Does your child occasionally have discoloration on the skin beneath their eyes? It can be easy for a parent to worry, but dark circles are not a sign of anemia...
Research from the University of Utah and Planned Parenthood shows evidence that the hormonal intrauterine device or LNG-IUD is an effective option for both long-term and emergency contraception. Dr. Kirtly...
As health care providers, we were probably taught at one point or another during our education that health is the absence of illness. And that a person's weight is a...
The University of Utah Poison Control Center speaks with people who accidentally swallow gasoline almost daily. But poison specialist Brad Dahl says it’s what many people do afterward that is...
As a parent, Identifying signs of clinical depression in your teenager can be quite difficult. Thomas Conover , MD, looks for negative changes in these key areas: school performance, participation...
Producer Mitch shares his struggle with acne and its impact on his self-esteem. Dermatologist Dr. Luke Johnson talks about over the counter and prescription treatments. Troy explains why a man...
For runners, athletes, and other active people, shin splints can be a common soreness or pain that you learn to work through. Stress fractures can have similar signs and symptoms...
Medicine is rooted in systems—but that doesn't mean change isn't possible. When you imagine a new and better world, it's important to understand why the current one isn't working. Before...
For women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns about what risks you and your baby may face if you become infected...
A nice, long, hot shower might be relaxing, but it could also cause dry and itchy skin. On today's ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Minute, dermatologist Dr. Emily McKenzie share the truth about how...
If you have a painful but minor injury such as a sprain or fracture, it might be faster to go to an urgent care office instead of the emergency room...
Men tend to live six to eight years less than women because of this invisible force. It is responsible for feelings of inadequacy and can lead to emotional and mental...
Suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss with a teenager, but it is too important to ignore—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teen depression, self-harm, and suicide have seen a...
As women, we might crave chocolate when we are moody or need a pick-me-up, but do we know why we crave chocolate? Does consuming chocolate improve our bodies and minds...
Researchers at University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ keep their eyes on the big picture by tackling population-sized problems and ensuring their efforts add up to substantial impacts on public health. They...
After suffering a stroke, many patients can become limited in their ability to do basic functions like walking and using one’s hands. Physical therapy can help stroke survivors get out...
Your menstrual cycle started too early, too late. There's too much, too little—it's irregular. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones describes the conditions of a "normal" period, what's not...
According to Paulo Freire, "The radical, committed to human liberation, does not become the prisoner of a 'circle of certainty' within which reality is also imprisoned." Radical thinkers tend to...
It’s time to clear out the candy in your drawer. On today’s ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Minute, registered dietitian Theresa Dvorak has three tasty, healthy snacks you should have in your desk drawer...
Have you ever dreamed about having a bodybuilder's physique? We understand it takes a lot of hard work, but that's only part of it. Amateur bodybuilder Rashago Kemp talks about...
All women who live long enough will experience menopause—the end of a woman's reproductive life. Menopause, for most women, happens around midlife. How are the seven domains affected by the...
High-risk pregnancies require a team of experts to address both child and mother's needs before, during, and after delivery. Dr. Stephen Fenton is the founder and director of the Utah...
You’ve been good about family planning, You’ve had the children you want, when you want. You’ve always used birth control, but when can you stop? For most women, it is...
Every person's worldview is based on their personal experiences. We should understand how we view the world now, and how we want to view it in the future. According to...
