Hydration is not just a summer concern鈥攊t is just as important during the colder months. Staying hydrated in winter helps maintain your energy, supports mental clarity, and keeps your body...
Barrett鈥檚 Esophagus is a condition that rarely requires surgery, but when it progresses to high-grade dysplasia or esophageal cancer, surgical intervention becomes necessary. Esophageal surgery specialist Courtney Scaife, MD, talks...
Navigating social interactions can be challenging for those on the autism spectrum, leading to feelings of loneliness or fear of being disliked. Social worker Court Allred shares simple, practical strategies...
Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas can be caused by any number of problems, but diverticulitis is a common source of those symptoms. It is an infection of the large intestine...
If you have been happy with the care from your family physician throughout your life, you might question whether you even need a geriatric specialist. Mark Supiano, MD, executive director...
When should you consider weight-loss surgery? And is it a good solution for long-term weight loss? If you have a certain BMI and suffer from a weight-related medical problem such...
Dry mouth is a common issue that can affect your quality of life. It is common among women and the older population, and can contribute to tooth decay, bad breath...
Should you take daily vitamin D supplements? How much should you be getting? The discussion around vitamin D remains contentious, with debates on optimal supplementation doses and associated health benefits...
Perimenopause is the final stretch before you stop having periods altogether. For many women, it鈥檚 a frustrating time filled with hot flashes, heavy and unpredictable bleeding, and a lot of...
Glaucoma is an eye condition commonly discussed, yet often underestimated. If left untreated, glaucoma can inflict on your vision, leading to irreversible damage and potential complete blindness. Glaucoma expert Norm...
Chronic sleep deprivation can adversely affect work and family, and should be taken seriously. Focusing on insomnia in women, neurologist and sleep specialist Chris Jones, MD, talks about the dangers...
Scalds are the most common burn injury for children under five, they are painful and can be life-changing. Unfortunately, it鈥檚 easier then you think for a child to suffer severe...
There鈥檚 nothing more devastating than seeing your child suffer a painful, life-changing scalding burn injury. Most parents think it will never happen to their child. That鈥檚 what Taylor Vowles thought...
Bladder dysfunction is a common problem for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Whether it鈥檚 constipation or fecal incontinence, health problems related to the bladder are uncomfortable for anyone. So how...
How do you recover from a concussion? There鈥檚 a process to follow. Not following doctors鈥 recommendations can lead to bigger problems in the future. Neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Hawryluk covers the...
If you get a concussion, it鈥檚 important to see your doctor, even if you don鈥檛 think it鈥檚 a big deal. If you鈥檝e suffered a more severe blow to the head...
It might surprise you, but鈥痙octors鈥 understanding of concussions is still in its infancy. In this podcast, we ask neurosurgeon Dr.鈥疓reg Hawryluk鈥痶o bring us up to speed on what we know...
At the heart of precision medicine is taking into consideration that each person is unique. Two people with the same disease can have very different outcomes depending on their specific...
Does your bladder constantly interrupt your life? There might be a solution. Sara Lenherr is a urologist who focuses on treating female incontinence and is an expert in determining its...
Myth or truth: women shouldn鈥檛 be making big decisions during PMS? Contrary to what some may think, many women don鈥檛 even have PMS before their periods. But should those who...
Deep fat frying a turkey is dangerous. Chances are good you are making at least one mistake that could lead to a fire 鈥 or worse, a severe burn injury...
Though it may be hard to get past the 鈥渋ck factor鈥, fecal transplants鈥攑utting fecal matter from a healthy donor into a patient鈥檚 intestine鈥攊s proving to be a surprisingly effective way...
New research suggests that small changes in brain connectivity early in life may lead to big changes that contribute to autism and intellectual disabilities. The study, which explores how disruption...
A good marriage makes people healthier. An abusive marriage is bad for your health. Research from the University of Utah found being in a marriage with a cold and controlling...
