Health
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 […]30 minutes 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.23 hours 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.2 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.3 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.4 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.4 days ago
JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
Food and Drug Administration announced that the dye Red No. 3 has been banned.5 days ago
EMILY ASHCRAFT, ksl.com
Mobile cancer clinic opens to help detect cancer earlier, save lives in rural Utah
PAYSON — Karen Huntsman said she would do anything to spread the message that early cancer detection saves lives — and that includes personally riding on a cancer screening bus she helped launch on Monday. Speaking at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the mobile cancer screening clinic in Payson, Huntsman noted that her husband’s mother died […]6 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi and Simone Seikaly
Intermountain Health announces great strides in number of organ transplants
The Intermountain Health Adult Transplant program conducted 489 organ transplants in 2024. Six years ago, that number was 190.7 days ago
Sam Herrera
Local oncologist talks about the link between alcohol and cancer
The U.S. surgeon general called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages last week, citing the link between alcohol and cancer.10 days ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Urgent care coming to Utah schools through enhanced health
An official with the Weber School District said the idea is to help students and parents faster, with minimal interruption to the school day.11 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Should there be fluoride in Utah’s water? Proposed bill says no
Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for Utah's water supply?12 days ago
Carlysle Price
Red Cross of Utah calls for urgent blood donations after severe storms cause shortage
The Red Cross of Utah is urging locals to donate blood after severe winter storms caused over 250 Red Cross blood drives to be canceled nationwide.13 days ago
Michelle Lee
Prolonged sitting may increase your risk for heart disease
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Clint Anderson with CommonSpirit Health to learn the dangers of sitting for too long.15 days ago
AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks about alcohol’s cancer risk
Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, in particular, the US Surgeon General argues.17 days ago
Adam Small
Utah seeing a recent spike in flu-related hospitalizations, but overall numbers are down
SALT LAKE CITY– Several hundred people have ended up in Utah hospitals with flu-related issues in just the last couple of weeks according to data from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. According to DHHS, the state has seen 330 flu-associated hospitalizations just between December 15 and December 28. Data for this week has […]17 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi and Simone Seikaly
Bird flu has Utah officials reminding pet owners to cook raw meat
Offering pets cooked meat can prevent the spread of disease like avian flu, should the meat contain the virus.18 days ago
Michele Rowe
Norovirus on the rise in the US, here’s how to protect yourself
While norovirus cases are typical for this time of year locally, health officials still say Utahns should take steps to protect themselves.19 days ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Firework injuries aren’t reserved for July
U.S. consumer agencies said about one-third of all firework injuries happen around New Year's Eve.20 days ago
EMMA BENSON, KSL TV
‘You’re not alone’: Navigating seasonal affective disorder
A Utah mom discusses the ways she deals with seasonal affective disorder each year.22 days ago
Candy Zillale
Weber State University is closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral
Weber State University is now 10 years ahead of schedule to becoming a carbon neutral university and 20 years away from reaching that goal.23 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Whooping cough cases at record highs across the nation, but low in Utah
Whooping cough cases are at record highs across the nation. Here's the status of the contagious disease in Utah.24 days ago
Josuee Sanchez
Study retracted after claiming malaria drug could treat COVID
A study that was published was retracted this month after the study claimed a malaria drug could treat COVID.24 days ago
