Health
Michael Locklear
17 people recovering after carbon monoxide poisoning at central Utah clinic
The Central Utah Counseling Center in Ephraim will reopen on Thursday after a carbon monoxide leak sent at least 17 people to the hospital.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Vaccine passport prohibition bill moves forward in its second year
On Tuesday afternoon, HB131, the vaccine passport prohibition bill, received a favorable recommendation from the House Business and Labor Committee with a 10 to 2 vote.1 year ago
Ladd Egan and Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV
Bill to ban sex transition procedures on minors fails in emotional hearing
Utah lawmakers got an earful on Capitol Hill Tuesday during a lengthy and emotional hearing for a number of bills focused on transgender youth.1 year ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn
Amazon launches $5-a-month unlimited prescription plan
Amazon is expanding into healthcare with a $5 monthly unlimited delivery pass on 60 common prescription drugs.1 year ago
Ladd Egan
‘Overwhelming’ response for radon testing after Lehi woman shares cancer diagnosis story
Thousands of Utahns responded to a Lehi woman’s plea to test their homes for radon after she was diagnosed with stage-four non-smoking lung cancer.1 year ago
Jed Boal
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall grades 2022 city goals and accomplishments
In a one-on-one interview, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city has substantially reduced violent crime since its peak in 2021.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Intermountain Healthcare going by new name: Intermountain Health
Intermountain Healthcare has officially changed its name to Intermountain Health.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
High school track team races for suicide awareness after losing a former teammate
More than a thousand athletes gathered at their first big high school track meet of the season, with one team running to honor a former teammate.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Utah professional soccer player steps away from sport prioritizing mental heath
Jeff Dewsnup was known as the best goalkeeper in the state and even the country, signed to play professional soccer at just 16. But, the pressure of playing a high-level sport like that at such a young age took a toll on his mental health.1 year ago
Deidre McPhillips
Flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months
A rough respiratory virus season in the U.S. appears to be easing, as three major respiratory viruses that have battered the country for the past few months are finally all trending down at the same time.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Woman pleads for Utahns to get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and approximately 14,000 women in the US are diagnosed with this type of cancer each year.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
New class helps seniors improve their balance
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among adults 65 and older. But they do not have be an inevitable part of aging, which is why the Draper Senior Center is now offering a Tai Chi class.1 year ago
Carma Hassan
Walgreens removes online purchasing limits for children’s fever medications
After weeks of high demand that stretched supply, Walgreens removed its online purchasing limits for children's pain- and fever-reducing medications on Monday morning.1 year ago
Sandee LaMotte
Enjoying nature may lessen need for some medications, study finds
Going for a walk in a park or along a lake or a tree-lined space may reduce the need for medication for anxiety, asthma, depression, high blood pressure or insomnia, a new study found.1 year ago
CNN's Beijing Bureau
China reports 60,000 Covid deaths since early December
Close to 60,000 people have died of Covid in China since the country abruptly abandoned its tight "zero-Covid" policy in early December.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
How blood donations saved a Utah man’s life
Blood donation saves lives, like that of 67-year-old Duke Speer in 2021.1 year ago
Cary Schwanitz
DWR confirms contagious avian flu cases in 4 more Utah counties
The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources said it had confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in birds in four additional counties.1 year ago
Shara Park
Utah lawmakers reveal new bills to protect teens from social media companies
Utah lawmakers announced several bills for the 2023 legislative session aimed at protecting children from the harmful effects of social media on Tuesday.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Salt Lake County ends its COVID-19 emergency status
After nearly three years, the Salt Lake County Health Department ended its COVID emergency status Tuesday.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Gov. Spencer Cox addresses mental health problems caused by social media towards teenagers
Utah Governor Spencer Cox wants state officials to take a closure look at how social media and technology affect the mental health of Utah's youth.1 year ago
Flora Charner, Marcia Reverdosa, Rodrigo Pedroso, Dakin Andone and Alaa Elassar
Bolsonaro supporters break into Brazilian Congress and presidential palace
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital of Brasilia.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
A health assessment could help you reach your health goals
With half of Americans looking to improve their exercise routine, Intermountain Healthcare is offering a health assessment to get a personalized plan to help you reach your goals.1 year ago
Mike Anderson
How first responders get help after horrific crimes
Most of the time, detectives and officers working on tragedies just "push through" the work and the long hours, which can cause mental health issues for first responders.1 year ago
