A heart attack affects both men and women, but the symptoms can present differently. Many women may even dismiss the signs. Cardiologist John Ryan, MD, discusses why women's symptoms tend...
If you are experiencing pain or swelling on the outside of your knee, the problem may not be with the joint itself, but rather the iliotibial, or IT band, tendon...
Supplements marketed to men come with plenty of promises. Get stronger. Feel younger. Live longer. But which claims are backed by research鈥攁nd which are nothing more than empty promises? Thunder...
As a parent, if you suspect your child may be engaging in self-harming behaviors, you may not be sure what to do to help. Psychiatrist Thomas Conover, MD, explains how...
Many advertisements and online sources claim a certain vitamin or supplement is safe and will improve your life. The reality of these products is much more complicated than the marketing...
When someone says they have a broken heart, most of us think it is just a metaphor for expressing their extreme emotional pain. But there actually is a medical condition...
Whether you鈥檙e trying to lose weight to improve appearance or your health, getting started can be quite the challenge. Jennwood Chen, MD, from the 香蕉视频 of Utah Health Weight Management...
Sometimes we eat something we wish we hadn't. Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, says food poisoning generally takes about six hours to take effect, but most people get through...
Will Vitamin C help you stave off a cold this winter? Can you catch pneumonia from going outside in the cold with wet hair? Does the flu shot make you...
Depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is higher in Utah and other places further from the equator. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker, MD, talks about why ten percent of people in...
The holidays are here and you鈥檙e getting ready to hit the road for a well-deserved vacation鈥攖he one thing you should always remember to take with you is a first aid...
For many athletes, a little pain comes with the territory. But sometimes, that seemingly minor injury could actually be a sign of something significantly more serious. Athletic trainer Travis Nolan...
Your family鈥檚 medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is...
From alcohol poisoning to rushing the field at football games, emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, discusses the top eight reasons he sees college students come into the ER.
If your teen has run away from home, the first priority is finding them and ensuring they鈥檙e safe. But what should you do after they safely return home? Amanda McNab...
As technologies and practices advance, more people than ever before are receiving joint replacements. These implants are also being done much earlier in life. How do you take care of...
In Spring 2022, the FDA approved tirzepatide to help control insulin for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Yet news stories were more focused on a secondary effect of the drug...
Maybe you've seen The Wellness Bus driving around Salt Lake Valley or in a parking lot in Ogden or Provo. But what services does this mobile clinic offer to the...
After significant weight loss, many people are left with excess loose skin around their abdominal area. An abdominoplasty鈥攐r 鈥渢ummy tuck鈥濃攊s a surgical operation that removes this excess skin and tightens...
Modern contraception allows men and women to have a child by choice, not by chance. But what family planning options are available? And how effective are they? Kirtly Parker Jones...
More than 2 million Americans experience a brain injury each year. Some result in relatively short-term changes in day to day function, while others can lead to long-term challenges or...
We use our thumbs for just about everything, especially these days with smartphones. For people suffering from painful arthritis in the thumb, the condition can make daily life extremely difficult...
