Dr. Tom Miller, Chief Medical Officer and Internal Medicine at University of Utah Hospital, talks about your health and answers your general medical questions. He'll also have specialists and other guests to discuss your more specific health concerns and the state of health care in the US.
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102 plays 0You may have heard about gout in history class, but it’s still around today. In fact, if anyone in your family has suffered from the condition, you may be at risk.…
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121 plays 0Itchy eyes. Runny nose. Difficulty breathing. Allergies can make you miserable. Dr. Tom Miller discusses everything you need to know about allergies. Learn how to…
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1,387 plays 0One of the more common home remedies for a sore throat is gargling salt water. Is this actually true? Dr. Tom Miller discusses whether or not this folk remedy is useful…
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348 plays 0Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. But sometimes it can feel impossible to fall asleep at night. Dr. Tom…
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552 plays 0Shingles is the reactivation of chickenpox—a virus most people get during childhood—and older people are at a higher risk of getting the infection. Should…
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381 plays 0Dizziness is one of the most common complaints primary care physicians treat. There are many different types of dizziness, each with its causes and treatments. Dr. Tom…
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89 plays 0In recent years, fatty liver disease has become the most common chronic liver disease, affecting as many as 80 million Americans—many who don’t even know…
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183 plays 0Most of us know having high cholesterol is generally a bad thing. But what exactly is cholesterol? It’s not only a major signpost for your overall health, but it…
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1,360 plays 0This week’s listener question is about colds and flus and whether or not two people can have different symptoms with the same disease. You had a headache and…
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112 plays 0As we age, our bones become weaker, meaning we’re more likely to suffer breaks, sprains and fractures. For some people, a vertebral fracture in the spine, also…
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568 plays 0Shoulders can be injured in many ways, including trauma, torn tendon, or simply overuse. Fortunately, an injured shoulder doesn't always require surgery. Tom…
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420 plays 0Broke a bone and need a cast? Well, forget those big, heavy casts that your friends could write on. Dr. Tom Miller speaks with Dr. Bruce Thomas, an orthopedic surgeon,…
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238 plays 0You got over a cold but still have a nagging cough. Is it something to worry about? Dr. Tom Miller answers this listener question and explains why viral infections can…
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5,252 plays 0After suffering from a muscular injury such as carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve, your doctor might call for an electromyogram (EMG). The test uses needles and small…
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1,321 plays 0For a major operation like shoulder surgery, it’s not just the operation but what you do after that can make a big difference in the outcome. So, what can you…
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114 plays 0Osteoarthritis—the wearing out of joints, like a hip or knee—can be a debilitating and painful condition affecting certain people. Fortunately, there are…