Health
GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press
Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has been ordered to pay $225 million in a criminal case related to how it sold its blockbuster opioid painkiller.3 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
First rabies case of 2026 confirmed in Washington County bat
Utah residents and visitors are reminded to avoid contacts with bats or any other wildlife, as the rabies virus can be passed to humans from any infected animal.3 months ago
Britt Johnson
We don’t talk anymore: Human interaction is on the decline
With everything online people have less of a reason to talk to each other. How is this decline of human interaction affecting mental health?3 months ago
Aya Diab, Associated Press
How you store produce can make it last longer
A few small changes to how you store produce can have big benefits for the planet – and your wallet.3 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Juab School District confirms student measles case
Juab School District announced on Saturday that a student had a confirmed case of measles.3 months ago
Tyrese Boone, KSL
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan
Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.3 months ago
AYA DIAB and ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
Scroll through TikTok and you’ll find countless videos of people wondering aloud why they’re doing the same thing: arriving at work, home, the gym, and then just sitting in their car. Some get there early on purpose. Others stay long after they’ve parked. It turns out, science has a few ideas for why people do this.3 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Preparing your body for spring workouts
Planet Fitness Personal Trainer Niles Drasites shared some tips on how to get ready for spring workouts.4 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface
Therapists say it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety. Now, a new weekly series of discussions aims to help men bring it all to the surface.4 months ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News
Allergy season’s arriving early. Here are some survival tips
Early spring weather may likely trigger a longer and possibly harsher pollen and allergy season.4 months ago
Isabella Sosa
Pacific Island communities face significant roadblocks to seeking mental health treatment
Pacific Islanders seek mental health services the least out of any other group, despite an increase in self harm, according to a new BYU study.4 months ago
Isabella Sosa
New report finds nearly half of mothers experience birth trauma
A new report finds that birth trauma impacts nearly half of mothers, but taking advantage of resources can help.4 months ago
Mike Strobbe, Associated Press
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
A federal judge temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.4 months ago
Adam Small
Research: healthcare causing one third of Americans to cut back on necessary costs
New research shows a third of Americans are having to cut back on other day-to-day necessities like food to pay for healthcare. Local doctors said Utahns are feeling the pain, too.4 months ago
Emma Benson, KSL
Utah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened
At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.4 months ago
Kiki Sideris, Associated Press
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink. But concerns about aging pipes, a group of chemicals known as PFAS and taste have fueled a booming market for home water filters.4 months ago
Emma Benson, KSL
Spring forward: Utahns adjust to time change, lost hour of sleep
Springing forward can impact more than our sleep, in some cases the time change is linked to heart attack and car accidents.4 months ago
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press
What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction
A new study finds that popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity show new promise in fighting multiple substance use disorders.4 months ago
Anne D'Innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writers
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May
Target said Friday it's been phasing out synthetic colors in cereals for years. Right now, 85% of its cereal sales come from products made without synthetic dyes.5 months ago
Marc Levy, Associated Press
Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
Girl's who play high school sports suffer ACL injuries at much higher rates than their male counterparts, researchers say — up to eight times more likely.5 months ago
Michelle L. Price and Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration will “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns.5 months ago
Sophie Austin, Associated Press
States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children.5 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Measles infection confirmed at Highland High School
Highland High School is warning families to watch for potential signs of measles.5 months ago
