Kidney stones are notoriously painful鈥攁nd 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...
Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to...
When friends connect, the body responds in powerful ways. Research shows that close social bonds can lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and even help regulate glucose levels. Studies...
Hip and knee replacements are no longer just for older adults鈥攑atients in their 50s and even younger are choosing surgery to get back to the activities they love. Tom Miller...
Many parents link fevers, diarrhea, and even ear pulling to teething. But are those symptoms actually related? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what teething does and does not cause...
Thyroid nodules are surprisingly common, affecting up to half of the U.S. population, yet only a small percentage turn out to be cancerous. Endocrinologist Dev Abraham, MD, from Huntsman Cancer...
If your inner coach only shouts 鈥渢ry harder,鈥 you might need a better script. Scot, Mitch, and Dr. John Smith share the kinds of mantras they reach for when willpower...
Getting a prescription is not the end of your care鈥攊t is just the beginning. Too often, patients do not fill prescriptions, do not return when symptoms persist, or stop treatment...
Not all fractures show up clearly on an X-ray鈥攅specially in children whose growth plates can disguise breaks. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Joy English, MD, about how doctors identify growth...
Stress is part of everyday life, from work deadlines to family responsibilities. But when the tension does not fade鈥攅ven when the stressor is gone鈥攊t may be a sign of something...
Thumb-sucking is a normal comfort habit for younger children, but when it lingers past age four or five, it can affect dental health and become harder to break. Pediatrician Cindy...
About 40% of infertility cases involve male factors鈥攜et men are often left out of the fertility evaluation process. Male fertility specialist Kelli Gross, MD, explains why both partners should be...
One in three women experiences constipation after surgery, making recovery uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Anesthesia, narcotics, and limited mobility all play a role in slowing the gut. Kirtly Jones, MD...
Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Rodney Barker, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look...
Every baby teethes differently鈥攕ome barely notice it, while others act like it is the end of the world. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the experience varies so widely and...
Memory lapses are common with aging, but how can you tell when it is something more serious? Geriatric physician Michelle Sorweid, MD, explains the early signs of cognitive decline, why...
He finished an Ironman鈥攁nd then spent a year eating pizza. The neat 鈥渄ecide, grind, succeed鈥 story didn鈥檛 stick, and that鈥檚 the point. Listener Jody is back one year after weight-loss...
About 15% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the advice on how long to wait before trying again has often been inconsistent. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, explains...
Most patients spend about two days in the hospital after a hip or knee replacement and begin walking the same day of surgery. Joint replacement specialist Chris Pelt, MD, explains...
Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body鈥檚...
Preparing for surgery does not just happen in the operating room鈥攊t begins weeks before. Prehabilitation is about the steps patients can take to improve their recovery, from quitting smoking and...
Nearly half of Americans report feeling lonely, and the consequences extend far beyond emotional pain. Loneliness is tied to inflammation, weakened immunity, chronic disease, and even shortened lifespan. Kirtly Jones...
Stress and sleep have a two-way relationship: stress makes it harder to sleep, and poor sleep makes it harder to handle stress. Kelly Baron, MD, sleep expert at University of...
For decades, parents have blamed sugar for their children's wild energy鈥攂ut research tells a different story. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how placebo studies, parental expectations, and social cues contribute...
