Going into medicine, a lot of us might fear delivering difficult news and information to patients and their families. After all, what's the "right" way to tell someone they've been...
Less than half of high schools in the United States mandate contraceptive and sexual education, resulting in many young adults receiving misinformation鈥攐r no information all at鈥攔egarding medically accurate contraceptive methods...
It can sometimes be difficult to separate between religion and science, especially if you practice both. But, religion and science can co-exist. In this episode, Leen and Harjit talk to...
If you鈥檙e struggling to lose weight, today鈥檚 Health Hack may be for you. Dr. Troy Madsen explains how cutting one large soda a day can lead to losing up to...
A vasectomy is considered the least invasive and lowest risk procedure someone can have. However, when it comes to "getting snipped," there are a lot of myths floating around. Urologist...
Nail biting is a common habit, but usually not a serious one for most children. Most children who bite their nails eventually lose the habit, but some may continue well...
Choosing to enter recovery for alcohol addiction is a difficult decision that requires a lot of support. Psychiatrist Dr. Jason Hunziker discusses how to support a friend or family member...
It's something the majority of us can relate to, but many actually don't receive proper sex education, or they鈥檙e getting unhelpful and misinformed information. Sex education is surprisingly still stigmatized...
Sciatica is a pain that originates from the back but shoots down the legs to the foot. It鈥檚 often described as an electrical sensation accompanied by sharp pain. Sciatica can...
An ingrown toenail can be extremely painful and, in some cases, require antibiotics and a procedure. On today鈥檚 Health Hack with Dr. Troy Madsen, learn how to stop an ingrown...
Twice a year in the United States we change our clocks forward or backward, and it can really mess with our daily rhythm. But could daylight savings time actually have...
鈥淭he Uber of Ophthalmology.鈥 As a child of a Foreign Service member, Ian grew up in Beijing, China. We talk about his experiences there, and what it was like to...
Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares a recent eye-opening study about using over-the-counter pain relievers rather than opioids. Learn how to safely treat your pain on this Health Hack.
The process of a fertilized egg joining the uterine wall is still a mystery. For couples turning to in-vitro fertilization, doctors have tried to find many ways throughout the years...
You鈥檝e just been told by a primary care physician you have thyroid nodules. It might sound like a worrisome thing, but it isn鈥檛 that unusual. Nearly one-half of the U.S...
For a long chunk of history, the field of medicine was male-dominated and obstetrics and gynaecology was no exception. In this episode, we talk about the growth of the field...
Sedation is commonly used in the intensive care unit (ICU) to make patients who require mechanical ventilation more comfortable, and less anxious. But sedation can have serious side effects, including...
鈥淭he best thing about Anki is that you study every day; if forces you, you鈥檝e got to do your reviews every day.鈥 It was during Second Look Day that Nick...
When you start sneezing and your nose starts running, is it allergies or a sinus infection? It can be difficult to distinguish the two, especially during the colder months. Dr...
Healthy bodies can come in all shapes and sizes. But sometimes our cultural weight bias (or fatphobia) can interfere with patient rapport. Margaux and Harjit discusses the issue of weight...
If you suffer from pain in a certain area during exercise, it could be tendinitis (also called tendonitis) or something worse. Sports medicine orthopedic specialist Dr. David Petron talks about...
Three or four servings of fruit and vegetables may be all you need in a day for significant health benefits. Dr. Troy Madsen shares some easy ways to get your...
Women are often responsible for birth control in most relationships. After having all the kids you've planned for, it may be time to consider permanent contraception. Is it his turn...
