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Helping Children Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
It's a stressful time for many of us, even children. With most children having been sent home from school, stress and anxiety can run high. Child psychiatrist…
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What to Do if You Have a Sprain or Fracture?
Accidents happen. Where do you go for a broken bone, sprain, or other orthopedic injuries? Dr. Julia Rawlings explains how the University of Utah Orthopaedic…
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How a Registered Dietitian Can Help with More Than Just Losing Weight
What you eat impacts your health beyond gaining weight. An RDN can teach you to eat to treat physical ailments like kidney disease and cancer to mental health…
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New Focused Ultrasound Treatment to Eliminate Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a debilitating neurological disorder that can make daily life difficult. Treatments typically include medications with severe side effects…
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Vasectomy or Tubal Ligation? What Is the Best Option for You and Your Partner?
Your family is complete—you and your partner are considering permanent birth control. Does the father get a vasectomy, or does the mother get a tubal ligation?…
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Small Breast Sizes Are Also at Risk of Breast Cancer
When it comes to developing breast cancer, size does not matter. A smaller breast does not lead to a smaller risk of developing a tumor. Women's health expert…
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New Treatment Available for Urethral Strictures
A urethral stricture can seriously impact a man’s life. Previous treatments available had low success rate, but there are new options available to treat the…
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Did Scientists Really Find a Universal Cancer Treatment?
Headlines are talking about a new one-size-fits-all type of cancer treatment. Are these claims real or are they just hype? Dr. John Phillips, professor of…
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New Postpartum Pelvic Floor Clinic Offers Treatment and Hope to Mothers
Incontinence. Prolapse. Tearing. Postpartum pelvic floor disorders affect many women after childbirth, but are rarely discussed ahead of time. Luckily…
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Are You at Risk for Pelvic Floor Issues After Childbirth?
A typical vaginal birth can be a joyful experience for a new mother. But most women will say that nothing is really quite the same down there after birth. Dr…
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Omega-3 Supplements Reduce Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
There are many potential health benefits associated with taking Omega-3 supplements, and there may be a new one to add to that list. New research found that…
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How Can I Talk About Health with My Teenager?
Are you the parent of a teenager? Then you know how hard it can be to talk to them about, well, anything. This is especially true when trying to talk about…
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How to Speak to Your Child About Obesity
Bringing up health concerns like body weight can be a challenge. It can be even trickier when speaking with a child. Dr. Cindy Gellner recommends a few…
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The Effects of Vaping on Children
Vaping is a huge problem in the teen population. Not only because of how many teens have begun vaping, but also the potentially dangerous chemicals present in…
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The Basics: Newborn Sleep Schedule
Newborns do not come with a built-in clock. And unfortunately for exhausted parents, they do not understand that 3 a.m. is not exactly prime time for play…
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How to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, According to a Pediatrician
Teen pregnancy is something pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner sees far more often than you’d realize. What causes teens to get pregnant? Is it lack of parent…
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What Causes Chest Pain in Your Child?
When a child complains about chest pain, it’s easy for parents to panic and assume it’s a heart problem or pneumonia. But it’s much more likely to be something…
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What Options Are Available for Facial Rejuvenation at Any Age?
Seeing the signs of aging on your face can be difficult at any stage of life. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal covers all the different procedures available to…
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Alternatives to IVF to Help You Build Your Family
As a woman, we have so many choices in our lives now, but when it comes to getting pregnant we can’t always choose the right time. But there are options…
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Anorectal Malformations
One in 5,000 U.S. children are born with an anorectal malformation. These congenital defects will require surgery from a specialist after birth. Learn how…
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Things to Consider When Considering a Facelift
Facelifts are a surgical option for people who may want to tighten skin around the jawline or other parts of the face, usually to look younger. There are many…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Causes of Bad Eyesight in Children
We’ve all heard the adage that reading in the dark will ruin your vision. Or that sitting too close to the TV will fry your eyes. But are these claims actually…
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Pediatric Teratoma: What It Is and How It's Treated
A teratoma is a collection of tissues that form in a developing child that could lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications. Dr. Stephen J…
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How to Choose Your Next Pediatrician
Your relationship with your child’s pediatrician is important. Whether it be because of a move or a change in insurance, finding a new doctor for your child…
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When Is It Too Late to Freeze Your Eggs?
Women have a loose time frame for making babies. If you're in your late 30s and haven't met the person you'd like to start a family with yet, the end of that…
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Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young Women?
Doctors once assumed that women didn't have to worry about heart attacks until menopause, but a new study contradicts that. New findings reveal an increase in…
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What Is Hirschsprung's Disease?
When a newborn is unable to pass stool, the cause could be Hirschsprung’s Disease, a rare congenital disorder that can lead to serious complications. Dr…
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Breastfeeding Dos and Don'ts for First-Time Moms
Breastfeeding is natural, but that does not mean it always feels easy—especially for first-time moms. From milk coming in and latch concerns to medications…
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How to Choose the Right Facial Plastic Surgeon for You
If you're considering plastic surgery, choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal shares some…
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Health Hack: How Much Ibuprofen Should You Really Take?
Ibuprofen is a great over-the-counter option to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. But if you take too much, you could suffer some negative side effects…
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Fertility Preservation for Young Cancer Patients
When parents are faced with a child's cancer diagnosis, they’re overwhelmed with fear about medications, surgery, and the possibility of losing their child. It…
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How Jury Duty Can Impact a Woman’s Health
It may not seem like it, but being called away to jury duty can have a big impact on the Seven Domains of Women’s Health—especially if you’re a working mother…
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Rhinoplasty to Improve Breathing
Rhinoplasty is not just a cosmetic procedure, it can be performed to improve your breathing as well. It is a low risk operation, but with any procedure on your…
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"I Thought It Was Covered?" Why You May Receive a Bill After Your Child’s Well Visit
You've taken your child to scheduled well visits, but a few weeks later, you receive a bill in the mail for their care. Aren’t well visits covered by…
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Rising Costs Force Some with Diabetes to Sacrifice Basic Needs for Medicine
Millions of Americans with diabetes inject themselves with insulin every day, or multiple times a day, to manage their disease. While that’s hard enough the…
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Is Breast Cancer On the Rise in Young Women?
A recent study shows an increase in diagnoses of breast cancer in young women. Is some external factor increasing the rate of cancer, or are we just diagnosing…
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What Causes Peyronie’s Disease and Is it Treatable?
Peyronie’s disease is the development of fibrous tissue in the penis that can cause curved and painful erections. Up to 13 percent of men may have the…
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Is Mental Confusion a Symptom of Something Serious?
You or somebody you know suddenly becomes confused. What does it mean? There are a number of things that could cause this confusion. But if there are other…
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Coping with Anxiety Caused by Things You Can’t Control
Many things in the world can cause anxiety and often they're beyond your control. Yet, you shouldn't ignore or dismiss what you are feeling. Psychiatrist Maria…
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Protect Yourself From Opioid Addiction By Asking Your Doctor These Questions
The dangers of opioid abuse and addiction are everywhere in the news. But, doctors still do not have a standard operating procedure on how to best prescribe or…
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What You Should Know Before Getting a Nose Job
Is a cosmetic rhinoplasty right for you? Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati discusses the procedure. Learn the common reasons patients seek out the operations…
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Stressed? Mindfulness Exercise Can Relax Your Mind and Body
Dr. Paul Thielking teaches an eight-week mind and body skills group for cancer patients. He walks us through a mindfulness and breathing exercise to help with…
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How to Fix Droopy Eyelids?
For many people, as we age, our eyelids may begin to droop. This can leave a tired appearance or in some cases even limit peripheral vision. Eyelid…
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Virtual Reality Could Rehabilitate Offenders of Domestic Violence
Virtual reality therapy is being investigated as a way to induce empathy in violent offenders. Dr. Maria V. Sanchez-Vives has been studying potential uses of…
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Health Hack: Sit Less at Work
Sitting for long periods of time may be as harmful to your health as obesity and smoking. On today’s Health Hack, Dr. Troy Madsen has a few ways you can get up…
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FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill—Does it Work?
Plenity is a new FDA-approved medical device that claims to help lose weight by making you feel full before meals. It is swallowed like a pill and has the…
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Scoliosis is a Common Problem that Can Turn Serious
Scoliosis is common and usually isn't progressive, and, fortunately, those with the condition often can live without much trouble. For some, however, scoliosis…
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What to Do When Your Child Chips or Knocks Out a Tooth
Kids can be rambunctious and rowdy. Especially during the warm summer months when they're outside playing sports and running around. When they eventually take…
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Out Hiking and Got Bitten By A Rattlesnake. What Next?
What you learned as a Scout on how to handle snakebites probably won’t come in handy and can even make the situation worse. Brad Dahl with the Utah Poison…
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is overwhelming depression and the inability to care for yourself and your newborn—about 1 in 7 women will suffer from postpartum…
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The Must-knows of Prostate Cancer Screenings
If you’re a man and live long enough, you’re likely to get prostate cancer. But when should you get screened and what does a positive screening mean? Dr…
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3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People
Generally, people who are young and healthy aren't necessarily prone to dying—but, there are still exceptions. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks…
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Should I be Taking Antibiotics?
For years, antibiotics were the go-to treatment option for many medical conditions. But new evidence shows that the overprescribing or incorrect use of these…
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Choosing Between Botox vs. Fillers
If you’re looking for cosmetic facial rejuvenation but don’t want to go under the knife, Botox or fillers are a common option to smooth out troublesome areas…
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Study Reveals Need for More Autism Screening in Toddlers
A recent study shows that the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder during early childhood, between the ages of 2 and 3, has remained…
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Do Women With Breast Implants Have a Higher Risk of Cancer?
300,000 breast implant surgeries are performed each year in the United States. Though not a form of cancer in the traditional sense, ALCL (anaplastic large…
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How Patients Can Prepare for Surgery
Simple steps with nutrition, smoking, and diet before your elective surgery can have a big impact on how well you recover. Dr. Thomas Varghese explains what…
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Baby Boomers Should Test for Hepatitis C
One in 25 baby boomers test positive for hepatitis C. It's the most common chronic blood-borne pathogen and the most common cause of chronic liver disease or…
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How Do You Know if You Have Hemorrhoids?
If you have rectal bleeding, it could be due to a hemorrhoid. But first you should see a health care professional to rule out other more serious causes…
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Health Hack: Bring an Antibiotic When Traveling Abroad
What would you do if you develop a urinary tract infection while traveling abroad? On today’s Health Hack, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains why…