Health
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL
Extreme heat warning issued in Utah; Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones
Salt Lake County is among the places taking steps to help people beat the heat this weekend by opening additional cool zones with extended hours.1 day ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.1 day ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect
What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.1 day ago
Emma Benson, KSL
Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together
A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.1 day ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Officials issue warning after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah County
Utah officials are sounding the alarm on mislabeled kratom products after they say a person died in Utah County after consuming them.1 day ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.2 days ago
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
A Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for director of the CDC, the nation’s top public health agency, despite concerns she won't stand up to political meddling.2 days ago
Jaimie Ding, Associated Press
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts said they are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback.2 days ago
Lauran Neergaard and Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Senate panel’s COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment in a committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.3 days ago
Michael Casey, Associated Press |
Lindsay Clancy goes on trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murders of her three children. Her defense claims postpartum psychosis drove her actions; prosecutors argue intentionality.4 days ago
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters
Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico facility as US cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says
Taylor Farms on Thursday temporarily closed its Mexico facility linked to cyclosporiasis cases. The CDC has reported 4,173 cases across 41 states.9 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Deaf Utah performer, interpreter, helps kids experience favorite shows in a new way through ASL
Utah mentor and performer Jojo Savea is one of the American Sign Language performers bringing popular children's programming, including "CoComelon," to deaf audiences.10 days ago
Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters
US pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.10 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
State revokes license of Provo Canyon School’s Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
Provo Canyon School's Provo campus license was revoked Friday by the state of Utah following continued allegations of abuse and numerous compliance citations.15 days ago
Bill Barrow and Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.15 days ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News
CDC warns of ‘very big shift’ as cyclosporiasis cases surge
Cyclosporiasis cases have surged in the US, and the CDC said states are reporting an "unusually high number" of circulating cases. The agency also said that outbreaks in four states are likely linked.17 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
By a 308-117 vote, the House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent.17 days ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
Advocates for victims of domestic violence said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.17 days ago
Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer
Cyclospora illnesses now in 30 US states, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Infections from the parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.18 days ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Here’s why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live
Utah was ranked as the 6th worst place to live recently due to quality of life issues that include pollution and a lack of primary healthcare providers.18 days ago
Emma Benson, KSL
After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Salt Lake City reached a heat record on Sunday, hitting 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.18 days ago
Lee Benson, Deseret News
Christena Huntsman lost her sister to mental illness; she doesn’t want that to happen to anyone else
In just seven years, thanks to benefactors including the University of Utah Health system, the Legislature and private donors — Utah is becoming the epicenter in the battle against mental illness.19 days ago
Heather Peterson
Great Pyrenees dies of heat exhaustion while hiking in Kane County
After the death of a large dog while hiking in Kane County, rescue officials and animal rescue organizations are reminding dog owners about the real dangers of heat exhaustion.19 days ago
