You've taken your child to scheduled well visits, but a few weeks later, you receive a bill in the mail for their care. Aren’t well visits covered by insurance? Dr...
A recent study shows an increase in diagnoses of breast cancer in young women. Is some external factor increasing the rate of cancer, or are we just diagnosing more cases...
Peyronie’s disease is the development of fibrous tissue in the penis that can cause curved and painful erections. Up to 13 percent of men may have the condition, yet that...
Want better sleep? Spend less time laying in bed mad you’re not falling asleep. Learn about insomnia and CBTI with specialist Dr. Kelly Baron. What to do if you crash...
You or somebody you know suddenly becomes confused. What does it mean? There are a number of things that could cause this confusion. But if there are other symptoms that...
Many things in the world can cause anxiety and often they're beyond your control. Yet, you shouldn't ignore or dismiss what you are feeling. Psychiatrist Maria Reyes tells us the...
The dangers of opioid abuse and addiction are everywhere in the news. But, doctors still do not have a standard operating procedure on how to best prescribe or treat pain...
Hernias are extremely common—any person of any age or gender can form one for a variety of reasons. You may even have one and not even know it. Dr. Rodney...
Troy is house hungry. Scot introduces Reginald Rat Pants. "Alexa, call an ambulance." Your Echo could detect heart attacks. Yes, a rattlesnake bite is worth a trip to the ER...
Is a cosmetic rhinoplasty right for you? Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati discusses the procedure. Learn the common reasons patients seek out the operations, typical methods your doctor may use...
Dr. Paul Thielking teaches an eight-week mind and body skills group for cancer patients. He walks us through a mindfulness and breathing exercise to help with relaxation. Although developed for...
For many people, as we age, our eyelids may begin to droop. This can leave a tired appearance or in some cases even limit peripheral vision. Eyelid rejuvenation is a...
Scot’s 10,000 daily step reality is shattered. Troy learns how to nap like an astronaut. ER or Not - you cut yourself. Guest: licensed clinical social worker Kevin Curtis.
It's the season two finale and we're reflecting back on memories from our third year of medical school: lessons we've learned, goals we've achieved, and challenges we overcame. And we...
Virtual reality therapy is being investigated as a way to induce empathy in violent offenders. Dr. Maria V. Sanchez-Vives has been studying potential uses of VR in cognitive therapy and...
Does that expensive sleep tracker on your wrist work? Probably not. At least, not the way you think it does. Sleep specialist Dr. Kelly Baron shares her professional opinion on...
Sitting for long periods of time may be as harmful to your health as obesity and smoking. On today’s Health Hack, Dr. Troy Madsen has a few ways you can...
Plenity is a new FDA-approved medical device that claims to help lose weight by making you feel full before meals. It is swallowed like a pill and has the potential...
We’ve never really considered ourselves as influences—we like to think we’re just sharing stories about diverse experiences in medicine. But with more and more influencers using social media to expand...
"The theme of my application was my Spanish. I did some volunteer work at elementary schools, where I would translate at parent teacher conference. I got involved with the American...
Ride an e-scooter? You’ll probably end up in the ER in your first 10 rides. Really. Learn how to scoot safely today. Also—learn how a physical therapist can keep you...
Scoliosis is common and usually isn't progressive, and, fortunately, those with the condition often can live without much trouble. For some, however, scoliosis can cause pain and even impair function...
