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Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
25 Years of Progress in the Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer
25 years of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
4 Things You Didnt Know About Your Joint Health
While we know in general that losing excess weight can help your overall health, have you ever thought about what that weight does to your joints?
Julie’s Journey: Navigating breast cancer treatment with support of caregivers
Now two years since completing her chemotherapy and in remission, Julie’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women facing breast cancer.
A Patient's Journey Through Thyroid Cancer
It’s often easy to ignore symptoms like fatigue and simply chalk them up to our modern, harried lifestyles. But, it’s important to take stock in what your body is telling you and discuss symptoms with your primary care doctor when those vague feelings of something being “not quite right” come up.
Understanding Thyroid Cancer in the Old and Young
Elder L. Tom Perry, a top-ranking leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away from thyroid cancer on Saturday, May 30, less than two months after he was diagnosed with the disease
Thanks to early detection and mammography, more women surviving breast cancer. One young mother tells how early detection saved her life and the life of her child.
Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Busting the myths about mammography screenings
Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.
The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by providing the body with extra oxygen.
Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?
The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?
From Singapore to
Primary Children’s Hospital – A Teens Battle with Childhood Cancer
Addie Napierski felt a little foggy as she looked up at the hospital lights. “Oh yeah,” she thought, abruptly aware of where she was. Her mom, April, sat nearby, looking anxious and waiting for Addie to wake up enough to hear the news
Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.
A Lucky Fall - Duane L. Monette
The diagnosis was “carcinoma of unknown primary origin.” At his home in Utah, Monette visited Dr. Brian Tudor of Intermountain Healthcare’s Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George.
A Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression
If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”
After a Year Battling Cancer, Teacher Shares Her Journey of Healing
After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”
Advancing Cancer Treatment: Intermountain Leads the Way with Targeted, Personalized Therapies
The future of cancer treatment looks promising at Intermountain Healthcare. That’s because Intermountain’s physicians and researchers are using precision genomics to provide a personalized approach to testing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
Learn about the benefits of hypnosis for birth
A new alternative for pain relief during labor
Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond
Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.
Balancing Life and Cancer Treatment
In relation to life’s various twists and turns, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a freefall. But once a person lands on his/her feet, they can begin learning how to balance treatment-related factors and life’s pleasures.
Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert is an event hosted by KUTV News and Intermountain Healthcare. The day-long program features experts sharing advice on various health topics every second Tuesday of the month.
The Benefits of Recovery – It Does Your Body (AND YOUR GAME) Good
As the fall sports season comes to a close, some of you may start to think of upcoming tournaments, travel plans, and holidays. For athletes and parents, now is the time to think…recovery.
Try Bedtime Yoga For Less Stress And Better Sleep
Yoga helps calm the body, slow the breath, focus on the present and prepare for sleep.
5 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep. Where and how you sleep, your sleep habits, and even the type of mattress and pillow will give you an edge.
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
Arm and Shoulder Exercises with Minimal Equipment
In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.
Are Bio-Identical Hormones for Menopause Safe to Use?
Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
Are girls more prone to ACL injuries?
Intermountain studies how to prevent these injuries in youth soccer.
Apps That Can Help You Get A Good Nights Sleep
Sleep-tracking apps on your phone or other smart devices can help keep track of your sleeping cycles and patterns. Here are a few to check out.
Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy
As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.
3 Breast Pumps, But Which is Best?
You might ask what kind of breast pump should I buy, Then I might ask, What are you going to use it for?
12 Ways to Improve Fertility
12 Ways to Improve Fertility
3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury
3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury
10 Ideas for Cancer Care Packages
When a loved one or friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s never easy. It’s hard to know how to help or what to do. Here are 10 ways to lend support and love.
10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night
10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night
10 Common Signs of Menopause
10 Common Signs of Menopause
3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts
3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts
3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom
3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom
11 Truths of Motherhood
You are an awesome mom. Here are 11 truths you know and should remind yourself of often.
How Sports Psychology Can Help Athlete's Beat Mental Health Challenges
Are you a student athlete who’s committed to your sport, yet burning out due to mental health challenges and anxiety? Dealing with the mental side of things can be extremely beneficial and help you reach greater heights.
10 Skin Cancer Facts
What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.
10 Things Women Can Do to LiVe Well With Preventive Care
Preventive care puts you in charge of your health. It lets you gauge your health today, and find out ways to protect it for the future.
3 Simple Stretches to Help You Sleep Better
Following a basic stretching routine just before bedtime will not only enhance your flexibility, but also relax and clear your mind to prepare you for some deep sleep.
3 Insights Giving Courage to Overwhelmed Moms Everywhere
Are you feeling like motherhood is overwhelming you? You are not alone. Here are three “mommy insights” that will help give you perspective and courage to continue being a great mom.
5 Tips for CPAP Success
5 Tips for CPAP Success
5 Tips for Moving to a New House While Pregnant
Selling a home and moving is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time for everyone in the family. Doing so while pregnant increases the excitement level, but can also increase the stress level and potential impacts on your pregnancy plan.
5 Ways Moms Can Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed
The stress of motherhood can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. But taking time to care for yourself will allow you to better care for your family.
Advantages and Health Risks Associated with Doping in Sports
It’s human nature to want to succeed and be better, which prompts some athletes to participate in doping, the illegal use of athletic performance-enhancing drugs. Doping is an increasing issue with athletes of all ages.
9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks
I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.
9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer
9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer
A Better Way of Doing Prostate Screening
Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer among Utah men, and Utah has one of the highest incidents of prostate cancer in the country. Addressing this issue is a priority, so how do we detect prostate cancer early and make sure patients have the best outcomes possible?
Spotting Pediatric Cancer: How to Know Whether Your Child Should be Seen
Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?
What is Sleep Apnea and Why is it a Concern?
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that disrupts an individual’s rest. During periods of sleep, you actually stop breathing, sometimes missing hundreds of breaths of oxygen – oxygen your body and brain desperately need. If left untreated, it and can cause serious health concerns.
The 3 C's of Cancer Care
There are 3 main goals for treating cancer: cure, control, and comfort. When cancer is in the early stages, cure is often possible. When cancer has spread beyond where it started, the goal is to shrink a tumor and control cancer growth.
8 to LiVe by Sleep and Support
There are lots of things you can do to have more energy, feel stronger, and stay at a healthy weight. We have talked previously about Food and Activity: now we will focus on Sleep and Support!
Catch Prostate Cancer Early through Screening
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime with 60 percent of those cases occurring in men age 65 or older. Prostate cancer is rare before age 40, and the average age at diagnosis is 66.
How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?
Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?
6 Reasons You Should Swim for Your Next Workout
Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do to get healthy. Whether you’re looking for a workout that’ll be easy on your joints, strengthen your heart, or help you lose weight, swimming is the answer.
Think you have cancer?
Because anyone can slap information about cancer on the internet, good judgement is key when searching online. Dr. Mark Ott, Chief Medical Director, Intermountain Medical Center, breaks down some good and not so good sources for information on cancer.
Why are younger adults getting colon cancer?
Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses
Learn About Cancer Genomics
In case you missed it: latest advances in cancer research discussed at most recent Research Colloquium
Skin Cancer Basics
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.
5 Ways to Get More Sleep
5 Ways to Get More Sleep
6 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health After Baby
Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
Foot & Ankle: Is it Really Just an Ankle Sprain?
Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma
7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy
Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.
7 Unconventional Ways to Squeeze in More Exercise
Workouts can be tough. But exercise doesn’t have to be. For a healthier lifestyle, being active is the key, and it doesn’t much matter what that physical activity is. So if running a half marathon seems overwhelming to you, try one of these unconventional ways to squeeze more exercise into your week.
4 Sleep Tips That Are Better Than Counting Sheep
Counting sheep isn’t working. Let’s take a look at what might.
The importance of sports physicals for youth athletes
Safeguard your child’s game with sports physicals before the season.
Creating family adventures with parent-friendly services at the zoo
Accessibility options make the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance a welcoming place for all
Navigate your breastfeeding journey with Connect Care lactation help
Get the support you need from the comfort of your home
Signs you might have a thyroid problem
It’s not always easy to know if you have a problem with your thyroid. Knowing some of the common symptoms of an underactive or overactive thyroid will help give you an idea of you need to talk to your doctor.
6 Things You Need to Know about Mammograms
Unfortunately, Utah women have the second-lowest mammogram screening rate in the country. A mammogram only takes a few minutes and can save your life.
Benefits (and risks) of Exercising While You're Pregnant
Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.
How to prevent different types of skin cancer
Shining light on the different types of skin cancer, and how to prevent them.
3D Mammography Provides the Best in Breast Imaging
3D mammography is helping physicians make more accurate diagnosis and detect more invasive cancers. So women can take comfort in knowing time taken for a mammogram is time well spent.
How to prepare and what to expect from an MRI
By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.
Learn the importance of a postpartum checkup
Find out the importance of postpartum checkups during the “fourth trimester”
5 Misconceptions About Mammograms
Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.
7 Misconceptions About Midwives
Midwives have been caring for women for centuries. But until the 1940s, history tells us they were generally local women with good hearts and instincts, but no formal education. Times have changed, as has the scope of midwifery practice.
Pregnancy Heartburn? 7 Ways to Get Relief
Expectant mothers everywhere are aching to know one thing: “How can I get some relief from this awful pregnancy heartburn?” To help ease your pain, here are some answers to your “burning” questions.
16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby
Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!
17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan
One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.
5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery
5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery
How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression
When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.
8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding
Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.
New moms share newborn stresses
Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
Explore your personal and family cancer history with high-risk prevention services
We help patients understand their risk for cancer, develop a personalized plan for surveillance and risk reduction, and ensure patients get appropriate care and support.
Nurturing Hope: How losing weight could help your fertility journey
Weight loss is a journey as personal and emotional as your fertility journey.
Pickleball Safety 101: Expert tips to Keep You in the game
Use these few tweaks to help keep you from getting in a real pickle on the court.