Health

travel holidays...
Curt Gresseth

TSA shares travel tips for the holidays

Have travel plans for the holidays? A TSA spokeswoman provides tips for passing through airport security quickly and smoothly.
3 months ago
Air pollution...
Emma Keddington

Doctor warns Utahns to be aware of air pollutant levels

A doctor at Intermountain Health warns Utahns to protect themselves during weeks with higher levels of air pollution, like this one.
3 months ago
FILE - Nancy Rose, who contracted COVID-19 in 2021 and exhibits long-haul symptoms including brain ...
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, affects 3.3 million U.S. adults

Chronic fatigue is characterized by at least six months of severe exhaustion not helped by bed rest.
3 months ago
granite school district sign pictured, one of its principals will sleep on the roof...
Emma Keddington

Granite District needs help removing granola bars from food kits

The Granite district said 40,000 food kits contain a granola bar that could be contaminated with salmonella.
3 months ago
Images of recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products....
Adam Small and Kennedy Camarena

Utah officials say no sign of applesauce lead poisoning in state

The CDC reports 205 cases across the nation of lead poisoning associated with applesauce pouches.
3 months ago
multiple cantaloupe pictured sliced in half...
Sam Herrera

Nationwide salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes infects 11 Utahns

The outbreak of salmonella in cantaloupes has infected 302 people nationwide, according to the latest CDC information.
3 months ago
Applesauce pouches recall...
Meg Tirrell and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN

Lead contamination in applesauce pouches may have been ‘intentional act’

There have been at least 65 reports of illnesses linked to lead in apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches sold under the WanaBana.
3 months ago
quaker oats granola bars recalled...
Eva Rothenberg, CNN

Quaker Oats recalls dozens of products over foodborne illness risk

Quaker Oats on Friday recalled more than 40 granola bar and cereal products because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
3 months ago
two older people look at an album together -- Alzheimer's holidays...
Michael Camit

Celebrating the holidays while including your loved ones with Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer's Association says there are many ways to include your loved one in the holidays while taking their disease into account.
3 months ago
A syringe inserted into a bottle....
Brenda Goodman, CNN

Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose

From January through November, the America’s Poison Centers reports nearly 3,000 calls involving the drug semaglutide.
3 months ago
Basket of healthy food choices - Health experts are advising that care for childhood obesity should...
Emma Keddington

Utah dietitian urges multi-faceted approach to reducing childhood obesity

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that care for childhood obesity should start as early as six years old.
3 months ago
Vials of Ozempic...
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

WeightWatchers launches a new membership for Ozempic customers

WeightWatchers on Thursday launched a new membership plan for members taking GLP-1 prescriptions drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
3 months ago
71% of teens use YouTube at lease once a day as the video sharing platform is the most used social ...
Derrick Jones

Teens and social media: navigating the digital landscape

About one in three teens say that they are on either TikTok of YouTube several times a day as well as other social media apps
4 months ago
snow...
Allessandra Harris

Sunshine during Utah’s winter season doesn’t help our bodies produce vitamin D

Utah's sunlight won't help you reach sufficient vitamin D levels, but there are other ways to get the nutrients you need.
4 months ago
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Michael Camit and Simone Seikaly

A dietician’s take on the hard boiled egg diet

Millions of people are talking about the hard boiled egg diet on social media, but a dietician recommends variety.
4 months ago
Image of a pregnant woman,...
Britt Johnson

Closure of SLC birthing center leaves expectant mothers in limbo

Expectant mothers in the Salt Lake area are left without a provider after birthing center abruptly closes.
4 months ago
(Canva)...
Michelle Lee

Meditation practices to help calm your mind

Let's Get Moving Host spoke with Mind-body Health Specialist Dr. Michele Kambolis to learn what you can gain from intentional meditation.
4 months ago
suicide prevention Utah...
Emma Keddington

Suicide rates increasing in Utah, but so are available resources

One expert said the increase in suicide rates in Utah indicate a need for Utahns to actively engage in suicide prevention.
4 months ago
How to deal with seasonal depression...
Allessandra Harris

Don’t be SAD this winter; ways to diminsh seasonal depression

Shorter days and less sunlight cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, for many people throughout the winter.
4 months ago
Weight lifting for seniors is important to help with bone density....
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.
4 months ago
Image of a mother nursing an infant. Intermountain Health is now offering lactation consultations v...
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.
4 months ago
Image of an Alaska Air flight taking off from Los Angeles International Airport. The FAA convened a...
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.
4 months ago
Social engagement is one habit that could help protect your brain as you age....
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.
4 months ago
Only a few weeks left to use FSA...
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.
4 months ago