Between 2021 to 2024, there were 165,326 applicants to U.S. medical schools, with only 69,228—41.9%—successfully gaining admission. While medical school itself presents formidable challenges, the journey to gaining admission is...
Much like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease can be managed in several ways. With this condition, it is especially true that if you take care of your body, it...
Managing menopause symptoms is not easy, and it can be difficult to find the most effective treatment option. Women's health specialist Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, and menopause expert, Camille Moreno...
While some may liken their morning coffee ritual to a religious experience, the reality is the act of brewing that cup of coffee is often centered around personal gratification rather...
In adults and young ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵren, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. But for little ones under two years old—especially preemie babies—RSV can be severe...
Explore the SafeUT app's comprehensive approach to mental health intervention, as explained by Denia-Marie Wright, clinical mental health counselor and SafeUT manager. Designed for immediate and confidential access to mental...
"Why visit a doctor when you can just... not?" That's the question even Scot found himself asking before his recent walking pneumonia diagnosis. Join the Who Cares Guys as they...
Exploration is actively seeking to understand ourselves better, pushing beyond comfort zones to discover the complexities of our own identities, and fostering personal growth along the way. Finding the balance...
Our carbon footprint is determined by the greenhouse gases generated by our actions. Each cup of coffee or tea we consume adds to this footprint. From cultivation and harvesting, to...
When it comes to sexual health for men, the discussion often focuses on sexual performance and STIs. But there's a lot more to sexual health than that. Men's health specialist...
Coffee is the most common hot caffeine source in the United States and ranks as the world's leading traded agricultural commodity. Statistically, American women outspend men on coffee, with some...
For young people in the state of Utah, the innovative SafeUT app can be a great option for students, parents, and people who work with students to get the mental...
For some people, caffeine can be a reliable source for promoting wakefulness, sharpening attention, and refining motor coordination. However, its effects aren't universally positive, as others may experience jitteriness and...
During cold weather, some people may notice more body stiffness and soreness. Is it normal to feel aches and pains around the winter months, or is this a legitimate health...
Considering a rhinoplasty also known as a nose job? Sarah Akkina, MD, MSC, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, offers an in-depth look at what patients should know before, during...
Caffeine makes you want to talk. For decades, all over the world, gathering with friends and sharing a cup of coffee or tea—often caffeinated—has been a universal way to bond...
The effects of caffeine are diverse, with some experiencing heightened alertness and an improved sense of focus and well-being, potentially elevating moods. For others, caffeine consumption can result in increased...
You may have heard about "intuitive eating" being a great way to approach your diet, but is your intuition nudging you towards the gas station taquitos? Nutritionist Thunder Jalili returns...
Caffeine—found in coffee, tea, and soda—is consumed by 80% of the global population. Focusing on the physical domain of caffeine, Dr. Kirtly Jones explores its effects on the human body...
When life takes an unexpected turn due to a spinal cord injury, hope and help are crucial. Jeffrey Rosenbluth, MD, the Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Acute Rehabilitation Program...
The Who Cares Guys are starting the New Year with a different kind of resolution, inspired by an intriguing Harvard Business Review article on personal values. Instead of the usual...
When do your ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ's typical worries and stresses become a concern for anxiety or depression? Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, differentiates typical ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵhood fears from more serious mental health issues, discusses...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, we speak with Tamara Dangerfield, a physical specialist at ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ who specializes in treating pain. What are the...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, we speak with Erin Ward, MD, who specializes in surgical oncology at ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ. What does a surgical oncologist...
