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Birth Control Options for University Students
March 28, 2019

Less than half of high schools in the United States mandate contraceptive and sexual education, resulting in many young adults receiving misinformation—or no information all at—regarding medically accurate contraceptive methods. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones ta

3 Signs You Might Have Skin Cancer
March 25, 2019

Skin cancer is the most common, and preventable, type of cancer. In fact, you might have skin cancer and not even know it. On this Health Minute, Dr. Glen Bowen from Huntsman Cancer Institute discusses three signs that can indicate you might have skin can

Health Hack: Lose Weight By Cutting Soda
March 22, 2019

If you’re struggling to lose weight, today’s Health Hack may be for you. Dr. Troy Madsen explains how cutting one large soda a day can lead to losing up to a pound a week.

6 Vasectomy Myths That Aren’t True
March 21, 2019

A vasectomy is considered the least invasive and lowest risk procedure someone can have. However, when it comes to "getting snipped," there are a lot of myths floating around. Urologist Dr. Alex Pastuszak debunks some of the major myths about vasectomies—

How to Keep Yourself Mentally Fit
March 20, 2019

You may be working on being physically fit—working out, eating better, kicking bad habits—but have you thought about how to keep yourself mentally fit? On this Health Minute, psychologist Dr. Michael McIntosh explains how incorporating 'planned positive o

Using the Right Words to Support a Recovering Alcoholic
March 13, 2019

Choosing to enter recovery for alcohol addiction is a difficult decision that requires a lot of support. Psychiatrist Dr. Jason Hunziker discusses how to support a friend or family member without accidentally causing offense.

4 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids Active
March 11, 2019

In these days of tablets and video games, getting your kids active may be like pulling teeth. On this Health Minute, pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has four ways you can sneak physical activity into their regular routine.

Health Hack: Cotton Swab to Stop an Ingrown Toenail
March 08, 2019

An ingrown toenail can be extremely painful and, in some cases, require antibiotics and a procedure. On today’s Health Hack with Dr. Troy Madsen, learn how to stop an ingrown toenail before they even start.

Identifying Risks of Cancer in Your Family
March 08, 2019

Looking at your family health history could give you an insight on your risk of cancer. On this Health Minute, genetics counselor Whitney Espinel shares what you should look for in your family members and if you should visit a genetic counselor to see if

Daylight Savings Effect on Your Health
March 07, 2019

Twice a year in the United States we change our clocks forward or backward, and it can really mess with our daily rhythm. But could daylight savings time actually have a negative impact on your health? Psychologist Dr. Kelly Baron talks about what the res