Health
LEA SKENE Associated Press
Federal judge pauses President Trump’s order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
Trumps order blocks support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.2 hours ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah bill to expand breast cancer coverage put on hold
A bill that would have eliminated cost-sharing from follow-up breast cancer examinations is now on hold.11 hours ago
Michelle Lee
Simple ways to keep respiratory illnesses away
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nicole Henry with CVS to learn what we can do to protect ourselves from respiratory illnesses.4 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Kaysville City tells residents why water smells like chlorine
Weber officials recently added water from groundwater wells, which, because of extra processing, created the chlorine smell.7 days ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Popular weight loss drugs may play a factor in vision loss, review shows
Ingredients in popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro may play a role in vision complications, such as eye stroke.7 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Parvovirus outbreak leads to euthanizations at Weber County Animal Services
The Weber County Animal Shelter said it had to euthanize at least 18 dogs that had been vaccinated but contracted parvovirus anyway.9 days ago
Associated Press
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens
Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak.9 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
AI model could help predict dangers in unborn babies
Researchers have developed a new AI model that may help doctors assess the risk a fetus has for serious complications like stillbirth.10 days ago
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Give Kids a Smile seeks to help kids who don’t visit a dentist as much as they should
In 2022, dental officials said slightly more than half the population aged 0-18 years old visited the dentist at least one time during the year.10 days ago
Michelle Lee
What is adaptive resistance exercise?
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Rob Darnbrough with The Smart Fit Method to learn how adaptive resistance exercise works.11 days ago
Bryanna Willis
New bill seeks to make medical marijuana more accessible and affordable for Utahns
A proposed bill would streamline Utah's medical marijuana regulations and make it more accessible to those who need it.15 days ago
ALBERT STUMM Associated Press
Which of these 3 yoga styles is right for you? Here’s a primer, with a caveat
Yoga teachers say there is no one type of class that's best for beginners. It depends on your activity level and intentions.15 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Daily opioid prescriptions in Utah reduced by 41%
Daily opioid prescriptions in Utah have been reduced by 41% since 2017 according to state health officials.16 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Mental health professionals help movie-goers at Sundance Film Festival
A group of mental health professionals are sitting inside Sundance screenings, ready to help patrons unpack their emotions after the films.16 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Study tests 705 samples, finds plastic chemicals in majority of food products
A recent study detected plastic chemicals in 86% of the samples tested.17 days ago
Britt Johnson
Will bird flu impact the price of chicken meat?
It might seem inevitable, but there are a few reasons why a chicken meat shortage due to bird flu isn't likely.17 days ago
SUSAN HAIGH and DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press
State lawmakers pushing for vaccine exemptions as childhood rates fall
Lawmakers in 15 states are proposing bills that would establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots.17 days ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate blood pressure in part through signals from certain nerves. The new treatment disrupts overactive renal nerves. “My blood pressure would spike and I’d run […]24 days ago
Michelle Lee
Small changes to get the year off to a healthy start
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nicole Kerneen to discuss some small changes we can make for a healthier and happier new year.25 days ago
Annie Knox
Week of tragic anniversaries calls attention to family killings in Utah
This week holds devastating anniversaries for three communities across Utah, each with a family shot and killed in domestic violence.26 days ago
Verl Johansen
Code Blue alerts helping reduce frostbite injuries at U of U Health Burn Center
Doctors are warning people to watch out for frostbite as we enter winter's coldest months. They're also calling Code Blue alerts a success.27 days ago
Heather Peterson
Daylight saving time under fire again in Utah legislature
Every year when the clocks change, lawmakers are flooded with calls from their constituents asking for an end to daylight saving time.28 days ago
Verl Johansen
Utah lawmaker wants to add PDCD test to newborn screening program
Sen. David Hinkins, R-Ferron, said he became interested in PDCD after a family reached out to him about their experience.28 days ago
