Health
Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN
Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II to be held September 19
The state funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will take place a week from Monday at Westminster Abbey, and she will lie in state in Westminster Hall from Wednesday, Buckingham Palace has announced.2 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
College students face high rates of food insecurity
Food insecurity affects 40% of college students according to a study conducted by Brigham Young University.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah ranks seventh in best access to Grade A hospitals
Utah has the seventh best access to Grade A hospitals, according to a study from Duffy & Duffy, a medical malpractice lawfirm.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
In Utah, more women are likely to attempt suicide than men
Utah women have specific risk factors for suicide, including domestic violence, religious dissonance, opioid and substance use, and LGBTQ+ identies.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Misinformation spreads about new suicide prevention lifeline 988
Some who've called the suicide prevention hotline 988 are using social media to spread concern about police being sent to their homes.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Preparing for and staying safe in extreme heat
Extreme heat is the story of Utah during summer 2022. Salt Lake City saw 33 days of 100 degrees or greater -- and counting. An expert shares tips and advice on preparing for -- and staying safe -- in extreme heat.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Live On Utah offering free suicide prevention courses
A suicide prevention course is being made available by Live On Uta. The courses are held as part of Suicide Awareness Month, which takes place in September.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Utah
A senior citizen in the Weber-Morgan Health District is the first person in Utah confirmed to have West Nile virus this year.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Salt Lake County now offering updated COVID booster
After the CDC's recommendation of the updated COVID booster, the Salt Lake County Health Department is now offering appointments.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Bivalent COVID-19 booster is recommeneded for use by CDC
The use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccines as added protection for Americans against COVID-19 was recommended Thursday by the CDC.2 years ago
Kate Davis
Advisory tells visitors to Grand Canyon to be leery of rabid bats
The National Park Service issued an advisory this week after a rabid bat was found near the Colorado River.2 years ago
Allie Litzinger
Study finds SLC has recovered from pandemic better than other cities
A study from the University of California-Berkeley finds Salt Lake City to be North America's most recovered major city from pandemic losses.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Twitter self-harm hashtag concerning for Utah mental health experts
A Twitter hashtag linked to self-harm content on the social media platform prompts concern from Utah mental health experts.2 years ago
Chris Jacobs
Fewer days with unhealthy air in Utah thanks to monsoon moisture
The Utah Division of Air quality reports that only 15 days this summer have been really unhealthy this year compared to 40 last summer.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler and Allie Litzinger
How to protect your animals in the heatwave
Our animals are not immune to the repercussions of recent record-breaking temperatures in Utah.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
The updated boosters are only for people who have already had their primary vaccinations, using the original vaccines.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Jessica Lowell
Injured Little League baseball player Easton Oliverson returns to Utah
Easton Oliverson, the injured Little League baseball player from Utah, returned home Tuesday after spending two weeks in a Pennsylvania hospital. He will continue to be treated at Primary Children's Hospital.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
With unhealthy air expected, UTA offers free fare days this week
The UTA free fare days are made possible by HB353, passed in 2019, which allocates $500,000 so that more Utahns can take public transportation.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Moab officials lift boil order for impacted part of the city
Moab officials lifted a boil order Friday night. It had been in place since last Monday as a result of flooding that occurred in the city last weekend.2 years ago
Heather Kelly
New study finds Utahns eat third most hamburgers in the country
A recent study by Pantry and Larder found that Utahns love their hamburgers. In fact, Utah eats the third most hamburgers in the country according to the study.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah Department of Corrections working on fixing issues with medical record system
The Utah Department of Corrections is working on an issue with filling prescription drugs in Utah’s prisons.2 years ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets and filet contain dairy allergen due to supplier mishap
Chick-fil-A's grilled nuggets and grilled filets have a dairy allergen due to an accidental contamination at its supplier, according to the company.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah saw a decline in life expectancy during first year of COVID-19
According to a healthcare expert, Utah experienced a decline in life expectancy during the first year of the pandemic. In Utah, the life expectancy of a male declined more than a female.2 years ago
