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After receiving the diagnosis that you or a loved one have sarcoma, you may be left wondering what the treatment will be. Dr. Lor Randall, director of Sarcoma Services at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains the sarcoma treatment options available that can lead to recovery.

Improving diet and exercise are the key factors to a healthier you, but which one should you focus on first? Brita Trepp, certified physiologist with University of Utah Health, answers this week's listener question with some easy things you can do to get started to a healthier you.

It looks like your eye is bleeding—but is it actually an emergency? A broken blood vessel in the eye can be startling, but it is not always dangerous. Emergency physician Jeffrey Druck, MD , explains when that red spot is just a harmless bruise and when it could signal something more serious.

If you knew you had a genetic illness that could pass onto your biological children, do you know what options are available to prevent transmission? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores some of the techniques available to parents that can prevent genetic disease in the embryo, as well as new groundbreaking research into new potentials offered by the CRISPR gene editor.

Sometimes the aorta—the largest blood vessel in our bodies—can tear, allowing blood to flow between layers of the aortic wall. This dissection can block blood from flowing to other parts of the body, including the brain and other vital organs. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Jason Glotzbach says this can become a critically dangerous problem with few warning symptoms, but people suffering from it usually expe...

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 through the most common type of aneurysms, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Find out how they’re detected and if you're at risk.

Summer weather can often lead to bug bites. What do you do if your child gets bit by an insect while playing outside? From mosquito bites to a bite from a black widow, pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD , talks about the most effective treatments for bug bites.

The room is spinning, you feel off balance, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says, depending on the person, it could be a sign of stroke. Find out the risk factors to consider and learn when to seek immediate help.

For years, antibiotics were the go-to treatment option for many medical conditions. But new evidence shows that the overprescribing or incorrect use of these medications can lead to worse infections, potential superbugs, and even hurt your microbiome. Dr. Sara Lamb discusses the best uses, what they help and when you should avoid antibiotics.

When you are pregnant and eating for two, a healthy diet becomes much more critical. Unpasteurized milk and cheese? Nope. Fish? OK. Sugars? Do not overdo it. Women's health specialist Kirtly Parker Jones, MD , helps you learn the dos and don'ts for keeping a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Fruits are healthy for our kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean that 100% all-natural fruit juice is healthy for our kids. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says fruit juice is “basically liquid candy.” Learn about the myth of fruit juice health claims and what you should be giving your child instead.

Heavy exertion in the heat can lead to heat stroke. Some of the symptoms can include nausea, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Emergency physician Dr. Scott Youngquist explains what actions you should take and how emergency physicians might treat a person with heat stroke.

If you live in Salt Lake City, you know it’s not a good idea to exercise outside during a muggy inversion. But did you know you should be concerned even on a clear summer day? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how even though ozone isn’t visible, it can cause serious breathing issues. Learn the steps you can take to protect yourself this summer.

A soft-tissue sarcoma is a group of cancers that take root in the connective tissues in the body. Sarcoma is more common in children than adults, and its treatments can lead to serious life changes. Dr. Lor Randall from Huntsman Cancer Institute explains what exactly a sarcoma is, how doctors test for it, and the effective treatments available.

Heavy backpacks can do more harm than you might think—leading to muscle strain, posture issues, and even spinal stress in growing kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD , talks about how to properly size and fit a backpack, how much is too much to carry, and when to see a doctor for back pain.

Women have been controlling their fertility for thousands of years, but none were tried and true until "the pill" came along in the 1960s. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with OBGYN physician Dr. Jennifer Kaiser about the most common, ongoing methods for controlling fertility, including Plan B, Ella, and the Copper IUD.

Simple steps with nutrition, smoking, and diet before your elective surgery can have a big impact on how well you recover. Dr. Thomas Varghese explains what steps can take just a few weeks before your surgery to optimize your chances of a positive outcome.

Older women are particularly vulnerable to fragility fractures as their bones thin with age. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD , talks about the factors affecting women’s bone health and the risks associated with fragility fractures. She emphasizes the importance of regular exercise and healthy dietary habits in maintaining bone strength, and shares practical strategies and lifestyle changes...

Kids can be rambunctious, and that can lead to occasional bumps and falls. While an injury to the outer ear is usually minor, it could lead to cauliflower ear. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the warning signs to look for to make sure your child’s ear injury doesn’t lead to permanent damage.

The Aortic Disease Program at University of Utah Cardiovascular Center is a specialized clinic that specifically treats diseases of the aorta. Dr. Jason Glotzbach and Dr. Claire Griffin , specialists from the center, talk about why such a specialized clinic is important and the advantages it can give to patients with aortic disease.

One in 25 baby boomers test positive for hepatitis C. It's the most common chronic blood-borne pathogen and the most common cause of chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Once you've contracted it, it doesn't go away. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains why baby boomers are more likely to have hepatitis C than other age groups and why you should get a screening if you're a boomer.

Large, swollen bug bites don't necessarily mean your child is allergic. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why kids' bodies react the way they do when bitten by insects and what parents can do to treat bites when they happen.

The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents seven different types of cancers, pre-cancers, and genital warts. But some parents don't ask for it. Deanna Kepka, MPH, PhD, from Huntsman Cancer Institute says some parents fear that getting the vaccine will make their child sexually active. Yet Kepka says plenty of research disproves this fear. She discusses why the HPV vaccine is an important, pro...

Building a road map of all the nerve connections in the brain, including in the eye, is key to understanding what makes us who we are. Bryan Jones , Ph. D., an investigator at the Moran Eye Center, talks about his research building a connectome of the retina. He explains how he and his colleagues are approaching the massive project and how such work will inform an understanding of the way that the...

We’ve all heard nightmare stories of falling into poison ivy and the terrible, itchy rashes that ensued. The poisonous plant can seem downright terrifying. But how bad is poison ivy really? Emergency room physician Dr. Scott Youngquist describes what you can expect after touching poison ivy and some simple ways you can reduce the symptoms.