Pectus excavatum or funnel chest is a deformity that can cause a child’s ribs and breastbone to grow inward giving the chest wall a sunken appearance. In some cases the...
Inspiration can come from many places—and that’s certainly true for U of U Health scientists following nature’s lead as they create new ways to treat and prevent disease. Seeking better...
How do you keep yourself motivated while applying to med schools after being rejected 5 times? What’s it like dating another med student and finding balance to study and spend...
As a medical community, we have—whether unknowingly or not—assisted in normalizing fatphobia by simply instructing patients to "lose weight" without having the complicated conversation of "why?" To understand how fatphobia...
How do you make weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing available for 62,000 members of the University of Utah community? That is a story of innovation, cross-campus collaboration, and some cool technology...
It doesn't make sense that these five "common sense" medical beliefs aren't actually true. Troy dispels myths such as using rubbing alcohol to clean wounds, the importance of knowing your...
In severe cases, a deviated septum can cause difficulty breathing, frequent nosebleeds, and difficulty sleeping. That small bit of bone and cartilage can have a big impact on your life...
What critically important organ belongs to a newborn baby—that most mothers never even see—but is cut off and thrown away at birth? It is the placenta. The placenta can offer...
Pandemic fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from the sustained increase of stress and uncertainty during the global pandemic of COVID-19 and it can impact children just as much...
Does your child occasionally have discoloration on the skin beneath their eyes? It can be easy for a parent to worry, but dark circles are not a sign of anemia...
Research from the University of Utah and Planned Parenthood shows evidence that the hormonal intrauterine device or LNG-IUD is an effective option for both long-term and emergency contraception. Dr. Kirtly...
As health care providers, we were probably taught at one point or another during our education that health is the absence of illness. And that a person's weight is a...
The University of Utah Poison Control Center speaks with people who accidentally swallow gasoline almost daily. But poison specialist Brad Dahl says it’s what many people do afterward that is...
As a parent, Identifying signs of clinical depression in your teenager can be quite difficult. Thomas Conover , MD, looks for negative changes in these key areas: school performance, participation...
Producer Mitch shares his struggle with acne and its impact on his self-esteem. Dermatologist Dr. Luke Johnson talks about over the counter and prescription treatments. Troy explains why a man...
For runners, athletes, and other active people, shin splints can be a common soreness or pain that you learn to work through. Stress fractures can have similar signs and symptoms...
What’s it like singing in the 6th Global Parliament of World Religion? How can working with refugees and Special Olympics athletes influence your pathway to medicine? Hear MS1 Sarmishta’s story...
For women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns about what risks you and your baby may face if you become infected...
Medicine is rooted in systems—but that doesn't mean change isn't possible. When you imagine a new and better world, it's important to understand why the current one isn't working. Before...
If you have a painful but minor injury such as a sprain or fracture, it might be faster to go to an urgent care office instead of the emergency room...
Men tend to live six to eight years less than women because of this invisible force. It is responsible for feelings of inadequacy and can lead to emotional and mental...
Suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss with a teenager, but it is too important to ignore—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teen depression, self-harm, and suicide have seen a...
As women, we might crave chocolate when we are moody or need a pick-me-up, but do we know why we crave chocolate? Does consuming chocolate improve our bodies and minds...
