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Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Headaches
Your lifestyle can make a significant impact on the frequency and intensity of headaches or migraines. Medications can only do so much. Karly Pippitt, MD…
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Does Your Child Really Need a Vitamin Supplement?
As a parent, you have seen commercials saying you need to give your kid chewable vitamins or special, expensive supplement drinks for them to grow and develop…
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Strength Training in Later Years: A Guide to Getting Started
Lifting weights and resistance training is not just for young people. Bradley Ruple, PhD, discusses the health benefits of strength training for older…
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Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Really Work?
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…
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Advanced Epilepsy Diagnosis: The Role of Long-Term Monitoring
Epilepsy can be a difficult condition to diagnose. Seizures don't always happen in a doctor's office. Fortunately, the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) enhances…
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How to Lose Weight When Diet and Exercise Isn’t Working
If you have tried diet and exercise and still can not seem to lose the excess fat, you are not alone. Obesity is a complicated condition involving more factors…
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Nutritional Deficiencies Can Impact a Child's Learning Abilities
In the United States, 18 percent of children under the age of 18—13 million children—live in a home struggling to put healthy food on the table. Food…
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How to Identify and Diagnose Adult ADHD
The signs and symptoms of Adult ADHD can be hard to spot sometimes. This means awareness and diagnosis an important step for people struggling with the…
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Sciatica? Maybe You’re Sitting Too Much
Sciatica is a general term for pain related to the legs and issues with spinal nerves. Surprisingly, injury is not the most common cause of this painful…
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I Have Night Sweats After Menopause—Am I Normal?
It has been years since you went through menopause, but you are still regularly experiencing night sweats. Is that normal? Women's health specialist Kirtly…
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Can You Experience Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Years Later?
You suffered a brain injury from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head earlier in your life. Years later, you experience one or many symptoms: foggy thinking…
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Can Coronary Heart Disease Be Cured?
Much like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease can be managed in several ways. With this condition, it is especially true that if you take care of your…
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Can Asthma be Cured?
Asthma causes shortness of breath, wheezing, or repeated coughing episodes, and it is commonly diagnosed at a young age. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD…
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What to Expect if Your Child Gets RSV
In adults and young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. But for little ones under two years old—especially preemie…
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From Prevention to Crisis: The Wide Range of SafeUT Support Services
Explore the SafeUT app's comprehensive approach to mental health intervention, as explained by Denia-Marie Wright, clinical mental health counselor and SafeUT…
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More Than a Metaphor—Broken Hearts Are Real
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…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Childhood Acne
In the battle against your child's acne, parents often wonder about the efficacy of treatments. Does washing the face help prevent acne? Will popping pimples…
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Listener Question: Is it Possible to Have Different Symptoms From the Same Bug?
You had a headache and a stuffy nose, but your loved one has a fever and an upset stomach. Is it from the same bug? Tom Miller, MD, has the answers about…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Toddlers
Many parents have heard traditional beliefs or old wives' tales surrounding raising children, but are any of them true? Will wearing shoes accelerate a…
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How to Prevent Aches and Pains During Cold Weather
During cold weather, some people may notice more body stiffness and soreness. Is it normal to feel aches and pains around the winter months, or is this a…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Childhood Diabetes
You have probably heard the old wives’ tale, “Do not let your child eat sugar, or they will get diabetes.” Is this true? Is it true that there is a cure for…
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If You Get Winded Easily It Might Be Pulmonary Hypertension
Do you find yourself short of breath, even from a slow walk with the dog? Do you have to catch your breath at the top of a short staircase? Pulmonary…
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What Could Be Causing Your Chronic Cough?
Have a cough that won’t seem to go away? Has it lasted longer than eight weeks? You should go to your doctor. Any cough lasting more than eight weeks is…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Stuff That Comes Out of Your Child's Nose
Noses can be pretty gross snot factories, creating mucus of all colors and consistencies. When should you be concerned? What if it’s green? What if it’s red?…
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Should You Go to the Doctor If You Have A Cold?
Should you go to the doctor for a cold? It’s a pretty common question. After all, colds can be miserable and who wouldn’t want to feel better? Find out if a…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Triggers for Colds and Ear Infections
Is your child’s teething causing their ear infections? Will they catch a cold if you let them go outside with wet hair? What about if you leave a window open…
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Practicing Kindness Can Keep You Healthy
Being kind is good for your health. Practicing kindness improves health across four vital domains: physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. Kirtly Parker…
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Fertility Treatments After Age 40
For women over 40 and experiencing difficulties getting pregnant, it is advisable to consult with a fertility specialist to explore viable options. The…
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Am I Getting Enough Vitamin D?
How much vitamin D do you really need? Kirtly Jones, MD, looks at the evidence behind vitamin D supplementation and explains what a five-year randomized trial…
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Fertility Treatments Between Age 35 to 40
If you are between 35 and 40 and facing challenges in conceiving, it is worth discussing your fertility journey with a fertility specialist. Understanding…
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What It Means to Be A Healthy Woman
Health is more than just your physical well-being. Health is more than how many steps you have walked or how many calories you have eaten for the day. The…
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Should Kids Be Outside During Inversions?
Winter air inversion affects kids differently than adults, especially kids with breathing problems such as asthma. On a day with heavy inversion, is it safe…
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Could Your Shoulder Pain Be Arthritis?
Shoulder pain can be more than just a nuisance—it might be arthritis. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to recognize arthritis in the…
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Exercise as a Prescription for Children's Mental Health
Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how…
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Screening for Depression Using SIGECAPS
Ever wondered about the screening questions at the doctor's office that ask about things like your sleep, concentration, and appetite? They're actually part of…
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Screen Time and Speech Delays in Toddlers
Recent studies suggest a link between increased screen time in toddlers and developmental delays in speech and problem-solving skills. Pediatrician Cindy…
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Is Drinking Coffee During Pregnancy Bad for My Baby?
Research shows caffeine is a stressor in pregnancy, and babies with stress in the uterus are more likely to have health problems as children and adults, one of…
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Helping EMTs Save Kids with Breathing Emergencies
When a child has a serious breathing problem at home, paramedics have limited options. But a new study, guided by Sarah Becker, DO, wants to see if special…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Environment's Effects on Your Child's Health
As parents, you may want to bubble wrap your kids to protect them from getting sick from their surrounding environment. But are those fears and concerns…
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Leftovers: Keep or Toss?
Last week’s dinner has been in the fridge for several days now, is it still safe to eat? Registered dietitian Theresa Dvorak answers all the questions you…
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Making Halloween Safe & Fun for Kids with Food Allergies
Halloween is filled with spooky fun and sugary treats, but for kids with food allergies, it can be genuinely scary. Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, provides…
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Does Late-Night Snacking Increase Risk of Breast Cancer?
A recent study in The Journal of Nutrition challenges the notion that late-night snacking increases the risk of breast cancer, countering the findings of a…
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Does At-Home Teeth Whitening Really Work?
With so many teeth whitening options available at the local grocery store, it's hard to know which ones truly deliver results. Dentist Arman Farhadtouski, PSM…
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What Is Anti-Amyloid Antibody Therapy and Can It Help Slow Alzheimer's Disease?
Managing Alzheimer’s disease requires an intricate understanding of available treatments. Michelle Sorweid, DO, MPH, sheds light on anti-amyloid antibody…
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Redefining Geriatrics Care: The Age-Friendly 4Ms
The "4M" approach is an emerging framework for age-friendly care that shifts the focus from treating conditions to treating people. The "4Ms" stand for: What…
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How to Get Your Toddler Off the Bottle
Keeping your child on the bottle for too long can lead to dental and nutritional risks associated with prolonged bottle use. But weaning a toddler off the…
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Rethinking Thyroid Cancer Treatment: Knowing When Less Is More
Recent advancements have certainly improved thyroid cancer outcomes, but are all treatments and surgeries essential? Jason Hunt, MD, the clinical director of…
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Teens, Social Media, and the Trouble with Self-Diagnosis
In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online…
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Recognizing Signs of Spleen Injuries and When to go to the ER
If you or your young athlete experiences abdominal pain in the upper left side after a collision, seeking immediate medical attention can be crucial. Emergency…
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Shingles: What You Need to Know and Why it Matters to Your Health
Shingles is more than just an itchy problem that impacts older individuals—the condition can dramatically impact a person's quality of life. Tom Miller, MD…
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Risk Factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a heartbreaking occurrence that affects too many families. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, sheds light on the risk…
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Late Night Snacks Could Increase Your Chance of Breast Cancer
A large-scale study shows a connection between the eating habits of women and the chance of developing breast cancer. More surprisingly, eating junk food late…
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Seven Questions for a Functional Neurosurgeon
What does it mean to be a functional neurosurgeon? Specialist Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, explains the conditions he typically treats, questions he is frequently…
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How an Ankle Injury Is Diagnosed
Not all ankle injuries are created equal, and what one person considers "just a sprain" can sometimes be much more serious. Learn about the four main types of…
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Treating Your Child’s Bug Bites
Summer weather can often lead to bug bites. What do you do if your child gets bit by an insect while playing outside? From mosquito bites to a bite from a…
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Women Are More Likely to Get Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, killing more women each year than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined. Yet, lung cancer is…
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Seven Questions for a Pain Management Physical Therapist
Tamara Dangerfield, a physical specialist at University of Utah Health who specializes in treating pain, talks about the latest methods for treating pain. What…
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What Men Should Know About Testicular Shrinkage and Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone therapy can significantly improve energy, libido, and overall quality of life for men with low testosterone levels, but concerns about testicular…
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Three Health Risks When Kids Don't Get Enough Quality Sleep
Parents know a sleep-deprived kid is a cranky kid, but lack of sleep can also have a negative impact on your child's health and performance in school…
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How Sugar Converts to Fat
What happens to all that sugar when you drink a 64-ounce soda? Liver specialist Juan Gallegos, MD, tracks the consumption, absorption, and storage of sugar in…