Health
Paul Nelson
Staffing issues and lack of trucks lead to Utah Food Bank to cancel food drive
Supply chain problems and a labor shortage has forced the Utah Food Bank to cancel a food drive.2 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Researchers say mental health affected by daylight exposure
With daylight saving time possibly becoming permanent, researchers say daylight exposure can affect mental health, and more darkness during winter might be harmful,2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake County in low COVID transmission, at risk for new variant spike
Salt Lake County is now in low COVID-19 transmission. But the county may not be out of the woods with a new variant making the rounds.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Davis County to offer youth mental health screenings
“We know that nearly one out of five adolescents in Davis County needs mental health treatment... suicide is the leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 17 in Utah.”2 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah Study: Artificial intelligence helps assess risk of heart complications
The team used artificial intelligence to create networks that connect health outcomes with various heart risk factors.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Visitor guidelines at Intermountain Healthcare ease
Intermountain's new visitor guidelines are an attempt to return to "normal, pre-COVID" expectations, the company said.2 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Utah mental health centers ready for switch to new 988 number
Utah mental health facilities are preparing for an upgrade to the national suicide prevention number from a 10-digit number to a three-digit number.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah National Guard ends COVID-19 Joint Task Force
After two years of providing support during the pandemic, the Utah National Guard's COVID-19 Joint Task Force ends its mission today.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Over half of Utah college students planning to stay sober for spring break
SALT LAKE CITY– A study surveying thousands of college students found that almost half would not drink during spring break. The percentage of students practicing sobriety was higher for students from Utah. Recovery First, an American Addiction Center, surveyed 3,145 college students on their plans to consume alcohol over spring break. 54% of surveyed Utah […]2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Daylight saving time or standard time? Sleep doctor weighs in on which is better year-round
The U.S. Senate approved a bill making daylight saving time permanent. Dut a doctor at U of U's Sleep Wake Center said standard time is the better choice.2 years ago
Jacob Rueda
New coronavirus variant discovered amidst a surge of European COVID-19 cases
A Yale University study found a new coronavirus variant that researchers say has elements of the Delta and Omicron variants.2 years ago
Becky Bruce and Mark Jones
Wastewater Surveillance Program is used to detect COVID-19 in Utah
The Wastewater Surveillance Program, of the Utah Department of Health, is used to detect virus that causes COVID-19.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell and Mark Jones
Utah lawmaker reacts to Senate’s passing of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent
A bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent was passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.2 years ago
The Associated Press
COVID-19 cases more than double in China’s growing outbreak
COVID-19 cases in China are up, more than doubling the previous day's case count.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
It’s time to change the clocks again, despite efforts to end daylight saving time
Daylight saving time will change the clocks this Sunday. Opposition to the practice continues but hasn't been successful.2 years ago
GILLIAN FLACCUS, CHRISTOPHER WEBER and TERRY TANG Associated Press
Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the U.S. have decreased 80% in the last six weeks. Still, health experts are urging certain cautions.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Aimee Cobabe
Man charged with dealing Park City teens ‘pink’ drug that killed them
Court documents say Colin Shapard dealt teens in Park City "pink", leading to their overdose deaths. Drug enforcement officers uncovered Shapard's eight-year dealing history.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
US to ease transportation mask mandates, but not until April 18
The masking requirement is being extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.2 years ago
Mark Jones
University of Utah announces facemasks are no longer required to be worn
The University of Utah announced Wednesday facemasks will no longer be required to be worn inside campus buildings, starting March 14.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Eating organic food during inflation
You might think that food grown organically is experiencing the same rate of inflation as non-organic food. But it isn't!2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah company makes goal of making cheaper insulin a reality
Of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes, about 7.5 million rely on insulin to manage their condition.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Lawmakers approve bill inspired by Izzy Tichenor to track who gets bullied at school
Utah lawmakers passed a bill to require school officials to collect data on kids who are getting bullied. That data would include the victim's demographics.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Vaccine passport requirement moves step closer to honor system at Utah Capitol
A Utah state senator explains how a bill moved from vaccine requirement or passport to an honor system agreement between employer and employee.2 years ago
