"Racist" can be an emotional and triggering label—nobody wants to be called a racist. Anti-Black racism is an unfortunate part of American history and still exists today. It's important to...
Wear your seatbelt. Drink in moderation. Eat your vegetables. We’ve heard these mundane suggestions all our lives, but they may just be the most important cliches to take to heart...
Feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed and ambiguity of the future can be common during a crisis, and it's human nature to avoid those emotions. But psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan says...
As fourth-year medical students about to enter residency during a global health crisis, the future is unclear. We have questions and we're scared. But we'll fight through together. In this...
Tactical breathing. BLAST. The Power Grip. These aren’t your usual mental health tools. Kevin Curtis is back and he’s brought his friend Ben to share three simple, proven techniques you...
If you're experiencing flu-like symptoms—such as fever, cough, or fatigue—but haven't traveled or been in contact with someone who has, should you get a coronavirus test? Chief Medical Officer of...
It's a stressful time for many of us, even children. With most children having been sent home from school, stress and anxiety can run high. Child psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan...
The health of one individual has profound implications and impact the health of others, not only in their communities but worldwide. University of Utah Global Health aims to provide support...
Accidents happen. Where do you go for a broken bone, sprain, or other orthopedic injuries? Dr. Julia Rawlings explains how the University of Utah Orthopaedic Injury Clinic can treat most...
Sleep is crucial to being the healthiest you, but 70% of Americans get less than six hours of sleep a night. That’s rough. Sleep expert Dr. Kelly Baron explains how...
Sleep is important for both our physical and mental health. But during times of stress and anxiety, you might find you're not able to sleep, which can then start the...
Four years of medical school and months of residency interviews all leads up to Match Day, when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship...
In the midst of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to care about your health. Even during distancing, working on the Core 4 can help keep up your immunity and...
Doctors once assumed that women didn't have to worry about heart attacks until menopause, but a new study contradicts that. New findings reveal an increase in women suffering heart attacks—more...
Fourth year of med school is all about residency interviews. Ours included a lot of travel horror stories, bronchitis, pre-dinners, rejecting/canceling interviews, the whole drama of the actual day—and Watermelon...
What you eat impacts your health beyond gaining weight. An RDN can teach you to eat to treat physical ailments like kidney disease and cancer to mental health issues like...
As healthcare providers, we hope we're able to treat any patient who may walk through our doors. But, unfortunately, discrepancies in healthcare is a real problem, especially for the LGBTQ...
Essential tremor is a debilitating neurological disorder that can make daily life difficult. Treatments typically include medications with severe side effects or open skull brain surgery. But a new technology...
Mitch is not a runner, but he’d like to be. Maybe. Scot and Troy share their experiences of first starting out then working up to running full marathons to help...
How you choose to identify is your choice—no one has the right to tell you otherwise, not your family, not your friends, not your physician. But finding—and expressing—your identity isn't...
Your family is complete—you and your partner are considering permanent birth control. Does the father get a vasectomy, or does the mother get a tubal ligation? According to Dr. Alex...
Direct to consumer genetic health tests are popular but is taking one a good idea? We brought in genetics counselor Karin Dent to explain the realities of at-home genetics testing...
Vasectomies make men sexy. At least according to urologist and reproductive specialist Dr. Alexander Pastuszak. Dr. Pastuszak discusses six reasons why women might want men to get the procedure, as...
Coffee doesn’t cure cancer. Despite what that article you saw on social media may tell you. With so many health sources online, how can you tell the good ones from...
