Your Life Your Health

Brady Dransfield (right) poses with his father, Scott Dransfield shortly after transplant surgery. ...
Emma Benson

‘Listen to your body’: Transplant survivor shares story for World Kidney Day

A kidney transplant survivor is warning others about kidney disease, including on World Kidney Day.
4 days ago
Mark Seguin in the hospital...
Emma Benson

Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Survivor urges screenings, early detection 

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness of the number one cancer killer for men under 50, and number two for women under 50.
11 days ago
Comiske riding her stationary bike, something she does every morning....
Emma Benson

Strategies to lengthen your life

The CDC says, on average, women tend to live 5-7 years longer than men because men have a higher rate of cardiovascular disease, but there are simple, healthy ways to increase your life expectancy.
18 days ago
Chris and Aimee Tyler, speaking about their experience with Chris's pancreatic cancer diagnosis....
Emma Benson

‘Cancer can affect anybody’: Utah couple processes pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and often goes undetected until it's advanced. One Utah County man is fighting for more time with his loved ones.
25 days ago
Ruth Norton uses the ArthroFit gym to help senior patients prevent, prepare for and recover from su...
Emma Benson

Intermountain program helps seniors fight joint pain, recover from surgery

Ruth Norton has had her fair share of health challenges, including double-knee surgery, open-heart surgery, and breast cancer. 
1 month ago
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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. #yourlifeyourhealth
1 month ago
Jayde St. Clair (left) with her newborn child being held by her husband....
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.
2 months ago
Steve Adams on dialysis...
Emma Benson

Are you at risk for kidney disease? 

Steve Adams is not afraid of making friends, even at the dialysis center. 
2 months ago
Chris and Amy Pendleton chat in their Midway home. Doctors are treating Chris Pendleton's advanced ...
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.
2 months ago
FILE —  Respiratory virus illness activity continues to increase across the US.
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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.
2 months ago
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Emma Benson

Safe on the slopes: how to prevent winter sports injuries

Winter sports are a great way to have some fun during the cold months, but whether you're a novice or an expert, it's important to be aware of the risk of injury.
2 months ago
(FILE) - A person cutting a lemon....
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.
3 months ago
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Emma Benson

Choking hazards: how to keep your little ones safe this holiday

During this time of year, every parent needs to be extra vigilant. The various holiday foods, decorations and toys are all items that could endanger a young child.
3 months ago
When a child is going through a mental health crisis, their education can take a back seat. (KSL TV...
Tamara Vaifanua

Utah hospital helping students heal from mental health issues while staying on top of schoolwork

When a child is going through a mental health crisis, their education can take a back seat.
3 months ago
No one wants to spend their holiday at the hospital. One way is to get moving once and a while....
Emma Benson

5 tips for a heart-healthy holiday

No one wants to spend their holiday at the hospital. Here are five tips from a medical expert to keep your heart health top of mind this season.
3 months ago
Chuck Tabaracci in front of The Treasury (made famous by the Indiana Jones movies), the starting po...
Emma Benson

Utah marathon runner puts added emphasis on heart health for the holidays

A Utah runner who survived a heart murmur and valve blockage is urging others to keep health in mind during the holidays.
3 months ago
Davis (right) with her child visiting her doctor. (KSL TV's Emma Benson)...
Emma Benson

What you need to know about getting vaccinated while pregnant

It's cold and flu season, and pregnant mothers and newborns are among those most vulnerable to illnesses, but expectant moms can protect themselves -- and their babies -- through vaccination.
3 months ago
On the one-year anniversary of his heart attack, Morgan Daines and Dr. O'Neal rode up Wolf Creek Pa...
Emma Benson

Don’t wait: heart attack rapid response saves life of Utah dad

If you or a loved one were to experience a heart attack, time becomes a matter of life or death. KSL's Emma Benson shows us how a collaborative program at Intermountain Medical Center saved the life of an otherwise healthy patient.
4 months ago
Holiday dinner...
Emma Benson

Food prep tips to prepare that Thanksgiving feast safely

It's almost time to gobble up that delicious, long-awaited meal. Before you throw that turkey in the oven, there are some things you need to know. 
4 months ago
Therapist talks to dancer...
Emma Benson

Dancers always aware of potential for injuries

It's an art form and a sport that’s beautiful to watch. But dance doesn’t come without risk of injury.  
4 months ago
Debra Eaton rolling out in a wheelchair after having her surgery....
Emma Benson

Davis County woman who nearly lost foot urges other diabetics to monitor health

A 7th-grade teacher is hoping her experience of almost losing her leg to diabetes will urge others to take care of their health.
4 months ago
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Dan Rascon

A newborn screening test could be all difference between life and death

A newborn screening test in Utah could be the difference between life and death.
4 months ago
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Ken Fall

Have you taken the time off you deserve? Your healthy self wants you to

Each year nearly half of American workers don't take all their paid time off. And that's generally not a good idea.
5 months ago
Photo of Lucy the robot...
Ken Fall

Robot named Lucy brings precision, comfort to kidney transplant surgery

Newlywed donates her healthy kidney to her husband, and a robot deserves some of the credit.
5 months ago

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