Health
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair
Undercover video shows ‘in-your-face’ sales tactics, ‘rushed’ experience at True Health clinic
Dozens of patients of a shuttered neuropathy treatment clinic reached out to Matt Gephardt, saying they were provided treatment that didn’t work. KSL Investigators got an exclusive look at undercover video of the patient experience at True Health.10 months ago
Aubrey Shafer
Utah company helps to house adults with disabilities
The Utah company, Buddies4Life, helps connect adults with disabilities with a new home to live in.10 months ago
Ramishah Maruf
Walgreens is closing 450 locations
Walgreens expects to close 150 locations in the United States and 300 locations in the United Kingdom, Walgreens Boots Alliance CFO James Kehoe said in the company’s earnings call this week.10 months ago
Ken Fall
Moms in rural Utah get breastfeeding support for their babies
For mom Chelsea Breur, breastfeeding is a must. She had great success with her first two children.10 months ago
Shelby Lofton and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Experts say there’s a ‘slim chance’ malaria cases spread to Utah
Utah health officials are saying it's very unlikely for a malaria case to appear in the state from the recent cases found in the southern part of the county.10 months ago
Lindsay Whitehurst and Tom Murphy, Associated Press
Dozens in 16 states charged with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims
The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes.10 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Utah Navajo group holds conference to help men discuss mental health
Indigenous men face unique mental health challenges. This week, they’re invited to open up about their struggles at a conference in Moab.10 months ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Two caretakers charged after death of patient by suicide
The Utah Attorney General has criminally charged two employees at Hidden Hollow Care Center in Orem in the suicide death of a resident.10 months ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year
Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is taking a toll on players’ wrists, legs and shoulders. And it’s especially popular with injury-prone seniors, which is driving up the cost burden.10 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko
Report alleges lack of oversight of care facilities after patient with mental illness died by suicide
A report from the Disability Law Center of Utah sheds light on the aftermath of a care facility being closed by the health department, focusing on one resident who died by suicide after being transferred to another facility.10 months ago
Emily Ashcraft
Regence, University of Utah Health reach agreement allowing thousands to continue care
University of Utah Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield announced Monday they reached an agreement allowing tens of thousands to continue receiving in-network care.10 months ago
Associated Press
Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are first US spread since 2003, CDC says
The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months — the first time there's been local spread in in 20 years.10 months ago
Jonel Aleccia, AP Health Writer
No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity
New research released Sunday shows high-dose oral versions of the medication in the blockbuster drugs Ozepmic and Wegovy may work as well as the popular injections — even in hard-to-treat people with diabetes.10 months ago
Elisabeth Buchwald
The world’s fight against inflation is about to get more serious – and painful
Even though inflation is slowing in many countries after more than a year of interest rate hikes, it remains above the 2% level many central banks are targeting.10 months ago
Aley Davis, Keri Wilcox, Ken Fall
Utah mom says mothers need to reach out for help with depression, anxiety
About 15 to 20 percent of women experience more severe symptoms of depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy than the average woman.10 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Frozen fruit recalled from Target, Walmart, Whole Foods in Utah with possible Listeria contamination
Multiple brands of frozen fruit in multiple stores has been recalled due to the potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.10 months ago
Erin Cox
Utah scientists work in Africa to reduce malaria
Two Utah scientists are working in Mali to help reduce malaria. It’s the first time Utah’s mosquito abatement techniques are being put into practice there.10 months ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
FDA to test out nutrition labels on the front of food packaging
The FDA will test out putting labels on the front of food packages in the hope of giving shoppers better access to nutrition information.10 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com and Karah Brackin, KSL TV
Huntsman Cancer Institute to expand in Utah County
Huntsman Cancer Institute announced plans Wednesday to build its second comprehensive cancer center in Vineyard.10 months ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Daytime naps may be good for our brains, study says
Taking daytime naps may help maintain brain health as we age, according to a new study. However, prior research has shown that excess napping can also be harmful.10 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Group holds mental toughness youth summer camp
The RJ Performance Group in Holladay holds a summer camp for kids who struggle with in-game confidence and helps them reach their potential in sports and life.10 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Utah health department considers allowing more nicotine in vape pens
State health officials are looking at allowing electronic cigarette manufacturers to increase the levels of nicotine in their products sold in Utah after a recent lawsuit settlement.11 months ago
Mike Anderson
Utah Ranch helps veteran families recover and reconnect
A military family in Morgan County is helping veteran families from around the country recover and reconnect after enduring PTSD, and injuries while in a war zone.11 months ago
