Bad air effects
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A new report reveals a link between air pollution and increased risk for miscarriage.
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Why patient’s lie to their doctors
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A U study shows fear of being judged and embarrassed are among the reasons.
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] ER OR NOT: NOSEBLEED As the weather gets colder, some people experience nosebleeds. When is a nosebleed serious enough to go the ER and when can you take care of it yourself? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about why the cold, dry air may cause nosebleeds and how to properly take care […]
Read MoreYour gallbladder and you
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Your gallbladder is a small organ that can cause big problems if you don’t take care of it. When working properly this pouch the size of a deflated balloon stores bile produced by the liver. It squeezes that bile into the small intestine to help with digestion, particularly foods with higher fat content. […]
Read MoreAlcohol and melanoma linked
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]New research from the American Association for Cancer Research has added melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—to the list of cancers correlated to alcohol use. More specifically, consumption of white wine has been found to correlate with the occurrence of melanoma in white males and females. Melanoma joins colon, liver, breast, head and neck cancers as […]
Read MoreHow to avoid the flu during the holidays
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]You don’t need to become a hermit to stay healthy this holiday season. Just follow a few simple tips. [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg”] E-SCOOTER SAFETY The presence of electric scooters are increasing in a lot of cities, and with them comes the increase in related injuries coming into ERs. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy […]
Read More10 tips for managing finals week
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U counselors share tips for taking care of your mental health at the end of the semester—and beyond.
Read MoreHow to create a cancer care package
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]You don’t have to make a grand gesture to help someone facing cancer. Small things can make a big impact. [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg”] HEATING PADS CAN CAUSE SECOND-DEGREE BURNS Heating pads are big burn-risks to the elderly and geriatric populations. Brad Wiggins, nurse manager at University of Utah Health Burn Center, talks about […]
Read MoreThe science of addiction
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The U’s Genetic Science Learning Center received $150,000 from the Utah Legislature in early 2018 to teach middle and high school students about the science of opioid addiction and the physiological and psychological aspects of pain, among other topics.
Read MoreHealthy holiday habits
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]The holiday season is here again and that has a lot of people thinking about food. While surrounded by all the delicious seasonal dishes, it leaves many feeling forced to choose between their nutrition goals and enjoying their favorite holiday foods. We’re sharing a few of our favorite hacks to satisfy holiday food […]
Read MorePolio-like illness causes concern
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Polio is a scary disease that can cause paralysis. However, polio has been eradicated in the United States and is almost eradicated worldwide. That’s why it is perfectly understandable that parents are now concerned about rare cases of a similar disease now being seen in the country. Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] SPORTS INJURIES AND AGE If you are playing a sport there is a risk for injury. Age can play a part in what injuries are sustained. [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg”] RUBBING YOUR EYES IS BAD The occasional “knuckle rub” to an itching eye can feel relieving, especially as allergy season starts. But according […]
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