The Scope Radio

Dr. Rena M. D’Souza, dean of the University of Utah’s new School of Dentistry, says the stars are aligned for creating a top program that produces not just technically excellent dentists but also researchers and thinkers who advance knowledge in their field. But more than that, she wants to prepare compassionate dentists who give back to their communities in ways such as caring for those who are economically disadvantaged and lack basic dental care.

If you could only concentrate on just one thing to live a healthier life, what do you think that one thing would be? According to Dr. Tom Miller at the University of Utah Hospital, so many other health issues revolve around this one aspect of men’s health, he says this is that one thing. Find out about the holy grail of men's health and how it impacts so many areas of your well-being.

Until recently, six million patients suffering from heart failure only had a couple options for treatment, and both are fairly invasive. Now, there's a new procedure that's under clinical trial at the University of Utah that offers an ultra-minimally invasive way to intervene before a heart transplant or artificial heart is needed. Director of Clinical Regenerative Medicine Dr. Amit Patel talks about a procedure where stem cells are injected into a patient's heart to help it heal itself, how it works and other applications for the treatment.

Vegetarian diets can be perfectly healthy for kids of all ages, even infants, but it's important to not let them be a french-fry-vegetarian, which focuses only on not eating meat. Beans, tofu, diary, and egg should always be present in a healthy vegetarian diet. Registered dietitian Dr. Julie Metos from the University of Utah explains the different types of vegetarian diets and tells you which ones your child shouldn't be on. She also discusses the vegetarian alternatives for protein and nutrition that comes from meat.

You're approaching an intersection when you come across a terrible accident. While it may be your gut reaction to jump in and help, that may not be the best course of action. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses when to help, and when it may be best to stand back and let emergency personnel do their jobs.

What exactly is cholesterol? We know there is good cholesterol and bad, but what does it all really mean? Dr. Tom Miller has the facts and tells us why it's important to know your numbers.

Toddlers are some of the pickiest eaters around, yet a growing child needs a wide variety of foods, including vegetables! Dr. Cindy Gellner has the scoop on why kids are so particular, and has some strategies for encouraging even the the pickiest eaters to try new foods.

Seeing your doctor can be overwhelming. Before an appointment, there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your visit. Dr. Tom Miller tells you why it's important to start by asking questions.

Doctors call it Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), but you might know it better as a staph infection. It's a nasty problem that's on the rise in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about what causes MSRA, the signs and symptoms of the infection, and what to do if your child gets it.

For the past 60 years women have heard both the pros and the cons about taking hormone treatments after menopause. Are hormones beneficial? Are they safe? Dr. Kirtly Jones has the facts.

Cold sores - they hurt and don't look so great. And once the virus infects you, it doesn't ever go away. Dr. Tom Miller talks about what causes cold sores, ways to prevent them, and treatments for helping them heal quickly.

It can be embarrassing, it can be funny. The fact is, the majority of us pass gas up to 20 times a day on average, and it is absolutely normal. Dr. Tom Miller has the facts on gas.

Nightmares are very common in kids. Seeing scary and unfamiliar images in movies or on TV can trigger bad dreams. Dr. Benjamin Chan talks about how you can help your child cope when things go bump in the night.

Surgical site infections are one of the most common complications of surgery. They can delay healing time, which means longer hospital stays, more doctor visits, and more time away from work. One of the best ways to prevent surgical site infections is good hand hygiene. Dr. Harriet Hopf discusses how hospitals are working hard to prevent infections from starting, and how patients can do thier part before and after surgery.

Pregnant women are among those who are highly vulnerable to the flu. Dr. Kirtly Jones discusses why flu shots are safe during pregnancy and what you need to know if you're pregnant during flu season.