Feeling wiped out by summer heat at the start of the season—but just fine by August? That is not your imagination. Emergency physician Scott Youngquist, MD, explains how your body...

Frequent urination is often associated with diabetes, but many people do not realize the disease can also damage the nerves that control the bladder over time. Poorly controlled blood sugar...

It is a classic scenario: you step on a rusty nail, panic sets in, and you start wondering if you are one tetanus shot away from disaster. Emergency physician Jeffrey...

Humans are one of only a handful of species in which females routinely live decades beyond their reproductive years. One leading explanation, known as the “grandmother hypothesis,” suggests older women...

Nearly one in four strokes occurs in someone who has already had a stroke, making prevention a critical part of recovery. Steven Edgley, MD, Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at University...

Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache clinic, walks through...

Asthma can be a daunting diagnosis for parents, but it can be managed effectively with the right knowledge and tools. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how asthma affects the airways...

Severe abdominal pain that leaves you unable to stand up straight should never be ignored. Emergency physician Scott Youngquist, MD, explains why sudden, intense abdominal pain often warrants an emergency...

About 20 percent of women experience depression during the menopausal transition, and many more report increased anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or changes in sexual desire. Yet these symptoms are rarely...

Abdominal cancers can affect many organs, including the colon, stomach, pancreas, liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus. While some cancers can be prevented through routine screenings and vaccinations, many abdominal cancers...

Is a pulled hamstring—also called a strained hamstring—something you can treat on your own, or should you see a doctor? Athletic trainer Travis Nolan shares how to determine when you...

Summer fun comes with its fair share of advice—but not all of it holds up. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, busts some of the most common summer safety myths, from the...