Health
Ayanna Likens
Tooele 2-year-old beats cancer after receiving care at Primary Children’s
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one Tooele 2-year-old battled cancer and beat it after treatment at Primary Children's Hospital.8 hours ago
Brenda Goodman
FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the "healthy" label on their packages.2 days ago
AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says
U.S. public health officials say at-risk people who have received just one dose of the monkeypox vaccine have appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick from the virus. Still, on Wednesday they urged a second dose for full protection. It's the first look public health officials have offered into how the Jynneos vaccine is working against the monkeypox outbreak. The virus is primarily spread among men who have sex with infected men.2 days ago
Mike Headrick
3-legged dog gives Utah boy courage to deal with rare genetic disorder
A Utah boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition and needed to make a life-altering decision. With the help of a three-legged dog, he was able to do just that.2 days ago
Michael Houck
Intermountain Healthcare to rename to Intermountain Health
Intermountain Healthcare will rebrand to Intermountain Health in 2023 to reflect the values of the healthcare provider.3 days ago
Ashley Moser
Advocates encourage victims, perpetrators to seek help as domestic violence increases
Domestic violence organizations saw a significant increase in requests for shelter during the pandemic.3 days ago
Jed Boal
University Health recommends getting omicron booster and flu shot now
The CDC approved the COVID-19 bivalent boosters that target the most recent omicron variants on September 1. Since then, tens of thousands of Utahns have rolled up their sleeves.4 days ago
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US
Rainbow Fentanyl warnings released by DEA to inform people of the deadly drug made to look like candy as Halloween quickly approaches.5 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Black Physicians of Utah host Medicine Immersion Day
A local organization is encouraging Utah's Black youth to consider a career field in health and medicine to diversify the medical field.6 days ago
Michael Houck
Abortion providers are undeterred after receiving Republican signed cease-and-desist letters
Physicians and abortion providers say the Utah GOP group’s cease-and-desist letter has no real legal standing.9 days ago
Jed Boal
Drug trial is helping Utah woman beat back ovarian cancer
In the past, women with advanced ovarian cancer did not have a good chance of living five years past diagnosis.9 days ago
Brooke Williams
Avian flu may threaten birds and dogs this hunting season
SALT LAKE CITY — Avian influenza is threatening many species of birds across Utah. The Division of Wildlife Resources cautions hunters to be careful in their practice this season with tips to keep them and their hunting dogs safe. The virus is highly contagious and causes a high mortality among domestic birds like ducks and […]9 days ago
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com
Monkeypox affecting Latino and Pacific Islander Utahns disproportionately
Monkeypox is impacting Latino and Pacific Islander Utahns at a disproportionate rate.10 days ago
Eliza Pace
BYU study shows wearing pedometer increases step count, even without looking at it
PROVO, Utah — A new study found an easy way to increase daily step count: just clip on a pedometer. The study, done by Brigham Young University, shows that wearing a pedometer increases step count, even if users don’t look at it throughout the day. “Humans are hardwired to respond to what is being measured […]10 days ago
Karah Brackin
Bountiful school installs new water system after lead scare
Over the summer, St. Olaf Catholic School tested its drinking water as they do every year. This time, though, tests came back showing signs of lead in the water.10 days ago
Deblina Chakraborty, CNN
Polio has reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?
After health officials detected poliovirus in the wastewater of five counties in New York, questions start arising, who should be vaccinated?14 days ago
CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press
Los Angeles police: 4 high school students overdose, 1 dead
A teenage girl died of an apparent overdose at a Los Angeles high school and authorities are investigating three other possible overdoses of teens in the area.15 days ago
AP
Monkeypox cases declining in WA, outbreak trajectory unclear
Health officials say Monkeypox cases are decreasing in Washington state, likely because of factors including behavioral change and the vaccination of high-risk communities.15 days ago
Brooke Williams
Project to provide air purifiers in Utah K-12 classrooms
Cleaner air improves student performance, decreases COVID transmission and school absenteeism. New project provides air purifiers for classrooms in Utah.16 days ago
Katherine Dillinger, CNN
First US death due to monkeypox confirmed in Los Angeles County
A Los Angeles County resident's death has been attributed to monkeypox, the county Department of Public Health said Monday.17 days ago
ZEKE MILLER and CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a ‘national purpose’ for US
President Joe Biden is urging Americans to come together for a new “national purpose” — his administration’s effort to end cancer “as we know it.”17 days ago
Katherine Dillinger, CNN
First US death due to monkeypox confirmed in Los Angeles County
A Los Angeles County resident's death has been attributed to monkeypox, the county Department of Public Health said Monday, the first known death from the virus in the U.S.18 days ago
AMY FORLITI Associated Press
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Some leaders in states with strict bans on abortion say exceptions for rape or incest victims aren't needed because emergency contraceptives can be used instead. But medical professionals and advocates for rape survivors say that while emergency contraception is a helpful tool, it's not always foolproof, and getting access to these emergency measures in the short time in which they would be effective may not be realistic for someone who has just been assaulted.19 days ago
