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What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is contracted by ticks that carry the Borrelia bacteria, and it can be a tricky disease to diagnose. Dr. John Kriesel, a physician and researcher…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Causes for Your Child’s Fever
Fevers are one of the most common reasons parents bring their kids to the doctor. It’s easy as a parent to give in to "fever-phobia" and assume that something…
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Dancer's Clinic Keeps Dancers Dancing
University of Utah Health provides a Dance Clinic in its Orthopedic Center that serves all dancers—from the young to the old, and from experienced to those who…
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Mammograms: Screening vs. Diagnostic
There are two kinds of mammograms available to women. While both mammograms are used to prevent breast cancer, they are different depending on whether or not a…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Common Symptoms vs Terrible Diseases
When your child isn’t feeling well, it’s easy as a parent to think of the worst-case scenario. Could that stomach ache be appendicitis? Could a neck ache be…
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Blood Pressure Control and Long-Term Health
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and can lead to potentially life-threatening heart attacks and strokes. A clinical trial…
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Overusing Antibiotics Can Hurt Your Child
Overuse of antibiotics can make a person more vulnerable to sickness, even a child. Recent studies reveal many prescriptions for antibiotics were likely…
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What Is a 'Normal' Birth?
No woman wants an 'unnatural childbirth.' But what is defined as a 'natural' or 'normal' birth? Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks with a certified…
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Science is Unreliable. What Can We Do About It?
There’s a real problem within the medical science community regarding reliability. Today, more and more science articles are being published, but many lack the…
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What to do About Your Child's Dandruff
Dandruff—those small white flakes of dead skin that can gather on a child's shoulders—is normal and can be treated with the right hair care. Pediatrician Dr…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Children and Antibiotics
When your child is sick, you want any medicine you can have to help them feel better and fast. But does your child really need antibiotics for what they have?…
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The Role of a Midwife
Midwives play an important role in the birthing experience, should a pregnant woman choose to have a midwife. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with certified…
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When Should Kids Have Cell Phones?
"But I need a phone!" is a commonly heard plea from school-aged children. When is your child ready for their own cell phone? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner…
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Staples, Stitches or Glue for Treating Large Cuts?
Staples, stitches, and even super glue are all options for treating large cuts. But how do emergency physicians decide what to use to get wounds back together?…
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Menopause and Acupuncture
Menopause commonly comes with symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, and headaches. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson…
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What to Do if A Child is Choking
A choking child can be very scary for a parent. In children, choking on a rubber balloon is the leading cause of death for non-food objects. Pediatrician Dr…
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ER or Not: Got Sprayed With Pepper Spray
Somehow, you got sprayed with pepper spray. It’s in your eye, it stings, and you’re probably feeling really uncomfortable. But is getting pepper strayed a…
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The Future Role of Physician Assistants
The position of physician assistant turns 50 this week. PAs have become a common member of healthcare teams across the nation, and you’ve likely been treated…
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Thyroid Cancer in Women
Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer in women 15 to 30 years of age. Though lumps in the thyroid are common, only 5 to 10 percent of lumps are cancer…
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How the Sun Damages Your Eyes—and How to Prevent It
You know the sun can damage your skin, but what about your eyes? Ophthalmologist Jeff Pettey, MD, breaks down the risks of sun exposure to your vision, from…
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How to Identify if Your Child has a Learning Disability
Is your child struggling in school? Wondering if they may have a learning disability? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that there is a difference…
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How to Best Handle a Drug Overdose
If you are present during an overdose, do you know what to do? According to emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen, the most important thing you should do is…
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CMV: A Leading Cause of Newborn Hearing Loss that You’ve Never Heard Of
Infection from a common virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), is the leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in U.S. newborns. Even though the virus is far more…
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Choosing the Right Mattress For You
What factors are important to consider when choosing a mattress? Sleep expert Dr. Milton Chua says comfort is different for each person, and things like spine…
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Causes of Heavy Periods
Periods are part of the health burden of being a woman. And while heavy periods are common for women most of the time, other times it could be a sign of a more…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Immune System Hacks
We don't like getting sick, and we especially don't like our children getting sick, so we give them supplements and other immune boosters in hopes of warding…
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ER or Not: Hernias
You’re helping friends move some heavy furniture and suddenly feel a pop in your abdomen. Maybe you have a small protrusion and think it could be a hernia. It…
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Natural Remedies for Period Pains
For ages, women have found natural ways for coping with monthly menstrual cramps. A hot water bottle is a classic natural remedy. Same with a hot bath. Women's…
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Listener Question: Should I Start With Diet or Exercise First?
Improving diet and exercise are the key factors to a healthier you, but which one should you focus on first? Brita Trepp, certified physiologist with…
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Treatment Options for Sarcoma
After receiving the diagnosis that you or a loved one have sarcoma, you may be left wondering what the treatment will be. Dr. Lor Randall, director of Sarcoma…
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Signs Your Child Might Be Using Drugs and Alcohol
Many indicators of drug and alcohol use are the same as typical teen behavior, or depression and anxiety. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner reviews some important…
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Editing Genes in Human Embryos to Prevent Genetic Disease
If you knew you had a genetic illness that could pass onto your biological children, do you know what options are available to prevent transmission? Dr. Kirtly…
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ER or Not: I’m Feeling Really Dizzy
The room is spinning, you feel off balance, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says…
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Eating Healthy During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant and eating for two, a healthy diet becomes much more critical. Unpasteurized milk and cheese? Nope. Fish? OK. Sugars? Do not overdo it…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Juice is Healthy for Kids
Fruits are healthy for our kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean that 100% all-natural fruit juice is healthy for our kids. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner…
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Exercising in Hot Summer Could Expose You to High Levels of Ozone
If you live in Salt Lake City, you know it’s not a good idea to exercise outside during a muggy inversion. But did you know you should be concerned even on a…
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Women's Contraception Options and How They Work
Women have been controlling their fertility for thousands of years, but none were tried and true until "the pill" came along in the 1960s. Dr. Kirtly Parker…
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You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Sarcoma. What Now?
A soft-tissue sarcoma is a group of cancers that take root in the connective tissues in the body. Sarcoma is more common in children than adults, and its…
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Protect Your Child's Back with the Right Backpack
Heavy backpacks can do more harm than you might think—leading to muscle strain, posture issues, and even spinal stress in growing kids. Pediatrician Cindy…
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Could Your Child’s Ear Injury Be Something More Serious?
Kids can be rambunctious, and that can lead to occasional bumps and falls. While an injury to the outer ear is usually minor, it could lead to cauliflower ear…
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Aortic Disease Program at U of U Health
The Aortic Disease Program at University of Utah Cardiovascular Center is a specialized clinic that specifically treats diseases of the aorta. Dr. Jason…
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The Connectome: A Road Map to Brain Circuitry
Building a road map of all the nerve connections in the brain, including in the eye, is key to understanding what makes us who we are. Bryan Jones, Ph.D., an…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Bug Bites
Large, swollen bug bites don't necessarily mean your child is allergic. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why kids' bodies react the way they do when…
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How Do I Treat Poison Ivy?
We’ve all heard nightmare stories of falling into poison ivy and the terrible, itchy rashes that ensued. The poisonous plant can seem downright terrifying. But…
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Emergency Contraception is Available Online
Sometimes contraception fails. For women who find themselves in a contraceptive emergency, emergency contraception might be a more reliable option than…
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Helping Asylum Refugees Deal with Trauma
It’s a topic many U.S. citizens don’t think about—treating the psychological needs of refugees. The trauma that so many refugees suffer does not go away when…
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Can Fidget Spinners Really Stop Fidgeting?
Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner…
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What Should You Do If Somebody Faints?
Fainting can be a scary event for everyone involved. According to emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen, 99% of the time, there are no serious health…
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Am I Normal: I'm Attracted to Both Boys and Girls
Some women entering sexual maturity may find themselves attracted to both men and women. The internal question becomes "Am I normal?" On this episode of The…
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Dramatic Rise in Colorectal Cancer for People under 50
Colorectal cancer is thought to be something you’d worry about as you got older, but younger patients are developing the condition. Dr. Andrew Gawron, a…
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Mouth Guards as Important as Bike Helmets
Mouth guards protect kids' teeth and jaws even when they're not playing contact sports. Studies suggest a mouth guard can prevent more than half of the common…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Diarrhea in Kids
When your child gets diarrhea, it’s a bad time for everyone. But what really causes it? And how do you get it to stop? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses…
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Patients with Diabetes Are Treated Differently in the ER
A trip to the ER is different for patients with diabetes compared to those without. Diabetes can lead to more serious complications doctors would be concerned…
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The Real Problem of the Opioid Epidemic: Bad Pain Treatment
Around 2 million people in the United States are addicted to prescription painkillers, with 52,000 accidental opioid overdose deaths in 2015. According to Mark…
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The Basics of Esophageal Cancer
The long-term survival of most people diagnosed with late-stage cancer of the esophagus is low. Dr. John Weis, an oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute…
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Your Baby Needs Tummy Time
Your baby should be sleeping on their back. But what about when they are awake? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about why tummy time is important for…
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Listener Question: How Can I Help My Dad's Physical Therapy While He's Recovering from a Stroke?
Once an older adult goes home from the hospital after suffering a stroke, their family can be in the best position to continue the care. Randy Carson, a…
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What to Do When Someone is Having a Severe Asthma Attack
A severe asthma attack can be dangerous and an alarming situation for both the victim and those around them. Do you know what to do if you find yourself…
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In-vitro Gametogenesis: Making Babies From Skin Cells
Scientists have shown that they can create fertile eggs from "pluripotent" skin stem cells—cells that can form into any type of embryonic cell. The potential…
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Could My Child Get Meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the tissue and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It's a serious condition that can turn deadly for your child…