Health
ZEKE MILLER, MIKE STOBBE and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement will free up federal money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body.2 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Research in pigs shakes up what we know about dying
With more research, the cutting-edge technique could someday potentially help preserve human organs for longer, allowing more people to receive transplants.2 years ago
Chris Jacobs
With the summer heat, comes health concerns and needed help for vulnerable
Health risks such as heatstroke and blood clots become a problem during the summer heat, as does making sure the homeless population has what it needs to survive.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
How to help kids maintain a healthy body image in the digital age
Body image issues can arise in kids as young as 3 years of age. A psychiarist joins Dave and Dujanovic to offer insight.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
University of Utah opens rapid access contraception clinic after Roe ruling
The University of Utah Health has opened a new rapid contraception clinic. They say demand spiked after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.2 years ago
Waverly Golden
Salt Lake City begins installing new 20 mph signs throughout the city
New 20 mph signs are replacing 25 mph signs throughout Salt Lake. It's part of an initiative combatting the number of traffic-related deaths.2 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Questions and answers about monkeypox and its vaccine
An infectious disease expert spoke to KSL NewsRadio and offered answers to commonly asked questions about monkeypox.2 years ago
Dale Spaulding
Study provides additional insight into the origins of COVID-19
A U of U researcher said the 2019 coronavirus outbreak began at a live animal market with a bat, then passed through livestock.2 years ago
Carma Hassan and Carolyn Sung, CNN
WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The decision was announced Saturday morning after WHO convened its second emergency committee on the issue on Thursday.2 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
2020 data shows an increase in drug overdoses for minority groups
The CDC attributes the discrepancy, in part, to inequities in the access to treatment for drug overdoses among minority groups.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
One million cases of COVID have now been reported in Utah
Intermountain Healthcare announced Thursday one million cases of COVID have been reported in Utah since the pandemic began in early 2020.2 years ago
Maria Shilaos
Container gardening could be the next best way to prepare for an emergency
Growing your own food with container gardening is a wonderful way to be better prepared for an emergency whether it is an earthquake, a food shortage caused by world events, or a buffer against rising food prices.2 years ago
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade
State health officials scheduled polio vaccination clinics in Rockland County as part of the response.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Sen. Romney says it will take more than conservation to fill up Great Salt Lake, it will cost billions
A solution to solving the shrinking of the Great Salt Lake will require more than just conserving, according to Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah). He says it could cost billions.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah agriculture officials report second case of avian flu in Sanpete County
Domestic bird owners in Sanpete County and across Utah are asked to closely inspect their flocks for avian flu, and to consistently check for the disease.2 years ago
Allie Litzinger
Monkeypox cases now reach 13 in Utah
In Utah, the number of monkeypox cases have reached 13. However, health officials say most people are at very low risk of catching the illness.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
988 suicide hotline rolls out and will save lives in Utah and the US
Like 9-1-1 before it, a national three-digit suicide and mental health hotline is now live and is expected to save lives across the country.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
West Nile Virus found in Davis County mosquitoes
Despite the Davis County news, Utah health officials report that, at the time of publication, no humans have contracted West Nile Virus this year.2 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Meet the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19 — BA.5
Like others, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson avoided COVID-19 until the latest, most transmissible new variant emerged.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Cool Zones now offered at Salt Lake City Public Libraries
The libraries have been added to existing Cool Zones at county senior centers and recreational facilities across the Salt Lake Valley.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Lt. Gov. Henderson announces one-time bonus for childcare workers
A one-time $2,000 childcare bonus will be given to all childcare employees around the state as announced Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Rep Stewart’s suicide prevention hotline, 988, goes live this week
It's been a long time in the making but the new number to call for suicide prevention, 988, will finally be live across the nation this week.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Do you know how to spot heatstroke in Utah’s triple-digit heat?
According to the CDC, of the heat-related illnesses, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are the most serious.2 years ago
