Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common—the most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of pregnancy in the first twelve weeks. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse, specifically, are associated with chronic illnesses that...
Kidney stones have been referred to as “the worst pain in the world,” (besides childbirth, of course) and are becoming more common, especially in women. Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about...
The occasional “knuckle rub” to an itching eye can feel relieving, especially as allergy season starts. However, according to Mark Mifflin, MD, professor of ophthalmology, chronic eye itching can lead...
You have sprained your ankle. Maybe you twisted it during a run. Maybe you suffered a minor fall while skiing. It hurts and is swollen and needs some relief. Are...
Being kind is good for your health. Practicing kindness improves health across four vital domains: physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, talks about the science behind why...
Research shows caffeine is a stressor in pregnancy, and babies with stress in the uterus are more likely to have health problems as children and adults, one of those problems...
A large-scale study shows a connection between the eating habits of women and the chance of developing breast cancer. More surprisingly, eating junk food late at night may increase your...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, killing more women each year than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined. Yet, lung cancer is also the most...
What happens to all that sugar when you drink a 64-ounce soda? Liver specialist Juan Gallegos, MD, tracks the consumption, absorption, and storage of sugar in our bodies. He talks...
It can be hard to know if problems like vaginal itching or changes in your discharge are minor issues that will go away on their own, or if they are...
For some women, waking up in the morning can be a real struggle, even if they think they had a good night's rest. The majority of people sleep less than...
The most common leg cramps occur during sleep and can often wake you up due to terrible pain. But what exactly are leg cramps, who's likely to get them, and...
Many women who experience uncommon breast pain immediately think of breast cancer. Kirtly Jones, MD, says it’s probably something else. Dr. Jones explains what can cause breast pain in women...
Most of us know having high cholesterol is generally a bad thing. But what exactly is cholesterol? It’s not only a major signpost for your overall health, but it can...
Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common types of pain in the United States. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says yoga can reduce lower back pain...
As the weather gets colder, some people experience nosebleeds. When is a nosebleed serious enough to go the ER and when can you take care of it yourself? Emergency room...
If you’re prone to chronic headaches, it could be a jaw issue. Dr. Gary Lowder is a professor and practicing dentist at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He...
Have you stubbed your toe bad enough you think you may have broken it? Save yourself an expensive trip to the ER—emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how you...
The Seven Domains of Women's Health covers all parts of a woman's life: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, financial, and spiritual. As the show celebrates five years, Dr. Kirtly Parker...
There are some people that say fluoride is bad for you, but is it? In the past 50 years, many studies have shown that fluoride in drinking water is beneficial...
The presence of electric scooters are increasing in a lot of cities, and with them comes the increase in related injuries coming into ERs. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen...
Most household spiders don't pose much of a threat to humans, but some bigger spiders can have poisonous fangs. Dr. Tom Miller and dermatologist Dr. Mark Eliason discuss how to...
