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LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

Armstrong had laid bare her struggles as a mother and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her site, Dooce.com, and on social media since 2001.
12 months ago
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Brenda Goodman, CNN

FDA finalizes new risk-based rules for blood donors, creating a path for more gay donors

Before the FDA revised its rules, all men who have sex with men faced lifetime bans on blood donation.
12 months ago
A giant A and I are pictured -- would an AI chatbot replace human interaction?...
Sam Herrera

Combatting loneliness with AI? It may be a slippery slope

As AI technology continues getting more and more sophisticated, there's a concern that something like a chatbot could replace real social interaction.
12 months ago
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Associated Press

FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill

The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously in favor of drugmaker Perrigo's request to sell its once-a-day medication over the counter.
12 months ago
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Peter Johnston

APA urges adults to limit kids’ social media use

Kids' social media use should not be without guidance and oversight from parents, an advisory from the American Psychological Association said.
12 months ago
To date, American women have been getting preventative mammograms a decade too late. Women should g...
Elizabeth Weiler

New research suggests breast cancer screenings should be done much earlier

To date, American women have been getting preventative breast cancer screenings a decade too late says the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
12 months ago
Wade Mathews with Be Ready Utah discusses how to be prepared to bring needed medication with you du...
Waverly Golden

Be Ready Utah: How to manage prescription medications during an emergency

Wade Mathews with Be Ready Utah discusses how to be prepared to bring needed medications with you during an emergency.
12 months ago
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Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Symbol of hope: Huntsman Cancer Institute opens its new building to the public

The building provides an additional 48 inpatient beds, four more cancer-specific operating rooms and 20 exam rooms
12 months ago
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Michelle Lee

Managing stress as a new parent

Let’s Get Moving host Maria Shilaos spoke with Studio 5 KSL’s Heather Johnson to discuss how new parents can manage their stress.
1 year ago
The U.S. Surgeon General announced this week that loneliness is a genuine health risk. shutterstock...
Mark Jones

Experts say loneliness is now a public health epidemic

A professor from BYU joined KSL at Night to explain the findings in a recent report that says loneliness is a public health risk.
1 year ago
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Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN

WHO says Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency

Covid-19 continues to spread, the virus is evolving and remains a global health threat, but at a lower level of concern, according to WHO officials.
1 year ago
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Devin Oldroyd

The potential issues of pornography use and pornography addiction

Are there risks when it comes to pornography use? Assistant Professor and Licensed Clinician at BYU Adam Fisher answers a few questions.
1 year ago
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Mark Jones

Lessons learned from the pandemic, expert weighs in

James Lawler, a member of the Covid Crisis Group, joined Inside Sources Monday to discuss the lessons learned as a nation from the pandemic.
1 year ago
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Curt Gresseth

Utah doctor talks about opening a conversation on men’s mental health

Dr. Richard Ferguson joins the show to talk about men's mental health.
1 year ago
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Michelle Lee

Why is exercising good for us emotionally?

Let’s Get Moving host Maria Shilaos spoke with Studio 5 KSL’s Miki Eberhardt to discuss how exercising can improve our mental health.
1 year ago
Eli Lilly says tirzepatide, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, also leads to substantial weight ...
Brenda Goodman, CNN

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) leads to substantial weight loss in diabetes patients

Tirzepatide is currently sold as Mounjaro and approved to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar.
1 year ago
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Amanda Dickson

Risks you should know before taking Ozempic

FDA approval for Ozempic is just for type 2 diabetes, but the same molecule has been packaged in a higher dose and approved for weight loss.
1 year ago
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Curt Gresseth

The life expectancy gap between women and men in U.S. is growing

Dr. Richard Ferguson joins the show to talk about why the life expectancy of American boys and men is falling compared to girls and women.
1 year ago
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Michelle Lee

Getting yourself ready for spring cleaning

Let’s Get Moving host Maria Shilaos spoke with dClutterly Founder Tracy McCubbin to discuss how to get ready for spring cleaning.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

Even with their Roe v. Wade victory, abortion opponents returned to federal court with a new target: medication abortions.
1 year ago
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Adam Small

Lung Association’s ‘State of the Air’ report ranks Utah high in pollution

In the annual "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association, Salt Lake City placed 10th for worst ozone pollution.
1 year ago
New car smell is a legendary accompaniment of buying a new ride....
Amanda Dickson

New car smell might come with a price you don’t want to pay — cancer risk

When you purchase a new car, it's fun to get that new car smell along with it. But does that price tag come with something you'd not normally pay for?
1 year ago
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MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill

In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
1 year ago
a person holding pills is pictured, drug take back day happens this weekend...
Olivia Calvert

DEA to host semi-annual National Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day is a no-questions-asked event. Participants are encouraged to remove labels from prescription pill bottles to preserve anonymity.
1 year ago