The Scope

Osteoporosis and other bone conditions can mean the difference between living independently and needing full-time assistance as we age. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD , weighs in on what constitutes good bone health—and how you can help ensure your bones stay strong as you age.

Dr. Kirtly Jones of the University of Utah talks about why 50 is the best age to get your first mammogram.

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease of the brain that causes loss of nerve cells, and as a result, patients first develop difficulty with memory. Dr. Norman Foster , director of the Center for Alzheimer Care, Imaging, and Research at University of Utah, talks about the characteristics of Alzheimer's and its effects on the brain.

Whether it's from an accidental fall or a head-cracking tackle on the sports field, concussions can be a common result. Learn about the symptoms of a concussion from ER doctor Troy Madsen, MD, and when you should visit the emergency room.

If you end up with a tick on you, what should you do? Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the diseases, the concerns and how to remove it yourself.

Is your child telling tall tales? Before you panic, consider this: lying is actually part of normal developmental growth. Child psychologist Matthew Woolley, PhD , breaks down the cognitive progression behind why children lie. He also offers practical tips and strategies to guide parents through these challenging, yet entirely normal, episodes of untruths in childhood. Learn how to respond effecti...

Should you go to the ER if you have a really bad toothache? Find out in this episode of ER or Not with emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen from the University of Utah Hospital.

If you've ever been in a hospital emergency department, you know how busy and even chaotic they can appear. Dr. Troy Madsen, emergency department doctor from the University of Utah Hospital, tells you how an ER works, who the people are and what they do.

You step on a rusty nail, should you go to the ER? Emergency Department doctor Troy Madsen tells you on this episode of ER or Not.

Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the realities of CPR: does it work as well in real life as it does on TV, why do you give CPR and how giving CPR has changed in the past few years.

From alcohol poisoning to rushing the field at football games, emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD , discusses the top eight reasons he sees college students come into the ER.