Health
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
MIKE STOBBE and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
New survey: Little progress against U.S. teen vaping
The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there's been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids. The data seems to show an increase, with 14% of surveyed high schoolers saying they vaped recently, up from 11% the year before.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Homeless families in Utah reaching ‘crisis,’ as advocates push for solutions
A crisis is emerging over an increase in homeless families in Utah. A local organization and a lawmaker are hope leaders can come together to find solutions before winter sets in.2 years ago
Michael Locklear
Utahns are having trouble finding Adderall as manufacturers report shortages
Utah pharmacies are having a hard time keeping Adderall in stock, leaving patients without or waiting for their prescriptions.2 years ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
Stolen in 1917, this 1,000-year-old manuscript was just returned to its rightful owners
A 1,000-year-old manuscript looted during World War I has been returned to the Greek monastery from where it was stolen more than a century ago.2 years ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
US suicide rates rose in 2021, reversing two years of decline
A dip in suicide rates in 2019 continued into 2020, but a CDC report released on Sept. 30 shows that 2021 reversed most of that improvement and brought rates back to near-record levels.2 years ago
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
The number of Utah kids and teens dying by gunfire hit a record high in 2020
The state hit a devastating milestone in 2020, recording the highest-ever number of shooting deaths among Utahns 18 and younger.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
2-year-old beats cancer after receiving care at Primary Children’s Hospital
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one 2-year-old in Tooele battled cancer and beat it after treatment at Primary Children's Hospital.2 years ago
Brenda Goodman
FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the "healthy" label on their packages.2 years ago
AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says
U.S. public health officials say at-risk people who have received just one dose of the monkeypox vaccine have appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick from the virus. Still, on Wednesday they urged a second dose for full protection. It's the first look public health officials have offered into how the Jynneos vaccine is working against the monkeypox outbreak. The virus is primarily spread among men who have sex with infected men.2 years ago
Mike Headrick
3-legged dog gives Utah boy courage to deal with rare genetic disorder
A Utah boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition and needed to make a life-altering decision. With the help of a three-legged dog, he was able to do just that.2 years ago
Michael Houck
Intermountain Healthcare to rename to Intermountain Health
Intermountain Healthcare will rebrand to Intermountain Health in 2023 to reflect the values of the healthcare provider.2 years ago
Ashley Moser
Advocates encourage victims, perpetrators to seek help as domestic violence increases
Domestic violence organizations saw a significant increase in requests for shelter during the pandemic.2 years ago
