Health
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
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Members of the U.S. Navy are helping at overwhelmed Utah hospital
More than 25 members of the U.S. Navy are now at the University of Utah Hospital to help with over 500 surgeries deferred because of COVID-19 hospitalizations.2 years ago
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
