Health
Candice Choi, Associated Press
What Is A COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Breakthrough’ Case?
A small number of COVID-19 “breakthrough” cases are expected after vaccination, and health officials say they’re not a cause for alarm.3 years ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Utah Woman Shares Experience As ‘Breakthrough’ COVID-19 Case After Getting J&J Vaccine
Ruth Ann Haws feels like she has a cold but tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which some health experts now say is only 33% effective against the Delta variant.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Cancer Misinformation On The Rise On Social Media, Huntsman Cancer Institute Study Says
Researchers say following medical advice found online without talking to your doctor first can be harmful, and 33% of articles on social media contained misinformation about cancer.3 years ago
Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
4 Companies On Verge Of Settling US Opioid Lawsuits
The three biggest U.S. drug distribution companies and the drugmaker Johnson & Johnson are on the verge of a $26 billion deal to settle lawsuits brought by state and local governments across the country over the toll of prescription opioids.3 years ago
Frances Cooke, KSL TV
Highland Boy Celebrates End Of Brain Tumor Treatment With Ride In Supercar
A 9-year-old Utah boy got to celebrate the end of his brain cancer treatment with a surprise ride in a supercar.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
The Cost Of Caregiving And How To Avoid A Financial Crisis
Many of us will face the responsibility of unpaid caregiving for a family member, and that care can be costly to our bank accounts. But experts say there are steps you can take to avoid a financial crisis.3 years ago
Ladd Egan
250 Employees Impacted By Closing Of Intermountain Healthcare Retail Pharmacies
Approximately 250 employees of Intermountain Healthcare’s soon-to-be closed retail pharmacies in Utah are on the hunt for new positions.3 years ago
Tania Dean and Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
Doctors Warn Smoky Air In Utah Can Be Bad For Even Healthy Lungs
Wildfires in California and southwest Oregon have been blamed for all the smoke blowing into Utah, and experts said it could stick around, and possibly get worse, over the next few days.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Intermountain Healthcare’s On-Site Work Clinic Introduces New Approach To Family Medicine
Intermountain Healthcare has long provided on-site work clinics, and they're now introducing a new approach to family medicine, with a focus on preventative care. One Utah Valley family said they’ve benefitted from this intimate and intentional approach to medicine.3 years ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Utah Firefighter Hopes To Spread Awareness About Mental Health In First Responders
The Centers for Disease Control calls suicide a significant health problem, and first responders are at a higher risk. One Utah firefighter took his experience as a first responder to the airwaves in an effort to raise awareness about the problem.3 years ago
Jed Boal
Primary Children’s Reminds Parents To Never Leave Children In Hot Car
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital reminded parents to never leave a child in a vehicle, even for a minute, as Utah faces a record-setting heat wave. Safety experts shared tips on how to prevent the unintended injury, or even the death, of a child.3 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Doctors Warn Of Heat-Related Illness During Record-Setting Heat Wave
As temperatures climb into the triple digits, doctors warned Utahns to take precautions in order to protect themselves from heat-related illness.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
New Mobility Device Helps Toddlers With Disabilities Reach Milestones
When Claira Stanger is riding around on her Baby Bug, she may appear to be a toddler just having fun, but in this case, there's so much more going on than that. The new invention is helping the little girl learn and grow.3 years ago
Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
FDA Approves Much-Debated Alzheimer’s Drug Panned By Experts
Government health officials have approved the first drug that they say may help slow Alzheimer’s disease.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Recent Outbreaks Of Norovirus Reported In Utah Care Facilities
Health departments in Utah and Salt Lake counties confirmed recent outbreaks of norovirus or a similar gastrointestinal illness in several long-term care facilities.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen
Medication Effective At Treating Addiction Becomes More Readily Available
During the coronavirus pandemic, opioid overdose deaths skyrocketed in the United States to an all-time high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but there is hope.3 years ago
Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Shot Works In Kids As Young As 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.3 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Study: Vaping Causes Cognitive Impairment, Lasting Lung Damage
Intermountain Healthcare announced the results of a new study that showed there are long-term dangers related to vaping e-cigarettes.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Socializing With Peers Is Good Medicine For The Aging Brain, Experts Say
Our senior citizens were hit hard by the pandemic with illness and with isolation. Science proves time with peers is good medicine for the aging brain.3 years ago
Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Drinking Any Amount Of Alcohol Causes Damage To The Brain, Study Finds
There is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.3 years ago
Jared Turner, KSL TV
430 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Utah; 4 More Deaths
Health officials said four more Utahns have died of COVID-19 in the latest reports on the state’s coronavirus situation. There were 430 new cases, with 35.1 percent of all Utahns now vaccinated.3 years ago
Jared Turner, KSL TV
242 New Cases Of Coronavirus Reported In Utah; No New Deaths
One more Utahn has died of COVID-19, according to the latest report issued by the Utah Department of Health. There were 242 additional cases, with an additional 13,617 vaccines administered.3 years ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
Utah Ranked Among Worst States For Nurses
A new report from WalletHub claims that Utah is one of the worst states for nurses, but KSL’s Dan Spindle wanted to peel back the metric for a second.3 years ago
