You find yourself with a nasty cut that’s pretty deep and long. Maybe it won’t stop bleeding. Does it need stitches? On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy...
Urologist Dr. John Smith tells us why Peyronie's disease happens, when to be concerned, and how to choose the best treatment option. This episode is part of our Men's Health...
When he discovered the gene, Dr. Stefan Pulst thought the therapy would come quickly but finding the gene was only the beginning of the journey. After meeting a family with...
A healthy level of testosterone can lead to higher energy levels as well as an increase in strength and virility. But what are your options if you have low testosterone...
Mitch gets rid of a significant item that caused stress and cost money and sold something that let him move from his old punk rock identity to his new podcast...
What are some certified tricks of the trade that chess players use in chess tournaments? How can volunteering with organizations that deal with difficult topics pique an interest in medicine...
Feminism is complex. Oxford dictionary defines feminism as, "The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes." But the trouble with this idea of feminism...
During our visit to the MICU, the strain and struggle against an increasingly mortal virus was painfully apparent. During the Winter surge of 2020, nurses and frontline workers faced death...
We occupy the Earth by the simple act of walking, exploring—traveling. Part of traveling is getting to think about who we are in the world and where we belong. As...
Do you know what to do if you or a loved one were to be burned from something like a stovetop or fire? On today's Health Minute, Annette Matherly from...
Will shaving your baby's head make its hair grow thicker? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says no. On this episode of Debunking Old Wives’ Tales, Dr. Gellner highlights some common misconceptions...
The assumed mindset is patients should be able to trust doctors because doctors presumably have more education. But placing doctors on an invisible pedestal can have negative connotations. The motion...
A lot of things can make you jump: loud noises, people coming up behind you, thunder, the list goes on. Why do these things startle you but not others? Women's...
Resistance bands are a great exercise and physical therapy tool—but can sometimes be dangerous. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the types of eye injuries caused by exercise bands...
Want to live a healthier life but need a little help? An excellent place to start is focusing on the core four: activity, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health. Scot, Troy...
It's 9 p.m. and you're craving a snack. If you give in, will it lead to additional pounds around the middle? Listen to what nutritionist Thunder Jalili has to say...
By December of 2020, the winter surge of COVID-19 patients had finally arrived in Utah and frontline workers at University Hospital were bearing the brunt of a new wave of...
Health equity is equal access to the same opportunity for good health outcomes—which means some people will need more and some will need less. We simply cannot treat every patient...
Over the counter, at-home fertility tests for men may seem like an affordable and convenient option for couples having difficulty conceiving. According to urologist Dr. John Smith, these kits are...
What’s it like to be a professional mountain guide and climb Denali peak? Can 3rd year clinical rotations influence your decision to change specialties? On this episode of Talking U...
Sometimes you can't visit your doctor, but a physician assistant most likely is available. Patients often wonder whether PAs are just as qualified as regular doctors. On this Health Minute...
The white coat is a symbol of elitism in medicine. There's a certain way doctors talk, and there's a certain way doctors dress. History has long placed doctors into the...
Even though migraines come from the brain, their effects carry across each of the seven domains of health. Migraines occur more frequently in women than men—one in five women suffers...
