Health
GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids.2 years ago
Shelby Lofton
Mammography technologist detects her mother’s breast cancer
A Davis County woman's breast cancer was detected by a mammogram her daughter conducted.2 years ago
Brooke Williams
Chicken patties recalled due to possible ‘foreign matter contamination’
Foster Farms issued a recall on approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked, frozen chicken patty products that possibly contain "hard clear pieces of plastic," according to the FSIS.2 years ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Flu season in the US hasn’t been this bad this early in more than a decade
Flu season has ramped up early in the United States, and flu hospitalizations are worse than usual for this time of year2 years ago
Karah Brackin
How an emoji can help people struggling with their mental health
Now, maybe more than ever, communities have focused on mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
What signs doctors say to look for as RSV cases spike
RSV is spiking across the country. A Utah doctor shares what signs to look out for as a local mother discusses what the experience was like with her young son.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Why getting your flu shot this year is crucial
October is the time to prepare for the holidays and upcoming flu season with a flu shot.2 years ago
Mike Anderson
Hill AFB families have access to unique mental health resources
Hill Air Force Base and the Davis School District have united to help military students and families get the unique mental health resources they need.2 years ago
Brooke Williams
Don’t be spooked if spiders creep indoors this fall, experts say
Spiders are expected to come indoors, but people shouldn't worry, most of them are harmless and actually beneficial.2 years ago
Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
FDA advisers vote to recommend preterm birth drug Makena be removed from market
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted Wednesday that a drug approved more than a decade ago to reduce the risk of preterm birth should not be allowed to remain on the market after a larger study failed to show that it was effective.2 years ago
Marianne Garvey, CNN
Matthew Perry describes his battle with addiction in his new memoir
Matthew Perry is "safely sober" and ready to tell his story.2 years ago
Karah Brackin
Gov. Cox warns of social media impact on teen mental health
Gov. Spencer Cox spoke with parents, teachers, and community leaders in Holladay Monday about the negative impact social media has had on the mental health of teens.2 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
A ‘game-changer’ for millions of Americans: You can now buy hearing aids over the counter
On Monday, for the first time, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in the U.S. will be able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
New survey helps determine if you are high risk for breast cancer
October is national breast cancer awareness month. Nationally one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but if caught early it is extremely treatable.2 years ago
Jed Boal
Experts recommend screening kids for mental health issues
A national health task force now recommends that pediatricians screen kids for mental health issues as early as eight years old.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer, KSL Radio
Utah leads the US in candy buying
According to new data from Instacart, Utahns have a considerable sweet tooth.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero and Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Sandy woman shares frustration of ongoing battle with COVID-19
As life starts to return to normal from the pandemic, for millions of Americans, it still causes a daily struggle. That's the case for one Sandy woman, who shared her story Tuesday.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
How the nation’s mental health leaders came together to stop the stigma
The National Mental Health summit brings together leaders from across the country to align on the same goal — ending the stigma surrounding mental health.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
RSV spikes in Utah kids, could signal bad cold season
RSV is already starting to make the rounds in Utah kids this season, with cases and hospitalizations on the rise, according to Primary Children's Hospital.2 years ago
Erin Cox
First mental health summit brings leaders from across US to Beehive State
For the first time, multiple organizations from across the country, who are leading the research for mental health, joined Utah leaders at a mental health summit. It’s the first event of its kind and will last until the end of Tuesday.2 years ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Vivint founders donate $35M for second Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi
A big donation was announced Monday that will impact thousands of kids in Utah who need quality medical care.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens and Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Nationwide mental health summit for teens brings superintendents to Pleasant Grove
Superintendents from all parts of the U.S. gather every year to discuss a variety of topics, and this year the gathering in Pleasant Grove focused on improving the overall mental well-being of students.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
New drug slows scarring of the lungs due to pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that doesn't present severe symptoms for months.2 years ago
