It might sound unusual, but it is true: some children can faint while grooming their hair. It is a peculiar condition known as hair grooming syncope. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD...
If your goal is to lose fat and retain lean muscle mass, you have to eat properly. But what does that mean? There are many myths and misconceptions when it...
1 in 5 U.S. physicians was born and educated abroad, according to the AAMC. Non-U.S. international medical graduates—different from Americans who attend medical school abroad—face various obstacles in getting to...
Could eating spicy food during pregnancy cause your child to go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will be a boy...
Supplements marketed to men come with plenty of promises. Get stronger. Feel younger. Live longer. But which claims are backed by research—and which are nothing more than empty promises? Thunder...
Can chemotherapy be used to prevent cancer? The short answer is no. Theresa Werner, MD, Deputy Director of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, debunks the notion of "preventative" chemotherapy in healthy...
Your lifestyle can make a significant impact on the frequency and intensity of headaches or migraines. Medications can only do so much. Karly Pippitt, MD, explains how improving habits like...
Cultivating a supportive community can enhance your resilience, well-being, and success in medical school and beyond. Explore the power of community in medical school with BUNDLE OF HERS. In a...
In the latest installment of the Guys Talking to Guys series, the Who Cares Guys speak with listener Jody, who has navigated the ups and downs of significant weight fluctuations...
Grief is a multifaceted experience that can extend beyond the physical realm for some individuals. While many religions and cultures offer beliefs in an afterlife, what exactly comes after our...
As a parent, you have seen commercials saying you need to give your kid chewable vitamins or special, expensive supplement drinks for them to grow and develop properly. Do children...
Learn about the benefits of combining integrative treatments like acupuncture with holistic group health practices to manage menopause symptoms. Kirtly Jones, MD, speaks with Lisa Taylor Swanson, PhD, about MENOGAP...
If medications and lifestyle changes are still not improving your atrial fibrillation symptoms, it may be time to consider a surgical option. Cardiovascular surgeon Jared Bunch, MD, discusses cardiac ablation...
Environmental changes can evoke powerful emotions and deeply impact our well-being. Scent cues, often linked to memories, can transport us back to specific moments, triggering unexpected waves of grief. In...
Lifting weights and resistance training is not just for young people. Bradley Ruple, PhD, discusses the health benefits of strength training for seniors and shares practical starting points for older...
As a parent, if you suspect your child may be engaging in self-harming behaviors, you may not be sure what to do to help. Psychiatrist Thomas Conover, MD, explains how...
Could stepping into an ice-cold bath hold the key to better health? Or is a cold plunge just another health trend that distracts us from the Core 4? Dr. John...
Grieving can come with unexpected financial costs, from funeral expenses to managing unpaid bills and estate planning. These financial implications add another layer of complexity to an already challenging time...
Many advertisements and online sources claim a certain vitamin or supplement is safe and will improve your life. The reality of these products is much more complicated than the marketing...
Epilepsy can be a difficult condition to diagnose. Seizures do not always happen in a doctor's office. Fortunately, the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) enhances diagnosis accuracy by observing patients over...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are chronic and disabling conditions that can adversely impact your ability to function. When standard treatments fail, many suffering from OCD and...
Just as patients of color experience unfair treatment in the doctor's office, physicians of color also experience discrimination from patients. As medical trainees, the question of "When can I start...
Grief is not a linear process, but rather a messy and tumultuous experience intertwined with various emotions such as guilt, anger, and relief. Normalizing the chaotic feelings and thoughts that...