Article provided by Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a time to bring attention to America’s most common cancer. With approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. diagnosed with the disease every day, the month of May is meant to bring awareness and help Americans understand its prevalence, causes, treatment, …
Shin Splints or a Stress Fracture?
Article written by Scot Singpiel, University of Utah Healthcare For runners, athletes, and other active people, shin splints can be a common soreness or pain that you learn to work through. Stress fractures can have similar signs and symptoms and shin splints, but are potentially much more serious and require weeks of treatment. Athletic trainer …
Should I Setup an HSA?
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are like personal savings accounts, but the money in them is used to pay for health care expenses. You — not your employer or insurance company — own and control the money in your HSA. The money you deposit into the account is not taxed. To be eligible to open an …
Exercise Bands and Eye Injuries
Article written by Scot Singpiel, University of Utah Healthcare Resistance bands are a great exercise and physical therapy tool—but can sometimes be dangerous. University of Utah Healthcare emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the types of eye injuries caused by exercise bands and how to protect yourself. Interviewer: Are you working out from home …
The Unique Benefits of Microneedling
Article provided by Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute Developed almost 25 years ago, microneedling has reached new levels of popularity due to its effectiveness in treating various skin concerns, and in an era of show-and-tell skin treatments, its social media following. Brandie Oros, Licensed Nurse Practitioner at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute, shares all the …
Aching Knees Don’t Have to Slow You Down
Article provided by Hofmann Arthritis Institute Pain from hip and knee arthritis can quickly bring you to your knees. Even simple everyday tasks such as getting dressed, driving a car, and walking can become very difficult. There are many nonsurgical options for the treatment of arthritis, ranging from anti-inflammatory medications, injections, physical therapy, and using …
Stress and the Skin
Article written by Abram Beshay, MD, University of Utah Healthcare It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been challenging. From the COVID-19 pandemic to earthquakes, severe storms, and lockdowns—in addition to everyday life challenges—this year has been incredibly stressful. Not only can events like these lead to psychological distress, they can also …
Lost jobs or insurance, you could still get health insurance
Carson City, NV – The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), Nevada’s state agency that helps individuals secure affordable health coverage through the online State-Based Exchange (SBE) platform, Nevada Health Link, reminds uninsured Nevadans they may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if they have a qualifying life event (QLE), allowing them to enroll …
Health Minute: Surprise! It’s Hidden Sugar
Think you’re eating pretty healthy? Maybe you should check the label again. That snack you grabbed on the health food aisle may be loaded with added sugar. UUHC Nutritionist Thunder Jalili has five everyday “healthy” foods that may have more sugar than you realize. Hear the whole interview at healthcare.utah.edu >> The Danger of Hidden …
Wear Jeans to Raise Awareness of Vaccines
Reno, NV — While working from home has become a reality for many in the face of a global pandemic, wearing stylish jeans (or pants for that matter) may be a distant memory. But now Immunize Nevada is asking Nevadans to dig out their favorite denim for a good cause. “On August 28th, we’re asking …