Your Life Your Health
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
RSV spikes in Utah: How to prevent it
There’s another respiratory illness that’s spiking in Utah. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be especially hard on babies and senior citizens.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Utah nurse: ‘It’s what fills my cup,’ working extra shifts, uniting staff during COVID-19
As the pandemic rages on, frontline health care workers have braved new obstacles. A nurse at a rural Utah Hospital has gone above and beyond to motivate and uplift her coworkers.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
How to mentally survive the holidays
Last year, the pandemic resulted in a much quieter holiday season — for many, an unexpected silver lining with less stress and anxiety. But the busy calendar is back and COVID-19 is still here. A Utah psychiatrist explained how to stay healthy mentally and emotionally this season.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Frontline health care workers of color bridge racial gap in time of COVID-19
Lack of trust and access to services has caused devastation during COVID-19 for Utah's communities of color.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
The holidays are a peak time for heart attacks
The holiday season can lead to an unwanted health risk. Heart attacks peak in December and January.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Home care patient says nurse is ‘friend who will always be there’
During the pandemic, many have expressed thanks to frontline caregivers at hospitals and clinics. But there are 2 million health care workers in the U.S. whose work isn’t quite as visible.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Utah mom: ‘We were gonna lose him,’ after son had MIS-C
Doctors at Primary Children's Hospital are co-leading a national study about a serious condition some kids get from COVID-19.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Utah doctor: Smell therapy helps COVID-19 patients regain sense of smell, taste
Lack of smell and taste are some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 and have affected up to 85% of patients, according to the National Institutes of Health. For some, those symptoms have lingered for months but a new therapy is showing promise.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Falls can cause serious injury, doctors say. Here’s how to prevent them.
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for people 65 and older. They often result in a lengthy recovery. An Intermountain emergency room doctor explained how to prevent them.2 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Utah doctor: COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children
The Food and Drug Administration approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 and recommended emergency use authorization. It could be available as soon as next week. A Utah pediatrician explains what parents should know.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Taking precautions for kids can lower exposure risk to COVID-19 this Halloween
Doctors say by following safe Halloween strategies, kids can still have fun while being protected from the virus.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Intermountain, University of Utah team up to keep communities healthy through prevention
They're training the next generation of physicians in population health, keeping people and communities healthy through prevention.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
New treatment helps cancer patient find success
A growing treatment is finding success in the fight against cancer. Doctors say it helps a patient's own immune cells recognize and attack the disease. The procedure made all the difference for a Utah man.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Genetic testing impacts the decisions one Utah family is making after cancer diagnosis
What if you knew your chances of getting cancer were higher than most people? And what if you knew there was a way to intervene before you got sick? One Utah family shares how genetic testing is impacting the decisions they make.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Salt Lake woman with metastatic cancer finds improved quality of life with advanced treatment and therapies
Over the last several decades, doctors have become really good at treating cancer and now through recent medical advancements and therapies, they're getting better at giving patients their quality of life back.3 years ago
Peter Rosen, KSL TV
‘Nurse navigators’ support cancer patients through treatment, therapies
“Cancer is a really dark cloud, that can have a beautiful silver lining, if you will let that happen.”3 years ago
Aley Davis and Ashley Moser, KSL TV
TeleHealth oncology services allow Charleston man to be treated closer to home
Anyone familiar with cancer treatment knows it involves lots of doctor appointments. Making the same drive several times a week can be grueling, but now technology is sparing patients those repeated trips and offering them better quality of life.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Same-day biopsy offers women greater peace of mind in breast cancer treatment
Recent advancements in screening and treatment are making it possible for people to be treated for breast cancer more easily and successfully. One Utah woman is grateful she didn’t delay care.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Why fall is the best time of year to hit the hiking trails
If you haven't headed up one of Utah’s beautiful canyons in a while, now is the time. The leaves are officially bursting with color. One Utah family explains why they make fall hiking a priority.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital offers free virtual car seat checks during the pandemic
59 percent of parents do not install car seats correctly according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Intermountain Primary Children’s hospital is offering free, virtual certified car seat safety checks during the pandemic for parents.3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
New ‘Return-to-Learn’ program helps students succeed in the classroom post-concussion
Utah follows strict protocols to help student athletes who suffer a concussion "return-to-play." But what about helping injured students keep up in the classroom?3 years ago
Aley Davis, KSL TV
Frontline health care workers say they’re burned out, experiencing staffing shortages
No one's taken the brunt of the pandemic like health care workers on the frontline, and the unrelenting cases of COVID-19 have brought many to their breaking point. Three caregivers at Layton Hospital are sharing how their job affects them personally.3 years ago
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Smith’s Chef Jeff Jackson’s recipe for root beer grilled chicken legs
If you're planning to do some grilling over the long weekend Smith's Chef Jeff Jackson has a recipe you can try.3 years ago
