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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You've heard the old wives tales about what you should and shouldn't do while pregnant. But can you separate fact from fiction? OB-GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones weighs in on...

It's Halloween, so you theoretically could land in the ER for a vampire bite, right? All joking aside, dozens of people each year land in the ER for bit marks...

Dr. Kirtly Jones of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah talks about why 50 is the best age to get your first mammogram.

Dr. Troy Madsen of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah has treated countless patients injured in motorcycle accidents. He weighs in on why the simple act of wearing a helmet can make...

There are things you can do before you get pregnant to increase the possibility of a healthy baby. Dr. Kirtly Jones of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah provides tips for families...

Flu shots are regularly recommended by doctors now. But did you know that what makes up the shot changes every year based on what strains of flu are most likely...

Dr. Kirtly Jones of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah talks about what you need to know to help your daughter navigate puberty.

If you end up with a tick on you, what should you do? Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the diseases, the concerns and how to remove it yourself.

Recently Randy Travis had heart failure followed by a stroke. Do you know what the symptoms of stroke are? Dr. Troy Madsen discusses what causes a stroke and how you...

It can be hard to know whether to go to the ER or urgent care for your condition. Dr. Troy Madsen, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital emergency department physician, gives some...

Dr. Tom Miller from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospitals tells you when you should be asking your doctor for a stress test. Published July 2013

Dr. Tom Miller, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital internist, tells you about home blood pressure machines, if they're any good, and why you should have one.

Patients with atrial fibrillation have a higher chance of stroke. Heart specialist Dr. Frederick Han at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital has developed a procedure, called LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) Ligation...

Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the realities of CPR: does it work as well in real life as it does on TV, why do you give CPR and how giving...

There are many different conditions that affect the heart. But what exactly are the differences? And what does that term, cardiomyopathy, mean? Craig Selzman, MD, explains heart disease and how...

Why are there more livestock-related injuries coming to the ER at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah hospital right now? Plus, ATV injuries are up; find out why. Emergency room doctor Troy...

Which burns can be treated at home, and which requires a professional's attention? Burn specialist Dr. Stephen Morris distinguishes between the different types of burns and discusses burn prevention.

Whether it's from an accidental fall or a head-cracking tackle on the sports field, concussions can be a common result. Learn about the symptoms of a concussion from ER doctor...