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Every year, 13,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, while more than 1 million kids and adults deal with it every day in our nation. There is no prevention for type 1 diabetes, so if your child is diagnosed with the disease, it’s important to understand it is not your fault. Pediatrician

Pressure from coaches and the drive to secure those competitive sports scholarships can make parents urge their child athlete to specialize in a single sport. It may seem counterintuitive, but recent studies show that playing many sports can be beneficial to young athletes. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Emily Harold, explains how playing multiple sports can reduce burnout and overuse injuries in children and actually help them develop skills to become better athletes.

Rather than seek professional help for opioid abuse some people addicted to those drugs turn to the Web for solutions for easing their withdrawals. One product being misused to treat opioid withdrawals is the diarrhea-relief medicine Imodium. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen warns about the life-threatening dangers of using this over-the-counter anti-diarrheic for detox.

Pressure from coaches and the drive to secure those competitive sports scholarships can make parents urge their child athlete to specialize in a single sport. It may seem counterintuitive, but recent studies show that playing many sports can be beneficial to young athletes. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Emily Harold, explains how playing multiple sports can reduce burnout and overuse injuries in children and actually help them develop skills to become better athletes.

Rather than seek professional help for opioid abuse some people addicted to those drugs turn to the Web for solutions for easing their withdrawals. One product being misused to treat opioid withdrawals is the diarrhea-relief medicine Imodium. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen warns about the life-threatening dangers of using this over-the-counter anti-diarrheic for detox.

What are in your herbal supplements and are they safe? Get the physician perspective from Dr. Kirtly Jones. Things to do when a teen’s anger spirals out of control from Dr. Cindy Gellner. Seven questions for a dermatologist featuring Dr. David Smart. Discover the health benefits of a 120 or lower systolic blood pressure for elderly adults with Dr. Mark Supiano. What to do if you experience side effects from your prescriptions with Poison Control Director Barbara Crouch. What it’s like to be a doctor for an Olympic athlete with Dr. Stuart Willick. Health news that should matter to you: how much exercise do you need to counteract sitting all day at work and Pop Warner vs. Heads Up football for concussion prevention.

Cancer is the result of back luck, bad genes, unhealthy behavior, or a combination of all three. While you can't control your luck or your genes, you can control your behavior. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses how behavior can contribute to cancer. She also talks about small lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk for cancer.

Cancer is the result of back luck, bad genes, unhealthy behavior, or a combination of all three. While you can't control your luck or your genes, you can control your behavior. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses how behavior can contribute to cancer. She also talks about small lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk for cancer.

Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients that may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be even more difficult. Geriatrician Dr. Mark Supiano shares tips and strategies patients and doctors can use to make sure they completely understand their diagnosis and effectively communicate everything needed to provide the best health care.

The unexpected death of a child is tragic under any circumstance, but it becomes even more so when the reason why is unknown. Martin Tristani-Firouzi, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Utah, leads the Sudden Death in the Young Center which is searching the DNA of the deceased for an explanation of why they died unexpectedly. He explains what they are searching for and how results from a genetic autopsy could also save other members of the family.

Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients that may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be even more difficult. Geriatrician Dr. Mark Supiano shares tips and strategies patients and doctors can use to make sure they completely understand their diagnosis and effectively communicate everything needed to provide the best health care.

The unexpected death of a child is tragic under any circumstance, but it becomes even more so when the reason why is unknown. Martin Tristani-Firouzi, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Utah, leads the Sudden Death in the Young Center which is searching the DNA of the deceased for an explanation of why they died unexpectedly. He explains what they are searching for and how results from a genetic autopsy could also save other members of the family.

Shoulder instability, also known as a dislocated shoulder, is a common injury among athletes. Typically, the shoulder can be put back into place and treated with mild pain medication and rehabilitation. Yet, after experiencing their first dislocation, many people are more likely to suffer subsequent ones. For athletes, this could mean the end of their competitive season. Dr. Patrick Greis talks about surgical intervention to treat shoulder instability and what sports medicine doctors take into consideration when treating athletes.

Shoulder instability, also known as a dislocated shoulder, is a common injury among athletes. Typically, the shoulder can be put back into place and treated with mild pain medication and rehabilitation. Yet, after experiencing their first dislocation, many people are more likely to suffer subsequent ones. For athletes, this could mean the end of their competitive season. Dr. Patrick Greis talks about surgical intervention to treat shoulder instability and what sports medicine doctors take into consideration when treating athletes.

Some children are just prone to ear infections. How can you prevent your child from getting one? And when is it time for to visit a physician? While they can't always be prevented, there are tips to minimizing the occurrence of ear infections. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares how to best prevent infections in the ear and what to do if your child becomes infected.