Heating pads are big burn-risks to the elderly and geriatric populations. Brad Wiggins, nurse manager at 香蕉视频 of Utah Health Burn Center, talks about why these two populations, specifically, are...
Some doctors will want to take blood or urine tests at your yearly checkup for a number of reasons. Dr. Tom Miller talks to Dr. Jerry Hussong, a pathologist who...
If you鈥檙e going to undergo endoscopic sinus surgery, you may have some questions regarding your recovery. Will you have extensive bandaging and bruising? How long before you can go back...
Wisdom tooth extraction is almost a rite of passage for many Americans. Dr. Bryce Williams talks about why it鈥檚 important to have them removed. He also describes the difference between...
A broken collarbone, or clavical, is a common sports injury and, traditionally, people let the break heal naturally. But, sometimes, surgery is best to maintain shoulder functionality and avoid later...
Getting a good night鈥檚 sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. But sometimes it can feel impossible to fall asleep at night. Dr...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur between longer periods of darkness and extremely cold temperatures. According to women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones, the symptoms of SAD primarily affects...
Playing novice electrician? Stuck something in an outlet you shouldn鈥檛 have? Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explores the potential health risks you may face after experiencing even just a minor...
Outside of latex condoms and certain spermicides, it is extremely rare for a woman to have an allergic reaction to any form of birth control. That includes oral contraceptives. With...
You may think you know what to look for in pink eye: red itchy eyes, goopy discharge, swelling. But are you sure? Dr. Troy Madsen explains how pink eye can...
You need to urinate but it鈥檚 hard, if not impossible, to go. Should you make a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says it depends on...
If you find yourself gasping for air while exercising, you could be out of shape鈥 or it could be a sign of something more serious. Dyspnea is what鈥檚 known as...
Dizziness is one of the most common complaints primary care physicians treat. There are many different types of dizziness, each with its causes and treatments. Dr. Tom Miller shares how...
Problems with the jaw joint in front of your ears can have a host of effects: pain when chewing, headaches and more. Gary Lowder has over 30 years of experience...
High blood pressure can be a reason for concern, but is it worth an expensive trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about when a trip...
In recent years, fatty liver disease has become the most common chronic liver disease, affecting as many as 80 million Americans鈥攎any who don鈥檛 even know they have the disease. Dr...
Stubbing a toe is painful. You might have stubbed your toe really hard, and might have even broken it. Should you go to the ER? Dr. Troy Madsen stops by...
If you get itchy bumps on your skin, it鈥檚 usually because of bug bites or allergies. But some people get hives spontaneously and aren鈥檛 sure what鈥檚 causing them. Dr. Tom...
Broken bones can occasionally heal in the wrong position, forming a 鈥渕alunion鈥 or 鈥渕alalignment鈥 after treatment. These misaligned bones can cause further problems and pain in the body. Dr. Tom...
Most research says getting less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night can be detrimental to your health. But as many as 10 percent of Americans...
You have a piece of food stuck in your throat. Maybe a piece of steak you didn鈥檛 chew well enough. It isn鈥檛 blocking your airway, but it鈥檚 definitely not going...
It鈥檚 that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack, everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much...
If you are at risk for skin cancer, you'd want to take every precaution to prevent melanoma. Mole mapping is an excellent tool to detect skin conditions earlier. Dermatologist Dr...
