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Associated Press
Woman committed over Slender Man stabbing seeks release from mental health facility
The second of two women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate in Wisconsin which they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man is petitioning for her release.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
Health officials have ordered vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
US boosts monkeypox testing, 142 cases confirmed
The Biden administration ships monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, to speed up suspected diagnoses infections of the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.2 years ago
Naomi Thomas, CNN
24 cases, 7 deaths among gay and bisexual men reported in Florida meningococcal disease outbreak, CDC says
The US CDC is investigating "one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history,"2 years ago
Zahid Mahmood, CNN
Poliovirus identified in London sewage, says UK health agency
U.K. health officials are urging people who may not be up to date on their polio shots to get vaccinated after poliovirus was found during routine surveillance of London sewage samples.2 years ago
Debbie Worthen
Utah registered nurses are leaving the field, creating the ‘perfect storm’
"Without nurses, we can't have hospitals." Utah nurses are overworked and underpaid. Some say it's put people at risk.2 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
Biden administration moves to restrict nicotine levels in tobacco products
The Biden administration is looking to set a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products in the U.S.2 years ago
Karah Brackin, KSL TV
Utah family searching for a kidney donor
A longtime Springville family is desperately searching for the kindness of a stranger to help save their family member’s life.2 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that weed killer safe
A federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration finding that the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup does not pose a serious health risk and is "not likely" to cause cancer in humans.2 years ago
Larry D. Curtis
Fire, wind and heat warnings issued for much of Utah
At temperatures jumped significantly from Wednesday to Thursday, much of the state is under warnings for high wind, excessive heat and high fire danger.2 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER and MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writers
FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. have moved a step closer.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer
Many baby formula plants weren’t inspected because of COVID
U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers
US: Pfizer COVID-19 appears effective for kids under 5
Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children.2 years ago
Kristen Rogers, CNN
When we’ll be able to 3D-print organs and who will be able to afford them
What if doctors could just print a kidney, using cells from the patient, instead of having to find a donor match and hope the patient's body doesn't reject the transplanted kidney?2 years ago
Michael Houck
Two foxes found dead in Utah after contracting bird flu
Two red foxes were found dead after coming into contact with the avian bird flu, according to the Utah DWR.2 years ago
SAM METZ. Associated Press
Same-sex marriage advocates, including in Utah, push for post-Roe protections
LGBTQ advocates in states with same-sex marriage bans that were nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court seven years ago — including in Utah — are sounding the alarm that overturning Roe v. Wade and abortion rights could jeopardize same-sex marriage rights.2 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Carbon dioxide reach highest levels seen in millions of years
A federal science agency says that levels of the main global warming gas have shot past a key milestone. Friday's announcement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in May averaged 421 parts per million. That's more than 50% higher than pre-industrial levels.2 years ago
Jacqueline Howard and Michael Nedelman, CNN
Silent spread of monkeypox continues
A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.2 years ago
Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
Lawsuit filed to challenge Utah’s ban of trans athletes from playing girls high school sports
Two families have filed a lawsuit challenging Utah's recently passed bill — overriding a veto — that will ban transgender girls from playing high school sports. House Bill 11, passed in a special session after Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed the bill, is part of a trend nationwide to limit participation of transgender athletes.2 years ago
Naomi Thomas, CNN
FDA investigating hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to fresh strawberries
The FDA is investigating a potential link between a hepatitis A outbreak and fresh organic strawberries.2 years ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Global toll of sudden, mysterious hepatitis in children rises to 650 cases
The World Health Organization reported Friday that there are at least 650 cases of sudden and unexplained hepatitis in young children under investigation in 33 countries, an increase of about 36 cases over the last international update, about a week ago.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Public safety alert issued in Summit County after marijuana found to be laced with fentanyl
A public safety alert is in place for Summit County residents after authorities said a Snyderville Basin man had an adverse reaction after smoking marijuana believed to be laced with fentanyl.2 years ago
Larry D. Curtis
TikTok and social media can distort mental health information for teens
Teens, just like adults can find themselves scrolling through video after social-media video. The billion — yes billion — users on TikTok are primarily teens and some mental health professionals have stated the platform is negatively impacting the mental health crisis.2 years ago
