Not all hernias require surgery, but if they become painful or interfere with someone’s quality of life, surgery is ...

NASA crew and ground-based scientists are sending blood cells to the International Space Station on November 4 to learn why astronauts have a higher risk of blood clots.

In Summer 2023, John Lesny Drake was attending Cadet Troop Leader Training with the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Bliss, Texas. Having a few days off, John joined friends at a nearby lake. To cool off, ...

While fasting can be uncomfortable, this requirement keeps you safe and helps your procedure go smoothly. Here's why.

Without iron, parasites rapidly die. And getting that iron from the human red blood cells in which the parasites live and ...

While we wish we could shield our children from the dangers of the world, life’s unexpected challenges often catch us off guard, leaving us unprepared for tough conversations. If you’re struggling to ...

University of Utah announces an expansion of the Learn + Earn (L+E) program, made possible with support of Cambia Health Foundation. The initiative is focusing on addressing the critical shortage of ...

Lung transplant surgery is a highly complex and life-changing experience—affecting a patient's quality of life. That's what ...

Women's health is an expansive field that touches far more than the topics typically covered in a doctor's office. It encompasses a complex, interwoven tapestry of each woman's personal experiences, ...

CTEPH's early symptoms can be easily confused with many other diseases. Many people with CTEPH do not have any symptoms for a long time. fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath (especially during ...

Elijah Netjes PA-C, MMSc, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant working primarily within the Electrophysiology team at the University of Utah Medical Center. Her interests include the patient ...

Ryan Thornton, MD is a board-certified family physician who received his medical degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. He completed his residency at the University of Tennessee ...