When a child is growing in the mother’s womb, it’s extremely vulnerable. Everything a mother does, from the air she breathes to how she manages stress can affect the development...
Immunizations can be a sensitive and emotionally charged subject. But, it’s one that needs to be discussed for the safety of our children. Dr. Edward Clark, chair of the Department...
Imagine you’re a pediatrician and you have a child in your office that you suspect is being abused. What kind of questions would you ask to ensure you were correct...
What is Radiation Oncology? How is it different from Diagnostic Radiology? How does a physician face cancer everyday? I interviewed Dr. Matthew Poppe, Residency Director for Radiation Oncology at UUSOM...
Your child drank some drain cleaner, and you’re wondering whether to rush her to the ER. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses this situation and his answer might surprise you.
An autism diagnosis typically comes from a child’s primary care physician, but there might be a new way to tell if a child has autism. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson says this...
More than 65 percent of Americans say they occasionally drink, and that number is increasing. Is there a fine line between drinking responsibly and drinking too much? Dr. Jason Hunziker...
Helmets can reduce the risk of severe head and brain injuries by 88 percent, yet 50 percent of kids ride their bikes and scooters without a helmet. Dr. Cindy Gellner...
30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their life – and those are just the reported cases. Nick Galli, Ph.D., from the University of Utah’s...
Dr. Wolfgang Baehr, a professor of ophthalmology who has spent his career researching the genetic causes of blindness, says you have to be fearless to make advances in science. He...
The short-term consequences of child abuse and neglect often are seen in physical injuries to a child’s body. But the long-term mental consequences, which can be extremely dangerous, are not...
Every child is different. But how can parents tell if the difference in their child stems from autism? Dr. Jeffrey Anderson talks about autism’s effects on the brain, and why...
The Moran Eye Center has been involved in many of the key clinical studies for age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Paul Bernstein talks about the primary treatment for AMD, how it...
Nestled just 41 miles south of Salt Lake City Utah, UVU is host to the state’s largest student population. With a diverse student body, expanding campus, large premed club and...
You may think alcohol is the furthest thing from your child’s mind. But chances are, either your teenager or her friends will have had a drink or two by the...
Curing diseases, and feeding the hungry are just a few applications of a gene targeting technology that was developed by Dr. Dana Carroll, Professor of Biochemistry. He discusses how he...
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the world. If you’ve had a relative with macular degeneration, you know how heartbreaking it can be to watch them...
What if your periods aren’t regular? Is that normal? Dr. Kirtly Jones tells you what is considered a ‘regular' menstrual period cycle, and what to do if your periods aren’t...
Many have thought that men were the ones who generally get macular degeneration, but quite the contrary. Studies have shown that women are more likely to have loss of eyesight...
How can patients and physicians best utilize social media for everyone’s benefit? Dr. Farris Timimi, Medical Director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media, talks about the incredible power...
What happens if you swallow a toothpick? Is it dangerous? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen tells you if this is a problem serious enough for the ER.
You’re recovering from an eating disorder. Life is good and you’re getting healthier. The question now is, can a relapse happen and what might trigger it? Nick Galli from the...
What is the relationship between Idaho and the University of Utah School of Medicine? Why did one of our graduates choose family medicine? What is the IMA? I interviewed Dr...
It’s impossible to treat a patient effectively without knowing what’s wrong. Published this month in the American Journal for Human Genetics, computational biologist Dr. Mark Yandell reports a novel method...
