Your Life Your Health
Ayanna Likens
Taking food allergies into account this holiday season
As Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations bring people around the table, Intermountain Healthcare dietitians say it's crucial to take food allergies into consideration when planning the big meal.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
‘It was a real miracle for us’ New technology at Intermountain Healthcare saves man’s life
Intermountain Healthcare recently became the first in Utah to perform a new lifesaving and less invasive heart procedure.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Utah mom, doctor shed light on high-risk pregnancy diagnosis
One Salt Lake mom, who was diagnosed with a rare, high-risk pregnancy diagnosis called placenta accreta, speaks about her experience. A doctor from Intermountain Healthcare also weighs in.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Tips to keep your child safe this Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, which means streets will soon be filled with trick-or-treaters whose focus on candy may distract them from watching cars. Here are some tips to keep them safe.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Why getting your flu shot this year is crucial
October is the time to prepare for the holidays and upcoming flu season with a flu shot.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
New survey helps determine if you are high risk for breast cancer
October is national breast cancer awareness month. Nationally one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but if caught early it is extremely treatable.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
New drug slows scarring of the lungs due to pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that doesn't present severe symptoms for months.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
2-year-old beats cancer after receiving care at Primary Children’s Hospital
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one 2-year-old in Tooele battled cancer and beat it after treatment at Primary Children's Hospital.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
How to make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed
It's Child Passenger Safety week, and it's crucial that your kids are properly buckled in before you hit the road.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Joy and Wellness Program provided support for those battling cancer
A program at LDS Hospital is bringing support and a distraction from those receiving treatment for blood cancers.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
A new free mental health resource in Utah will visit children in their moment of crisis
Intermountain Healthcare launched a new mental health resource for children and teens. The Stabilization Mobile Response unit (SMR) is designed to go to your home in a discreet way to help your child in crisis. The service is free.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Ogden man shares how naloxone saved his life
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, one Ogden man said naloxone saved his life — and many of his friends, too.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Creating healthy habits for families as kids return to school
Summer has come to an end, and school is back in session, which comes with a big adjustment for both parents and kids.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
How you can help prevent injuries as students get back into fall sports
As kids returned to classrooms this week, they are also returning to fall sports – one Intermountain doctor shares tips on how to keep your kids healthy as they return to the field.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Some moms struggle with breastfeeding, here are some helpful tips
August is breastfeeding awareness month, and for some mothers who want to breastfeed, it doesn’t come easy. Intermountain Healthcare shares some tips on how to help.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Three healthy back-to-school lunches using the same ingredients
Chef Christopher Delissio with Intermountain shares three healthy lunches to put in your kid’s school lunch box, all using the same ingredients.2 years ago
Jed Boal
Researchers find patients with specific cancer at higher risk for mental health issues
New research out of Huntsman Cancer Institute reveals that Hodgkin lymphoma patients and survivors are more likely to suffer from mental health and substance abuse disorders than the general population.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Utah doctor talks about how important vaccinations are for kids heading back to school
School is just around the corner and if you have kids entering kindergarten or seventh grade, that means it’s time to get them immunized.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Proper hydration is about more than just drinking water
Intermountain doctors share tips on how to keep you and your kids hydrated in Utah’s high heat.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Staying safe in the sun: Don’t forget to check the UV Index
Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the nation with 42 cases per 100,000 people, double the national average. That’s why doctors at Intermountain Medical Center said you need to protect yourself when headed outside.2 years ago
Keri Wilcox
Proper concussion protocol key to recovery for young athletes
Of all the sports injuries high school athletes can encounter — one of the most serious can be concussion. A concussion care plan can help them fully heal and safely get them back in the game.2 years ago
Peter Rosen, KSL TV
Utah’s Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital celebrates 100 years of treating kids
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is used to celebrating kids’ birthdays, but this year the staff there is saying ‘happy birthday’ to the hospital itself.2 years ago
Ken Fall
How to enjoy Utah’s mountain bike trails safely this summer
Utah is known for outdoor sports, but they don’t come without risk. Two Intermountain ER doctors share their advice for anyone looking to mountain bike in the backcountry.2 years ago
