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Abdominal cancer encompasses a wide range of potential diagnoses with varying symptoms. Theresa Warner, MD, Deputy Director of Huntsman Cancer Institute, discusses the critical nature of recognizing early signs, from...
You may have heard about gout in history class, but it is still around today. If anyone in your family has suffered from the condition, you may be at risk...
Dry mouth is a common issue that can affect your quality of life. It is common among women and the older population, and can contribute to tooth decay, bad breath...
The current ADHD medication shortage can be a cause of concern for many patients and their families. Anthony May, PharmD, pharmacy director at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the reasons...
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...
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...