Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is not as well known as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, but like them it is a life-threatening birth defect, and is just as common. Occurring...
Whether youve just had a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, you might have some questions about what to expect after the surgery. Dr. Cindy Matsen is a breast cancer surgeon at...
Josh Hensley had not only one, but two babies born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect where the gut and liver protrude into the chest cavity. He talks...
If youve had an ultrasound and found out your unborn baby has congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), you probably have a lot of questions. Dr. Stephen Fenton is a pediatric surgeon...
Genetically modified plants and livestock are already a controversial reality. But what about genetically modifying humans? The technology could potentially eradicate certain diseases that run in families such as inherited...
Birth defects are more common than you might think: one in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Researcher Dr. Marcia Feldkamp says about 77 percent of birth defects...
Do you feel like youve tried everything to get your kid to stop scratching at his eczema but nothings worked? A short bath might help. Dr. Tom Miller discusses 泫圖弝けhood...
The Intermountain West has some of the rates highest of suicide and depression in the U.S. Studies suggest that the statistics may result from changes in brain chemistry that occur...
There are many things you can do before a joint replacement surgery to make your recovery easier, from changing up your diet to moving things around in your home so...
If youve thought about getting a joint replacement to alleviate pain caused by arthritis or another condition, listen to what joint replacement specialist Chris Pelt, MD, has to say on...
Joint replacement surgeries are complicated procedures. While knee and hip replacements can help alleviate pain and improve function, there are some differences between the two procedures. Chris Pelt, MD, is...
Most patients stay in the hospital for a day or two after a knee or hip replacement surgery. Joint replacement expert Chris Pelt, MD, talks about what to expect after...
If you have chronic pain and other problems with a knee or hip, a complete replacement might sound like the only solution. But orthopedic specialist Chris Pelt, MD, discusses some...
Knowing your family history for prostate cancer can help you get appropriate screening according to Lisa Cannon-Albright at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is the senior author on a recent...
Breast Cancer isnt just a womens issue about 2,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year. Ginger Johnson, president of GetScreenedUtah.com, says its important for men to...
If you have a picky eater, you might worry that your 泫圖弝け is anemic if they seem weak or pale. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of...
In a perfect world, everyone would receive the same quality of medical care. But in reality, many factors get in the way, including a patients ethnicity and cultural upbringing. Debra...
If youre thinking of applying to a physician assistant program, be prepared for a hefty application. Doris Dalton is the director of admissions for the 泫圖弝け of Utahs PA program...
Some people say theyre fine with less sleep some people are sure that they cant function on less than eight hours. Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones talks about whats best...
What if your baby was born with some of its internal organs outside the body? You may not have heard of gastroschisis before, and therefore think its a rare condition...
Its often in the news during winter: people getting stuck in snow banks or stranded on highways. To survive such an ordeal or avoid one altogether consider putting...
If youre in the backcountry and you or someone in your party is injured, you might hesitate to call search and rescue. Dr. AJ Wheeler at St. Johns Medical Center...
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing more deaths in women than all cancers combined. Heart disease used to be a mens issue, but in the last...
Counting calories and obsessing over carbs... Having strict rules and saying, I can never eat that. Is there a difference between an eating disorder and eating too healthy? Nick Galli...
