When a child develops an itchy rash, many parents immediately worry about chicken pox. But thanks to vaccination, most rashes in school-age children are caused by something else entirely. Pediatrician...
Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to...
Thumb-sucking is a normal comfort habit for younger children, but when it lingers past age four or five, it can affect dental health and become harder to break. Pediatrician Cindy...
Frozen shoulder is a painful and progressively limiting condition that affects the shoulder joint capsule. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic surgeon Bob Burks, MD, about how to recognize the...
Contact sports come with their share of risks—but few injuries sideline athletes quite like a torn ACL. Orthopedic surgeon Patrick Greis, MD, joins Tom Miller, MD, to break down what...
Testosterone levels drop with age, but medication is not your only option. Urologist James Hotaling, MD, shares evidence-backed strategies that can help men boost their testosterone naturally. From weight training...
Are the everyday germs around us really as dangerous as we think? Kirtly Jones, MD, separates fear from fact and takes a closer look at the real risks hiding in...
Ear infections are common in childhood—but when they keep coming back, they can affect sleep, hearing, and quality of life. While some factors are beyond your control, pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
Your heart beats approximately 100,000 times every day, circulating your blood across a distance of about 12,000 miles. From dietary choices to physical activity, sleep habits, and managing factors like...
LASIK surgery can be a life-changing option for those looking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses—but how safe is it, and what should you expect? Mark Mifflin, MD...
Shoulder instability can disrupt your daily life, limit your activities, and increase the risk of recurring injuries, especially for athletes. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic surgeon Patrick Greis, MD...
Diet enthusiasts talk and blog about it all the time—the Mediterranean diet. It can be difficult to follow, but this diet can help protect against heart disease and improve well-being...
Children do not learn very well or get much out of school when they are sick. It is in your child’s and their classmates’ best interest to keep them home...
Tendon injuries like tendonitis and tennis elbow may seem like a regular part of working out, but you should take steps to avoid them. Once you have a tendon injury...
Advancements over the past 20 years have led orthopedic specialists to pursue knee and hip replacement procedures sooner rather than later. Tom Miller, MD, talks with Chris Peters, MD, professor...
Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients who may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be...
If your goal is to lose fat and retain lean muscle mass, you have to eat properly. But what does that mean? There are many myths and misconceptions when it...
Sciatica is a general term for pain related to the legs and issues with spinal nerves. Surprisingly, injury is not the most common cause of this painful condition. David Petron...
Many parents have heard traditional beliefs or old wives' tales surrounding raising children, but are any of them true? Will wearing shoes accelerate a toddler's ability to walk? Does teething...
Noses can be pretty gross snot factories, creating mucus of all colors and consistencies. When should you be concerned? What if it’s green? What if it’s red? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
Is your child’s teething causing their ear infections? Will they catch a cold if you let them go outside with wet hair? What about if you leave a window open...
Stomach ache, headache, dizziness, and nausea are all symptoms you might hear from your child on a school day morning. The condition may even get worse as it gets closer...
Most people don't consider the emergency room a joyful place for the Yuletide holiday, but accidents can happen anytime. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says people who visit the...
When you hear the word ultrasound, you may first think of babies, but that’s not all it’s used for. Over the past 20 years, ultrasounds have become a major part...
