Dry eye is an irritating problem that seems to get worse when the weather changes. But the primary cause of itchy, red eyes is looking at electronic screens. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Jeff Pettey explains the causes of dry eyes and the best method to treat it.

How much sleep your child needs is different for every phase of their development, from infant to the teen years. On today’s Health Minute, Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner details exactly how much sleep your child should be getting, as well as some tips to make sure they really are getting the type of sleep they need to succeed.

Kids seem to always get sick during the winter season. Runny noses, coughing, nausea, vomiting—it’s easy to assume the flu. But could your child actually have something caused by adenovirus? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what these imitation viruses are and how you can spot them.

Smoking increases your risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD,) which can harm your quality of life, even long after quitting. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Steven Lofgran explains the symptoms of COPD and why it can be debilitating for former smokers.

Considering a career in medicine, but not sure what’s right for you? Maybe OB/GYN is a good fit. Women’s health specialist Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones shares her story of getting into medicine and exploring the pros and cons of pursuing OB/GYN as a specialty.

Caring for someone who suddenly suffers a stroke means acting FAST, literally. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how to use the F.A.S.T. system to quickly identify a stroke.

Over-the-counter sleep aids may seem like a simple solution if you’re having trouble sleeping, but for older adults, sleep aids can be dangerous. On today’s Health Minute, Dr. Natalie Sanders warns of the potential dangers of sleep aids for elders.

Narcotic abuse is an epidemic in the United States. Both men and women are at risk of overdose from these addictive drugs, yet women are more likely to die from one. On today’s Health Minute, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses why a narcotic overdose may impact women differently than men.

Spanking is one of the most controversial issues when it comes to parenting. Some argue that spanking is important for discipline, others find the practice antiquated and violent. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explores what modern research says about the potential long-term consequences of spanking.

Nutrition labels on the back of food products can be confusing. On today's Health Minute, registered dietitian Theresa Dvorak explains three key things to look for and understand on nutrition labels and what they mean for your health.