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Thirty percent of women ages 40-50 have an overactive bladder: more bathroom breaks during the day, urgent trips waking you up at night. According to women’s specialist Kirtly Parker Jones...
If you're experiencing pain or swelling on the outside of your knee, the problem may not be with the joint itself, but rather the iliotibial, or IT band, tendon. IT...
Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? Tom Miller, MD, talks to Mark Eliason, MD, about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites, how...
After sitting for a long time you notice one leg is swollen and your calf is painful. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, says...
Cycling can be a low-impact exercise with some high-impact health benefits, says physical therapist Ned Dowling, director of The Cyclist's Clinic at University of Utah Health. He outlines a range...
Mental preparedness isn't just for athletes—it's a crucial skill for everyone. Jason Hunziker, MD, division chief of adult psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, unpacks techniques like visualization and mindfulness...
Some clothing and swimwear advertise their “UV protection” technology, but does this really work? Doug Grossman, MD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute talks about varying levels of protection you can adopt...
Raynaud's Syndrome is a condition affecting approximately eight percent of the population. Symptoms include color changes in the hands when exposed to cold or stress. Rheumatologist Tracy Frech, MD, provides...
In a world dominated by quick clicks and endless scrolls, how is social media shaping our ability to focus? And how could it affect people who have conditions like ADHD...