Orphaned at age 10 during the Rwandan Genocide, Eli Munyankindi didn't know if he'd ever finish high school. The tenacious young man did more than beat the odds—he shattered them...
Recent headlines claim beards contain hazardous bacteria, some comparing facial hair to fecal matter. It's enough to give anyone pause. To beard or not to beard? We asked the physicians.
Constraints in federal funding, compounded by declining clinical revenue, jeopardize more than the nation's research enterprise. These twin pressures have created a "hostile working environment" that erodes time to conduct...
The mention of anthrax causes instant panic. Reports out this week that the U.S. military inadvertently sent samples of live anthrax out to nine locations around the globe has people...
Self-esteem and body image go hand in hand, especially during the teen years. Use these tips to help your teen develop and maintain a healthy self-image.
There's no doubt that our physical health is often influenced by our mental and emotional health. Research shows that depression has been linked to a number of physical ailments such...
(Fox 13) - University of Utah medical students who are part of the graduating class of 2015 marched to the stage at Kingsbury Hall Saturday to pick up their diplomas
The use of medical interventions for childbirth, such as cesarean delivery and induced births, means births are more likely to occur during these times.
(Deseret News) - A memorial Friday celebrated people who have donated their bodies to provide invaluable experiences to University of Utah medical students.
Bala Ambati, MD, PhD, a physician and researcher at the University of Utah’s John A. Moran Eye Center, nabbed the top spot on The Ophthalmologist magazine’s Top 40 Under 40...
The Utah Parkinson Disease Registry (UPDR.org) was launched last week in an effort to understand an apparent rise in PD by 30 percent over the last ten years in Utah...
Assistant professor of physical therapy Micah Drummond, Ph.D., wields a rare trait that is becoming increasingly sought after in the world of scientific inquiry: he’s as equally comfortable explaining an...
(The Salt Lake Tribune) - A series of discoveries in metabolism related to cancer and heart disease have earned a Utah biochemist a top national research title
Going gluten-free involves more than forgoing bread and pasta. The protein is also present in foods you might not expect to contain wheat and other grains.
Having a new baby is an exciting time, but one that can also be a bit overwhelming…especially for first-time parents. It can feel like there a million questions that need...
(KSL) - Young patients with the rare condition bladder exstrophy were treated by Patrick Cartwright, MD, a University of Utah pediatric urology specialist. View an interview with the patients and...
Everybody's talking about body shaming, but let's talk about creating a healthier, happier you. Increase your self-esteem with these physician-recommended strategies.
