Some doctors will want to take blood or urine tests at your yearly checkup for a number of reasons. Dr. Tom Miller talks to Dr. Jerry Hussong, a pathologist who...
Foot skin issues are common among teenagers鈥攁nd no, it鈥檚 not always athlete鈥檚 foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify...
If you鈥檙e going to undergo endoscopic sinus surgery, you may have some questions regarding your recovery. Will you have extensive bandaging and bruising? How long before you can go back...
Wisdom tooth extraction is almost a rite of passage for many Americans. Dr. Bryce Williams talks about why it鈥檚 important to have them removed. He also describes the difference between...
How much sugar is too much for kids? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that a sugar-loaded diet contributes to childhood obesity. She recommends that children have no more than 45...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a virus that can cause rashes on the hands and feet and sores in the mouth鈥攁nd can sometimes be mistaken for the strep throat...
Sometimes when you pay the doctor a visit, he鈥檒l hold a little flashlight up to your eye and joke that he's looking into your soul. But what are doctors really...
鈥淚t was the single most difficult thing I鈥檝e ever done in my life and I never would have gotten through it if it wasn鈥檛 what I wanted.鈥 Taylor and Doug...
After-school programs can provide a safe place for children when parents may not be available. But as children age into preteens, when can they be allowed to stay home by...
A broken collarbone, or clavical, is a common sports injury and, traditionally, people let the break heal naturally. But, sometimes, surgery is best to maintain shoulder functionality and avoid later...
Getting a good night鈥檚 sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. But sometimes it can feel impossible to fall asleep at night. Dr...
Nearly 13 million children and adolescents in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It may seem counterintuitive, but pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says technologies...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur between longer periods of darkness and extremely cold temperatures. According to women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones, the symptoms of SAD primarily affects...
You know you鈥檙e a medical student when you cannot count how many times you鈥檝e run after a resident鈥 only to follow them to the door of a bathroom. It happens...
鈥淣obody will understand what it鈥檚 like to go through medical school other than the people going through it with you; to have someone in a relationship with you whose going...
Playing novice electrician? Stuck something in an outlet you shouldn鈥檛 have? Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen explores the potential health risks you may face after experiencing even just a minor...
Just like adults, teenagers are susceptible to receiving sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some STIs are curable and have detectable symptoms, but others can...
Diversity can be a sensitive subject for some, and the line separating inclusion and tokenism can be blurry. Merriam-Webster defines tokenism as, "the policy or practice of making only a...
As your loved ones get older, there鈥檚 a good chance they will begin losing their vision, and in turn, their ability to drive safely degrades. But taking away the car...
Outside of latex condoms and certain spermicides, it is extremely rare for a woman to have an allergic reaction to any form of birth control. That includes oral contraceptives. With...
We watched and discussed New Amsterdam, NBC's newest medical drama based on the oldest public hospital in the United States 鈥 the good, the bad, and the medical inaccuracies.
You may think you know what to look for in pink eye: red itchy eyes, goopy discharge, swelling. But are you sure? Dr. Troy Madsen explains how pink eye can...