Raynaud's Syndrome is a condition affecting approximately eight percent of the population. Symptoms include color changes in the hands when exposed to cold or stress. Rheumatologist Tracy Frech, MD, provides...
Extreme cravings, headaches, fatigue, low energy, brain fog, gas, and bloating. Have you ever experienced a situation where you start eating healthier and instead of feeling better, you feel worse...
Asthma causes shortness of breath, wheezing, or repeated coughing episodes, and it is commonly diagnosed at a young age. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses the signs and symptoms of asthma...
Stephen Guthery, MD, sees kids with diseases that are so rare, they may be one of only a handful who have ever been reported having it. He describes the hurdles...
In today’s world of advanced medical technology, do doctors still need stethoscopes or are they just for show? Dr. Bates from Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, ID, talks about this...
What makes an innovator? Dr. Adam Frost, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, is a recipient of the National Institutes of Health New Innovator Award for high-risk, high-impact research. He describes the...
We often say the human race is closely linked to chimpanzees, but menopause in women are actually similar to those of orcas’. The average age for menopause in American women...
You accidentally cut yourself. Do you need stitches or will a bandage work just fine? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen goes through some of the scenarios that would require...
How is biochemistry taught here at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine? What is "Breaking Bread"? What is it that excites students about getting a free McDonald’s breakfast on...
It happens to every parent. They’re your biggest fans until one day you start getting the short one-word answers to every question you ask. You try and try, but can’t...
The sooner a specialist can see a stroke victim makes a huge difference in the quality of their recovery. Telestroke is a form of telemedicine that gives patients in rural...
An estimated 36 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic migraines, an illness for which there are limited medications and no cure. Dr. K.C. Brennan describes a migraine as...
Geneticist Dr. Lisa Cannon-Albright explains how knowing your genealogy can give you a head start in understanding your risk for developing disease. She also describes her work building a genealogy...
There can be side effects that come from not getting enough sun, especially in the wintertime. But can a little bit of light really make a difference to your health...
Every house probably has a portable heater. There’s so much stuff in-between you and those heating elements, how could you possibly burn yourself? Well, you can. From the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of...
How does one become a Pediatrician, Adult Psychiatrist and a Child Psychiatrist in five years? Why is the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine one of only nine in the...
Avalanche danger is extremely high in Utah - unfortunately, a couple of people have already died because of avalanches. Dr. Troy Madsen discusses what to do if you or someone...
You’ve childproofed the house to avoid any accidents that could occur – but what many parents overlook are choking hazards in food. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why certain foods can...
Helmet use is higher than ever, but there has been no reduction in the number of skiing or snowboarding injuries or fatalities. So what’s going on? Dr. Tom Miller asked...
In the United States, obesity and diabetes have risen to epidemic proportions. Dr. Jared Rutter, professor of biochemistry at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah, explains why our body’s metabolism wasn’t designed...
The information you tell your doctor plays a critical part in them providing maximum care for your physical and emotional health. Yet, a recent survey suggests 52 percent of women...
Set against the beautiful back drop of Cedar City Utah, Southern Utah State Ï㽶ÊÓƵ offers it 8000 plus students a private feel (but with public cost) environment. Well known for...
Bob Costas stepped down from hosting Olympic coverage for the first time since 1998 because of a painful case of pink eye. Dr. Troy Madsen from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital...
