and your nose starts running, is it allergies or a sinus infection? Tom Miller, MD, talks to otolaryngologist Jeremiah Alt, MD, about how to distinguish allergies...
Depression in men often looks nothing like what you would expect. Instead of sadness, it can show up as irritability, overwork, risky behavior, or substance use—symptoms that get men into...
Sunburns are not just uncomfortable—they are a sign of real skin damage that starts in childhood and can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
A fall may seem like a simple accident, but in older adults, it can be an important warning sign of declining health, balance, vision, or mobility. Geriatric specialist Natalie Sanders...
