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Greg Clark, PhD, associate professor of bioengineering at the �㽶��Ƶ of Utah is working with a team to develop a prosthetic hand that amputees can move with their thoughts, and...

People with chronic sinus problems suffer from other types of problems stemming from sinus inflammation – congestion, loss of sense of smell and taste and trouble sleeping. Dr. Richard Orlandi...

Kayte Thomas’ daughter was born with some of her organs sticking out. Her daughter had gastroschsis, a rare and devastating birth defect. In this interview, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks...

Are you plagued by sinus problems and considering an operation? Dr. Richard Orlandi is a sinus surgery specialist. He describes how sinus surgery works and what to expect if you’re...

If you’re going in for sinus surgery, do you know how much time to take off work for recovery? Dr. Richard Orlandi discusses what you should consider before undergoing surgery...

“It was a decision between my heart and my brain, I made the decision with my heart.” Daniela, a first year medical student here at #UUSOM had a difficult decision...

It’s a myth that getting head lice is a result of poor hygiene. Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones is here to tell you that it can happen to anyone – even...

Whooping cough (pertussis) is making a comeback: the number of cases in 2014 was higher than it’s been in decades. Babies can’t receive the pertussis vaccine until several months after...

Academic pressures have led to a nationwide trend to cut back on physical education and recess in public schools. Timothy Brusseau, Ph.D., assistant professor in exercise and sport science at...

If you’re thinking about applying to PA programs, the director of admissions for the �㽶��Ƶ of Utah’s physician assistant program has some advice for you. Doris Dalton encourages some deep...

Is the President’s Precision Medicine Initiative going revolutionize health care? Is it a good investment? What is it, exactly? Dr. Will Dere, director for the Program for Personalized Health at...

Everyone has body odors, but every person’s is a little bit different. Odors even vary between areas of our bodies. But did you know using certain soaps and deodorants could...

Is a sugar-free diet the healthy way to go? Not necessarily. Health educator Ashley Quadros says humans need sugar for energy and discusses why it has such a bad reputation...

Growing up often comes with growing pains. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses why children of certain ages get body aches and what to expect when growing pains set in. She...

Our bodies are home to thousands of species of good bacteria that keep us healthy by aiding with digestion, defending against harmful bacteria, even possibly promoting mental health. A recent...

“Your life experiences build who you are.” From a young age, Wes, a second year medical student here at #UUSOM was taught to respect and serve the elder community. It...

Experiment.com and petridish.org are websites that host crowdfunding campaigns designed to raise money for scientific research from large numbers of people. It sounds like a great idea, but does it...

Hypothermia is when your body temperature gets too low. But you might be surprised to find out it doesn’t really need to be all that cold to get hypothermia. Dr...

Stressed out and need some motivation? Dr. Leana Wen, attending physician at George Washington �㽶��Ƶ, talks about how to manage stress in such a stressful time of your life. She...

Northern Utah suffers from terrible air pollution in the winter months, but improving the air quality is a more complicated issue than most people realize. Kerry Kelly is an air...

Anyone who has attempted to create an educational game has probably learned just how difficult it can sometimes be. Kerry Kelly, a chemical engineer at the �㽶��Ƶ of Utah, recently...

People claim vegetarian status for a multitude of reasons. Registered Dietitian Kary Woodruff speaks about being on the fence and some of the reasons why people choose this option. She...

When you say allergies most people think of springtime: flowers, grasses, trees, pollens. But winter allergies can also be a problem. From St. John's Medical Center in Jackson, Wyoming, Dr...

One in every four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Do the abusers want to stop hurting their partners? Social worker Wendy James talks about...