Shoulders can be injured in many ways, including trauma, a torn tendon, or simply overuse. Fortunately, an injured shoulder does not always require surgery. Tom Miller, MD, speaks with orthopedic...
Should you eat three large meals a day or several smaller ones? Theresa Dvorak, registered dietitian at University of Utah Health, clears up the confusion about meal frequency. Learn how...
Feeling anxious occasionally is part of being human, but when worry becomes constant, overwhelming, and difficult to control, it may signal an anxiety disorder. Women are diagnosed with anxiety disorders...
Some medical labels come with clarity. Others come with confusion, frustration, and a lot of unanswered questions. Kirtly Jones, MD, explains why the term "syndrome" can feel unsettling for both...
You know the sun can damage your skin, but what about your eyes? Ophthalmologist Jeff Pettey, MD, breaks down the risks of sun exposure to your vision, from painful short-term...
Emergency medicine physician Jeffery Druck, MD, talks about what really goes on behind those ER doors. Learn the top reasons people come in and the surprising symptoms that do not...
Headaches can often stop you from going about your day because of the pain they can cause. But as painful as they can be, women's health specialist Kirtly Jones, MD...
Waking up with numb hands during pregnancy? It might not be just another random symptom. Find out what could be causing it, why pregnancy makes it more common, and what...
Orthopedic surgeon Chris Peters, MD, talks about why he chose to specialize in joint replacement. Find out why marathon runners are more prone to arthritis and if nutritional supplements provide...
When you are pregnant and eating for two, a healthy diet becomes much more critical. Unpasteurized milk and cheese? Nope. Fish? OK. Sugars? Do not overdo it. Women's health specialist...
Health is more than just your physical well-being. Health is more than how many steps you have walked or how many calories you have eaten for the day. The Center...
If you or your young athlete experiences abdominal pain in the upper left side after a collision, seeking immediate medical attention can be crucial. Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD...
Theresa Dvorak, registered dietitian at University of Utah Health, talks about the best and worst things you can eat. What often causes people to fail at their diet? How do...
Recently, frozen embryos have been in the news with a woman giving birth to an embryo that had been frozen for over 24 years. Not only did the birth break...
Low-dose methods of contraception, such as birth control pills, IUDs, and implant, have been found to increase the risk of breast cancer in women. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about...
A pap smear screening is one of most effective ways of preventing cervical cancer. But the screening can be frustrating to do regularly—and downright uncomfortable to have performed. Women's expert...
Lyme disease is contracted by ticks that carry the Borrelia bacteria, and it can be a tricky disease to diagnose. Dr. John Kriesel, a physician and researcher in the Division...
There are two kinds of mammograms available to women. While both mammograms are used to prevent breast cancer, they are different depending on whether or not a woman has any...
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and can lead to potentially life-threatening heart attacks and strokes. A clinical trial called SPRINT has changed the way...
The next time you have trouble swallowing a piece of food, try drinking a soda. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about how carbonation from...
No woman wants an 'unnatural childbirth.' But what is defined as a 'natural' or 'normal' birth? Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks with a certified nurse midwife Celeste Thomas...
