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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
It’s springtime and you want to start getting into shape again. But every time you see some sort of fitness program on TV, there’s always a friendly reminder to "consult...
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...
With spring come opportunities, and risks, for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Dr. Norman Foster talks about things caregivers should be aware of and some new beneficial activities the change of seasons...
Are there activities that are more beneficial to someone with autism over others? Autism community outreach officer for University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Sciences, William McMahon, talks about the recreational needs...
Within a few short years, knowing your DNA sequence will likely become a routine part of healthcare. But are we ready for what we might find out about ourselves, and...
One out of 100 women have struggled with anorexia at some point in their life. Anorexia is a mental illnesses, and the physical effects are the symptoms. Dr. Jason Hunziker...
Cesareans account for 33 percent of U.S. births, an increasingly high number compared to the international 17 percent. Which is safer, cesarean birth or vaginal birth? Dr. Kirtly Jones answers...
We’ve known that mammograms can prevent breast cancer. But can the radiation from those mammograms actually cause cancer? Are they effective? Should women even continue screening for breast cancer? Dr...
Could an April Fools prank send someone to the hospital? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about 3 common pranks: Nair in the shampoo, laxatives in the brownies and...
As regretful spring breakers are recovering from binge drinking escapades, it may be hard for them to appreciate that there is a positive side to the nausea, sleepiness, and stumbling...
Until recently, physicians thought a colonoscopy was 100 percent accurate. New research from the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute shows it is not. Dr. N. Jewel Samadder talks about...
How long should a couple try to conceive before seeking help from a specialist to get pregnant? Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about what you should do when you’ve made the...
