Health
Mark Jones
In wake of Texas shooting, a reminder of the SafeUT app
The SafeUT app is readily available to help those people who need help in a crisis.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah Department of Health gives update on formula shortage
Amid the current baby formula shortage, the Utah Department of Health tweeted out the information it currently has about formula availability.2 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Mental health services expanding for children (and parents) in Utah
Utah officials note a 300% increase in mental health crises in children over the last ten years. Immediate help can be a gamechanger.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Mrs. West Jordan offers wellness kits to help those with postpartum depression
Mrs. West Jordan seeks to help those experiencing postpartum depression.2 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah homes at risk of having dangerous levels of radon gas
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for people who are non-smoking. Utah homes are recording high levels.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Second case of avian influenza (bird flu) confirmed in Salt Lake County
The case of bird flu reported this week in Salt Lake County brings the total number of cases in Utah to five.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
U of U doctors offer advice, tips on the baby formula shortage
It's the baby formula for babies with unique dietary needs that in are in shortest supply, according to doctors from the University of Utah.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer's shot is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for children of any age in the U.S. Those ages 5 to 11 receive one-third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older. Pfizer found a booster revved up those kids' levels of virus-fighting antibodies -- including those able to fight omicron -- the same kind of jump adults get from an extra shot.2 years ago
Martha Harris
BYU study says ‘going cashless was useless’ during height of pandemic
Many businesses went to a cash-only model at the start of the pandemic. A recent BYU study found the effort made little impact.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Flags lowered to honor lives lost to COVID-19
In accordance with an order from President Biden, Gov. Cox authorized flags lowered through May 16. The order is meant to honor lives lost to the virus.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Ironman World Championship hosted in St. George for the first time
The Ironman World Championships have been held annually in Hawaii, since 1978. However, organizers are breaking the tradition, moving the championship to St. George, Utah.2 years ago
Waverly Golden
Alex Boyé performs at Utah Suicide Prevention Concert
Alex Boye will be performing at a suicide prevention concert that has free admission. Tickets are already sold out.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Murray native representing Utah in the 2022 Deaflympics
A deaf soccer player from Murray is in Brazil representing the US. Sophie Post is playing on team USA in the 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil.2 years ago
MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press
Motherhood deferred: US median age for giving birth hits 30
Over the past three decades, birthrates have declined for women in their 20s and jumped for women in their late 30s and early 40s.2 years ago
Kate Davis and Michele Rowe
Kyle Brown defying the odds, competing in the Ironman while fighting ALS
Kyle Brown competes in this weekend's Ironman Championship in St. George, Utah.2 years ago
Jeff Caplan
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The complicated tale of COVID-19 test kits
What's so complicated about COVID-19 test kits? Mostly, the expiration date. It's a puzzle that nobody seems able to solve.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Davis County Jail reports 14 new cases of COVID-19
The jail recently lifted its mask mandate, but as a result, the mask mandate will go back into effect for all staff of the jail and inmates.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Mark Jones
Rally held at Utah State Capitol in support of abortion rights
Hundreds gathered Tuesday night at the Utah State Capitol to rally in support of abortion rights. Later, the rally turned into a march through Salt Lake City.2 years ago
Mark Jones
May 7 declared as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Utah
Gov. Spencer Cox declared Saturday, May 7 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Utah.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
SLCPD to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
SLCPD is accepting prescriptions as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The initiative aims to provide a safe means of disposal.2 years ago
Mark Jones
First human case of avian influenza in U.S. is confirmed by CDC
The CDC said the human case of avian influenza is in Colorado and involves someone with direct exposure to poultry.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Should I take a multivitamin? Utah nutrition expert shares insight
A Utah nutritional expert weighs in on the pros and cons of taking a multivitamin.2 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah’s newest medical resource is a long-range medical jet
Intermountain Healthcare introduced a new long-range medical jet that will help save lives in highly-specialized cases and enhance organ transplantation.2 years ago
