Depending on the patient, some allergy treatments work better than others. But is there a best way to treat allergies? Dr. Kevin Wilson, an ear, nose and throat specialist, talks...
AIDS is one of the most significant pubic health challenges worldwide. Professor of biochemistry Wesley Sundquist, Ph.D., researches how HIV - the retrovirus that causes AIDS - infects the body...
Preeclampsia occurs in about 5 percent of pregnancies. There is no known cure for the disorder, which is characterized by high blood pressure and a protein in the urine and...
Your mother told you to chew each bite 10 times, but is that really necessary? Does chewing really break down nutrients for easier digestion? Dietician Stacey McIntosh talks about the...
Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen breaks down the numbers on the five most common reasons people go to an ER. He talks about when to visit the emergency room versus...
What is life like for a second year med student preparing to take the boards? How do you maintain a healthy work/life balance here at the University of Utah School...
The immune system fights off infections, but when an autoimmune disease develops, the immune system sometimes attacks the body’s healthy cells. Common autoimmune diseases include celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and...
Mental prowess is just as important as athletic ability in sports. How do athletes bounce back from a major mistake and continue to perform at their best? Sports psychologist Nicole...
When a child is growing in the mother’s womb, it’s extremely vulnerable. Everything a mother does, from the air she breathes to how she manages stress can affect the development...
Immunizations can be a sensitive and emotionally charged subject. But, it’s one that needs to be discussed for the safety of our children. Dr. Edward Clark, chair of the Department...
Imagine you’re a pediatrician and you have a child in your office that you suspect is being abused. What kind of questions would you ask to ensure you were correct...