Health
Larry D. Curtis
Measles confirmed in Salt Lake County, first case since 2017
For the first time since 2017, a measles case has been confirmed in Utah.1 year ago
Pat Reavy
Holladay man arrested in Orem house fire days after family pleaded for mental health help
Police say a Holladay man set an occupied Orem house on fire Wednesday just days after the man's family asked a judge for long-term mental health treatment over safety concerns.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Exhibit: Concerns about Utah’s air quality go back to Brigham Young
An online exhibit details Utah’s unique air pollution problem going back to the 1880s when Utahns referred to the winter pollution as “smoke evil” or the “smoke nuisance”.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
Fentanyl use on the rise in Box Elder County
Police in Box Elder County say fentanyl is hitting their community hard as overdoses and deaths have gone up in recent months.1 year ago
Janelle Chavez
Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says
A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes.1 year ago
Associated Press
Oklahoma court OK’s abortion to preserve mother’s life
A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.1 year ago
Monica Fish, Wealth of Geeks via AP
Don’t let the dreaded ‘Disney rash’ derail your vacation: Experts explain what it is, how to avoid it
What happens when Americans visit a Disney theme park and take 20,000 steps or more a day in hot, humid weather? Many get "Disney rash."1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
How an outpatient program helped Salt Lake man overcome substance abuse
A Salt Lake man is sharing his story of overcoming opioid use and how Intermountain Health's outpatient program helped him.1 year ago
Eliza Pace & Shelby Lofton
Utah high school student has tuberculosis, testing efforts underway
A Utah high school student has been identified with tuberculosis and other students with prolonged contact will be tested.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko
Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals to pay for out-of-state abortions for employees
Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals teams say they will reimburse employees up to $4,000 if employees seek abortions or other out-of-state medical care that is unavailable in Utah.1 year ago
Deanie Wimmer
Former KSL anchor avoids life-changing surgery by learning genetic risk
The country’s largest DNA study, conducted in Utah, shows potential to revolutionize healthcare treatments and costs.1 year ago
Tom Murphy, AP Health Writer
Novo Nordisk plans price cuts for several insulins
Novo Nordisk will start slashing some U.S. insulin prices up to 75% next year, following a path set earlier this month by rival Eli Lilly.1 year ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Khosrow Semnani
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug Wright sits down with Utah's Lieutenant Governor, Deidre Henderson and Iranian-American community leader Khosrow Semnani.1 year ago
Brenda Goodman
FDA approves new nasal spray to treat migraine headaches in adults, Pfizer says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new nasal spray as a rapid treatment for migraine pain in adults.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and 45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings.1 year ago
Associated Press
Mexican president to US: Fentanyl is your problem
Mexico’s president said Thursday that his country does not produce or consume fentanyl, despite enormous evidence to the contrary.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
What made the water in Eagle Mountain taste different? Water expert weighs in
Residents in Eagle Mountain have been raising concerns about their drinking water after the city switched to a different well last week.1 year ago
Jacqueline Howard and Janelle Chavez
Medical tourism to Mexico is on the rise, but it can come with risks
A growing number of Americans are traveling internationally to seek more affordable medical care, more timely care or access to certain treatments or procedures that are unapproved or unavailable in the U.S.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
Eagle Mountain residents report illnesses after city switches to alternate water well
Although Eagle Mountain city officials reassured residents that the water is safe to drink after switching to a different water well last week, Devri Granados and her family are sticking to bottled water.1 year ago
Asia Wilson
Atlanta girl pleads for kidney donor to help dad as birthday wish
A birthday wish and a desperate plea for help. A Suwanee teen only has one desire, and that’s to help her dad find a kidney donor.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft
Masks no longer required at Intermountain Health facilities, 3 years after pandemic started
Intermountain Health announced wearing masks will become optional for visitors and patients beginning March 15, following an anticipated decline in respiratory illnesses.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Today is Teen Mental Wellness Day – here’s ways to help your teen
Teenagers who are struggling with their mental health are not always eager or ready to reach out for help. Thursday is Teen Mental Wellness Day, so we wanted to share some ideas with teens and parents who are seeking answers.1 year ago
Jacqueline Howard
Brain-eating amoeba infection kills one in Florida possibly due to tap water sinus rinse, health officials warn
A person in Charlotte County, Florida, has died after being infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.1 year ago
