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How Long Until Food Poisoning Takes Effect?
Sometimes we eat something we wish we hadn't. Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, says food poisoning generally takes about six hours to take effect, but…
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Utah Residents at Higher Risk of Depression from Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is higher in Utah and other places further from the equator. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker, MD, talks…
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Why Most Ski Injuries Happen After 3:30 PM
Travis Maak, MD, used to volunteer on the ski patrol. He says every day after 3:30 pm is when the injuries start happening. But what makes 3:30 pm different…
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Seemingly Minor Sports Injuries You Should Have Examined
For many athletes, a little pain comes with the territory. But sometimes, that seemingly minor injury could actually be a sign of something significantly more…
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The Basics: Vision Screening for Young Children
A majority of children will not develop 20/20 vision until they are four to six years old. During those first few years, what should parents do to make sure…
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Modern HIV Diagnosis is No Longer a Death Sentence
A positive HIV diagnosis is not something to be taken lightly, but with modern treatments, the diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. Today’s HIV-positive…
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Eating Disorders in Teens: What Parents Need to Know and How to Spot the Signs
The rate of eating disorders among children under 12 has increased by 119% since 2020. Anorexia is the third most common chronic disorder among kids, behind…
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How to Prevent Needle Phobia in Kids
No one likes to be poked with a needle, whether for a vaccine or a blood draw. But for children, getting a shot at the doctor's office can be frightening and…
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New COVID-19 Variants and What You Need to Know
When the news reports about a new COVID-19 variant, what does that mean for you? Many people have questions such as what are the latest variant's symptoms, is…
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Signs and Symptoms of RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) mimics the symptoms of a really bad cold. It is especially dangerous for premature babies and children with existing lung or…
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Is Parosmia or the Loss of Smell Dangerous?
We rely on all of our senses to have an awareness of the world, and the loss or change of any of them can seriously impact our lives. Whether from COVID-19, an…
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Why Does My Child Get Frequent Nosebleeds?
There are many reasons children get bloody noses: allergies in the spring, summer and fall can contribute to a bloody nose, and so can the dryness of winter…
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How to Choose a Lung Transplant Program
Deciding where to have a lung transplant procedure for lung disease is can have a big impact on the transplant outcome. Matthew Morrell, MD, medical director…
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Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Preventing Your Child’s Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies can make kids miserable, but there are ways to help minimize their symptoms. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, provides effective strategies…
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The Wellness Bus Offers Free Nutrition Counseling Sessions in Utah
Eating a diet with good nutrition can be challenging. Luckily, experts can help us to eat healthier. The Wellness Bus travels around Utah offering free health…
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How Do You Treat Parosmia or Loss of Smell?
Parosmia is a condition where a person’s sense of smell no longer works correctly. Caused by infections like COVID-19, head injuries, or other neurological…
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What Is Monkeypox and How Can You Keep Yourself Safe?
Monkeypox is a contagious viral infection that can lead to severe, scar-causing rashes. While the virus is not particularly life-threatening to most people…
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Top Reasons College Students End Up in the ER
From alcohol poisoning to rushing the field at football games, emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, discusses the top eight reasons he sees college…
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What to Do After Your Teen Runs Away
If your teen has run away from home, the first priority is finding them and ensuring they’re safe. But what should you do after they safely return home? Amanda…
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The Basics: Your Child’s Vaccination Schedule
Keeping track of childhood vaccines can feel like trying to memorize a very long calendar. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, walks parents through the basics of…
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How to Take Care of Your Joint Replacement
As technologies and practices advance, more people than ever before are receiving joint replacements. These implants are also being done much earlier in life…
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What Should Women Know About Vitamins and Supplements?
If the ads are to be believed, as a woman, it seems like you need to swallow a pile of supplements daily to be your healthiest self. But if you are a…
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Can Tirzepatide (Mounjaro™️) Really Help with Weight Loss?
In Spring 2022, the FDA approved tirzepatide to help control insulin for patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Yet news stories were more focused on a secondary…
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The Wellness Bus: Free Health Screenings, Coaching, and Education
Maybe you've seen The Wellness Bus driving around Salt Lake Valley or in a parking lot in Ogden or Provo. But what services does this mobile clinic offer to…
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What Type of Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is Right for You?
After significant weight loss, many people are left with excess loose skin around their abdominal area. An abdominoplasty—or “tummy tuck”—is a surgical…
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Family Planning Options Overview
Modern contraception allows men and women to have a child by choice, not by chance. But what family planning options are available? And how effective are they?…
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Patient Story - Zoe’s Traumatic Brain Injury
More than 2 million Americans experience a brain injury each year. Some result in relatively short-term changes in day to day function, while others can lead…
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The Basics: Why is Your Child Crying?
New parents may be surprised at just how often their baby cries. It is their main form of communication after all. Hungry, bored, in need of a diaper change…
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What Can Parents Do for Their Baby During a Formula Shortage?
Many parents in the United States are scrambling to find baby formula. What are you supposed to do with a hungry baby at home and empty shelves at the store?…
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Does My Child Have a Sensory Disorder?
Sensory disorders in children have recently been added as an official psychiatric diagnosis and are estimated to impact as many as 15% of kids in the US. These…
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Long Haul COVID in Children
In general, kids do pretty well if they catch COVID-19. But Cindy Gellner, MD, is seeing a significant number of kids experiencing symptoms from the disease…
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The Basics: Child Developmental Milestones
As a new parent, it’s important to you that your child meets all the expected developmental milestones, like walking and talking. But which milestones are…
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What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia and How Is It Treated?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the nerves in your face. It causes a painful electric shock sensation in the jaw or side of the…
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Planning End-of-Life Care for a Person with Dementia and Alzheimers
Having the conversation about and planning for end-of-life care is a difficult enough conversation to have with a loved one. For patients diagnosed with…
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What Causes Bunions?
A bunion is a bony bump that can form at the joint of the big toe. While bunions are often benign, for some people, they can lead to stiffness and pain…
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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Back Pain
Chronic back pain is one of the most common medical conditions in the US, impacting as many as eight in ten Americans at some point in their life. Long-lasting…
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The Basics: Common Skin Conditions in Kids
Young kids can have all sorts of skin issues as they grow up, and Dr. Cindy Gellner, MD, and pediatrician, has seen them all. Learn the basics of diaper…
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Do I Have Restless Legs Syndrome?
Do you have the urge to move your legs, typically in the evening before bed? Dr. Chris Jones, a neurologist and expert on sleep and movement disorders, says…
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When Should I Call the On-Call Pediatrician?
As a parent, your pediatrician can be your lifeline whenever you have a question about the health of your child. But what should you do when you have a…
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How to Relieve Acute Back Pain
Lower back pain is the second most common reason Americans visit their doctor. Acute back pain can be caused by an injury or have an unexplained, sudden onset…
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What is Amyloidosis and How is it Treated?
Amyloidosis is a rare and possibly life-threatening disease affecting an estimated 4,000 people per year in the US. If left untreated, the disease can cause…
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What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Is Using Drugs
Substance use in children can start as early as middle school. While experimentation is common in teens, it's important as a parent to know how to have…
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How Are Bunions Treated?
If you have a bony bump at the base of the big toe joint, it could be a bunion—and it could be a symptom of a progressive bone disorder. Some bunions can be…
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Limit Kids' Caffeine Intake to Preserve Their Health, Your Sanity
Too much caffeine can do more than have your kids bouncing off the walls. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some insight into how much caffeine children…
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The Super Bowl and Heart Attacks, is it Really a Thing?
Every year around this time you see the posts about how the number of heart attacks increase on Super Bowl Sunday. Is that legit or just a good story to pass…
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5 Simple Things You Can Do Today for a Healthier You
It’s a new year, and you may be thinking of some resolutions to better your health and wellness. But general, big-picture goals like “get fit” or “eat better”…
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Three Key Ways to Maintain Your Health
It’s your New Year’s resolution to be healthier, but have you ever paused to consider what that means – to be healthier? Dr. Tom Miller says it’s not that…
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Santa's Reindeers Are Probably Female
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen? They're Santa's reindeers, by the way. And as new research suggests…
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Surgical Options for Treating Craniosynostosis
For infants with a misshapen skull—or craniosynostosis—treatment is critical to ensure proper brain development. Pediatric surgeons Dr. Faizi Siddiqi and Dr…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms and Treatment
The holidays can be stressful and bring down anyone’s mood temporarily. But how do you know when you’ve got Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and not just the…
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What New FDA Guidelines for Breast Implants Mean for You
In October 2021, the FDA released new safety guidelines regarding breast implants. For patients seeking breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation…
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How to Treat Growing Pains
If your child’s thighs, calves, or knees are aching or throbbing, growing pains could be the cause. While extremely common, growing pains can be extremely…
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What to Expect While Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury is a long and often difficult process. Depending on the severity of the injury, recovery can take months to years. Dr…
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What Exactly is Opioid Addiction?
Addiction is often more than strictly behavioral or psychological. It can be genetic, social, and in the case of Opioid Use Disorder, the regular use of the…
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Should I Be Concerned About Pre-diabetes?
There are 26 million Americans with diabetes, and nearly 80 million with pre-diabetes. Though pre-diabetes may sound relatively harmless, it’s not. Patients…
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Is it Growing Pains or Something More Serious?
Most kids will experience pains in their legs at some point whether it be through overuse or the aching associated with growing pains. But if your child’s leg…
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How Do I Know if My Child Has Craniosynostosis?
A condition that causes a newborn’s skull to be misshapen, craniosynostosis occurs in about 1 in 2,000 births—and it should be treated. Plastic surgeon Dr…
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Successful Stroke Recovery: A Conversation Between Stroke Survivors
Amy Steinbrech and Dr. Steven Edgley have both survived strokes at a young age. In this podcast, they discuss the recovery process, including the incredible…
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What the New FDA Salt Guidelines Means for You
Recent studies have shown that people in the U.S. consume too much salt in their daily diet, in some cases over 30% of the recommended amount. A high sodium…
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What to Expect When Your Son Reaches Puberty
As a boy begins to mature, their body and mind go through a lot of changes. It can be tough not only for kids but for their parents too. From growth spurts -…