Health
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
St. George assisted living home warned by state after resident dies after being found in freezer
The state has put a St. George assisted living facility on conditional license status after the recent death of a resident who became trapped in the facility's kitchen freezer and later died.2 months ago
Dan Rascon
Second largest food bank in Utah sees 65% increase in demand, donations needed
One of Utah's largest food banks is in dire need after demand for their services increased and they're now left with only a month's worth of supply.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
Weekend blood drive in SLC to support sickle cell patients
The Red Cross of Utah is partnering with Calvary Baptist Church to sponsor a blood drive this weekend to help people living with sickle cell.2 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
New Red Cross app can help you and your family in an emergency
Need help with common first aid emergencies? There’s an app for that.2 months ago
Mike Anderson
New $850,000 grant to help Utah monitor wildfire smoke and protect students
We've all see it, the time in late summer and early fall when Utah skies become gray with wildfire smoke. Sometimes it's from other states, sometimes it's even from Canada.2 months ago
Emma Benson
‘The place we love isn’t healthy’: Millcreek couple weighs decision of moving due to poor air quality
No one is immune to the dangers of air pollution. What if you had to choose between staying in Utah while risking a premature death, or leaving behind family, your career, and your roots to move somewhere new for the sake of your health? One Millcreek couple is facing that exact scenario. #yourlifeyourhealth2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah lawmakers reject proposal to expand health coverage to more pregnant women
A push to expand health coverage for low-income pregnant women in Utah is not moving forward.3 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Heartfelt Valentine’s Day fundraiser remembers 14-year-old who took his own life
Dexton Obray gifted every girl in his fifth grade class a flower for Valentine's Day, years before he died. Now, his mother and those girls are remembering him with a new tradition.3 months ago
Associated Press
King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says
Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment3 months ago
Eliza Pace
Man with Alzheimer’s disease attacks family members with pocket knife
Two people are recovering after a family member with Alzheimer's became confused and attacked them.3 months ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Red Cross asks for help again after winter blood drive cancellations worsen ‘critical supply deficit’
Winter storms across the United States in January have exacerbated an "already critical supply deficit" of blood donations, according to the American Red Cross.3 months ago
Alex Cabrero and Mark Jones
Public gets first look at new Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital
After three years of construction, the public finally got a tour of the new Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital, Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus on Saturday in Lehi.3 months ago
Brianna Chavez
New Primary Children’s Hospital days away from opening in Lehi
Access to critical care for children in Utah County will now get a little bit easier thanks to the new Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital.3 months ago
Emma Benson
How childbirth education classes can help moms prepare for labor
Intermountain Health is offering prenatal courses for parents that cover everything from pregnancy to labor and delivery to postpartum care.3 months ago
AJ Willingham, CNN
Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
When Elmo posted a kind-hearted check-in this week on X, he may have assumed he’d be shielded by these social mores. But he comes from “Sesame Street,” which is no place for lies.3 months ago
Karah Brackin
Hope Squads hold training for mental health advocacy, suicide prevention efforts in Utah schools
Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, hosted a training on Thursday for students to help reduce youth suicide.3 months ago
Emma Benson
‘You can actually find joy again’: Why Utahns are at higher risk for seasonal affective disorder, how to cope
Seasonal affective disorder affects about 10% of Utahns, according to a Huntsman Mental Health Institute doctor.3 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Cox signs bills to replace diversity offices and regulate transgender bathroom use
Gov. Spencer Cox signed six bills Tuesday, including the transgender bathroom bill and the bill to replace diversity, equity and inclusion offices in Utah's public schools.3 months ago
Mira Cheng, CNN
ADHD medication recalled due to pill mix up
Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled some of its ADHD and narcolepsy medication, Zenzedi, after incorrect pills were found in a package of the drug.3 months ago
Stephanie Stahl, Adam Fox, KYW via CNN
Dentist uses artificial intelligence to accurately assess patients’ pain
A growing number of dentists are using artificial intelligence to enhance their treatments.3 months ago
Alex Cabrero
Sledding safety: Medical experts, others warn of severe injuries from the winter-time activity
Wearing helmets can help prevent serious injuries.3 months ago
Emma Benson
Preventing child abuse: how parents can get help before it’s too late
In Utah, there are more than 10,000 child abuse cases per year, higher than the national average.3 months ago
Madeline Holcombe and Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Stanley and other drink cups contain lead. Should you be worried?
Some insulated drinking cups contain lead, a known health hazard.3 months ago
