The Scope Radio

Workplace wellness is a $6 billion industry. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Robin Marcus, chief wellness officer of University of Utah Health, explains how simple improvements and listening to employee suggestions can go a long way toward improving a workplace environment.

Independence Day means fun with fireworks for many. But unfortunately, the Fourth of July also commonly brings burns and eye injuries to the ER. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses some of the less obvious—but frequent—injuries that can occur when people are not careful with fireworks. Have fun, but be safe!

Your newborn should be sleeping through the night by the fourth month—keyword emphasis on "should." On today's Health Minute, Dr. Sonja Van-Hala talks about what you can do if your baby is having trouble sleeping through the night. Learn more about this topic in the full-length interview.

For couples attempting to conceive, a miscarriage can be a tragic setback. A minority of couples may find it difficult to conceive again. Is that normal? Or is something else causing conception difficulties? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says most couples are likely to get pregnant again within the next year. For those still having trouble, it may be time to visit a fertility specialist.

Heartburn can be uncomfortable and frustrating. But do you know what causes yours and how to prevent it? On today's Health Minute, Dr. Tom Miller talks about the causes and preventions of heartburn.

Once an older adult goes home from the hospital after suffering a stroke, their family can be in the best position to continue the care. Randy Carson, a neuro-clinical specialist in physical therapy, describes ways family members can prepare to continue caring safely for a parent post-stroke.

When most people think of drowning, they think of yelling and splashings like we see in movies. According to Dr. Scott Youngquist, drowning is actually “dramatically undramatic.” On today's Health Minute, learn how to spot a real drowning. Learn more about this topic in the full-length interview.

Peer-based support groups have been successful for a multitude of conditions and afflictions. These communities provide support, advice, and experience to help with everything from addiction to chronic pain to managing diabetes. But could the same benefits be seen on the web? Michelle Litchman, a diabetes researcher, looks into the potential health benefits of social media-based peer health groups. She shares their initial findings and what this research could mean for health care.

One of every three dollars in U.S. health care spending is thought to be wasteful. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Bob Pendelton, chief medical quality officer for University of Utah Health, talks about a culture where employees can question the status quo, while improving patient outcomes and lowering costs, can create a win-win solution for everyone.

There are a lot of fun and worthwhile activities outdoors for your child. But getting him off the couch and away from the screen can be no easy task. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner gives some ideas for outdoor activities—and tips on how to get your child to take part—that can keep him healthy and happy.

Dry, itchy eyes are a common condition for many people. But when that itchy, sandy sensation becomes chronic what’s the best way to relieve it? On today's Health Minute, ophthalmologist Dr. Amy Lin from Moran Eye Center shares when you should consider a visit to your eye doctor for those dry eyes.

Health care organizations are utilizing modern electronic methods to find the specific costs of procedures. Dr. Ken Kawamoto, medical information officer at University of Utah Health talks about how this knowledge can help improve their quality of stewardship and patient care.

A severe asthma attack can be dangerous and an alarming situation for both the victim and those around them. Do you know what to do if you find yourself needing to assist someone during an asthma attack? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen walks through step-by-step what you should do to assess the situation and best help during someone else's asthma attack.

After pedaling a while on the bicycle, guys can get numb down there. Is it something to worry about? On today's Health Minute, urologist Dr. William Brant talks about why it's important to have a good-fitting bike saddle.

Scientists have shown that they can create fertile eggs from "pluripotent" skin stem cells—cells that can form into any type of embryonic cell. The potential for this kind of regenerative medicine could also help treat diseases. For example, stem cells can now restore healthy bone marrow in leukemia patients. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the many interesting scientific—and ethical—questions emerging from this area of stem cell research.