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For ages, women have found natural ways for coping with monthly menstrual cramps. A hot water bottle is a classic natural remedy. Same with a hot bath. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones suggests a number of common natural treatments for period pains, along with some other, perhaps lesser known remedies.

A medical alert bracelet is a small tag that can notify doctors of important health conditions you may have in times when you can’t tell them yourself. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Scott Youngquist identifies the three types of people who need to wear these bracelets and the potentially life-saving information it provides to doctors.

Improving diet and exercise are the key factors to a healthier you, but which one should you focus on first? Brita Trepp, certified physiologist with University of Utah Health, answers this week's listener question with some easy things you can do to get started to a healthier you.

If your child gets symptoms of nausea, stomach pains, or dizziness during the mornings before school, they may be suffering from school phobia. On today's Health Minute, pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the condition, what’s causing it and some tips on how you can help your child overcome their school anxiety.

After receiving the diagnosis that you or a loved one have sarcoma, you may be left wondering what the treatment will be. Dr. Lor Randall, director of Sarcoma Services at Huntsman Cancer Institute, explains the sarcoma treatment options available that can lead to recovery.

Sitting for long periods increases your risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even death. On today's this Health Minute, Chief Wellness Officer at University of Utah Health Dr. Robin Marcus explains what a difference getting up and moving—just for five minutes every hour—can make for your health.

As we age, our bones can become weaker and brittle. For older women especially, osteoporosis can be a real concern. On today's Health Minute,

Many indicators of drug and alcohol use are the same as typical teen behavior, or depression and anxiety. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner reviews some important signs to look for that could signal drug or alcohol abuse in teenagers, and gives some suggestions for how to handle the situation if your child is using.

A broken blood vessel in the eye can look nasty. But is it worth a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about when you should seek emergency help and when you can just see your ophthalmologist.

Back-to-school wellness exams for your young scholar is important for several reasons. Family physician Dr. David Owen says an annual checkup helps ensure your child is up-to-date on vaccinations and developmental screenings. On today's Health Minute, learn several other reasons why it’s a good idea to schedule a wellness exam before the school year starts again.

If you knew you had a genetic illness that could pass onto your biological children, do you know what options are available to prevent transmission? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explores some of the techniques available to parents that can prevent genetic disease in the embryo, as well as new groundbreaking research into new potentials offered by the CRISPR gene editor.

Diverticulitis is a digestive disease that develops when pouches in the wall of the large intestine become inflamed. It can be painful on the lower left side of the abdomen. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Tom Miller explains how diverticulitis is diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to avoid the disease.

Sometimes the aorta—the largest blood vessel in our bodies—can tear, allowing blood to flow between layers of the aortic wall. This dissection can block blood from flowing to other parts of the body, including the brain and other vital organs. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Jason Glotzbach says this can become a critically dangerous problem with few warning symptoms, but people suffering from it usually experience severe pain. Learn about the two types of aortic dissection, what can cause them, and how they're treated.

One out of every ten healthcare dollars is spent on diabetes. On today's Health Minute, diabetes care specialist Dr. Pamela Phares explains why diabetes is such a serious cost for the healthcare system and how it can be reduced.

“One of the best things that have been found to address or treat lower back pain is simply be more active.” Sports medicine physician Dr. Michael Henrie from University of Utah Health talks about the benefits of and how to prepare your body for running—live from Be Well Utah’s Family Night at University of Utah’s South Jordan Health Center.