Planning for a family is an exciting step, but questions about stopping birth control and fertility often arise. How soon can you become fertile after discontinuing contraception methods? Do you...
Should you go to the ER if you have a really bad toothache? Find out in this episode of ER or Not with emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen from...
Sometimes the aorta鈥攖he largest blood vessel in our bodies鈥攃an tear, allowing blood to flow between layers of the aortic wall. This dissection can block blood from flowing to other parts...
Whether it鈥檚 a pap smear, a mammogram, or even a colonoscopy, medical screenings are vital to staying healthy as we age. But is there a point when you no longer...
A vasectomy is often considered a form of permanent sterilization, but as many as ten percent of men report wanting more kids after they鈥檝e had the procedure. For those patients...
An aneurysm is a stretched out blood vessel that can lead to complications if ruptured. Aneurysms are caused by smoking and certain genetic factors. Vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks...
With warm weather on the horizon and lawns growing again, it鈥檚 time to take a minute to discuss lawn mower safety. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy...
If your child plays outdoor sports, it's important to make sure their body doesn't get too warm. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the difference between heat exhaustion...
