Health
Paul Nelson
Pandemic-delayed cancer screenings mean increased rates of colon cancer
Doctors are seeing a rise in the number of patients with colon cancer. And they say it's because of delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Can mindfulness curb opioid addiction and pain? U. of U. researchers says it can help.
A University of Utah researcher says mindfulness can stop the opioid epidemic and chronic pain.2 years ago
Mark Jones
SLC mayor terminates Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings, cars
On Tuesday, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed the termination of an Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings and cars.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
These are the changes Salt Lake County made to its masking recommendations
Salt Lake County’s top health expert is saying people only need to continue to mask up to prevent COVID-19 if they have an underlying risk or spend a lot of time with others who have underlying risks.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials say testing for COVID-19 is still an important tool
For the most accurate results, the Utah Department of Health recommends that people without symptoms receive a PCR test when testing for COVID-19.2 years ago
Paul Nelson and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Resolution aims to support gay, bisexual men in donating blood
A resolution is being introduced in the Utah Senate today to support allowing gay and bisexual men to make blood donations.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
CDC’s new recommendations on masks and COVID-19 metrics paint very different picture of viral spread in Utah
The CDC is changing its recommendations on masks across most of the country.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON and MIKE STOBBE
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The CDC outlined new measures where COVID-19 is easing its grip, with less focus on positive test results and more on hospitals.2 years ago
The Associated Press
CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday
On Friday, the CDC will ease pandemic mask guidelines to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.2 years ago
Sam Herrera
FDA issues baby formula recall after four babies reported ill
The FDA issued a voluntary recall on powdered baby formula after four complaints of infant infections. The brands affected by the recall are Similac, Alimentum and EleCare; all manufactured at the same facility.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake, camp residents believe they should have been left alone
A homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake City has residents saying they should have been left alone.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Estimated 73% of US now immune to omicron
Millions of individual Americans' immune systems now recognize the virus and are primed to fight it off if they encounter omicron, or even another variant.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Labor shortage still hurting homeless shelters, advocates say they can’t just hire the people who stay there
Homeless shelters are hurting from labor shortage, advocates say hiring people who stay there isn't as easy a solution as it sounds.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
House passes bill restricting transgender students in sports
A bill passed by the Utah House of Representatives will determine if a transgender students can play in school sports.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is TikTok hurting your teen? Parents can help says counselor
Parents can help their teen make better decisions about their interactions with social media platforms like TikTok.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Conference on Cholangiocarcinoma is set for next week at the Salt Palace
A cholangiocarcinoma conference will be Feb. 23-25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.2 years ago
Martha Harris
Bill restricting transgender students in sports moves forward
The full House will consider a bill about transgender students and their participation in school sports.2 years ago
Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
FDA postpones advisory panel meeting on Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids
"We will provide an update on timing for the advisory committee meeting once we receive additional data on a third dose in this age group," the FDA said.2 years ago
ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press
Four-day truck blockade at US-Canada border shuts auto plants
The bumper-to-bumper demonstration entered its fourth day Thursday at the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Utah State University announces bilingual-bicultural program closure
Utah State University announced Monday a program closure in its bilingual-bicultural for it's master's program in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Researchers say COVID-19 leads to worsening pregnancy complications
New research from the University of Utah shows COVID-19 can cause bigger pregnancy complications.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah officials pause rapid antigen tests for COVID-19, cite discrepancy
The rapid testing pause comes after a large discrepancy between positive and negative results as compared to nasal swap testing.2 years ago
The Associated Press
US death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicron
The U.S death toll from COVID-19 reached 900,000 on Friday that was propelled, in part, by the omicron variant.2 years ago
