Certain research has shown that children growing up in a family with pets have a significantly lower risk of developing allergies to animals. But as pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, warns...
Much like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease can be managed in several ways. With this condition, it is especially true that if you take care of your body, it...
During cold weather, some people may notice more body stiffness and soreness. Is it normal to feel aches and pains around the winter months, or is this a legitimate health...
Should you take daily vitamin D supplements? How much should you be getting? The discussion around vitamin D remains contentious, with debates on optimal supplementation doses and associated health benefits...
Perimenopause is the final stretch before you stop having periods altogether. For many women, it’s a frustrating time filled with hot flashes, heavy and unpredictable bleeding, and a lot of...
If your child comes down with the flu, there is not much you can do except make them comfortable and wait for the virus to run its course. Pediatrician Cindy...
If you are scheduled for endoscopic sinus surgery, you may be curious about how the surgeon clears your sinuses. Sinus specialist Richard Orlandi, MD, offers a play-by-play of the surgery...
Glaucoma is an eye condition commonly discussed, yet often underestimated. If left untreated, glaucoma can inflict on your vision, leading to irreversible damage and potential complete blindness. Glaucoma expert Norm...
Chronic sleep deprivation can adversely affect work and family, and should be taken seriously. Focusing on insomnia in women, neurologist and sleep specialist Chris Jones, MD, talks about the dangers...
Scalds are the most common burn injury for children under five, they are painful and can be life-changing. Unfortunately, it’s easier then you think for a child to suffer severe...
There’s nothing more devastating than seeing your child suffer a painful, life-changing scalding burn injury. Most parents think it will never happen to their child. That’s what Taylor Vowles thought...
Bladder dysfunction is a common problem for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Whether it’s constipation or fecal incontinence, health problems related to the bladder are uncomfortable for anyone. So how...
How do you recover from a concussion? There’s a process to follow. Not following doctors’ recommendations can lead to bigger problems in the future. Neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Hawryluk covers the...
Is it safe to let your kids play contact sports when there’s risk of concussion? It’s a question Dr. Colby Hansen from the University of Utah Concussion P rogram is...
If you get a concussion, it’s important to see your doctor, even if you don’t think it’s a big deal. If you’ve suffered a more severe blow to the head...
It might surprise you, but doctors’ understanding of concussions is still in its infancy. In this podcast, we ask neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Hawryluk to bring us up to speed on what we know...
At the heart of precision medicine is taking into consideration that each person is unique. Two people with the same disease can have very different outcomes depending on their specific...
The upcoming Will Smith movie “Concussion” focuses on a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE.) We asked Dr. Colby Hansen from the University of Utah Orthopedic Center Concussion Clinic what doctors know and...
There are some common things that parents of children with autism do that create a barrier to their child's transition into adulthood. Court Allred, a social worker with the Autism...
Does your bladder constantly interrupt your life? There might be a solution. Sara Lenherr is a urologist who focuses on treating female incontinence and is an expert in determining its...
For nine months, you build up the expectations about being a new parent. If this sounds like you, pause for a moment and listen to this podcast. Dr. Sonja Van...
Your primary care physician referred you to a carpal tunnel specialist for treatment. On today’s show, Dr. Tom Miller asks Dr. Douglas Hutchinson, a specialist in hand surgery, what to...
Your child’s head appears misshapen or noticeably flat. There are two possible reasons: One of them, called positional plagiocephaly, is easy to fix and is not a threat the child...