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You might think dry eye disease is a result of simply having a lack of tears. The condition is actually an inflammatory disease. Dr. Majid Moshirfar explains the causes of...

You've heard the old wives tales about what you should and shouldn't do while pregnant. But can you separate fact from fiction? OB-GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones weighs in on...

Third year medical student talks about transitioning from being a nurse to a physician. We talk about how she prepared to apply to medical school, what her daily routine looks...

There are things you can do before you get pregnant to increase the possibility of a healthy baby. Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah provides tips for families...

Flu shots are regularly recommended by doctors now. But did you know that what makes up the shot changes every year based on what strains of flu are most likely...

Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah talks about what you need to know to help your daughter navigate puberty.

Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah talks about why 50 is the best age to get your first mammogram.

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Dr. Troy Madsen of the University of Utah has treated countless patients injured in motorcycle accidents. He weighs in on why the simple act of wearing a helmet can make...

Whether it's from an accidental fall or a head-cracking tackle on the sports field, concussions can be a common result. Learn about the symptoms of a concussion from ER doctor...

You step on a rusty nail, should you go to the ER? Emergency Department doctor Troy Madsen tells you on this episode of ER or Not.

Dr. Stephen Morris, at the University of Utah Burn Center, talks about why burns might be considered the worst injury you could get. He also talks about the brand new...

If you've ever been in a hospital emergency department, you know how busy and even chaotic they can appear. Dr. Troy Madsen, emergency department doctor from the University of Utah...

Did you know that fall allergies are different than spring allergies? Find out why and how to treat them from Dr. Cindy Gellner.

School lunches are getting healthier, but that alone is not enough to prevent childhood obesity. They need healthy food at home, too. And remember to make sure they exercise. Dr...

Recently Randy Travis had heart failure followed by a stroke. Do you know what the symptoms of stroke are? Dr. Troy Madsen discusses what causes a stroke and how you...

It can be hard to know whether to go to the ER or urgent care for your condition. Dr. Troy Madsen, University of Utah Hospital emergency department physician, gives some...

If you end up with a tick on you, what should you do? Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the diseases, the concerns and how to remove it yourself.

Dr. Tom Miller from the University of Utah Hospitals tells you when you should be asking your doctor for a stress test. Published July 2013

Dr. Tom Miller, University of Utah Hospital internist, tells you about home blood pressure machines, if they're any good, and why you should have one.

Patients with atrial fibrillation have a higher chance of stroke. Heart specialist Dr. Frederick Han at University of Utah Hospital has developed a procedure, called LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) Ligation...

Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the realities of CPR: does it work as well in real life as it does on TV, why do you give CPR and how giving...

There are many different conditions that affect the heart. But what exactly are the differences? And what does that term, cardiomyopathy, mean? Craig Selzman, MD, explains heart disease and how...

Why are there more livestock-related injuries coming to the ER at the University of Utah hospital right now? Plus, ATV injuries are up; find out why. Emergency room doctor Troy...