Talk with your friends and family and you might get the impression that a meniscus injury is common. What are the options available for repair? Matthew Kraeu...

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. The disease affects more than 100,000 peo...

As GLP-1 medications become available in pill form, some people might be curious to try them. Drew Payne, D.O., an internal medicine physician with Texas Tech P...

According to a new study from the American Cancer Society, more people are reaching the 5-year milestone following a canc...

Tonsils are part of the immune system and especially crucial for children under three years of age, but they may also cause recurrent infections and health issues. Guest expert Adbul Alsaleh, M.D., a pediatric ENT at Texas Tech Physicians, tell...

Dementia affects millions of people in the U.S., and there are about 400,000 older adults living with dementia in Texas. In rural communities, health care providers have an urgent need for additional dementia training. To address this need, the...

More than 72,500 people in the U.S. were estimated to be diagnosed with three types of head and neck cancer in 2025. Of those, more than 16,500 were estimated ...

It’s the time of year when some of us might consider making a new year's resolution to change or improve something about ourselves. Perhaps you want to break a bad habit or challenge yourself to do something new. Our experts for this episode ha...

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, according to the World Health Organization. It’s preventable and curable as long as it’s detected...

A recent study found that 1 in 8 U.S. adolescents and young adults use AI chatbots for mental health advice. How safe is it to ...

For some people, their bones might grow too much and not fit together perfectly, including the bones around the hip joint, leading to pain. That’s when patients usually learn about hip arthroscopy.

There are challenges to practicing medicine and receiving medical treatment in rural areas, but there are benefits as well. According to National Rural Health Day, rural America is a great place for missi...

A cancer diagnosis often affects patients' mental health leading to anxiety, depression and social isolation. In this episode, guest Gabriela Lelakowska, P...

What is your favorite fictional villain or monster? Do they have a medical condition that led them on the path of evil? How medically accurate is that? Perhaps that character wouldn’t have a been a bad guy were it not for neglect or other peopl...

Respiratory illness season is practically here. What can you do to protect your lung health right now? Tushi Singh, M.D., and

Our introduction reminds our listeners that they are getting evidence-based advice and here's an example of how our experts are doing just that. Texas Tech Physic...

September is National Preparedness Month, but we should be prepared for disasters regardless of the time of year. In addition to being prepared, it's good to know also...

Our health and well-being can affect our sexual health. Illness and disease affect men and women when it comes to physical relationships. Oftentimes, those issues take a toll on our mental health. Don't suffer in silence. Talk to a medical prof...

In part two of this special series, we take our listeners on the journey of childhood cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship. This is the story of Emmie Rangel, a four-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer. Because she  and her family liv...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths in children. Thanks to advanc...

By now, college students have had time to settle into their new routines. That's why now is the time for them to get to know their student health center. Our guest for this episode is

Preview of the new season.

A few weeks ago we covered pelvic floor dysfunction in men. So for this episode, we’re focusing on pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Our expert is physical therapist

Children need constant supervision, but what can parents or caregivers do when trouble finds the kiddos? Spencer Pruitt, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatr...

If you’re in a certain age range, your feeds or timelines might include ads about pelvic floor dysfunction. Some people might think it's a problem just for women, but our guests for this episode did a wonderful job of educating us about how pel...