The Scope Radio

More natural toothpaste options are popping up in the market, and many of these are fluoride-free. Are they as effective as toothpastes that contain fluoride? Dr. David Okano shares what the truth is behind these toothpastes, and what is most effective to avoid tooth decay.

A growing rate of young people are developing colorectal cancer. On today's Health Minute, gastroenterologist Dr. Andrew Gawron reviews the warning signs of colon cancer and stresses the importance of knowing your own family medical history for a screening.

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Twice a year in the United States we change our clocks forward or backward, and it can really mess with our daily rhythm. But could daylight savings time actually have a negative impact on your health? Psychologist Dr. Kelly Baron talks about what the research says and offers ways to get your daily routine back on track after the time change.

Will eating spicy food during pregnancy make your child go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will be a boy? OB/GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses these and other common pregnancy old wives’ tales.

A lot of people may associate wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome—but it's not actually one of the primary symptoms. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Douglas Hutchinson explains the signs and causes of carpal tunnel.

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Diverticulitis is a digestive disease that develops when pouches in the wall of the large intestine become inflamed. It can be painful on the lower left side of the abdomen. On today's Health Minute, Dr. Tom Miller explains how diverticulitis is diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to avoid the disease.

Your family is complete—you and your partner are considering permanent birth control. Does the father get a vasectomy, or does the mother get a tubal ligation? According to Dr. Alex Pastuszak, the decision should be easy. He explains why he’s strongly in favor of vasectomy and the reasons why it should be your family’s preferred option of permanent birth control.

Does it seem like your child gets bad colds every winter? If it lasts longer than a month, there’s a good chance the sneezing and sniffling aren’t from a cold at all. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains how to tell the difference between seasonal colds and winter allergies.

Colorectal cancer affects 1 in 24 women in the United States. On today's Health Minute, women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explain when women should start getting checked for colon cancer and the potentially lifesaving importance of screenings.

A Nielsen survey estimates the average American looks at some sort of screen for an upwards of ten hours a day. All that screen time could be impacting your health. On this Health Minute, Dr. Brian Zaugg, an ophthalmologist at Moran Eye Center explains how screens can affect your health and the simple '20-20-20 rule' for managing screen strain.