Pectus excavatum or funnel chest is a deformity that can cause a ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ’s ribs and breastbone to grow inward giving the chest wall a sunken appearance. In some cases the...
Inspiration can come from many places—and that’s certainly true for U of U ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ scientists following nature’s lead as they create new ways to treat and prevent disease. Seeking better...
How do you make weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing available for 62,000 members of the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah community? That is a story of innovation, cross-campus collaboration, and some cool technology...
In severe cases, a deviated septum can cause difficulty breathing, frequent nosebleeds, and difficulty sleeping. That small bit of bone and cartilage can have a big impact on your life...
Research from the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah and Planned Parenthood shows evidence that the hormonal intrauterine device or LNG-IUD is an effective option for both long-term and emergency contraception. Dr. Kirtly...
The ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Poison Control Center speaks with people who accidentally swallow gasoline almost daily. But poison specialist Brad Dahl says it’s what many people do afterward that is...
As a parent, Identifying signs of clinical depression in your teenager can be quite difficult. Thomas Conover , MD, looks for negative changes in these key areas: school performance, participation...
For runners, athletes, and other active people, shin splints can be a common soreness or pain that you learn to work through. Stress fractures can have similar signs and symptoms...
For women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns about what risks you and your baby may face if you become infected...
If you have a painful but minor injury such as a sprain or fracture, it might be faster to go to an urgent care office instead of the emergency room...
Researchers at ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ keep their eyes on the big picture by tackling population-sized problems and ensuring their efforts add up to substantial impacts on public health. They...
It’s time to clear out the candy in your drawer. On today’s ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Minute, registered dietitian Theresa Dvorak has three tasty, healthy snacks you should have in your desk drawer...
Your menstrual cycle started too early, too late. There's too much, too little—it's irregular. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones describes the conditions of a "normal" period, what's not...
