Health

Art displays draw attention to women's heart disease. (KSL TV)...
Karah Brackin

Art display brings attention to women’s heart disease

Acid reflux, the flu, or aging: These can be misconceptions about what is really going on, which is much more severe.
3 days ago
The Department of Public Safety is warning Utahns to not drink and drive this Super Bowl Sunday. (K...
Dan Rascon

Department of Public Safety encourages fans to plan a sober ride for Super Bowl Sunday

The Utah Department of Public Safety sent out a word of warning for Super Bowl Sunday: Do not drink and drive.
4 days ago
The Weber County Animal Shelter said it had to euthanize at least 18 dogs after a canine parvovirus...
SIMONE SEIKALY

Parvovirus outbreak leads to euthanizations at Weber County Animal Services

Weber County Animal Services had to euthanize 18 dogs that tested positive for canine parvovirus.
5 days ago
A woman wearing lime green platform shoes....
Emma Benson

Beauty is pain? Why platform shoes can be a health hazard

While platform shoes are back in style, experts say they pose a risk for injury.
10 days ago
The Ogden Fire Department has created a new position. The homeless medical advocate will address th...
Alex Cabrero

Ogden Fire Department expands services with 1 new homeless medical advocate

Ogden Fire's homeless medical advocate will focus on treating minor medical issues among the homeless population.
11 days ago
FILE - The Egyptian Theatre is pictured on the eve of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday,...
Shelby Lofton

Mental health professionals help movie-goers at Sundance Film Festival

A group of professionals from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute are sitting inside Sundance Film Festival screenings, ready to help patrons unpack some of the heavier storylines.
13 days ago
Empty shelves are seen in the egg section of a grocery store on January 23 in Miami. (Joe Raedle/Ge...
Auzinea Bacon, CNN

Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year

Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation.
14 days ago
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Emma Benson

Maternal health awareness: Lowering risk for pregnancy-related complications

Finding a trusted maternal health provider and following their recommendations can help women stay healthy and deliver healthy babies.
17 days ago
Intermountain Health at Brighton Ski Resort giving out free helmets to skiers and snowboarders with...
Emma Benson

Intermountain Health, Brighton Ski Resort give out helmets to promote ski and snowboard safety

Skiers and snowboarders without helmets got free ones at Brighton Ski Resort to promote National Ski and Snowboard Safety Month.
23 days ago
The Air View app shows real-time air quality data so users can see specific information about where...
Mike Anderson

Dozens of air quality sensors to give a clear picture of pollution in Davis County

The Davis County Health Department is installing 41 air quality sensors across the county to give people a better idea of what's happening in their specific area.
23 days ago
Fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous drug, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah. (KSL ...
Shara Park

Fentanyl now leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah, HHS report finds

Fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous drug, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah.
24 days ago
Caffeine is the most widely-used psychoactive substance, with 80% of adults worldwide reporting the...
Emma Benson

Caffeine: How much is too much?

Caffeine is the most widely-used psychoactive substance, with 80% of adults worldwide reporting they consume it regularly.
24 days ago
Advocates teamed up at the Utah State Capitol with health professionals, mitigation experts and a w...
Andrew Adams

Utah woman shares non-smoking lung cancer diagnosis to help raise radon awareness

On Wednesday, advocates teamed up at the Utah State Capitol with health professionals, mitigation experts and a woman with an especially compelling story to raise awareness about the harmful health effects of radon.
25 days ago
Food dyes...
Kristen Rogers, CNN

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US

The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.
25 days ago
Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, accor...
Emma Benson

What to know as flu season ramps up 

Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, according to data from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. That's up nearly 300 cases from the week before. 
1 month ago
Intermountain Health is partnering with eight school districts across Utah to bring Telehealth acce...
Mike Anderson

Urgent care coming to Utah schools through enhanced health

Intermountain Health is partnering with eight school districts across Utah to bring Telehealth access to schools.
1 month ago
FILE -This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and In...
MIKE STOBBE

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana

The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms.
1 month ago
LOUISVILLE, KY - JULY 07: A phlebotomist tends to the arm of a blood donor at the KFC YUM! Center d...
Carlysle Price

Red Cross of Utah calls for urgent blood donations after severe storms cause shortage

The Red Cross of Utah is urging locals to donate blood after severe winter storms caused over 250 Red Cross blood drives to be canceled nationwide.
1 month ago
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, prolonged ...
Michelle Lee, KSL NewsRadio

Prolonged sitting may increase your risk for heart disease

Are there dangers that come with sitting for too long? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, yes. Prolonged sitting may put you at greater risk for heart disease, even if you work out.
1 month ago
There's been a recent highly contagious norovirus cases at sea, according to figures from the US Ce...
Francesca Street, CNN

Cruise ships hit by worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade, CDC data reveals

As the cruise industry continues to balloon – so does the amount of gastrointestinal outbreaks on ships, according to the CDC.
1 month ago
People on cardio machines in a gym....
Emma Benson

Exercise therapist shares tips to set and stick to a fitness routine

It's the start of a new year, and for many, becoming more physically active with exercise is a top resolution. But when it comes to setting fitness goals, there are a lot of options out there.
1 month ago
Electron microscope shows norovirus up close....
Michele Rowe, KSL NewsRadio

Norovirus on the rise in the US, here’s how to protect yourself

Outbreaks of norovirus are on the rise in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While there hasn’t been a surge locally, health officials still say Utahns should take steps to protect themselves.
1 month ago
Bob Watson's family saved his life by acting fast after he went into cardiac arrest during Christma...
Brittany Tait

Riverton family saves man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at Christmas dinner

A Riverton family’s quick action in a terrifying moment of medical crisis saved a man’s life when he went into cardiac arrest during Christmas dinner.
1 month ago
Electron microscope shows norovirus up close....
ANITA SNOW

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.
1 month ago

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