It is common knowledge that smoking cigarettes is bad for you. It can cause significant health complications including lung cancer and COPD. Lung tissue, once damaged, cannot repair itself. So...
Traveling during pregnancy does not have to be overwhelming. With the right knowledge about timing, destinations, and travel precautions, you can enjoy a safe and stress-free journey. OB/GYN Jennifer Feige...
It might seem like your child does not eat enough, is never hungry, or will not eat at all, and you worry they will starve unless you spoon-feed them yourself...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging to diagnose, especially with overlapping symptoms from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). John Valentine, MD, explains the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic...
As many women are faced with the challenges of establishing a career path and finding a stable partner, starting a family is now happening later in life. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? Tom Miller, MD, talks to Mark Eliason, MD, about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites, how...
You may have heard about gout in history class, but it is still around today. If anyone in your family has suffered from the condition, you may be at risk...
Could eating spicy food during pregnancy cause your child to go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will be a boy...
Do you find yourself short of breath, even from a slow walk with the dog? Do you have to catch your breath at the top of a short staircase? Pulmonary...
Should you go to the doctor for a cold? It’s a pretty common question. After all, colds can be miserable and who wouldn’t want to feel better? Find out if...
Does it seem like your child gets bad colds every winter? If it lasts longer than a month, there is a good chance the sneezing and sniffling are not from...
The prescription pain relievers you once used after an injury or surgery seem to no longer be helping with the pain. After extended use, drugs like morphine or oxycodone may...
There are many potential health benefits associated with taking Omega-3 supplements, and there may be a new one to add to that list. New research found that fish oil supplements...
Are you the parent of a teenager? Then you know how hard it can be to talk to them about, well, anything. This is especially true when trying to talk...
Kids are active, spontaneous—and bound to eventually get hurt at home. What are the most common injuries, how do they happen, and how you can prevent them in the first...
Bringing up health concerns like body weight can be a challenge. It can be even trickier when speaking with a child. Dr. Cindy Gellner recommends a few strategies to constructively...
When you think about the future of medicine, what do you see? What do you envision? Together with our home teams, University of Utah School of Medicine and University of...
Mitch circles the gas station a third time, trying his hardest not to go in and buy a pack of smokes. Smoking is bad, but quitting is hard. Dr. Clint...
Vaping is a huge problem in the teen population. Not only because of how many teens have begun vaping, but also the potentially dangerous chemicals present in vape juice. Pediatrician...
It is common to have constipation after surgery, even if your surgeon didn't mention it during discharge. As high as 30 percent of women experience severe constipation in the days...
Step 1: Stop trying to look like the muscle bros on magazine covers. Focus on how you can live an extraordinary life. Dr. Ernie Rimer works with top college athletes...
Poor producer Mitch suddenly can’t move half his face, but it’s NOT a stroke. Find out about Bell’s Palsy and how it can happen to anyone. Also, learn how Bradley...
Newborns sleep on a schedule all their own—and it never fits with their parents' schedule. How long will your baby’s erratic sleep schedule last? When can a parent expect to...
