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Are Anti-Hormones an Option for Me?
Anti-hormones are usually prescribed to treat conditions such as hair loss, acne, and breast cancer. But women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says certain…
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Eating Disorders in Middle-Aged Women
Eating disorders are commonly associated with teens and young adult women. But older, middle- aged women can also suffer from eating disorders. Dietitian Kary…
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Treating Infections in Artificial Joints
Patients with artificial joints can be at risk for infections, and they can be challenging to treat. Dr. Tom Miller speaks Dr. Jeremy Gililand, professor of…
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Hospital Rankings: Which Ones Matter and Which are Just ‘Merit Badges’?
When a hospital claims to be “No. 1” in a ranking, what does that ultimately mean to you as a patient? Does a top-ranked hospital actually mean better quality…
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Symptoms of a Food Allergy
Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says if you suspect a food allergy is making it hard for you to breathe, call 911 immediately. Food allergy symptoms…
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Treating Severe Curving of the Spine
The human spine is meant to bend naturally, but an excessive curving of the spine, or kyphosis, is a condition that is either inherited or develops over time…
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What to Do If Your Child Has Lice
Finding a lice infestation in your child's hair can cause panic. Lice are tiny gray insects that feed on your child's blood and can easily be spread to and…
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ER or Not: My Kid Has Something Stuck in Their Ear
Has your child gotten something stuck in his or her ear that both your kid and you can't seem to get out? For those hard-to-grab objects, emergency room…
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Natural Approaches to Improve Fertility
Today, couples have many options to increase their chances of getting pregnant, including many natural approaches to improved fertility. Women’s health expert…
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What is CTEPH and How Do I Know If I Should Get Checked?
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a potentially serious lung condition that could impact your life. But you may have never heard of it…
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A Day in the Life of An ICU Nurse
Interested in starting a career in nursing? There’s no better way to know what to expect in the position than to hear from someone in the field. Matthew…
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Physical Therapy Has Changed a Lot Over the Years
Advancements in physical therapy treatment methods and technology have led to quicker and more effective recovery. In fact, modern methods may have a patient…
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What to Do If Your Child Gets Burned
If your child were to suffer a burn, would you know what to do? You may remember “stop, drop, and roll,” but what do you do after the fire is out? Can you…
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3 Burn Dangers New Parents Should Watch Out For
As a new parent, you’ve probably taken steps to baby-proof your home. Covers on the outlets. Locks on cabinets. But have you considered some of the less…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Feeding Cranky Babies
Gas and fussiness are common in babies, but that does not necessarily mean something is wrong. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, debunks common myths about gassy…
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Is a Natural Approach to Family Planning Right For You?
Whether you want a child, many children, or none at all, couples today have a spectrum of choices including everything from proactive, technical approaches to…
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Building a Microscopic Delivery System
In science, you may never know where your research will take you, and the results might be a surprise. Wesley Sundquist, Ph.D knows this as well as anyone. Dr…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Common Newborn Concerns
Newborns do not come with an instruction manual, so it is easy for parents to worry when their baby’s behavior looks unusual. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD…
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ER or Not: I’m Having Trouble Breathing
On this episode of ER or Not, emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses the serious, potentially fatal causes and complications that can arise when you or…
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Coping with Midlife Depression During Motherhood
Mothers can face their toughest years in their mid 30s and 40s, especially if their children are teenagers. Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says stress…
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New Tendon Injury Treatments
Chronic tendon injuries affecting shoulders, elbows and knees have long been hard to treat. But, beyond rest, stretching and icing, physicians have developed…
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Some Teething Products Can Be Dangerous for Your Toddler
Teething can be a fussy and difficult time for babies and their parents. But some over-the-counter teething tablets contain a homeopathic…
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Fish Oil for Pregnant Mothers Could Help their Children Avoid Asthma
While incidence of childhood asthma has doubled in the last 20 years, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says some studies suggest eating cold-water fish could be a way…
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Smart Phones’ Effect On Your Child's Sleep
Your child may want to take his or her smartphone or tablet to bed. But is it a good idea? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says using a mobile device before bed…
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Do You Live Longer If Your Doctor Is A Woman?
A recent study by JAMA Internal Medicine finds that older people with female doctors generally have lower mortality and hospital readmission rates. Women’s…
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Listener Question: What Exercises Are Best to Balance with Running?
Too much of one exercise, like running, can be unhealthy. That's why sports medicine physician Dr. Nick Monson says runners should do other exercises in…
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Trauma Center or ER for Broken Bone?
When injuries occur, patients may have choices for different trauma centers to visit. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Haller about…
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The Flu Is Here and It’s Nasty
Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen stopped by today and told us the flu season is here and could be a bad one. He’s seen an increase in really sick…
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Christmas Day in the ER
Most people don't consider the emergency room a joyful place for the Yuletide holiday, but accidents can happen anytime. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy…
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Ultrasound for Your Joints and Bones
When you hear the word ultrasound, you may first think of babies, but that’s not all it’s used for. Over the past 20 years, ultrasounds have become a major…
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Am I Normal: I'm Shrinking
Both men and women can shrink as they get older because of lost bone density, but this can be more apparent with older women. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says…
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Science Isn’t Always Right and That’s Just Fine
It seems like every week there is some new health study in the news. One week coffee is good for your health. It’s causing cancer the next. Is it all right for…
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ER or Not: Stepped on a Glass Ornament
It's the holidays and you've stepped on a glass ornament that fell off the tree. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says Urgent…
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Care for Very Premature Babies Improved, but Preterm Births Still Common
The chances of survival for very premature babies has dramatically increased over the past 30 years, but preterm births are still hard to prevent. Women’s…
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Does an ACL Injury Mean Game Over for Student Athletes?
An injury to a young athlete can be a serious game changer. It can impact their overall performance and, in some cases, prevent them from ever playing again…
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Doctors Use Computers More and Microscopes Less to Find Future Cancer Treatments
Not long ago, doctors hoping to cure human disease spent a lot of time in the laboratory looking through microscopes. But big data has changed all that. Now…
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Clearing Up Common Misconceptions about HIV and AIDS
More than 1.2 million people in the US are living with an HIV infection. It is estimated that 1 in 8 do not know they are infected. With 50,000 new infections…
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Women Are More Than Twice as Likely to Develop Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is potentially the most common mental health concern in the U.S. and it’s on the rise. Forty million Americans have been diagnosed with anxiety…
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More US Kids Getting Kidney Stones Than Ever Before
The rate of pediatric kidney stones has doubled in the past 15 years. What is causing this dramatic increase in kidney stones in kids? How can you tell if your…
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Should You Have Your Knee Scoped After an Injury?
Have you recently injured your knee? You may not need surgery. Dr. Tom Miller talks to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Thomas about new approaches doctors and…
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Can You Really Fix a Dislocated Shoulder Like They Do on TV?
We’ve all seen those scenes in movies where a dislocated shoulder is shoved back into place. It looks painful, but relatively easy. Can you really do that in…
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When Should Early Puberty for Girls Be Cause for Concern?
Parents sometimes worry their young daughters may be starting their periods or developing breasts too early. Women’s health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones…
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How Diagnostic Ultrasound Is Changing Orthopedics
An ultrasound allows doctors to look at structures beneath the skin. Muscles, tendons and nerves all can be seen in real time to help with a diagnosis. Dr. Tom…
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How to Identify Stuttering in Your Child
Sounding out words for the first time is hard for children. Repeating sounds and dropping of letters is common. In fact, 30 percent of kids have difficulty…
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Buildup of “Toxic Fat” Metabolite Could Explain Why Some Thin People Are Prone to Diabetes
For years, scientists have known that someone who is thin could still end up with diabetes. Yet an obese person may be surprisingly healthy. Scott Summers…
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Another Kidney Stone
If you’ve had a kidney stone once, you are more likely to have another one in the future. In fact, without making lifestyle changes, there’s a 50 percent…
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What You Can Do to Help Your Child with Anxiety
More and more children are being treated for anxiety. The kids with these problems seem to get younger and younger each year. What can you do as a parent to…
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Pneumonia Makes List for Top 10 Causes of Death
Pneumonia comes in at No. 8 on the list of top 10 causes of death in the United States. The condition often goes unnoticed and untreated until it has reached a…
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New Treatment for Women’s Menopausal Symptoms
Treatment approaches for menopause have evolved over the decades. So what are the new guidelines for hormonal therapy now? Women’s health expert Dr. Kirtly…
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Physicians Want Lung Cancer Patients to Know This After a Positive Diagnosis
A positive cancer diagnosis can be an emotionally overwhelming time for the patient and their families. Dr. Wallace Akerly, lung cancer specialist at Huntsman…
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3 Seemingly Scary Symptoms in Children that Aren't Really that Scary
Being a parent can sometimes be a really scary job. Kids sometimes exhibit bizarre and worrisome symptoms: rashes, crying so hard they stop breathing, banging…
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How Spooky is Halloween Night in the ER?
Some nights in the emergency room are crazier than others, but how spooky is Halloween night in the ER? With all the costumes, festivities and children running…
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New HER Program Aims to Decrease Unplanned Pregnancy in Utah
According to some studies, almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned – with most of those occurring at either the “wrong time” or being…
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Three Healthier Alternatives to Handing Out Halloween Candy
How can you make Halloween healthier for trick-or-treaters without finding yourself on the receiving end of a “trick?” Dietitian Theresa Dvorak shares three…
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What Kind of Doctor Do You Want for the Apocalypse?
The end of civilization as we know it has finally come. Whether it be by robots, zombies, aliens or some other unimaginable event. In your gang of survivors…
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You Might Be Giving Your Child a Dangerous Dose of Liquid Medicine
Giving a small child the incorrect dose of medicine can be very dangerous – even making her sicker than before she took the medication. A new study shows that…
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What Are the Seven Domains of Health in Women?
A woman’s holistic sense of health is more than just her cholesterol levels or blood pressure. It’s an interconnected web of factors from the physical and…
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Best Research-Based Ways to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking can be really hard. There are so many different methods to help a smoker quit that it can make things complicated. So which one works best?…
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How to Safely Control Severe Bleeding
With a severe cut or injury, you need to take action to stop the bleeding immediately. Do you know what to do? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen…
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Steps You Can Take to Decrease Ovarian Cancer Risk
Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly cancers in women. It has no early detection test and the early warning signs are easy to miss. So what steps can you…