Entering the field of medicine is often filled with excitement and a sense of purpose. The prospect of healing and making a difference in people's lives can be exhilarating. However...
You step on a rusty nail, should you go to the ER? Are you at risk of tetanus? Emergency Department doctor Jeffrey Druck, MD, tells you on this episode of...
A growing child needs a wide variety of foods, including vegetables. But toddlers are some of the pickiest eaters around. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses why kids are so particular...
In the field of reconstructive surgery, free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) is a transformative procedure that restores movement for patients with facial paralysis. Surgeon Robert Texeira, MD, breaks down the...
Migraine headaches are more common in women than in men—about 17 percent of women will have migraine. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, distinguishes between women's migraines and men's migraines...
Many of us can relate to the feeling that life loses its magic and wonder as we age and mature. We often get bogged down by responsibilities and the stress...
Chronic sleep deprivation can adversely affect work and family, and should be taken seriously. Focusing on insomnia in women, neurologist and sleep specialist Chris Jones, MD, talks about the dangers...
What do you need to know about pediatric OB care and how doctors can address gynecological issues in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies common misconceptions and sheds light on...
You check your car's oil and your smoke detectors, but are you checking your own body? Urologist Dr. John Smith joins the Who Cares guys to emphasize the importance of...
Facing challenges with your child's behavior? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, provides expert guidance on how to differentiate between normal childhood misbehavior and genuine behavioral concerns. Learn when to seek professional...
If you or a loved one has a history of smoking, screening for lung cancer is important for the prevention of the disease. Updated guidelines released in 2021 have expanded...
Loneliness and happiness play a significant role in men's overall health, and the importance of friendships cannot be underestimated. In this episode, the Who Cares guys delve into two major...
As humans, it's important we take the time to listen to and understand the stories of where people come from. We can often forget that each story in history is...
A broken blood vessel in the eye can look nasty. But is it worth a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, talks about when you should...
Are your daughter's periods causing her pain? It's essential for parents to understand what's normal and what's not when it comes to menstrual pain in young girls. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, identifying warning signs...
Confused about the glycemic index and what it means for your diet? You're not alone. Nutritionist Thunder Jalili joins the Who Cares guys to break down the basics of the...
What value does an academic medical center like University of Utah Health bring to the community? That's the question explored by Michael Good, MD, from University of Utah Health, and...
If you're apprehensive about getting an intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you're not alone. Ophthalmologist Monika Fleckenstein, MD, explains the procedure, how it can improve your vision, and...
Most men go their whole lives assuming they are breathing just fine. Some of those men may have a breathing dysfunction and do not know it. That was Mitch's case...
Osteoporosis and other bone conditions can mean the difference between living independently and needing full-time assistance as we age. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, weighs in on what constitutes...
There are around 6,000 pediatric ER visits for button battery ingestion every year in the United States. If you even suspect your child may have swallowed a button battery, take...
Hydrogen peroxide might be the first thing you grab when treating a wound in order to help disinfect it. While the sometimes-painful bubbling is definitely sanitizing the area, it’s also...
With alarming headlines talking about record-breaking numbers of sexual diseases in the U.S., and something called “Super Gonorrhea,” the Who Cares guys decided it was time to finally have the...
