Health
Becky Bruce
South Salt Lake reports elevated manganese levels in drinking water
While manganese does not pose a concern for most people, South Salt Lake leaders advised parents of young infants not to use tap water for their bottles.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
Food insecurity is higher than ever in Utah
"The hot temperatures have driven those bills so high and so incredibly out of budget, food is first thing to go off the list."3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Governor Spencer Cox asking unvaccinated Utahns to get vaccinated
Governor Spencer Cox is asking Utahns who aren't vaccinated to get the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent the spread of a COVID-19 variant.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
The pandemic took a toll on the well-being of your child
Your child picked up on your stress and its affect on your well-being during the pandemic, researchers found after looking at life after a year of COVID.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Opinion: We need more support for Utah moms’ postpartum mental health
Climb Out of the Darkness is held close to the summer solstice to metaphorically shine light on the darkness of postpartum mental health.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Stewart seeks to block US funding going to places like Wuhan lab in China where pandemic may have started
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart wants to block taxpayers' dollars from funding places like the Wuhan laboratory in China3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Analysis: Obamacare survives third failed attack before Supreme Court
Despite a third challenge before the US Supreme Court by Republican-led states, the justices once again preserved Obamacare (7 to 2) as the law of the land.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Blood shortage is severe, says American Red Cross
The current blood shortage is due to an increase in trauma cases, emergency room visits, and blood transfusions the American Red Cross said.3 years ago
Saige Miller
President Biden pushes shots for young adults as variant concern grows
The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to get younger Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 as concerns grow about the spread of a new variant that threatens to set the country back in the months ahead.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth and Saige Miller
Inside Sources: Utah organization aims to provide mental health support to youth, adults
A mental health crisis is gathering, but the good news is the stigma surrounding mental health is easing, say two professionals who are on a mission to connect children and teens with mental health support.3 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Ryan Meeks
John Stockton, Jazz legend, appears in anti-vaccine documentary trailer
Legendary Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton has appeared in a trailer for a documentary about COVID-19 and vaccines.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
Governor Cox urges Utahns to get vaccinated headed into July 4 holiday
SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox is once again urging Utahns to get vaccinated. On Thursday’s Let Me Speak To The Governor on KSL Newsradio, Cox said they are working on a number of ways to make vaccinations easier and more accessible to Utahns. One of them includes encouraging more businesses to host events […]3 years ago
Paul Nelson
First rabid bat of the season confirmed by health officials
A rabid bat was found recently in Salt Lake County, which has health officials warning residents to be on the lookout.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Talking to your LGBTQ+ child
Despite the increase in people identifying as LGBTQ+, mental health issues remain prevalent, especially among young populations.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health care officials remind everyone of the dangers of leaving kids in a hot car
Health care officials at Primary Children’s Hospital are warning parents never to leave their kids in the hot car for any period of time.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Study finds more evidence vaping, e-cigs are bad for your health
A study finds that patients who have experienced a vaping-related lung injury show signs of cognitive impairment or other symptoms3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: Republicans ready to act on climate change, Rep. Curtis says
Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis said it's time for Republicans to bring conservative principles to the climate change conversation.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Cough, cough: Wildfire season may bring worsening air quality
The arrival of wildfire season in Utah brings another unwelcome friend: worsening air quality.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Donation leads to name change for University of Utah medical school
After a $110 million donation, you can call the medical school at the University of Utah the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Tri-County Health Department apologizes for inappropriate text
The Tri-County Health Department, which serves Uinta, Duchesne, and Daggett counties, apologized after a third-party sent a vulgar text to some users.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Cooling centers open for seniors in Salt Lake County
As it continues to get hotter, multiple cooling centers are open to residents looking to escape the scorching sun in Salt Lake County.3 years ago
Colby Walker
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts
Government health officials have approved the first drug that they say may help slow Alzheimer’s disease.3 years ago
Harmeet Kaur, CNN
40 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were reported in the US
Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the nation's first reported cases of AIDS. More than 700,000 people in the US have died of the disease.3 years ago
