Health
Brianna Chavez and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
3-year-old girl one of several Lehi patients hospitalized with E. coli
The parents of a 3-year-old girl are urging other parents to keep a close eye on their kids as their daughter was hospitalized after testing positive for E. coli.9 months ago
Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials.9 months ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Bishop Phyllis Spiegel, Brad Wilcox, and the ‘Social Media Shadow’
This week on Sunday Edition, Boyd has a conversation with Bishop Phyllis Spiegel, the 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah, Brad Wilcox, a visiting scholar at the Sutherland Institute, and Boyd shares his thoughts on the “Social Media Shadow."9 months ago
Associated Press
FDA approves first postpartum depression pill
Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year.9 months ago
Eliza Pace
Eight cases of E. coli in Utah County, five hospitalized
Within the last two weeks, eight cases of E. coli have been confirmed among Utah County residents and five people have been hospitalized.9 months ago
Mike Anderson
Family pushes for suicide prevention in face of difficult tragedy
A Cache Valley family is trying to spread the word about help for suicide prevention and bring some positive change from their own horrible tragedy.10 months ago
Erin Cox
Getting kids on a good sleep routine before school starts again
As you’re getting ready to send your kids back to school, there’s a lot to prepare for and one social worker hopes you won’t forget one of the most important things: your kid’s sleep routine.10 months ago
Dan Spindle
How to get better sleep
Would you believe the average adult will spend a third of their lives, more than 9,000 days, asleep. But the quality of the other 60%, those waking hours, is greatly affected by the time spent sleeping.10 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Tips to get kids back on school sleep schedule
Back-to-school season is here, meaning it’s time to replace those late summer nights with kids' school sleep schedule.10 months ago
Amanda Musa, CNN
Flu, RSV vaccines available ahead of fall virus season
With the fall respiratory virus season just around the corner, major US pharmacy chains have begun rolling out flu and RSV vaccine appointments.10 months ago
Ladd Egan
Hot weather fueling harmful algae growth across Utah
As the summer heat continues in Utah, harmful algae is becoming more of a problem with several county health departments issuing watches and warnings.10 months ago
Aley Davis and Ken Fall, KSL TV
Improved diagnostics, treatments increase autism diagnoses in Utah minorities
For years, research found white children had the highest rates of autism, but, for the first time, diagnoses among historically under-served populations in Utah are now comparable with white children.10 months ago
Ken Fall and Kadey Kia, KSL TV
Program aims to improve outcomes of preterm births
With preterm births on the rise, the Healthy Beginnings program aims to nurture healthy pregnancies through support, education, and incentives.10 months ago
Associated Press
A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday. But health officials believe many more have the problem and don't know it.10 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Environmental justice report shows air quality disparities on Salt Lake City’s west side
Pollution has a "disproportionate" impact on several neighborhoods on Salt Lake City's west side, according to a preliminary report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.10 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Utah domestic violence deaths spike in first half of 2023
New numbers show a serious and growing problem in Utah, after domestic violence deaths spiked during the first half of the year.10 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Despite reports of unanswered calls, many Utahns get help through 988
Almost 9% of calls made to 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline in Utah, went unanswered according to data from April and May of this year.10 months ago
Karah Brackin
Officials urge caution after 30 ducks die from harmful algae at Liberty Park pond
Parents and pet owners and children should watch out for harmful and potentially deadly algae mats, which led to the deaths of dozens of ducks.10 months ago
Emily Ashcraft and Carter Williams, KSL.com
Triple-digit temps expected in Utah this weekend; doctors urge caution to avoid heat illnesses
As Utah is gearing up for another run of record triple-digit temperatures, doctors at Intermountain Health are encouraging people to take precautions, and watch for signs of dehydration and heat-related illnesses.10 months ago
Aley Davis, Ken Fall, Erin Cox, KSL TV
Why protecting your child’s hearing should be top of mind this holiday weekend
Summertime often means attending fun, loud events like rodeos, sporting events, and this holiday weekend, lots of fireworks shows.10 months ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with ADHD, autism and more
Teens aren't just using social media for entertainment, many use it to self-diagnose mental health disorders.10 months ago
Tom Murphy, AP Health Writer
Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will likely create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need
U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week.10 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com and Shelby Lofton, KSL TV.com
ARUP now begins accepting blood donations from gay and bisexual men
For the first time in about 30 years, gay and bisexual men may donate blood in Utah, as ARUP changed its screening questions to match a recent FDA decision.10 months ago
