Nestled just 41 miles south of Salt Lake City Utah, UVU is host to the state’s largest student population. With a diverse student body, expanding campus, large premed club and...
The Moran Eye Center has been involved in many of the key clinical studies for age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Paul Bernstein talks about the primary treatment for AMD, how it...
You may think alcohol is the furthest thing from your child’s mind. But chances are, either your teenager or her friends will have had a drink or two by the...
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the world. If you’ve had a relative with macular degeneration, you know how heartbreaking it can be to watch them...
Curing diseases, and feeding the hungry are just a few applications of a gene targeting technology that was developed by Dr. Dana Carroll, Professor of Biochemistry. He discusses how he...
How can patients and physicians best utilize social media for everyone’s benefit? Dr. Farris Timimi, Medical Director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media, talks about the incredible power...
What if your periods aren’t regular? Is that normal? Dr. Kirtly Jones tells you what is considered a ‘regular' menstrual period cycle, and what to do if your periods aren’t...
Many have thought that men were the ones who generally get macular degeneration, but quite the contrary. Studies have shown that women are more likely to have loss of eyesight...
You’re recovering from an eating disorder. Life is good and you’re getting healthier. The question now is, can a relapse happen and what might trigger it? Nick Galli from the...
What happens if you swallow a toothpick? Is it dangerous? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen tells you if this is a problem serious enough for the ER.
What is the relationship between Idaho and the University of Utah School of Medicine? Why did one of our graduates choose family medicine? What is the IMA? I interviewed Dr...
It’s springtime and you want to start getting into shape again. But every time you see some sort of fitness program on TV, there’s always a friendly reminder to "consult...
It’s impossible to treat a patient effectively without knowing what’s wrong. Published this month in the American Journal for Human Genetics, computational biologist Dr. Mark Yandell reports a novel method...
With spring come opportunities, and risks, for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Dr. Norman Foster talks about things caregivers should be aware of and some new beneficial activities the change of seasons...
Are there activities that are more beneficial to someone with autism over others? Autism community outreach officer for University of Utah Health Sciences, William McMahon, talks about the recreational needs...
What do fly fishing, biochem and research all have in common? Here at the UUSOM, a current MD/PHD student named Kris has a passion for each of these. I sat...
Within a few short years, knowing your DNA sequence will likely become a routine part of healthcare. But are we ready for what we might find out about ourselves, and...
One out of 100 women have struggled with anorexia at some point in their life. Anorexia is a mental illnesses, and the physical effects are the symptoms. Dr. Jason Hunziker...
Cesareans account for 33 percent of U.S. births, an increasingly high number compared to the international 17 percent. Which is safer, cesarean birth or vaginal birth? Dr. Kirtly Jones answers...
We’ve known that mammograms can prevent breast cancer. But can the radiation from those mammograms actually cause cancer? Are they effective? Should women even continue screening for breast cancer? Dr...
Kids who don’t get enough attention tend to have problems in life. Mealtime can be a great chance for some parent/child interactions. However, about 80 percent of adults use their...
Could an April Fools prank send someone to the hospital? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about 3 common pranks: Nair in the shampoo, laxatives in the brownies and...
As regretful spring breakers are recovering from binge drinking escapades, it may be hard for them to appreciate that there is a positive side to the nausea, sleepiness, and stumbling...
Until recently, physicians thought a colonoscopy was 100 percent accurate. New research from the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute shows it is not. Dr. N. Jewel Samadder talks about...