Not all bacteria are bad. Within each of us are over 1,000 species of good bacteria that live in our gut, skin, mouth, and other exposed surfaces that we couldn't...
We know pomegranates are huge during the fall season. But apples also are harvested in the fall. That’s when they’re the tastiest because the sugar content is the highest. Oranges...
How do you get involved in medical education? What is the process for couples in the residency match program? Is a chinchilla a safe pet? Family Practitioner and Phase I...
Your energy level is down, you’re putting on weight, your mood is affected and your sex drive is decreased. You might have low testosterone. Ads for testosterone therapy flood the...
If you could only concentrate on just one thing to live a healthier life, what do you think that one thing would be? According to Dr. Tom Miller at the...
Vegetarian diets can be perfectly healthy for kids of all ages, even infants, but it's important to not let them be a french-fry-vegetarian, which focuses only on not eating meat...
Do you have what it takes to become a brain surgeon? How do you gain a PhD during your residency? Residency Program Director for the Department of Neurosurgery at the...
You're approaching an intersection when you come across a terrible accident. While it may be your gut reaction to jump in and help, that may not be the best course...
How do you describe an LDS or Mormon mission in your medical school application? What’s it like to live in Poland as a missionary? What’s it like to be a...
Doctors call it Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), but you might know it better as a staph infection. It's a nasty problem that's on the rise in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner...
For the past 60 years women have heard both the pros and the cons about taking hormone treatments after menopause. Are hormones beneficial? Are they safe? Dr. Kirtly Jones has...
"What is the fastest way to Med School?" Director of Preprofessional Advising at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah, John Nilsson discusses the answer to this popular question. Learn what his policy...
Nightmares are very common in kids. Seeing scary and unfamiliar images in movies or on TV can trigger bad dreams. Dr. Benjamin Chan talks about how you can help your...
Surgical site infections are one of the most common complications of surgery. They can delay healing time, which means longer hospital stays, more doctor visits, and more time away from...
Flu season is here and you might have wondered: do flu vaccines really make a difference? The answer is yes! Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how flu shots work, why...
They're cute and they're sticky, but the tiny hands of busy little children are also covered in germs! As simple as it is to do, kids don't always think about...
You see the ads on TV during sporting events, and athletes swear by them. Do sports drinks make a difference? Dr. Troy Madsen has the facts and tackles some hydration...
Putting your child to bed at night can be a nightmare. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to avoid bedtime troubles and how to get into a nightime routine that...
Dr. Milne talks about the program and what they look for in medical students. We also talk about how you can become involved in academic medicine and why Dr. Milne...
Second year medical student talks about his experiences with the curriculum, maintaining a healthy life balance, and how to effectively commute from Utah county. Also as a non-traditional applicant, we...
Dr. Fritzler, Pre–medical advisor for Weber State Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, talks about the program at WSU, his love of parasites and the importance of roadkill. We also review criteria for UUSOM and...
You might think dry eye disease is a result of simply having a lack of tears. The condition is actually an inflammatory disease. Dr. Majid Moshirfar explains the causes of...
