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Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, accor...
Emma Benson

What to know as flu season ramps up 

Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, according to data from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. That's up nearly 300 cases from the week before. 
2 days ago
Intermountain Health is partnering with eight school districts across Utah to bring Telehealth acce...
Mike Anderson

Urgent care coming to Utah schools through enhanced health

Intermountain Health is partnering with eight school districts across Utah to bring Telehealth access to schools.
3 days ago
FILE -This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and In...
MIKE STOBBE

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms.
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LOUISVILLE, KY - JULY 07: A phlebotomist tends to the arm of a blood donor at the KFC YUM! Center d...
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.
4 days ago
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, prolonged ...
Michelle Lee, KSL NewsRadio

Prolonged sitting may increase your risk for heart disease

Are there dangers that come with sitting for too long? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, yes. Prolonged sitting may put you at greater risk for heart disease, even if you work out.
6 days ago
There's been a recent highly contagious norovirus cases at sea, according to figures from the US Ce...
Francesca Street, CNN

Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals

As the cruise industry continues to balloon – so does the amount of gastrointestinal outbreaks on ships, according to the CDC.
6 days ago
People on cardio machines in a gym....
Emma Benson

Exercise therapist shares tips to set and stick to a fitness routine

It's the start of a new year, and for many, becoming more physically active with exercise is a top resolution. But when it comes to setting fitness goals, there are a lot of options out there.
9 days ago
Electron microscope shows norovirus up close....
Michele Rowe, KSL NewsRadio

Norovirus on the rise in the US, here’s how to protect yourself

Outbreaks of norovirus are on the rise in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While there hasn’t been a surge locally, health officials still say Utahns should take steps to protect themselves.
10 days ago
Bob Watson's family saved his life by acting fast after he went into cardiac arrest during Christma...
Brittany Tait

Riverton family saves man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at Christmas dinner

A Riverton family’s quick action in a terrifying moment of medical crisis saved a man’s life when he went into cardiac arrest during Christmas dinner.
13 days ago
Electron microscope shows norovirus up close....
ANITA SNOW

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.
13 days ago
Dr. David Morrell, Dr. Josh Morrell, and Dr. Glen Morrell preforming surgery together....
Emma Benson

Family of doctors provide healthcare to Utahns amid physician shortage

A Utah family shares several things in common, but what stands out the most is that their father and two sons are surgeons.
16 days ago
Walking can help strengthen your immune system, relieve arthritis pain, manage diabetes and high bl...
MICHELLE LEE

Walk your way to a healthier life

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to exercise more? Maybe you just want to get out of a sedentary lifestyle and start moving more. In that case, try a walking routine.
20 days ago
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Emma Benson

Overindulgence can lead to ‘holiday heart syndrome,’ doctors say

Studies show that more people die from heart attacks between December 25 and January 1 than any other time of year.
23 days ago
FILE: Salmon fillets are seen as crowds gather for last minute shopping before Christmas at the Syd...
JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer

FDA updates food labels and the definition of ‘healthy’ foods

Officials hope the move will help Americans better navigate food labels at the grocery store.
23 days ago
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Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press

California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
23 days ago
Experts said if someone is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, you should ca...
Shelby Lofton

Cardiologist debunks ‘cough CPR,’ encourages heart health conversations

Utah doctors have a warning about a widely-circulated social media post that claims to offer some life-saving advice. But in reality, that advice could put your life in jeopardy.
27 days ago
Ryan Berube in his chair that helps him move and breath....
Mike Anderson

North Ogden family frustrated with repeat denials of specialized wheelchair

A North Ogden man is frustrated with health insurance for denying something that his family, and his doctors say is needed for his rare condition.
29 days ago
Irma McCoy (left) and Evelyn Ealy (right) walking down the hallway of the Intermountain LDS Hospita...
Emma Benson

Long-time friends fight cancer together

The holidays can be especially tough for cancer patients, but two best friends are making the best of it by supporting each other during each other's treatment.
29 days ago
Gina Poirier and Doug Wood meeting for the first time after Wood donated life saving stem cells to ...
Brian Carlson

Utah bone marrow transplant recipient meets donor for the first time

A Utah woman with bone marrow cancer got that chance as she met her transplant donor for the first time.
30 days ago
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Shelby Lofton

Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with off duty first responders who performed CPR when he collapsed

On Thursday, a Pleasant Grove man was reunited with the people who saved his life when he went into cardiac arrest at the gym.
1 month ago
A sidewalk covered in snow after a major snowstorm in Utah....
Emma Benson

Avoid winter-related injuries with these safety reminders

As temperatures drop and snow falls, emergency departments see a surge in winter-related injuries.
1 month ago
In this May 2007 file photo, a sign is posted at an ongoing cleanup pump and treatment center opera...
Jen Christensen, CNN

Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned the use of two ubiquitous cancer-causing solvents that activists have been targeting for decades.
1 month ago
Inversion conditions cloud vision, impact health in the Salt Lake Valley. (Chopper 5, KSL TV)...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Wasatch Front inversion to persist into the weekend, but air quality relief in sight

Utah continues to have some of the worst air quality in the U.S. amid the latest temperature inversion impacting the Wasatch Front, which began shortly after Thanksgiving.
1 month ago
Laurie Baumann a pediatric trauma surgeon at Primary Children's Hospital, holding a small battery t...
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com

Surgeons warning about the dangers of toys with small magnets and button batteries

Small pieces of toys cause more and more problems in children each year, which can, in extreme cases, have fatal consequences.
1 month ago

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