Just because you're social distancing, doesn't mean you can't celebrate Halloween this year. There are a lot of fun Halloween activities you and your family can enjoy鈥攅ven during a global...
Like most things, alcohol is best consumed in moderation. But there is a fine line between a couple of drinks to blow off steam and a potential alcohol abuse problem...
Did you know women who have had vaginal births and female paratroopers both have an increased risk for pelvic prolapse? This condition is caused by a stretching of the supports...
Interested in hearing about taking a gap year, managing your wellness, and learning how to attend med school virtually? On this episode of Talking U & Med Student Life, hear...
Excessive drinking is often a result of bigger issues in a person鈥檚 life. Firefighter/paramedic Loren discovered his drinking was a symptom of other issues he needed to address first. Loren...
Men make up one percent of all breast cancer cases in the United States. When it comes to breast cancer, the signs, symptoms, and treatments of the condition are the...
Sports medicine physician Dr. Christopher Gee answers listener questions about back pain between the shoulder blades, whether a meniscus will heal on its own, and arm care for kids who...
Most adults have had a cold sore at some point鈥攃old sores are very common. But what can you do as a parent if your child develops cold sores? Pediatrician Dr...
We all have moments in our professional or personal life we need to perform, whether it's a presentation at work or a weekend softball game. How can you avoid getting...
Inside the University Hospital Medical Intensive unit, the summer months are typically their 鈥渙ff-season,鈥 with low-numbers of critical patients. It was a few months to take a breath and collect...
MacArthur Fellows, recipients of the highly-regarded 鈥済enius grants鈥, are chosen for their extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits. So, what makes someone a 鈥済enius鈥? In a conversation with...
Talking Admissions and Med Student Life will be back soon with a new format to celebrate our 150th episode. In the meantime, I wanted to introduce you to a new...
Sometimes, you just need people to tell you the truth, even if the truth isn't something you might want to hear. A good mentor not only points out your strengths...
People may often see little moving proteins鈥攃alled floaters鈥攊n their eyes. Ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Zaugg explains what floaters are, why they occur, and why they generally occur more in older people...
Struggling to get back into your fitness routine since COVID started? Even strength and conditioning coach Caleb Meyer found himself unmotivated and spent a good chunk of the summer on...
Hearing loss is the second most common birth defect in newborns鈥1 in 500 is born without the ability to hear. All 50 states in the United States mandates Universal Newborn...
It's a strange dynamic when everyone around you gives you praises and compliments, but you're full of negative self-doubt. Words can have the ability to bring you down, but it...
An ambulance pulled up to University Hospital, carrying a man experiencing severe pains in his chest and shortness of breath. The 42-year-old veteran had felt fine a few days prior...
You are suddenly hit with a severe headache that you鈥檝e never experienced before. Maybe you pass out; maybe it makes you sick to your stomach. Should you go to the...
Have you felt like you need to cut down on your drinking, get annoyed when people bring it up, feel guilty about how much you drink, or need a drink...
The subjective education taught in medical school can cause medical professionals to presume patients will inherently give their trust, thus allowing us to move freely in their space and examine...
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, self-confidence, and relationship problems. Urologist Dr. John Smith says a majority of the patients he sees are for ED, so there is no need to...
By April, the governor鈥檚 stay-at-home directive seemed to be working. New COVID-19 positive cases appeared to be leveling off. But the new rules aimed at keeping everyone safe had also...
Do exercises that promise more size or stamina work? Is a lump always cancerous? Can men get urinary tract infections? Urologist Dr. John Smith tackles those questions and tells Scot...
