Each of us has probably heard to limit our intake of high-fat foods to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and obesity. But does that mean we should avoid...
When it comes to knee surgery to recovery, patience and due diligence are key—especially during the first three critical weeks that account for 70 percent of healing.
Teenagers often have strong emotional reactions accompanied by feelings of being frustrated, overwhelmed, moody, tired, and angry. As a parent, how can you tell if physical and psychological stressors have...
Microtia is a rare disorder encompassing a spectrum of congenital ear malformations or even absence of the visible part of the external outer ear. Learn the causes, diagnosis, and treatment...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time for us to prioritize our physical and psychological well-being. Together we can address the stigma associated with mental health and substance...
Las dietas con alto contenido en grasa, sodio, azúcar y alimentos procesados y rápidos están relacionadas con enfermedades crónicas como las cardiovasculares, la diabetes, la obesidad, las enfermedades renales y...
Diets high in fat, sodium, sugar, and processed and fast foods are linked to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, and certain cancers. By tweaking your...
Kids often come home from summer camp with new friendships and hobbies or skills, but they also learn a lot about themselves—developmentally. Research at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health reveals summer...
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how important it is to actively manage your disease. Researchers at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health are working to increase access to...
As a parent, your pediatrician can be your lifeline whenever you have a question about the health of your child. But what should you do when you have a pressing...
About 422 million people globally have diabetes. And the number of cases has been steadily increasing in recent decades. This is why it is so important to find out what...
Chronic heart failure, also known simply as heart failure, affects approximately 6.2 million Americans. The good news is that early treatment and lifestyle changes can extend your life.
Women are at higher risk of developing some eye diseases and conditions. Among them is dry eye syndrome, caused when the body doesn't make enough tears to lubricate the eye...
No es raro que los adolescentes se sientan tristes, ansiosos, confundidos o angustiados. Cuando las emociones negativas se vuelven abrumadoras, los jóvenes de 12 a 14 años pueden empezar a...
La adicción es una enfermedad que afecta al cerebro y al comportamiento de una persona, lo que le lleva a ser incapaz de controlar su consumo de una droga legal...
You probably don't think about your hamstrings much unless you're an athlete, but this group of three muscles is responsible for movement when we run, walk, sit, or squat.
It's not unusual for adolescents to feel sad, anxious, confused, or distressed. When negative emotions become overwhelming, youth may start using self-injury as a way to cope with stress in...
Omega-3 fatty acids can keep your body running like a fine-tuned machine. But your body cannot make these essential nutrients on its own—you must get them from food.
You're never too young or too old to be concerned about bone health. If you don't consume enough calcium in your diet, your bone density is reduced, and the risk...
Doctors aren't quite sure what causes sundowner's syndrome, but they do know people with Alzheimer's disease are prone to develop it, especially in the mid to late-stages of the disease.
Are you worried about a friend or family member you suspect may be addicted to drugs? Addiction is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to an...
Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in different regions of the brain, resulting in movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders. Learn about...
