An aquatic snail from the Caribbean Sea could hold the secret to a new type of pain killer in its venom. Dr. Michael McIntosh, a scientist at 泫圖弝け of Utah...
A three-foot shelled worm that looks like a unicorns horn? It just goes to show that the great blue planet we live on still holds some surprises. Naturalist Margo Haygood...
Believe it or not, sometimes people can break bones and not realize it. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says some bones are more prone to fractures. Swelling, trouble moving...
Broke a bone and need a cast? Well, forget those big, heavy casts that your friends could write on. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Bruce Thomas, an orthopedic surgeon...
Many new parents wonder if their little one will ever let them get a full night of sleep again. For newborns, the pattern is typically: eat, sleep, poop and repeatall...
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a relatively new treatment for at-risk patients that can reduce the chances of an individual contracting HIV by more than 90 percent. However, it should not...
Sometimes a complex health concept is best explained through an analogy an easily understood comparison of two different ideas. A medical analogy can be an effective communicative tool for...
Spring is here and its time to start that spring cleaning. But if you come across mouse droppings you could be exposed to hantavirus. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen...
In January 2017, a new practice bulletin released by top OBGYN and pediatric authorities suggests new guidelines concerning cutting your babys umbilical cord after delivery. What does this mean for...
You got over a cold but still have a nagging cough. Is it something to worry about? Dr. Tom Miller answers this listener question and explains why viral infections can...
Making sure your newborn gets enough nourishment in her first days and weeks can be a concern for breastfeeding mothers. If young babies aren't gaining enough weight or if mothers...
Splinters can be painful and irritating, despite how small they can be. There are plenty of strategies to remove that bothersome embedded chunk under your skin but which one is...
Exercising during pregnancy is not only good for heart and respiratory health, good for controlling weight and flexibility, and good for helping women maintain strength, it also gives women significant...
Looking to lose some weight? Youve probably heard that eating five small meals a day is the secret. Or maybe its three large ones? What does the research suggest? On...
When you think about physical therapy, you might imagine movement exercises. But thats not the only treatment options available. Tamara Dangerfield, physical therapist at 泫圖弝け of Utah 泫圖弝け, talks about...
After suffering from a muscular injury such as carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve, your doctor might call for an electromyogram (EMG). The test uses needles and small shocks to...
Do your ears ring after a noisy concert or because of a loud work environment? Could it indicate something serious? Hear what emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says ear...
Weve all heard the claims of fad diets. Cut carbs and lose 20 pounds. Drink nothing but smoothies and drop a dress size. Eat like a Neanderthal and get in...
Treating cancer with chemotherapy has long been associated with imminent hair loss, but perhaps no longer. Womens health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says "scalp cooling" techniques have been found...
Medical clinical trials are about more than just testing medications, they provide valuable research that can lead to better treatment methods for beating cancer. Dr. Theresa Werner, medical director of...
For a major operation like shoulder surgery, its not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you...
Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadly forms of cancer. But if detected early with a colonoscopy, the risk of getting colon cancer is reduced by 70 percent...
Most newborn skin problems can usually be dealt with at home with some cream and time. But what if your baby develops something that looks comparable to that of teenage...
Women patients are increasingly seeing women's health specialists, like OB-GYNs, less frequently, and are more often receiving health advice from general physicians instead. What common women's health issues should internists...
