Bob Costas stepped down from hosting Olympic coverage for the first time since 1998 because of a painful case of pink eye. Dr. Troy Madsen from University of Utah Hospital...
When you’re admitted to the hospital, there are two types of observation statuses that your doctor can categorize you as. One of these will cause a significant increase in how...
It has become faster and cheaper than ever to sequence the human genome. So, why doesn't everyone know their genetic code and what it might tell them about their health...
What is the biggest health threat to women worldwide? The answer will likely surprise you. The good news: there is a way to completely eradicate it. Dr. Kirtly Jones tells...
Organ donations often come from people who’ve died unexpectedly in accidents or from natural causes, but healthy, living people can give certain organs, such as kidneys, too. People donate organs...
According to emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen, chest pains are one of the most common problems seen in the ER. While there’s always the chance that chest pains indicate...
In a detail oriented profession, how important is it to be able to convey yourself accurately? What lessons does one learn in applying to medical school for a third time...
Patients with the most aggressive forms of breast cancer die because the disease spreads to other organs, or becomes metastatic. Researcher Alana Welm, a professor at Huntsman Cancer Institute has...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a pattern of behaviors that disturbs normal ability to function and interact with other people and occurs mostly in children. Every child gets a little...
When you live in areas with beautiful mountains and valleys, you tend to want to get out and enjoy them. And when you do, it’s going to happen, you’re going...
Your child is nearing the age of 10, but they’re still bedwetting. It’s something that’s actually very common in kids, but it’s also a common concern for many parents as...
There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm fireplace with the family when the weather gets a little chilly outside. But it can actually be quite dangerous, and maybe in...
You pay a visit to the dentist, he gives you some antibiotics for that toothache, and shortly afterward you develop diarrhea. Doesn’t sound right, does it? But happens more often...
What do the initials PM&R stand for? Does caring for a patient as a whole person and improving the quality of life interest you? Why is a strong background in...
You may know the pancreas as the organ that controls the body’s glucose. But what is glucose and why does it matter? Dr. Jeffery Campsen gives the basics on the...
A recent report changed when physicians should prescribe blood pressure medication. But does it also redefine what is considered high blood pressure? Dr. Miller tells you about the new guidelines...
Surprisingly, many women don’t know what the cervix is or what it does, according to Dr. Kirtly Jones. Take a moment to learn about the cervix and the important functions...
In many places in the world, using your hands to eat from a communal dish is part of the culture. For some Americans, that can seem a little gross -...
On April 15, 2013 as a crowd of over 500,000 took to the streets of Boston to cheer on the participants nearing the end of the Boston Marathon, two bombs...
They are always surrounded by germs and viruses. So doesn’t it make you wonder why your doctors and nurses never seems to get sick? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen...
Human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with 79 million Americans affected in 2013. The HPV vaccine can have a few different names, but...
Most people know that being an organ donor is a good thing - organ donors save lives. But for whatever reason, checking that “yes” box to become an organ donor...