The Scope

The joy of discovering you’re pregnant can sometimes be overshadowed by the misery and discomfort of morning sickness. Dr. Howard Sharp, OB-GYN, and Dr. Tom Miller talk about new treatments to help pregnant women who suffer from severe and continuing nausea. They discuss the best ways to treat morning sickness and overcome the nausea.

Are you one of the many who has taken the “sugar-free challenge” to remove added sugar from your diet for 10 days? Health educator Ashley Quadros talks about the trend and what cutting out added sugar can do for your body. She gives some advice and tips for those who want to continue to have low-sugar diets. If you’re thinking about taking the sugar-free challenge, give this podcast a listen first...

Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over speech and language development for babies and toddlers. She talks about what to expect your baby to be saying depending on how old they are and what to do if they’re not being as vocal or responsive to sounds. She talks about speech problems that might be concerning—using actions such as pointing, but no words, imitating sounds but not using words, and so...

Though they sound very similar, there are big differences between the training and basic job duties of athletic trainers and personal trainers. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Amy Powell and Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discuss the differences and similarities between the two. Although their jobs differ, the focus of each is to help others be healthy, happy and safe.

Deep brain stimulation is a therapy that has been proven to decrease symptoms of movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease. It’s a therapy that some people are beginning to try—sometimes for other reasons—at home with batteries and adapters. While Dr. Paul House doesn’t endorse the DIY version, he says there is some research being done that may prove its efficacy. He warns about the risks and da...

If you suffer from pain in a certain area during exercise, it could be tendinitis (also called tendonitis) or something worse. Sports medicine orthopedic specialist Dr. David Petron talks about some misconceptions with tendinitis, including a lengthy list of long-term and short-term treatments.

There’s a lot to consider when buying a first-aid kit— should you get the bigger, more expensive one for your camping trip or do you really need all that stuff? Dr. AJ Wheeler is from St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, Wyoming and a member of the Teton County Search and Rescue. He gives a step-by-step overview of what to look for in a first-aid kit in the store, including his insights into what...

Medical experts recommend pregnant women sleep on their side, but what if it makes you so uncomfortable you can’t even fall asleep? Is going to sleep in a different position really going to make a difference? Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Howard Sharp , OB/GYN, answer common questions pregnant women have regarding bedtime. Dr. Sharp also shares some tips for keeping your baby safe and getting a good nigh...

The U.S. ranks at the bottom of developed countries for infant mortality, obesity, heart disease and a number of other health issues. So can the United States turn those numbers around and become the healthiest country on earth? Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones says it will take a lot of work, but it’s doable. He says with certain changes to health care systems and lifestyles, Americans can be the healthie...

Problems with the jaw joint in front of your ears can have a host of effects: pain when chewing, headaches and more. Gary Lowder has over 30 years of experience treating this problem, called temporal mandibular disorder (TMD.) He talks about how to tell if the pain in your head or jaw is caused by TMD and some easy ways to treat it.

More and more research is emerging with evidence of the negative effects violent video games have on children. The most popular video games are also some of the most violent, and pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner speaks about the numerous effects they have on kids. If you notice behavioral problems and other issues with your child, video games with violence and other adult themes may be to blame. Lis...

When it comes to writing the personal statement on a physician assistant application, many people panic or shut down when they can’t think of what to write. Doris Dalton is the director of admissions for the University of Utah’s physician assistant program. She shares some insider tips and secrets (yes, they read the whole essay!) about essays and applications. She gives her top three tips for wri...

Between fat free, gluten free, organic, natural and whole grain foods, it can be difficult to discern what’s actually the healthiest. Health educator Ashley Quadros teaches us the most important things to look at when comparing foods for a healthy diet. She gives some great advice on what to watch out for when it comes to sneaky marketing for unhealthy foods. A podcast packed with healthy advice f...

There is emerging evidence that spirituality is healthy for you. People who participate regularly in religious or spiritual services or rituals have better immune systems and cope with stress better. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about religion and spirituality in the context of physical and mental health; she provides examples, benefits and personal experience with feeling good as a result of spi...

The new School of Dentistry is opening at the University of Utah, but it’s exciting for everyone, not just future dentists. Dr. Glen Hanson is a professor and the Interim Dean at the new School of Dentistry. He says oral health is an important component of overall health, and the new school is providing care to people who might not otherwise get it. There are also new clinics and research faciliti...

Many people self-diagnose restless leg syndrome, but it comes with a set of specific symptoms and is actually much less common than you’d think. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives us the facts on restless leg syndrome and what else could be behind your child’s twitchy legs. Find out what these symptoms are so you can figure out whether or not your child is suffering from this disorder.

If you experience excruciating pain when your time of the month rolls around, something could be up. Dr. Joseph Stanford explains the signs and symptoms of endometriosis and why it’s so important to see a doctor if you’re worried about your pain. “Any period pain that interferes with your life is not normal,” he says. Listen to learn more.

Although congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) isn’t uncommon, very little is known about this birth defect. Dr. Stephen J. Fenton is a pediatric surgeon and CDH expert. He talks about everything parents need to know and do after they receive a CDH diagnosis: form basics about the disorder to how much time to expect to be in and out of the hospital and finding support through family or other paren...

Josh Hensley had two children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a devastating birth defect. Although CDH isn’t uncommon, very little is known about it. He talks about the difficulty parents of CDH children have with finding support and even information from doctors about the defect. Josh speaks about Cherubs, an organization that offers support and help for parents and families dealing w...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is not as well known as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, but like them it is a life-threatening birth defect, and is just as common. Occurring in one in 3,000 births, CDH causes the guts and liver to protrude through a defective diaphragm and into the chest cavity, where they interfere with the lungs. A new study led by Gabrielle Kardon, Ph. D., associa...

Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and they are becoming more common, especially in women. Once thought to mainly affect middle-aged men, kidney stones now impact 1 in 12 women during their lifetime, often linked to diet, obesity, and diabetes. Kirtly Jones, MD , explains what causes stones, why women are at rising risk, and the steps you can take to lower your chances.

For children with autism, a trip to the dentist can feel overwhelming due to the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations. James Bekker, DMD , from the University of Utah School of Dentistry shares tips on how to ease the dental experience for these children. From pre-visit communication with the dentist to sensory-friendly accommodations, Dr. Bekker covers key strategies that parents and dentist...

Whether you’ve just had a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, you might have some questions about what to expect after the surgery. Dr. Cindy Matsen is a breast cancer surgeon at Huntsman Cancer institute. She talks about what kinds of pain are normal and what’s not, and what to expect in terms of swelling, pain relievers and more.

Most household spiders don't pose much of a threat to humans, but some bigger spiders can have poisonous fangs. Dr. Tom Miller and dermatologist Dr. Mark Eliason discuss how to treat common spider bites and what to do if you get bit by one that's more dangerous. Find out how to react to bites from black widows, hobo spiders, brown recluse spiders, and those big hairy spiders that may be living in...

Josh Hensley had not only one, but two babies born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect where the gut and liver protrude into the chest cavity. He talks about the “cloud of uncertainty” that surrounds parents who just learned their child would be born with this devastating defect. Josh shares his story and gives advice and resources for support for parents that just learned o...