We know it’s wrong, but domestic abuse still happens on a daily basis and leads to the deaths of 4,000 women each year. Why is this violence so prevalent? Social...
Medicine has evolved from a guessing game to diagnoses, procedures and treatments that work. Dr. Bob Pendleton believes hospitalization is a high stakes venture. Not unlike a space launch, procedures...
Food allergies are commonly passed down from parent to child. Some are outgrown but others are not and can cause life-threatening reactions. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the problem and urges...
One of the biggest problems scientists face when trying to describe their research is trying to get an enormous amount of information out without dumbing it down or making it...
Willard H. Dere, MD, brings 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry to his new role as executive director of the Program in Personalized Health at the University of...
From the fear of needles to government conspiracy theories, some people are opposed to getting a flu shot. Dr. Susan Terry explains why the thoroughly tested flu vaccine is safe...
Once considered instructions only for the terminally ill or elderly, advance directives are for everyone who wants to ensure their medical treatment wishes are honored, even if they can’t communicate...
As a baby’s digestive system develops, transitioning to table food is the eventual goal. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks through a baby’s feeding progression from newborn to age one. She...
The human brain is still making major developmental changes until around age 25. Adolescent decision making processes continue to develop as well. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones examines the latest facts...
Cancer is an unwanted experiment in progress. As the disease advances, tumor cells accumulate mutations, eventually arriving at ones that give them the insidious power to grow uncontrollably and spread...
Many eye injuries occur in the home. From chemicals to weed trimmers, eye protection is an important consideration. Dr. Bill Barlow from Moran Eye Center discusses home eye safety and...
Once thought to only help digest food, the microbiome plays a role in a host of processes. Dr. Kathleen Boynton specializes in research to discover how these microorganisms that inhabit...
Imagine knowing whether your child is at risk for developing cancer. There would be the chance to stop the disease before it even starts. Joshua Schiffman, MD, associate professor of...
What do the strong female leads of many television shows have in common? At the end of the day they're often shown with a large glass of wine. Dr. Kirtly...
Frequent recurring heartburn can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications. Gastroenterologist Dr. Kathleen Boynton talks with Dr. Tom Miller about the warning signs, diagnosis and treatment for chronic heartburn. They...
Crib standards were last updated in 2011, just a few years ago. Pediatrician Nathan Bexfield explains why a used crib can be a risky proposition. Learn what to look for...
When toddlers start to discover, and in some cases, share and display their private parts, many parents get nervous. Dr. Cindy Gellner says this curiosity is all part of normal...
A clear, concise understanding isn’t always what a patient takes away from a doctor visit. The Ask 3 program reduces doctor/patient communication to three simple questions everyone should understand. Patient...
Life with diabetes is hard enough but those who take medicine to control their symptoms can experience hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, that if left untreated can lead to, seizures...
Much like a welcome channel at a hotel, University of Utah Hospital has a patient education channel on all of its TVs. Listen to find out how this underutilized resource...
For some people, a good, stiff drink can have a calming effect during stressful times, but dealing with stress also requires clear-headed, rational problem solving. Dr. Kirtly Jones aspires to...
As the body ages, one health problem, such as cardiovascular disease, can trigger many other health issues. Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones goes over the most common health hurdles the elderly...
It takes a couple of weeks for the flu vaccine to become effective, so the earlier you get it the better. It also means you’ll be less likely to spread...
Depicted in books and movies as split personalities, Dissociative Identity Disorder is a complex defense mechanism for severe trauma. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker compares differing theories that seek to explain this...
