What formula should I give my new baby? When should I start introducing other food groups? What do I do if my child only wants to eat junk food? Parents...
You probably wouldn't say "hip hop" and "health care" in the same sentence. But despite their surface differences, hip hop ties into health care's disparities. Hip hop is a form...
An aging brain heavily impacts all the domains of healthy living. As we grow old, we hope to age with a clear mind. But dementing illnesses can impair our abilities...
Your coach says you might have a pulled groin while running or playing sports. But is that what it really is? Contrary to what people hear, groin pulls are not...
"Do you hit the back of the bowl, the middle of the bowl, or your shoes?" The strength of your stream during urination can be an indication of your bladder...
The Black Experience should be celebrated every day, not just during Black History Month. Through traumas and adversities, there are also successes and excellence that are worth highlighting and uplifting...
Too much caffeine can do more than have your kids bouncing off the walls. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some insight into how much caffeine children should be allowed to...
Adopting new healthy habits is hard. Jennwood Chen, MD, says a mistake many patients make is trying to change too much at one time. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Chen...
Why do we live long, and why do we not live longer? The aging process is inevitable, but a decline in function in many domains of a woman's health is...
It seems like a badge of honor for some men to power through their lives with very little sleep. Yet getting enough quality sleep has been shown to have a...
Student-run clinics are one of the most comprehensive examples of experiential learning in medical school education—and in combination, are meant to provide primary care services to underserved communities. But the...
Every year around this time you see the posts about how the number of heart attacks increase on Super Bowl Sunday. Is that legit or just a good story to...
Across identities and ethnicities, sexual liberation can look different to different people. But, the expectations, objectification, and sexualization placed onto women from societal pressures to appeal to the standard norm...
Men don't have many birth control options, but that is changing. Dr. David Turok talks about a new male contraceptive gel currently in clinical trial, how it works, and possible...
With its high-stress environment, medical school can be an isolating experience. The competitive nature of medicine can sometimes make it difficult to foster authentic relationships that offer support and add...
It’s a new year, and you may be thinking of some resolutions to better your health and wellness. But general, big-picture goals like “get fit” or “eat better” may seem...
Spit to know which way to dig when trapped in an avalanche. Get into a sleeping bag naked to warm someone with hypothermia. Eating snow will make you more dehydrated...
Afghanistan is a region that, for years, has made headlines of war—but is often overlooked in its culture, beauty, and people. In S5E10, Mariam talks to fellow medical students Lilly...
Improving one's diet is a common New Year's resolution. But our fast-paced, busy lives make it seemingly impossible to stick to a healthful diet, right? Not according to dietitian Kary...
