Health
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Life expectancy and drug overdose rates rose in 2022
Americans are living an additional 1.1 years on average, according to CDC data. However, there's another metric that has experts concerned, a rise in drug overdose deaths.1 month ago
Michelle Lee
Colon cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Allison Sabin, Utah Gastroenterology PA, to learn about colon cancer symptoms and treatment.1 month ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Flavored vape products will no longer be sold in Utah
Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill this week that will ban the sale of flavored vape products in the state,1 month ago
Heather Peterson
Multiple sclerosis rates in Utah are some of highest in the nation
Doctors from Intermountain Health are trying to figure out why people in Utah are more than twice as likely to have multiple sclerosis than most other Americans. They believe genetics can make a person predisposed to the autoimmune disease, but it is often triggered by other factors, like a vitamin D deficiency.1 month ago
Heather Peterson
West High School opens on-campus clinic for students
The West High School clinic is the first of its kind will provide students with mental health resources and preventative healthcare at school.1 month ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Pig kidney transplanted into living person for first time
Researchers say the goal of transplanting a pig kidney to humans began to be pursued in the 1960s.1 month ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Blueberries, strawberries again on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
The 'dirty dozen list' contains the nearly 95% of nonorganic fruits and veggies tested by the US government that had detectable levels of pesticides1 month ago
Clayre Scott
Tips for keeping spring allergies at bay
Spring allergies are here which means itchy, swollen eyes and sneezing. University of Utah Health has tips to help keep them at bay.1 month ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
Stretching studios are popping up everywhere. Are they worth it?
Stretching studios are the new trend in fitness and they are popping up in many places. So experts are skeptical.1 month ago
Amanda Dickson
Pain in your neck? You may have ‘tech neck’
There's another ramification for sitting all day long. It's called "tech neck" and it's from slouching in front of your devices all the time.1 month ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Early-onset cancer rates rising for people ages 18 to 45
Early-onset cancer is showing up earlier and earlier in patients aged 18 to 49, and researchers aren't quite sure why.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Four ways to figure out if you have a counterfeit car seat
The Tooele County Health Department says the registration card is one of the four most important things you can do to check for a counterfeit car seat.1 month ago
Collin Leonard
Midway residents say stink from sewage ponds is making them sick, prompting state health study
Midway residents say the bad smell from Heber Valley's wastewater lagoons is getting stronger, and sticking around longer.1 month ago
Heather Peterson
Orem man training for year-long run around United States
Chris Avery, a coach from Orem, is training to spend 365 days running around America in 2027. If he does, he will set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive ultra-marathons.1 month ago
Michelle Lee
Make healthier food choices every day
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Brent Franson, Founder and CEO of Most Days, to learn how to make healthier food choices.1 month ago
Ben Anderson
Utah Jazz open mother’s rooms at Delta Center
The Jazz mother’s rooms are designed to accommodate mothers and infants at Jazz games, concerts, and other events.1 month ago
Curt Gresseth
How to safely view the April 8 solar eclipse, yes even in Utah
Make sure to protect your eyes from the sun during the solar eclipse on April 8.1 month ago
Jessica Lowell
DOJ claims Utah prison discriminated against transgender woman
The Utah prison reportedly failed to give the transgender woman health care services, even though she had asked for hormone therapy.1 month ago
Amanda Dickson
Are Americans obsessed with getting enough protein?
An average American man gets 31% more protein than he needs every day. And 60% of men are trying to increase their intake. What's going on?2 months ago
Emma Keddington
How to get through the day: daylight savings
You might be feeling a bit tired on March 10, that's because it's the most dreaded day of the year... daylight savings.2 months ago
Michelle Lee
Patient burnout is a public health crisis
Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with MDVIP's Medical Director Dr. Alan Reisinger to learn what's making patient burnout a crisis.2 months ago
Pat Reavy
Lawsuit says elderly care center resident in Utah died after wheelchair tipped
There are laws that govern assisted living centers, but an attorney says the law's bite doesn't invite a change of behavior.2 months ago
Brenda Goodman
Check to see if you have any of these six brands of ground cinnamon — because of lead
The US Food and Drug Administration now says that the lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October.2 months ago
