Health
Mark Jones
SLCPD to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday. Salt Lake City Police will be participating, and will have a site at 1040 W. 700 South where people can bring their unneeded drugs.2 years ago
Dale Spaulding
Salt Lake County Health Department launches real-time “AirView” map
The seasons are changing, which means inversions in the Salt Lake Valley. Inversions pull pollutants closer to the ground impacting respiratory health.2 years ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Taking the terror out of nightmares using sound during REM sleep
A new treatment for nightmares disorder involves playing a sound associated with a positive outcome during REM sleep.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Man survives heart surgery after first-of-its-kind procedure
Doctors at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray performed a life-saving, first-of-its-kind, heart surgery and the patient survived.2 years ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
While respiratory viruses surge, shortage of pediatric hospital beds delays care for some kids
This crush of young patients filling hospitals now means those with less urgent illnesses may face long waits and sometimes days-long stays in the ER while they wait to be admitted.2 years ago
Rosa Flores, Rosalina Nieves and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Father of infant hospitalized with RSV warns parents to be alert as respiratory illness spreads quickly
Most children will catch a mild case of RSV before they turn 2. But in children with weakened immune or respiratory systems, the illness can be dangerous.2 years ago
Waverly Golden
Make-A-Wish Utah hosts trick-or-treat event for wish children
Make-A-Wish Utah is hosting a Disney-themed drive-thru trick-or-treat event that will take place at the Maverik Center on October 25.2 years ago
BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and JOCELYN GECKER AP Education Writers
Online school put US kids behind. Some adults have regrets.
The scale of the problem were apparent in AP interviews with nearly 50 school leaders, teachers, parents, and health officials,2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Real Salt Lake selling stadium chairs to raise money for ALS
RSL is selling foldable stadium chairs to help raise funds and awareness for ALS. The chairs are available during business hours, while supplies last.2 years ago
Adam Small
Legislative committee advances bill concerning gender-affirming surgeries
Gender-affirming surgeries would be banned for minors until the age of 18, but opponents are concerned with potential legal challenges.2 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah Department of Health and Human Services releases new tool
The Utah Healthy Places Index uses data about healthy food, job opportunities and access to education to show communities what areas need improvement.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Shingles virus, why no one talks about it
The shingles virus mostly impact people over 50-years old.2 years ago
Jacqueline Howard and Raenu Charles, CNN
Black heart failure patients less likely to get devices and transplants they need, study finds
There's growing evidence that Black heart failure patients are less likely to get advanced therapies than White patients.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
New poll finds Utah has lowest rate of binge drinking
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has the lowest U.S. rate of drinking, according to a new poll. The Beehive State clocked in at first for the least amount of binge drinking and alcohol consumption. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reported that roughly 95,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. Making it the […]2 years ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Can you change from a night owl to an early bird? Here’s what sleep experts think
How successful you will be at changing your sleep preferences, however, may be dependent on your genes and your willpower.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Kindergarteners now learning to bike ride in P.E.
A Utah elementary is among the 700 schools nationwide implementing the bike riding program for kindergarteners.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Research finds stillbirth can be inherited from father, father’s relatives
The study examined 9,404 cases of stillbirth, along with 18,808 live births (as controls) occurring between 1978 and 2019.2 years ago
Naomi Thomas, CNN
1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year, study finds
People were considered to be rationing if they responded positively to questions in the survey about skipping insulin doses, taking less than needed or putting off buying their insulin.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Six more cases of avian influenza confirmed in Sanpete County
Six additional cases of avian influenza have been confirmed at turkey farms in Sanpete County. One other case has been reported in Cache County.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Gov. Cox speaks on social media, declining mental and emotional health of students
The Utah governor says the social connections and emotional well-being of students are declining because of social media.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Flu season is ahead of us but new poll finds Utahns aren’t concerned
A new poll showed that about 30% of respondents said they were concerned about contracting any illness this winter.2 years ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging
When cancer strikes an adult under the age of 50, doctors call it an early-onset case. These cancers at younger ages are becoming more common.2 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
U of U Health offering full-tuition scholarships for pharmacy program
First-year students applying for the pharmacy program in Fall 2023 will be eligible. This will also cut the cost of the pharmacy program by 25%.2 years ago
