An occasional cough helps clear irritants and secretions from your lungs and prevents infection. But if you develop a chronic cough that persists for weeks, you should find out if you have a medical ...

Selecting a surgeon for your breast augmentation is a significant decision that requires thorough research and careful consideration. If you are considering breast augmentation, keep these key factors ...

Wondering about your newborn's pooping habits? Cindy Gellner, MD, demystifies what’s normal—from frequent poops to the occasional blowout. Learn when to relax and when to worry about your baby’s ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) broke ground on its second Comprehensive Cancer Center on Tuesday, April 8, advancing construction of a new facility wholly dedicated to ...

Nutritionist Thunder Jalili is back, but this time, he's putting Scot and Mitch to the test with a surprise nutrition pop quiz. From the secrets of grocery shopping to the ...

Nutritionist Thunder Jalili is back, but this time, he's putting Scot and Mitch to the test with a surprise nutrition pop quiz. From the secrets of grocery shopping to the intricacies of protein ...

A heart murmur is a sound often characterized as a "whooshing" or rushing of fluid that can be heard between heartbeats. As ...

One of the most common health care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously thought, new research has found. IMPACT: The results ...

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet screening rates remain below target—only about 70% of women in the U.S. are up to date on their Pap tests. Despite their life-saving ...

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet screening rates remain below target—only about 70% of women in the U.S. are up to date on their Pap tests. Despite their life-saving potential, Pap ...

In a federally funded study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and rates were nearly ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of adults and often goes undetected until serious damage is done. Periodontist David Okano, DDS, explains how this silent condition erodes the bone supporting your ...