Health
Brenda Goodman
FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
LGBTQ+ Teens tend to suffer more from mental illness and suicide ideation, study shows
Teens across the United States are struggling more and more with mental illness and suicide ideation, especially LGBTQ+ teens.1 year ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
FDA green lights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.1 year ago
Aley Davis
Jordan School District prioritizing mental health for students and staff
In 2021, 3-in-5 teen girls said they felt persistently sad and hopeless, and more than 1-in-4 girls reported they seriously considered attempting suicide -- up significantly since 2011.1 year ago
Aley Davis
Utah drops out of top 10 states for highest suicide rate, but experts remain concerned
For the first time in years, Utah is not in the top 10 states for the highest suicide rate. While some may be quick to applaud the improvement, Utah's suicide experts share why they remain concerned.1 year ago
Deanie Wimmer
Utah lawmaker questions schools leaving money on the table for mental health screenings
Schools screen vision and hearing, so why not mental health? While funding is available, most Utah schools do not take part in a state program to provide mental health screenings in school, even though suicide is the number one cause of death among Utah teens.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Why it’s important to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle
As we approach the 100 Deadliest Days on the road, Intermountain Health doctors said this is the time of year we see more motorcycle drivers on the road and less helmets, but it's crucial to wear one.1 year ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck
Utah State University’s 3D printing center aims to create solutions for disabilities
For some people with disabilities, the devices they need to help with their everyday tasks may not even exist yet, but a center at Utah State University is looking to change that.1 year ago
Sandee LaMotte
Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says
Uncontrolled sleep apnea — a disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time multiple times a night — may harm future brain health, a new study found.1 year ago
Leanne Italie
Blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47
The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, has died at home in Salt Lake City.1 year ago
Matthew Perrone
FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.1 year ago
Karah Brackin
New Utah foundation helps first responders with mental health
A new local foundation aims to provide first responders and their families with the mental health treatment they need.1 year ago
Carole Mikita
Huntsman Cancer Institute showcases new cancer wing
The Huntsman Cancer Institute dedicated a new cancer care wing on Monday, featuring eight stories about comprehensive cancer care and women's cancers.1 year ago
Ashley R. Williams
Teens can boost physical, mental health for free this summer at Planet Fitness
On their break from hitting the books, teens can hit up any one of Planet Fitness's gyms to boost their physical and mental well-being all summer long -- for free.1 year ago
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer
CDC’s Rochelle Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, submitted her resignation Friday, saying the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic was a good time to make a transition.1 year ago
Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency
The World Health Organization says that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Why asthma symptoms can increase in the spring
Spring is known for allergies, but it can also increase asthma symptoms.1 year ago
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair
Get Gephardt: Exception in federal law leaves patients still facing surprise medical bills for ambulance rides
The doctor said an infant struggling to breathe needed to go to the hospital in an ambulance. But now the family faces a surprise bill because the ambulance was out-of-network.1 year ago
Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.1 year ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
CDC set to stop tracking community levels for Covid-19
As the nation's public health emergency expires on May 11, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stop reporting its color-coded Covid-19 Community Levels as a way to track the spread of the infection.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
How you can help domestic abuse survivors get back on their feet
Mother's Day is coming up and it can be a tough time for women who aren't surrounded by loved ones, or those who have found themselves in a tough spot in their life.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
100-mile walk to Wendover raises awareness for suicide prevention
Several Utahns are taking part in the annual 100-mile walk to Wendover from Tooele City to raise awareness for suicide prevention.1 year ago
Brenda Goodman
Mysterious cluster of brain infections strikes kids in southern Nevada
Disease detectives with the CDC are investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in kids in and around Las Vegas, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too.1 year ago
