Health

Bowls of sliced apples are laid out for the team of the KSL Greenhouse Show...
Kyle Remund

LISTEN: The Greenhouse Show’s apple taste test

With fresh apples coming in from local orchards, the KSL Greenhouse Show holds an apple taste test on the show.
13 hours ago
Vaccination rates in Utah drop...
Tammy Kikuchi

Utah vaccination rates drop as national measles cases rise

Utah health officials are concerned to see vaccination rates drop in the state.
3 days ago
A new study connects housing affordability to health. (Canva)...
Emma Keddington

New study connects housing affordability with health

The affordability of housing directly affects mental and physical health, according to a study by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
3 days ago
Cunningham showing the different types of gun safety tools that can be used....
Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV

‘Right to carry, duty to secure:’ Messages of firearm safety after accidental shooting death of Lehi boy

Firearm exerts are reminding Utahns to secure their guns in the wake of a tragic shooting that left an 8-year-old dead.
4 days ago
Elementary school students grab lunch during the school day....
Kyle Remund

Governor Cox diverts funds to pay off student lunch debt

Governor Cox has reallocated more than $1 million of a COVID-era support fund to help pay off student lunch debt in Utah.
4 days ago
university of utah health hospital shown, workers are starting a union...
Don Brinkerhoff

Urinary tract infections are on the rise globally

A new study found that Urinary Tract Infections increased 60% between 1990 and 2019.
5 days ago
heart recipient elroy salt looks at a plaque made in his honor, several other plaques honoring dono...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Plaques honoring organ donors and recipients help encourage Utahns to say ‘yes’

Plaques honoring organ donors and recipients will be placed in driver's license division locations throughout Utah.
5 days ago
In a new national advisory, the U.S. Surgeon General discussed the intense challenges of parenting....
Emma Keddington

‘A Woman’s View:’ Taking on the the challenges of parenting

In a new national advisory, the U.S. Surgeon General highlighted the specific challenges of parenting today.
6 days ago
Supplemental vitamins...
Michelle Lee

Do we really need supplemental vitamins?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with USU Extension's Jenna Dyckman to learn why a healthy diet beats supplemental vitamins.
7 days ago
Gen Z is changing the work culture. They championed hybrid work and pushed the dress code rules....
Tammy Kikuchi

How is Gen Z changing the work culture?

Gen Z is now an active participant in the workforce. How will their values and behaviors shape the future and what to expect?
8 days ago
Catching up on sleep study...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Can catching up on sleep have health benefits?

A new study says that people can catch up on sleep could see health benefits. However, not everyone agrees.
8 days ago
an ambulance drives down a road, emergency services often use opioids for pain management but ketam...
Eric Cabrera

Study looks into ketamine as opioid alternative for pain management

The study will explore whether ketamine or fentanyl is safest for pain management for patients with traumatic injuries.
10 days ago
A customer passes by an isle in a grocery store in Utah...
Sam Herrera and Candy Zillale

Why the discussion around processed foods isn’t black and white

Processed foods often come up in discussions about eating healthy, but there's debate on what role they should play in our diets.
10 days ago
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah is working on a new plan to address m...
Michelle Lee

Addressing mental and behavioral health challenges in Utah

Utah has a growing need for mental health professionals and services. What are some of the challenges the state is facing?
10 days ago
Mosquitoes hit northern Utah...
Britt Johnson

Floodwater mosquitoes hit hard in northern Utah

A large influx of mosquitoes in northern Utah has hit hard after recent flooding led to a boom in mosquito population.
10 days ago
covid 19 vaccine booster shot...
Amanda Dickson

Who should get the new COVID-19 vaccine?

Doctors recommend anyone 6 months or older get the new COVID-19 vaccine, whether or not you were vaccinated in years past.
11 days ago
The women who lead Every Body Retreats...
Heather Peterson

Local non-profit combats eating disorders through education and prevention

One local nonprofit is working to prevent eating disorders through education and building positive self image.
11 days ago
FILE: A houseboat is seen against the backdrop of Lake Powell’s “bathtub ring,” a light-color...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah exceeds annual average of boating related drownings

Boating related drownings in Utah have already exceeded the annual average. So far this year eight people have drowned.
11 days ago
FILE - A person wipes sweat from their brow at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, Calif....
Adam Small

Heat-related deaths on the rise in the U.S., study says

One study said that heat-related deaths in the United States are on the rise, jumping 117% between 1999 and 2023.
12 days ago
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South Jordan, talks about legislation he is proposing for the 2025 General...
Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Legislators propose bill tackling cellphone use in schools

Sen. Lincoln Fillmore joined KSL at Night to describe the bill, which would give school districts more power to restrict cell phoneuse.
12 days ago
a person collects mosquitoes at a pond in utah to test for west nile virus...
Mariah Maynes

Utah County reports its first case of West Nile Virus for 2024

Utah County Health Department said that it has detected its first case of West Nile Virus for 2024. It is transmitted by mosquitoes.
13 days ago
Depending on the individual, there can be multiple causes for bloating. One of the main causes is a...
Michelle Lee

Bloating: causes and prevention

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Registered Dietitian Laura Birke to learn bloating causes and prevention.
14 days ago
University of Utah researchers are looking into a cone snail for a faster acting diabetic treatment...
Don Brinkerhoff

Cone snails may provide better treatment options for diabetics

Cone snails are providing researchers at the University of Utah with the inspiration to create a better treatment option for diabetics.
17 days ago
Back to school germs are arriving, with COVID-19 cases rising. (Canva) "...
Britt Johnson

Back-to-school germs increasing cases of COVID-19

Back to school germs are increasing cases of head colds and COVID-19 in Utah. However, cases of the flu and RSV are still low.
17 days ago