A period that shows up two weeks ahead of schedule can feel like a red flag, but timing alone does not always signal trouble. Cycles shift for all kinds of...
Meningiomas are the most common brain tumors, and most are benign, slow-growing, and discovered by accident. But location matters—especially at the skull base, where nerves and blood vessels are tightly...
Feeling overly jumpy at small noises is not just an annoyance — it can be a sign of how the brain and body react to stress, stimulants, trauma, or underlying...
It can be a shock to find your first gray hairs on your head, especially if you are only in your 20s. But women's health specialist Kirtly Jones, MD, says...
Septoplasty, a surgical procedure aimed at correcting a deviated septum, is often associated with its potential to enhance sleep quality. However, ENT physician Marc Error, MD, says the surgery is...
Having a hard time breathing through one nostril? You might have a deviated septum—but does that mean you need surgery? ENT specialist Marc Error, MD, explains what causes a deviated...
Shin splints are common in athletes—but persistent pain can signal something more serious. Athletic trainer Travis Nolan explains how untreated shin splints can progress into stress fractures, what warning signs...
As babies grow from crawlers to walkers to climbers, their curiosity can put them at risk for accidental poisonings. Everyday items—cleaning products, medications, even toothpaste—can quickly become dangerous in little...
Memory lapses are common with aging, but how can you tell when it is something more serious? Geriatric physician Michelle Sorweid, MD, explains the early signs of cognitive decline, why...
About 15% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the advice on how long to wait before trying again has often been inconsistent. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, explains...
Many people do not talk to their doctor about headaches—even when they interfere with work, school, or daily life. Karly Pippitt, MD, primary care physician and headache specialist at University...
Feeling wiped out by summer heat at the start of the season—but just fine by August? That is not your imagination. Emergency physician Scott Youngquist, MD, explains how your body...
It looks like your eye is bleeding—but is it actually an emergency? A broken blood vessel in the eye can be startling, but it is not always dangerous. Emergency physician...
When it is dangerously hot outside and someone starts acting strangely or passes out, it could be more than just dehydration. Emergency physician Graham Brant-Zawadzki, MD, explains why heat stroke...
Stroke is often sudden—but rarely without warning. Dana DeWitt, MD, a stroke specialist at University of Utah Health, talks with Tom Miller, MD, about the most common causes of stroke...
Sleep, alcohol, diet, and exercise—these lifestyle factors can all play a role in managing epilepsy. Neurologist Sindhu Richards, MD, breaks down five key areas where small changes can have a...
Mindfulness practices can help with stress, depression, and anxiety—but research has shown that they can also help with physical conditions. Trinh Mai, LCSW, from University of Utah Health's Resiliency Center...
Planning for a family is an exciting step, but questions about stopping birth control and fertility often arise. How soon can you become fertile after discontinuing contraception methods? Do you...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, cardiologist John Ryan, MD, answers what he thinks is the best—and worst—thing you can do for your heart, why he chose...
Liposuction and abdominoplasty are two common surgical options to remove stubborn fat from the stomach. While both cosmetic procedures aim to make your midsection look flatter or tighter, the procedures...
Pectus excavatum or funnel chest is a deformity that can cause a child’s ribs and breastbone to grow inward giving the chest wall a sunken appearance. In some cases the...
A jammed finger can be a common sports injury, and it is usually nothing to worry about. But, if the pain in your finger lingers, you probably should have a...
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...
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...
