Your preschooler suddenly needs the bathroom every few minutes—but seems otherwise fine. While alarming for parents, this common phase is often harmless and linked to stress, routine changes, or bladder...
Did last week's sweet potato and black bean chili recipe leave the U of U Cooking Crew craving more? Find out as they dish on the tweaks, insights, and hurdles...
Across cultures and throughout history, humans have turned to something beyond themselves in moments of uncertainty—seeking guidance, meaning, or comfort when outcomes are unknown. Whether through prayer, ritual, or quiet...
Sciatica often starts suddenly—with sharp, electric pain radiating from the lower back down the leg. While the symptoms can feel alarming, most cases improve with time and conservative care. Orthopedic...
Young children typically have a lot of energy and short attention spans. Still, with over 6.1 million children in the United States diagnosed with ADHD, parents often worry about their...
Theresa faces skepticism from the crew about her black bean and sweet potato chili's taste compared to meat-based chilis. She offers baking tips for cornbread and debunks the myth that...
Air pollution is linked to millions of deaths worldwide each year, and exposure to environmental toxins has been associated with long-term impacts on cardiovascular, neurological, and reproductive health. Yet for...
Nail fungus is common, stubborn, and often misunderstood. Many treatments promise results, but few deliver. Dermatologist Christopher Hull, MD, breaks down how to confirm the diagnosis, what actually works, and...
Three weeks in, three pounds down, and an inch and a half off the waist. Scot's been using ChatGPT to manage his nutrition plan, and he wants to sanity check...
How soon can you resume normal activities after surgery? Surgeon Motaz Selim, MD, PhD, breaks down the recovery process, offering expert advice on everything from dealing with post-surgery pain to...
Dive into the very first episode of "Cooking with the U of U Crew"! Get acquainted with the members of the U of U Health Crew: Scot, Alex, Jhonny, and...
Money decisions are often framed as logical—but when risk enters the picture, emotions, timing, and life circumstances quickly complicate the equation. From career moves and caregiving responsibilities to investing, debt...
Jaw popping is common, but not all popping is created equal. Some sounds are harmless, while others point to joint dysfunction that can worsen over time. Gary Lowder, DDS, breaks...
Measles is on every parent's radar right now, but the disease is just one of many childhood rashes that can look alarming. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, details the most common...
Has your child got a bad cough that almost sounds like a seal? Hearing a child with croup is concerning to any parent. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what...
Remember writing your medical school personal statement—the carefully crafted story about who you were and the physician you hoped to become? Years later, after exams, long nights, and countless moments...
Risk in health care is often presented as a number—but what those numbers actually mean, and how we interpret them, is far less straightforward. With the growing influence of misinformation...
A twisted ankle, pulled muscle, or sudden fall can leave you wondering how serious the injury really is—and whether it is something you can manage at home or needs medical...
Listener Jody came back to tell us how the Ironman went, and he never made it to the start line. What followed was a brutal race-day Facebook post and some...
Straining, crying, and turning red without producing a bowel movement can leave parents worried that something is seriously wrong—but in many cases, it is a normal developmental phase called infant...
Workplaces are one of the most common places adults form relationships—and one of the most complex environments for social risk. In the social domain of risks, Kirtly Jones, MD, and...
Your doctor should not just be someone you see when you are sick—they should be your health advocate. John Barrett, MD, chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine...
A glaucoma diagnosis can feel alarming, especially knowing that optic nerve damage cannot be reversed. Rachel Simpson, MD, a glaucoma specialist at the John A. Moran Eye Center at University...
