In Utah, 21 people die every month from prescription drug overdoses. Modern computer databases are capable of identifying multiple prescriptions from different doctors for the same patient, which may lead...
New parabolic skis allow skiers to have more control on the slope, but the new shape may lead to injuries, even for experienced skiers. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Rothberg discusses...
Sleep apnea, sleepwalking and sleep talking all have an impact on sleep quality for both the person suffering from the sleep disorder and the person they share a bed with...
In a perfect world, researchers could mine patient data to view trends that might assist in studies and improve health care overall. Dr. Ross Koppel of the University of Pennsylvania...
Holiday meals bring with them lots of butter, cream, and extra helpings of dessert. But just because you’re trying to eat healthier doesn’t mean you need to miss out on...
Bam.iobio is the first app of its kind that allows scientists to analyze genome sequence data on their web browser, interactively, and in real-time, without having to rely on terabytes...
Although the symptoms of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease are quite similar, they have very different causes. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the causes, signs and symptoms of gluten sensitivity...
The tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean are one of the richest sources of biodiversity on Earth. It not only teems with life, but also with extraordinary chemical compounds not...
The fight against breast cancer understandably has received much attention, but many women would be surprised to discover that lung cancer is a bigger threat to them. Dr. Kirtly Jones...
Sixty million Americans act as caregivers to loved ones in their family or community who are not able to function on their own. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks candidly with Kathleen...
Did you know you can look at your medical records when you’re traveling in case of an emergency? Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Mike Strong bring us up-to-date on how...
Black children are less likely to be diagnosed with and less likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics for ear infections than white children are, a new study has found. But the...
If a fire started in your workplace, would you know how to react and escape? Annette Matherly from the University of Utah Health Care Burn Center offers tips that could...
Most women have periods in their lives, however brief or lengthy, where they do not wish to get pregnant. Dr. Kirtly Jones gives a brief history of contraceptive methods over...
We know it’s wrong, but domestic abuse still happens on a daily basis and leads to the deaths of 4,000 women each year. Why is this violence so prevalent? Social...
Medicine has evolved from a guessing game to diagnoses, procedures and treatments that work. Dr. Bob Pendleton believes hospitalization is a high stakes venture. Not unlike a space launch, procedures...
Food allergies are commonly passed down from parent to child. Some are outgrown but others are not and can cause life-threatening reactions. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the problem and urges...
One of the biggest problems scientists face when trying to describe their research is trying to get an enormous amount of information out without dumbing it down or making it...
Willard H. Dere, MD, brings 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry to his new role as executive director of the Program in Personalized Health at the University of...
From the fear of needles to government conspiracy theories, some people are opposed to getting a flu shot. Dr. Susan Terry explains why the thoroughly tested flu vaccine is safe...
Once considered instructions only for the terminally ill or elderly, advance directives are for everyone who wants to ensure their medical treatment wishes are honored, even if they can’t communicate...
As a baby’s digestive system develops, transitioning to table food is the eventual goal. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks through a baby’s feeding progression from newborn to age one. She...
The human brain is still making major developmental changes until around age 25. Adolescent decision making processes continue to develop as well. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones examines the latest facts...
Cancer is an unwanted experiment in progress. As the disease advances, tumor cells accumulate mutations, eventually arriving at ones that give them the insidious power to grow uncontrollably and spread...
