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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.
2 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.
9 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. 
16 days 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.
23 days ago
Dr. David Morrell, Dr. Josh Morrell, and Dr. Glen Morrell preforming surgery together....
Emma Benson

Family of doctors provide healthcare to Utahns amid physician shortage

A Utah family shares several things in common, but what stands out the most is that their father and two sons are surgeons.
30 days ago
A sidewalk covered in snow after a major snowstorm in Utah....
Emma Benson

Avoid winter-related injuries with these safety reminders

As temperatures drop and snow falls, emergency departments see a surge in winter-related injuries.
1 month ago
Victoria Wynn paints...
Emma Benson

12 ways to stay healthy this holiday season

Here are 12 ways to stay healthy this time of year, so you can enjoy the holiday festivities all season long.
2 months ago
Research shows that showing gratitude can have a variety of health benefits. (KSL TV)...
Emma Benson

Benefits of gratitude: The healthiest side dish

Tis the season of thanks, and research shows being grateful can have many health benefits.
2 months ago
Pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and salad served in the kitchen of Intermountain Health....
Emma Benson

Enjoy Thanksgiving with these healthy eating tips

With Thanksgiving just days away, Intermountain Health has some food safety tips and healthier versions of everyone's favorite foods.
2 months ago
It's been 15 years since Intermountain Riverton Hospital opened its doors. It's grown into a robust...
Emma Benson

Intermountain providers reflect on 15 years of healthcare at Riverton Hospital

It's been 15 years since Intermountain Riverton Hospital opened its doors. It's grown into a robust medical facility serving the southwest part of the valley.
2 months ago
Owen Jacobsen is a bright 12-year-old, actively involved in his school council, band, swim team, an...
Emma Benson

‘He’s better than ever’: boy finds relief from seizures following neurosurgery 

Owen Jacobsen is a bright 12-year-old, actively involved in his school council, band, swim team, and MATHCOUNTS team. But what sets him apart? His resilience. 
3 months ago
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights for kids, but it can also be one of the most dangerous...
Emma Benson

Trick or treat! Don’t forget these Halloween safety reminders 

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights for kids, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. 
3 months ago
Sheri Wiseman, in this undated photo, gives the thumbs up after undergoing 12 rounds of chemo and 2...
Emma Benson

Utah survivor urges women to get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

When Sheri Wiseman got her annual mammogram last March, she received unexpected news.
3 months ago
Scott and Janna Smith return annually to a triathlon in Idaho but in 2024, Scott went to the medica...
Emma Benson

Utahn reunited with team who saved his life after triathlon heart attack

What would you say to the people who saved your life? Utahn Scott Smith, 47, was reunited Friday with the medical care team whose quick actions made all the difference for him.
3 months ago
Beeston is now able to continue to do the things he loves, like traveling the world with his wife, ...
Emma Benson

Intermountain receives major grant to improve care of mitral valve prolapse patients

Ever since he was young, Bill Beeston knew he had a heart murmur. But as time went on, the Provo man started having trouble doing daily tasks, like mowing the lawn.
3 months ago
An art project at Utah Valley Hospital is providing a safe space for patients to express themselves...
Emma Benson

‘Healing Tree’ mural helping patients cope with mental health

An art project at Utah Valley Hospital is providing a safe space for patients to express themselves.
4 months ago
The Christenson family. Creed Christenson was born prematurely, and was given the RSV immunization ...
Emma Benson

What to know about the RSV immunization for babies

As many as 80,000 children under five are hospitalized each year due to RSV, according to the CDC. Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that affects 90% of kids before their second birthday and can cause severe lung infections.
4 months ago
Craig Knight completed the 29029 Everest Challenge in August, just 16 months after a full hip repla...
Emma Benson

‘I got my life back’: Utah man climbs equivalent of Mt. Everest one year after hip replacement

Craig Knight loves athletic challenges. Originally from Chicago, the Midway man has competed in various triathlons for more than 20 years. But a few years ago, he started having some pain in his right hip.
4 months ago
Intermountain Life Flight crews prepare to take off at Utah Valley Hospital....
Emma Benson

‘A flying ICU’: A day in the life of Intermountain Life Flight

For more than 45 years, the Intermountain Life Flight team has been performing daring rescues and transporting patients as they are always on standby.
4 months ago
FILE - This undated, colorized electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Instit...
Emma Benson

‘You don’t want to wait’: Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine

Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.
4 months ago
Experts give advice on the best ways to combat fall allergies.(KSL TV)...
Emma Benson

How to treat fall allergies

The itchy eyes, the runny nose — those pesky seasonal allergies can be irritating.
5 months ago
Ellie Bosley and her mother Ashley Bosley eating a meal that was prepared for her....
Emma Benson

Simple ways to help your child eat healthier

Parents know it can be tricky getting young kids to acquire a taste for those healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, so here are some tricks to develop those health habits.
5 months ago
Linda Rich, 77, and Diana Johnson, 68, became fast friends when they first met two years ago, thank...
Emma Benson

Papa companionship services providing social connection for seniors

When Diana Johnson and Linda Rich first met two years ago, they became fast friends, thanks to Select Health's service, 'Papa Pals.'
5 months ago
Madison Gill began her long journey to recovery in 2022 after being nearly paralyzed in a car accid...
Emma Benson

‘She proved everybody wrong’: Hurricane High graduate’s road to recovery following devastating accident

A Hurricane High School student survived a serious accident and was left paralyzed, but that didn't deter her from wanting to walk across the graduation stage.
5 months ago

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