Health
Clayre Scott
You can now detect jaundice in your newborn with an app
Intermountain Health hopes this jaundice-detecting app will ease the difficulty of treating babies with the condition, too.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Utah ranks fifth in nation for body image issues
Many Utahns struggle with their body image. According to mind.com Utah ranks fifth in the nation for body image problems.2 months ago
Peter Johnston
Utah’s Attorney General calls for Supreme Court to restrict access to an abortion pill
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is calling on the Supreme Court to restrict access to the abortion pill called Mifepristone.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
One third of Utah hospitals not in compliance with hospital price transparency law
Hospitals have been required to post a list of the prices they charge for services since January 1, 2021.2 months ago
Becky Bruce
Code Blue Alert issued for multiple northern Utah counties
Salt Lake County declared a Code Blue Alert on Sunday night and multiple Utah counties expected similar conditions Monday.2 months ago
Michelle Lee
The hidden dangers of too much sugar
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Health Educator Troy Duell to learn about the hidden dangers of sugar.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Abandoned puppy finds a home at the Price Police Department
PeeDee, a puppy found on the side of a roadway during a dispatch call, has found a new home with the Price City Police Department.2 months ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19
The CDC says it’s updating its guidance for Covid-19 to bring it in line with its advice for other kinds of respiratory infections, including influenza and RSV.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Utah company aims to help postpartum moms with special retreats
The founder of Utah Postpartum Retreat said she thinks new moms are at high risk for developing postpartum mood disorders because they lack support.2 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Skeptics have doubts about universal health care model for Utah
One of the biggest concerns is affordability, according to a recent presentation at the Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Veterans can soon sign up for the largest-ever expansion of VA health benefits
On March 5, vets who served in a combat zone, beginning with the Vietnam war, can directly enroll in VA healthcare.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Murray kidney clinic helping the Latino community
Intermountain Health has taken steps to address healthcare in Latino communities by opening Utah's first fully Spanish-speaking Kidney Transplant Clini2 months ago
Heather Kelly
Medicaid members in Utah affected by nationwide outage
Utah Medicaid asked local pharmacies to provide a free 30-day supply to high-risk patients affected by the outage.2 months ago
Michael Camit
Ironing out Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program
Medical marijuana is one of Utah's most regulated substances, but lawmakers are still trying to iron out the wrinkles in the program.2 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Decades-long study shows increase in eating disorders among young males
The study showed hospitalizations for young males with eating disorders were up 139%, and even higher in young teens.2 months ago
Jessica Lowell
The future of IVF in Utah following the Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling
One expert says they won't know if Utah would interpret its wrongful death statute the same way Alabama did until a case came up .2 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Younger colon cancer deaths are increasing significantly
Colon cancer deaths are rising and people are dying at a much younger age according to the American Cancer Society.2 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Lawmaker wants to increase maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments
Utah lawmakers are supporting a bill to increase the maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments.2 months ago
LAURA UNGAR
A brain pacemaker helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more people
Researchers say deep brain stimulation, or DBS — could eventually help many of the nearly 3 million Americans with treatment-resistance depression.2 months ago
Mira Cheng, CNN
Maternal mental health conditions drive climbing death rate in US, research says
The maternal mortality rate in the US is two- to threefold greater than in other high-income countries and increasing.2 months ago
MEAD GRUVER Associated Press
A Colorado man is dead after a pet Gila monster bite
A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster in what would be a rare death if the creature's venom was the cause.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Schools in Utah to get Kindness eWalls
Kindness eWalls display positive messages submitted by a school's students, teachers and parents.2 months ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Women might lower their risk for cardiovascular disease by twice the amount as men with exercise
The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new study.2 months ago
