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An aneurysm is a stretched out blood vessel that can lead to complications if ruptured. Aneurysms are caused by smoking and certain genetic factors. Vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks through the most common type of aneurysms, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Find out how they’re detected and if you're at risk.

College students are often spontaneous, and can sometimes be a bit dangerous to themselves. On today's Health Minute emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the three most common reasons college students end up in the ER.

Population health is an approach to healthcare that aims to improve the well-being of populations in an effort to help individuals. On today's Health Minute, population health specialist Angie Fagerlin discusses how prevention can drastically improve treatment and significantly lower healthcare costs.

Summer weather can often lead to bug bites. What do you do if your child gets bit by an insect while playing outside? From mosquito bites to a bite from a black widow, pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the most effective treatments for bug bites.

The room is spinning, you feel off balance, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says, depending on the person, it could be a sign of stroke. Find out the risk factors to consider and learn when to seek immediate help.

On the morning of August 21, the sky will darken over the United States during a total solar eclipse. You are going to want to watch, but staring at an eclipse directly is as bad as staring directly into the sun. On today's Health Minute, ophthalmologist Dr. Jeff Pettey warns of the serious long-term vision damage the eclipse can cause as well as some ways you can watch the cosmic event safely. To check if your eclipse glasses is certified, go here. Learn more about this topic in the full-length interview.

The Great American Total Solar Eclipse will be taking place the morning of August 21st. You will definitely want to look up to see the sky go dark, but watching an eclipse without protection is as bad as looking directly at the sun. Ophthalmologist Dr. Jeff Pettey talks about the potential damages that can happen as well as ways to safely view a solar eclipse. To check if your eclipse glasses is certified, go here.

When you're pregnant and eating for two, a healthy diet becomes much more critical. Unpasteurized milk and cheese? Nope. Fish? OK. Sugars? Don't overdo it. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones helps you learn the dos and don'ts for keeping a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Is your partner showing a lack of interest in sexual activity? It’s not uncommon—over a quarter of Americans expressed feelings of sexual disinterest. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Kirtly Jones explores some of the reasons behind sexual disinterest and ways you can discuss the issue with your partner.

Population health is a new way of approaching health care that emphasizes prevention in a population rather than treatment of an individual. Angie Fagerlin, chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences at University of Utah Health, explains how a population-focused approach could improve overall health and reduce the cost of care.

Meningitis is a neurological infection that can spread rapidly and has been on the rise on college campuses. On today's Health Minute, family and preventative medicine physician Dr. David Owen explain why meningitis is so dangerous and why it’s worth it for college students to get themselves vaccinated.

For years, antibiotics were the go-to treatment option for many medical conditions. But new evidence shows that the overprescribing or incorrect use of these medications can lead to worse infections, potential superbugs, and even hurt your microbiome. Dr. Sara Lamb discusses the best uses, what they help and when you should avoid antibiotics.

As your child transitions into adolescence, there’s a likelihood of them becoming more emotional. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about five simple steps you can walk through with your teen to help them manage their anger.

Fruits are healthy for our kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean that 100% all-natural fruit juice is healthy for our kids. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says fruit juice is “basically liquid candy.” Learn about the myth of fruit juice health claims and what you should be giving your child instead.

Because of the change in lifestyle, sometimes young adults stop taking medications when they leave for college. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen advises parents on what to do when sending kids off to college if they have a chronic condition that needs ongoing care.