When the clocks spring forward, your body pays the price. Clinical psychologist and sleep expert Kelly Baron, PhD, explains why losing just one hour of sleep can raise your risk...
Therapy isn鈥檛 a last resort鈥攊t鈥檚 often the best first step for kids with anxiety, mood changes, or behavior concerns. Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why early support matters, how therapy can...
Having a hard time breathing through one nostril? You might have a deviated septum鈥攂ut does that mean you need surgery? ENT specialist Marc Error, MD, explains what causes a deviated...
That warm salt water gargle your mom swears by? It might make your throat feel better, but it will not actually make your cold go away any faster. According to...
Money can strengthen a friendship鈥攐r quietly strain it. Whether it is splitting a dinner bill, planning a trip, or navigating big differences in income, finances often bring unspoken tension into...
Play is more than a pastime鈥攊t is vital for healthy brain and emotional development. From boosting creativity and problem-solving skills to buffering stress, play is one of the simplest and...
A gestational diabetes diagnosis is manageable鈥攁nd early action makes a difference. Michelle Debbink, MD, details how elevated sugars affect fetal growth and delivery, what to expect from care plans, and...
Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery...
The birthday jokes get louder at 40鈥攇ray hairs, creaky knees, 鈥渙ver the hill鈥濃攂ut nothing falls apart overnight. Producer Mitch brings his pre-40 nerves to sort myths from maintenance: readers, slower...
Friendship does not just enrich our emotions鈥攊t shapes how we think. Studies show that intellectually engaging conversations with friends can improve cognitive flexibility, creativity, and even long-term brain health. Yet...
Food allergies in children are becoming increasingly common鈥攁nd often misunderstood. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the difference between an allergy and an intolerance, the most common triggers, and why...
Your doctor should not just be someone you see when you are sick鈥攖hey should be your health advocate. John Barrett, MD, chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine...
Adults with autism are more likely to experience recurring health issues that can significantly impact quality of life. Because these conditions often develop gradually or go unnoticed, caregivers and clinicians...
Shin splints are common in athletes鈥攂ut persistent pain can signal something more serious. Athletic trainer Travis Nolan explains how untreated shin splints can progress into stress fractures, what warning signs...
Friendship is central to human connection. Yet, the ways we form, maintain, and redefine friendships evolve throughout life. From imaginary friends in childhood to the deep bonds of adulthood, our...
Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong neurological condition that once meant a grim prognosis鈥攂ut not anymore. Tom Miller, MD, talks to neurologist Dana Dewitt, MD, about how early diagnosis, advanced imaging...
Ten minutes with your child's teacher can reveal more than grades鈥攊t can surface early signs of anxiety, attention issues, or social struggles. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how to prep...
Nearly 500,000 men in the U.S. get vasectomies each year, but myths about pain, sexual function, and long-term health risks still deter many. Urologist and reproductive expert Alex Pastuszak, MD...
Ever stick to your diet plan all day only to raid the kitchen at night鈥攐r wake up starving before dawn? The Who Cares guys dig into the difference between hunger...
Friendship is one of the most powerful regulators of emotion鈥攕haping how we love, grieve, connect, and heal. Strong social ties can reduce anxiety, strengthen emotional resilience, and even increase life...
As babies grow from crawlers to walkers to climbers, their curiosity can put them at risk for accidental poisonings. Everyday items鈥攃leaning products, medications, even toothpaste鈥攃an quickly become dangerous in little...
For many men with prostate cancer, weeks of daily treatments are no longer the norm. Jonathan Tward, MD, a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains how image guidance, real-time...
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...