Health
Brianna Chavez
Intermountain Health doctors performed 414 ‘record setting’ organ transplants in 2023
Last year was record setting year for the Intermountain Health Transplant Program, the hospital said Monday. A total of 414 organ transplants were performed in 2023, nearly half were kidney transplants.4 months ago
Shelby Lofton and Mark Jones
Cedar City middle school to switch to online learning for carbon monoxide detector testing
Canyon View Middle School will switch to online learning on Monday and Tuesday, while carbon monoxide detectors are are tested at the school by an independent group. The Iron County School District made the announcement on Sunday.4 months ago
Emma Benson
New treatment helps Midway man live with advanced prostate cancer
Approximately one out of eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Chris Pendleton, of Midway, was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Thanks to a new treatment, he can continue to enjoy doing the things he loves.4 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Free SAFE2FEEL conference teaches coping, confidence-building skills
Mental health experts say there’s an epidemic of loneliness.4 months ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know
Frostbite is not only dependent on the outside temperature. It’s also affected by the wind chill factor. As the speed of the wind increases, our bodies cool at a faster rate, causing the skin temperature to drop.4 months ago
Jonel Aleccia, AP Health Writer
Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk
Quaker Oats has expanded a December recall of more than 40 products that may be contaminated with salmonella.4 months ago
Emma Benson
‘Not viruses to mess around with’: Experts urge caution during ongoing ‘tripledemic’
Experts say though not as severe as last year, this winter we're seeing another "tripledemic" – rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV in Utah.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio
Dr. Angela Dunn leaving Salt lake County Health for CDC
Dr. Angela Dunn will leave her position with Salt Lake County Health to accept a new job with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.4 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Townhomes evacuated until carbon monoxide source found to be car idling in garage
In the midst of some Utah winter weather Wednesday night, up to six electrically heated townhomes were evacuated after high carbon monoxide readings were found, according to the Weber Fire District.4 months ago
Garna Mejia
Furnace Filter Exchange program to help create better air inside a home for Utah families
The Furnace Filter Exchange program was announced by state legislators Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-District 10, and Rep. Angela Romero, D, District 25. The program works by providing high-efficiency furnace filters and education to low income families in West Valley City and Salt Lake City.4 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Salt Lake County reports 5 deaths from the flu this season, including 2 children
Two Salt Lake County children, and three adults over 50 have died from influenza during the current flu season.4 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Recent Utah carbon monoxide scares are an important reminder to get furnaces checked
After a series of carbon monoxide scares in Utah the last few weeks, awareness and concern are growing as temperatures drop and furnaces are on full blast.4 months ago
Brianna Chavez
America Red Cross raffling Super Bowl tickets with blood donor levels at lowest in 20 years
The American Red Cross of Utah said blood donations are at their lowest in 20 years not just in Utah but across the country and are hoping a "super" incentive will encourage people to roll up their sleeves.4 months ago
Brianna Chavez and Mary Culbertson
Emergency shelters overflow as most of Utah remains under ‘Code Blue Alert’
A Code Blue Alert was issued in 18 of Utah's counties Sunday, which means that people all over the state are rushing to get out of the cold.4 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Local Smith’s evacuated for carbon monoxide leak by firefighters shopping for groceries
A Smith's grocery was evacuated after a local fire crew was shopping for groceries and encountered a smell of combustion.4 months ago
Mark Sherman, Associated Press
The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.4 months ago
Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV and Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio
Man killed in Delta jet engine at SLC Airport had a manic episode, family says
The family of a man killed after climbing into an engine on an aircraft said their son and brother had bipolar disorder, and they believe he had gone into a severe manic episode at the time of his death.4 months ago
Andrew Adams
Sheriff cautions about carbon monoxide after weekend scare at Sevier County church
First-responders were urging everyone Tuesday to maintain their furnaces and detectors following a carbon monoxide scare at a church that sickened more than 50 people.4 months ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
Groundbreaking procedure allows heart repairs to grow with children, new study shows
CNN medical correspondent Meg Tirrell reports on the world's first successful partial heart transplant. Owen Monroe, now 20 months old, underwent the groundbreaking surgery at just 18 days old.4 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Patients ‘furious’ as U of U Health, Aetna face possible split
Tens of thousands of Utahns could be heading into 2024 with their healthcare in limbo, while the University of Utah Health and Aetna insurance company try to reach a new deal.4 months ago
Meg Tirrell, CNN
‘A huge shock to the system’: Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January
Starting Jan. 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves, and doctors are concerned patients may have delays switching to alternatives and getting them covered by insurance.4 months ago
Emma Benson
5 simple and safe home remedies for colds
Coughs and sore throats are common this time of year, but you don't have to suffer. Here are a couple of simple and safe ways to get relief.4 months ago
Associated Press
Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit
A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement.4 months ago
