Our popular weekly radio show, hosted by UAMS’ very own Dr. T. Glenn Pait delivers patient education, general medical information, and translational research. Listen to the broadcasts on local public radio or use the links below and to the right to learn about a wide variety of medical conditions.

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Common Symptom of Mental Health Problems

Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provides information about chronic fatigue, a condition where your diminishes your capacity to interact in your daily life. There are many issues that can cause fatigue, including too much physical activity, certain medications and possibly mental health issues. The treatment recommended by your physician will…

First, Wash Your Hands

Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts describe foreign bodies, objects caught inside the human body. This can include objects that have been swallowed, as well as material stuck inside some part of your body. Objects can become stuck in our eyes, our ears or lodged in our esophagus. The sensations and…

Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. This weakening of the connective tissue can cause mild to severe health issues. Individuals with Marfan syndrome may exhibit mild to severe symptoms. In some cases, such as heart and blood vessel formation, the symptoms can be life threatening. Treatment for Marfan syndrome…

Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer

Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide information about the most common form of cancer in the United States, skin cancer. There are multiple types of skin cancer, each developing in different types of cells in the skin. Anyone, no matter the color of their skin, can develop skin cancer. If…

Keratinocyte Cancers

Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide information about the most common form of cancer in the United States, skin cancer. There are multiple types of skin cancer, each developing in different types of cells in the skin. Anyone, no matter the color of their skin, can develop skin cancer. If…

Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?

Download this episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide details about the causes and treatment of fevers. A fever is when your body’s internal temperature is elevated. A fever is an important part of the body’s defense against infection. However, fevers can be dangerous in certain situations. If you have a prolonged fever…

Defense Against Infection

Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide details about the causes and treatment of fevers. A fever is when your body’s internal temperature is elevated. A fever is an important part of the body’s defense against infection. However, fevers can be dangerous in certain situations. If you have a prolonged fever…

Autism

It is estimated that 1 in 110 children in the United States have some form of autism. Autism is a disorder where children first exhibit symptoms before age three. These are usually related to social interactions, language development and behavior. Diagnosing autism can be difficult. Autism symptoms vary greatly, and two children with the same…

Cardiomyopathy

Recently, Michigan high school athlete Wes Leonard, an apparently healthy basketball player, collapsed after finishing a game. His death was linked to cardiomyopathy, a condition that can be the cause of death for some apparently healthy individuals. Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart can no longer pump blood effectively to the rest of the…

Dentures

People who have badly damaged teeth may need complete or partial dentures, also known as false teeth. Dentures are fitted to the individual and may need to be adjusted or replaced as your mouth changes shape. There is usually an adjustment period with new dentures. When first eating, start with softer foods that aren’t too…

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