Health
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Efforts being made to improve Utah’s ranking in bottom 10 for mammograms
The state health department has reported Utah ranks 44th in the nation when it comes to the percentage of women ages 40 and up who have gotten a mammogram in the last two years: 63.8%.4 hours ago
Mark Jones
Avian Influenza is discovered in northern Utah poultry flock
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food confirmed Saturday a diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a commercial poultry flock in northern Utah.3 days ago
Karah Brackin
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Boob Bus continues elevating women’s health
If you see the pink bus, you cannot miss it. From Northern Utah all the way to Central Utah and in between, the Boob Bus covered miles and miles helping prioritize women’s health by checking for breast cancer.4 days ago
Josh Campbell, CNN
That online ‘pharmacy’ could kill you, feds warn
The order from an online “pharmacy” was for oxycodone, a powerful narcotic used to treat pain.5 days ago
Emma Benson
‘Healing Tree’ mural helping patients cope with mental health
An art project at Utah Valley Hospital is providing a safe space for patients to express themselves.5 days ago
Jonel Aleccia, AP Health Writer
Listeria contamination prompts recall of ten million pounds of meat
A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may have a listeria contamination that can cause illness and death.5 days ago
Matthew Daly and Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Biden sets a 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an aggressive approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans.7 days ago
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
Don’t expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
A new study suggests that humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy.8 days ago
AJ Willingham, CNN
Food poisoning dangers are real after severe weather
Hurricanes and other natural disasters often create a cascade of unexpected complications, including extended power and water outages, flooding, mold damage and other emergencies. Now add the increased danger of food poisoning to that list.9 days ago
Emma Benson
Beware of harmful algal blooms while hunting in Utah, agencies say
With the start of waterfowl hunting season this weekend, experts are reminding hunters and recreators to watch out for harmful algal blooms.11 days ago
Carlysle Price
Concern for public safety after bat with rabies found in Pioneer Park
A bat found in Pioneer Park tested positive for rabies, leaving health officials concerned for public safety after hearing multiple people may have come in contact with the animal.13 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
BYU helps provide multi-sensory room at school for special education in Jerusalem
The BYU Jerusalem Center celebrated the opening of a new multi-sensory room to benefit children in a special education school.15 days ago
Emma Benson
Red cross, Calvary Baptist Church partner to fight hunger in Utah
The American Red Cross of Utah and the Salt Lake Calvary Baptist Church are teaming up to combat hunger.18 days ago
Emma Benson
‘I got my life back’: Utah man climbs equivalent of Mt. Everest one year after hip replacement
Craig Knight loves athletic challenges. Originally from Chicago, the Midway man has competed in various triathlons for more than 20 years. But a few years ago, he started having some pain in his right hip.19 days ago
Emma Benson
Utah clinic using new game-changing concussion diagnostic device
A new piece of technology is allowing doctors to determine whether a patient has had a concussion without a baseline test.20 days ago
Alton Barnhart
Algal bloom warning to residents at Utah Lake
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality updated the harmful algal bloom monitoring, warning both American Fork and Lindon Marina residents to be careful.21 days ago
Emma Benson
Taylorsville High School student fighting for her life in ICU following stroke
A Taylorsville family is thanking the community for its support after their teen daughter was sent to the ICU after having a serious stroke.25 days ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider.25 days ago
Emma Benson
‘A flying ICU’: A day in the life of Intermountain Life Flight
For more than 45 years, the Intermountain Life Flight team has been performing daring rescues and transporting patients as they are always on standby.26 days ago
Emily Ashcraft
‘Don’t hesitate to reach out’: Utah offers suicide prevention resources for those in crisis
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services wants to help more Utahns learn about the resources available right now for crisis situations or any mental health situations.26 days ago
Karah Brackin
Utah celebrates 50th Anniversary of WIC, which has helped countless families in need
Helping thousands of young mothers and children: The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, (DHHS), is celebrating a milestone anniversary.26 days ago
CNN
Demi Lovato hopes to one day bring issues raised in ‘Child Star’ documentary to Capitol Hill
Demi Lovato is highlighting the need for stronger protections for emerging child performers in her new Hulu documentary “Child Star.”27 days ago
Andrew Adams
Utah County Sheriff’s deputy in unexpected fight of his life with ALS
A Utah County Sheriff’s deputy has found himself in the fight of his life with something no amount of training could have helped him to prepare.28 days ago
