Health
Brenda Goodman, CNN
2022 Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match, CDC says
(CNN) — This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to the circulating strains, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said at a news briefing Monday. However, she noted that flu vaccinations are lagging behind the pace of previous years. Through the end of October, CDC data showed […]1 year ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Dementia risk may increase if you’re eating these foods, study says
If more than 20% of your daily calorie intake is ultraprocessed foods, however, you may be raising your risk for cognitive decline, a new study found.1 year ago
Michael Locklear
With so many kids sick, some Utah pharmacies run out of liquid Tylenol, ibuprofen
As parents deal with sick children, some are also facing another challenge. Some common medications can be hard to find, including liquid Tylenol and ibuprofen.1 year ago
AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press
US plans end to mpox public health emergency in January
The federal government plans to end in January the public health emergency it declared earlier this year after an outbreak of mpox left more than 29,000 people across the U.S. infected.1 year ago
Matt Rascon
KSL+: The rise of respiratory viruses and COVID’s impact
It’s not even winter yet, and the CDC is warning that the country is experiencing a resurgence of respiratory viruses, which are taking a toll on hospitals and children.1 year ago
Daniella Rivera
How mental health staffing shortages are delaying justice in Utah’s courts
A Utah man waiting for justice after the 2019 murder of his husband says staffing issues at the Utah State Hospital have contributed to months of delays in court.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
How to donate to Primary Children’s Hospital during KSL’s Give-A-Thon
The annual KSL Give-A-Thon is Wednesday, Nov. 30 in partnership with Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital. Here's how you can donate.1 year ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com and Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
‘Unprecedented surge’ of RSV patients causes more surgery delays at children’s hospital
Primary Children's Hospital announced Monday it will be delaying 50 elective, preplanned surgeries that require the patient to stay overnight due to capacity issues from high rates of RSV and other respiratory illnesses.1 year ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Flu season intensifies, holiday gatherings could make it worse
Americans gathered for Thanksgiving last week amid a flu season that's worse than any has been in more than a decade, and experts continue to urge caution as multiple respiratory viruses circulate at high levels nationwide.1 year ago
JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer
Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8M chickens in Nebraska
Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm. It's the latest sign that the outbreak has kept spreading after having already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Saturday that the state's 13th case of bird flu was found on an egg-laying farm in northeast Nebraska's Dixon County. All the chickens on the Nebraska farm are being killed to limit the spread of the disease. Officials say the virus presents little risk to human health because human cases are extremely rare and infected birds aren't allowed into the nation's food supply.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
South Jordan family is thankful for organ donation this Thanksgiving
A local family said they have a lot to be thankful for this year after their family member received a lifesaving kidney transplant, but this transplant actually saved more than just one life.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
Idaho family says Primary Children’s Hospital nurse was crucial in getting baby to breathe
For weeks the Moala's, who live in Rigby, Idaho, fought for doctors to run tests on baby Revie. Finally she was referred to Primary Children’s Hospital, where Revie was diagnosed with blindness in her right eye.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Parents are missing work at record levels due to sick kids
With RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 spreading across the nation, parents are missing work at an all-time high due to kids getting sick.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Taking food allergies into account this holiday season
As Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations bring people around the table, Intermountain Healthcare dietitians say it's crucial to take food allergies into consideration when planning the big meal.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
Free air purifiers are available for Utah schools to help with dirty air, RSV
It doesn't take a website or a special device to see how dirty Utah's air can be. But some parents, like Brad Plotow, might notice it more than others.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Third annual Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Summit addresses access to mental health care
Utah aims to be a national leader in addressing mental health issues, including the mental health of the youngest Utahns.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Wanting to change your Medicare plan? There’s help out there
Choosing a health care plan can be overwhelming, especially for older Americans who want to be prepared if their health takes a turn.1 year ago
LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer
Mental crises excluded from some state abortion exemptions
Mental health advocates say there's a cruel quirk in abortion bans in several states: There are exemptions for life-threatening emergencies, but psychiatric crises don't count.1 year ago
LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press
Poll shows religious Americans are less worried about climate change
Most adults in the United States – including a large majority of Christians and people who identify with other religions – consider the Earth sacred and believe God gave humans a duty to care for it.1 year ago
Ladd Egan
‘Pretty shocking’: Utah woman warns others about radon after cancer diagnosis
A Utah woman is warning others about the danger of radon after she received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis for non-smoking lung cancer.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
‘Gratitude Tree’ helps toddlers express love while learning how to write
Utah family uses a creative activity to help young children practice reading and writing, while learning about love and gratitude.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
RSV cases are now starting to overwhelm Utah hospitals
Utah hospitals are being overwhelmed with RSV cases and it's a trend that could last all winter if we don't change our behaviors.1 year ago
Carole Mikita
Family of boy with rare genetic disorder thankful for care at Primary Children’s
With a big smile and a clap of his hand, anyone can tell that Emmett Bleyle is a lively, happy 5-year-old. His parents will tell you that every day of his life is a gift.2 years ago
