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The Skinny on Snot: What Your Child's Mucus Says About Their Health
It is gross to talk about, but you can learn a lot from snot. While mucus may be a bit of an annoyance, it plays an important role in your child’s body. Mucus…
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Seven Questions for a Physical Therapist
Randy Carson, a physical therapist at University of Utah Health, discusses some of the best and worst things you can do for your body. What does everyone need…
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Pregnancy Travel Tips for a Safe and Comfortable Trip
Traveling during pregnancy does not have to be overwhelming. With the right knowledge about timing, destinations, and travel precautions, you can enjoy a safe…
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The Link Between Family Medical History and Your Health
Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is…
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Soothing Your Dry Winter Throat
Cold winter air can be harsh—especially on your throat. Breanne Schiffer, MD, explains why dry throat occurs more frequently during winter and provides…
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Why Is My Child Suddenly Not Eating?
It might seem like your child does not eat enough, is never hungry, or will not eat at all, and you worry they will starve unless you spoon-feed them yourself…
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Seven Questions for an OB-GYN
OB-GYN Whitney Hendrickson, MD, talks about her passion for patient care, common issues like overactive bladder and pelvic organ prolapse, and the importance…
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Barrett's Esophagus: When Surgery Is Necessary and What to Expect
Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition that rarely requires surgery, but when it progresses to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal cancer, surgical intervention…
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Recognizing Kids Mental Health Challenges and Proven Ways Parents Can Help
Children experience many of the same mental health challenges as adults, but with unique symptoms and coping mechanisms tied to their development. Pediatrician…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and When to See a Specialist
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging to diagnose, especially with overlapping symptoms from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). John…
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Helping Kids Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal changes can profoundly affect children's mental health, especially in winter as days become shorter and it gets too cold to play outside. Pediatrician…
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Eating for a Healthier Heart: Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Diet enthusiasts talk and blog about it all the time—the Mediterranean diet. It can be difficult to follow, but this diet can help protect against heart…
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Understanding Tooth Sensitivity and How to Manage It
Feeling discomfort when eating hot or cold foods? Tooth sensitivity can be more than just a minor annoyance—it could signal a deeper issue. David Okano, MD…
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3 Ways to Cope with Stress
Uncertainties can cause stress on both the mind and body, but not thinking about the uncertainties can be a difficult thing to do. Psychiatrist Benjamin Chan…
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Pregnancy Miscarriage Signs, Treatments, and Management
Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common—the most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of…
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Maintain Strong Bones and Independence in Midlife: Proven Tips to Prevent Fragility Fractures
Older women are particularly vulnerable to fragility fractures as their bones thin with age. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about the factors…
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Constant Defiance in Kids: Signs It’s More Than a Phase and When to Get Help
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a pattern of behaviors that disturbs the normal ability to function and interact with other people and occurs mostly in…
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Does Your Baby Need Tongue-Tie Clipping?
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents. But does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths…
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Tips for Making Friends and Having Conversations for People on the Autism Spectrum
Navigating social interactions can be challenging for those on the autism spectrum, leading to feelings of loneliness or fear of being disliked. Social worker…
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The Long-Term Impact of Trauma on Women's Health
Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse…
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Is Diverticulitis Behind Your Abdominal Pain? Learn the Signs and Solutions
Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas can be caused by any number of problems, but diverticulitis is a common source of those symptoms. It is an infection of the…
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Seven Questions for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, shares insights into the typical diagnoses he encounters, debunks common misconceptions about pediatric…
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How to Handle Screen-Related Temper Issues in Children
Is your child's screen time causing more tantrums? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, reveals how excessive digital exposure can lead to emotional challenges in…
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Why Women Experience Heart Attack Symptoms Differently Than Men
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…
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When Is It Too Late to Have a Baby?
As many women are faced with the challenges of establishing a career path and finding a stable partner, starting a family is now happening later in life…
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Making Dentist Visits Easier for Children with Autism
For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD, from the…
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Is Social Media Taking Over Your Teen's Life? What You Can Do About It
Teens are spending more time on social media than ever before, and it is taking a toll on their mental and physical health. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD…
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Three Most Common Dance Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Like any sport, dance takes serious strength, stamina, and flexibility. As a dancer, it is important to keep safe from a potentially career-ending injury…
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Tonsils—When Is it Time to Take Them Out?
Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but…
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: Which Body Contouring Procedure is Right for You?
Liposuction and abdominoplasty are two common surgical options to remove stubborn fat from the stomach. While both cosmetic procedures aim to make your…
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The Basics: When Should My Sick Child Stay Home from School?
Children do not learn very well or get much out of school when they are sick. It is in your child’s and their classmates’ best interest to keep them home from…
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Dizziness in Children
Your child complains of constant dizzy spells or vertigo. Could it be a symptom of something serious? According to Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, dizziness is…
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Health Disparities in Southern Women's Cancer Outcomes
In the South, women face higher risks of dying from breast and cervical cancer than in other U.S. regions. Kirtly Jones, MD, discusses the contributing…
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What Is Funnel Chest and How Is It Treated?
Pectus excavatum or funnel chest is a deformity that can cause a child’s ribs and breastbone to grow inward giving the chest wall a sunken appearance. In some…
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Techniques You Can Use to Prevent Tendon Injuries During Your Workouts
Tendon injuries like tendonitis and tennis elbow may seem like a regular part of working out, but you should take steps to avoid them. Once you have a tendon…
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Navigating Life After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
After receiving an ADHD diagnosis, many adults experience a flood of emotions, from relief to regret. Braun Tueller, PA-C, a specialist in ADHD treatment…
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Later School Start Times: Lazy or Legit?
Most teenagers do not get enough sleep as it is, and starting school before 8 a.m. can hurt their natural sleep cycles. Research shows they do better in school…
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Straight Facts on Scoliosis in Kids
What if your child's back pain is not about posture, but something more? Scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways, often appears during a…
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Severe Hip Pain But No Arthritis? Maybe It’s Hip Impingement
Hip pain without an injury is not always a sign of arthritis, or a pulled groin, if you are young. Sometimes, the pain is caused by a misshapen hip joint. Tom…
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How to Help Your Child with School Phobia
If your child complains of stomach aches, headaches, and other vague symptoms that seem to increase the night before or morning of a school day, your child may…
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Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Vaccinations Up-to-Date
One of the most important parts of school registration is getting your child up-to-date on vaccinations. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, walks us through the…
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Sooner is Better Than Later for Your Knee or Hip Replacement
Advancements over the past 20 years have led orthopedic specialists to pursue knee and hip replacement procedures sooner rather than later. Tom Miller, MD…
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Postpartum Depression is Not Normal — But it is Common
Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of pregnancy and impact 1 in 4 women. Whether it's Baby #1 or Baby #3, feeling…
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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
You want to learn more about protein, but after some research on the Internet, you are just confused. How much protein do you really need? Do you need more if…
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Should I Worry About a Jammed Finger?
A jammed finger can be a common sports injury, and it is usually nothing to worry about. But, if the pain in your finger lingers, you probably should have a…
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Three Common Causes for Infertility in Men
Could something as simple as spending time in a hot tub or taking a supplement be impacting your fertility? Male infertility specialist Kelli Gross, MD…
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Mapping Moles Is an Effective Way to Fight Skin Cancer
People with more moles than average might have a hard time trying to keep track of changes during self-examinations for skin cancer. Doug Grossman, MD, from…
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Rubbing Your Eyes Is Bad
The occasional “knuckle rub” to an itching eye can feel relieving, especially as allergy season starts. However, according to Mark Mifflin, MD, professor of…
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I'm Peeing More As I Age—Am I Normal?
Thirty percent of women ages 40-50 have an overactive bladder: more bathroom breaks during the day, urgent trips waking you up at night. According to women's…
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What Is IT Band Syndrome and How Is it Treated?
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…
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An Insect Bite Bigger than a Quarter—Should You Go See a Doctor?
Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? Tom Miller, MD, talks to Mark Eliason, MD, about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites…
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Can I Give My Child Sports or Energy Drinks?
Some parents may give their children a bottle of sports or energy drink as a "healthier" alternative to soda. But sports drinks should only be given to…
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Managing ADHD in the Age of Social Media
In a world dominated by quick clicks and endless scrolls, how is social media shaping our ability to focus? And how could it affect people who have conditions…
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Effective Strategies to Handle Mosquito Bites in Children
Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses typical reactions to mosquito bites and rare allergies like Skeeter syndrome, and provides a comprehensive guide to…
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Choosing the Right Sunscreen: Why Minerals Matter More Than SPF
SPF stands for "sunburn protection factor" and indicates how long one can stay in the sun without getting burned. Despite common belief, the SPF number alone…
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The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of GERD and Why It Should Be Treated
As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a…
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Treating A Child's ADHD With Medication
Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often prescribed stimulant medications to help manage the condition. But parents…
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What is Gout and Am I At Risk?
You may have heard about gout in history class, but it is still around today. If anyone in your family has suffered from the condition, you may be at risk. Tom…
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How to Navigate the Adderall Shortage
The current ADHD medication shortage can be a cause of concern for many patients and their families. Anthony May, PharmD, pharmacy director at Huntsman Mental…
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Which Pregnancy Myths Are Actually True?
Could eating spicy food during pregnancy cause your child to go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will…