Health
Aimee Cobabe and Samantha Herrera
Proposed EPA action on Utah air quality applauded by advocates
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a decision that would change the air quality attainment status in Utah from "marginal" to "moderate."2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Essential workers manage job stress during pandemic better with gratitude
A study by a BYU found that essential workers manage job stress during the pandemic better when getting gratitude, compared to those who don't.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise
Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate Monday due to an increase in positive coronavirus cases. It's the first major city in the country to reinstate the mandate.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Intermountain Healthcare drone delivery might be here by July
Intermountain Healthcare drone deliveries might be available by July, according to Intermountain.2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Monitoring COVID-19 virus in Utah through wastewater
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is monitoring levels of the COVID-19 virus components in sewage at wastewater treatment plants across the state. While it’s a useful early warning system, Utah’s state epidemiologist says it’s just one of the tools they have for monitoring COVID-19 infections in the community. Last year, when the Delta variant showed […]2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Intermountain Healthcare preparing for drone deliveries
The prescription delivery via drone service offered by Intermountain Healthcare could begin as soon as summer 2022.2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Alcohol consumption doesn’t reduce heart risks for certain patients, study says
Researchers looked at patients taking drugs that are widely prescribed to reduce cholesterol to find how alcohol consumption can affect heart risks.2 years ago
KSL NewsRadio staff
While no signs yet in Utah, avian flu has wildlife officials preparing
Despite no reports of it being in Utah, the avian flu has state wildlife officials keeping a close eye on the spread of the disease.2 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic and Caitlyn Johnston
Two sisters used genealogy, genetics to find their risk of breast cancer
There's a 13% chance for any woman to develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.2 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Fighting the loneliness pandemic
This year, more than a third of adults said they've been sadder and experienced more loneliness over this last year, and a quarter said they were not able to get the mental healthcare they needed.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Federal health officials investigating Utah-based company over COVID-19 testing
A Utah-based company is being investigating for claims of substandard conditions at COVID-19 testing sites.2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Nursing program at U of U to expand
The nursing program at the University of Utah will expand in an effort to address the current nursing shortage in the state of Utah.2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Climate change might bring more West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes
Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus might increase in population because of warmer weather brought on by climate change.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Mark Jones
Bruce Willis is diagnosed with aphasia. A USU expert explains what that means
A speech language pathologist from Utah State University told KSL NewsRadio what aphasia is.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials will significantly ‘ramp down’ the number of COVID-19 tests they offer
The Utah Department of Health announced it will ramp down the number of COVID-19 tests being offered to the public.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
New report says electric vehicles could prevent deaths, improve health
A "widespread transition" to electric vehicles and renewable energy could bring many health benefits to Americans, according to a new report.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Parents resource page launched by DCFS, Utah 211
The Division of Child and Family Services says its new parent resource page offers a guide to those who feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of raising a child.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah joins mask mandate lawsuit against federal government
The lawsuit claims the mask mandate on planes and other public transportation is illegal and prohibitive in states that have banned mask mandates.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up
The Food and Drug Administration's decision aims to offer extra protection to the most vulnerable in case the virus rebounds.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
COVID-19 testing sites across Utah scheduled to close
COVID-19 testing sites across Utah will close by the end of the week. This comes as Utah transitions to a "Steady State."2 years ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO The Associated Press
Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.2 years ago
Chandler Holt
Green waste no longer to be collected separately from trash in Orem
People who live in Orem will no long have green waste separate from trash. Waste Management says there are benefits to that.2 years ago
Oscar Holland, CNN
Oscars controversy shines a light on alopecia
Revealing her diagnosis of alopecia in 2018, Pinkett Smith has spoken publicly about the condition, which has no known cure.2 years ago
