Health
Amanda Dickson
Why lifting weights is something seniors shouldn’t skip
Lifting weights is important for all ages, but especially for seniors who may be experiencing losses in bone density.14 hours ago
Britt Johnson
Telehealth lactation consultations now available in Utah
Intermountain's telehealth lactation consultations began during the pandemic, and have since proven a popular alternative.2 days ago
Pete Muntean, CNN
FAA announces new pilot mental health committee
The issue of pilot mental health surfaced again in October when an off-duty pilot was charged with trying to crash an Alaska Airlines flight.2 days ago
Kristen Rogers, CNN
What’s your Brain Care Score? The answer may indicate your dementia risk
A new tool named the Brain Care Score may help you asses risks of stroke and dementia while also advising how you can lower your risk.3 days ago
Andrew Gordon
Only a few weeks left to use FSA, here’s how an expert says to do it
There are still a few weeks left to use your healthcare Flexible Spending Account or FSA, and most employers have a grace period.3 days ago
Emma Penrod, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Fixing the lake could pave the way to solving Utah’s mental health crisis
A more holistic approach to urban design may in fact transform our entire life for the better — particularly with respect to our mental health.4 days ago
Michelle Lee
Lifestyle changes vs. medication
Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Pharmaceutical Insider Troy Duell to learn how to make simple but healthy lifestyle changes.5 days ago
Derrick Jones
Hogle Zoo mourns death of Priya, a red panda
This news comes after the zoo had placed her on veterinary advisement, after which, her condition became critical over the next few days.6 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Are you ‘doom spending’?
What is doom spending? A KSL NewsRadio producer describes her experience with — and motivation for — reckless buying.7 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Should employers match an emergency-savings account for employees?
A Utah financial planner outlines a new law allowing an emergency-savings account, with a matching employer contribution.9 days ago
Emily Ashcroft KSL.com
Lawsuit: Woman says she received full vial of COVID vaccine; CVS subsidiary claims immunity
According to the lawsuit, a new employee was being trained and was directed to prepare the vaccine while the nurse training her worked on paperwork.10 days ago
Allessandra Harris
How Utah schools keep kids safe during inversion season
An inversion is expected this week across the Wasatch Front. Utah schools say they will keep students inside if the air quality gets bad.10 days ago
Allessandra Harris & Devin Oldroyd
Inversion may worsen this week, NWS says
With Utah's wintery temperatures this week, there will also be some inversion patterns and low air quality in the valleys.10 days ago
DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week
The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week, with 99 infections across the U.S.13 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Food safety tips to keep in mind on Thanksgiving
Food safety is important as we enter the holiday season because food poisoning cases spike around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.15 days ago
UZMI ATHAR, Press Trust of India
Activists want leaders to address climate change/women’s health at COP28
Activists are urging policymakers to respond to climate change’s disproportionate impact on women and girls.17 days ago
Issy Ronald, CNN
Swapping processed meat for plant-based foods may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, new review finds
Replacing animal-based food with plant-based options such as may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes17 days ago
Kristine Weller
Two Utah-based supplement companies ordered to stop production
A federal court has ordered two Utah supplement companies to stop sales and production for Balance of Nature supplements.17 days ago
Michelle Lee
Guide to therapy and navigating the holidays
Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Melissa Spaulding to learn about therapy.19 days ago
Kristen Rogers, CNN
As Earth’s temperature rises, so do deaths among people with mental health problems
As the climate crisis gets worse, we know of farmers whose crops are drying up and people who lose their homes due to rampant wildfires.20 days ago
Waverly Golden
New leadership at the Utah Pride Center, overspent on 2023 Pride Festival
The Utah Pride Center is revamping their leadership after spending $1.5 million more on this year's Pride Festival than the previous year.23 days ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Life expectancy gap between men and women in the US widened significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic
The lifespan for women has been consistently longer than men, with the lowest difference of 4.8 years in 2010.23 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah has lowest lung cancer rates, but radon exposure still a risk
Utah leads the country with the lowest lung cancer cases and smokers, but one risk factor remains high for the state: radon.23 days ago
