Health
Ali Litzinger
Carbon monoxide poisoning on the rise in winter months
SALT LAKE CITY — Winter is approaching and officials want people to know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. Last year, nearly 200 Utahns were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The flame in a gas appliance should generally be blue, with some orange. If the flame is mostly yellow, it’s giving off excess carbon monoxide. […]2 months ago
Mark Jackson
BYU wellness students return from Blue zone with healthy lifestyle tips
Some BYU students are learning how to live healthy and happier lives from a trip to Ikaria, Greece.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Salt Lake Co. Council voting to fund temporary mental health receiving center
Salt Lake County Council will vote Tuesday morning on Funding for a temporary mental health receiving center at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.2 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler and Waverly Golden
Companies around Utah offer free Thanksgiving meals and more
The Miller Foundation, Crossroads Urban Center, and Ken Garff are all offering Thanksgiving meals and other services for Thanksgiving.2 months ago
Mark Jackson
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Memphis NAACP pair to help mothers
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Memphis NAACP are partnering to launch "MyBaby4Me" to help new and expecting mothers.2 months ago
Becky Bruce and Kira Hoffelmeyer
School and daycare facilities haven’t “bounced back” to normalcy
Along with the rest of the nation, a shortage of daycare workers and teachers in Utah means parents are staying home from work.2 months ago
Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman CNN
FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes
The monoclonal antibody teplizumab from ProventionBio and Sanofi is given through intravenous infusion.2 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Setting boundaries on a friend or family member’s addiction
Instead of boundaries that look like giving in or cutting off the person with an addiction, one Utah expert suggests seeking middle ground.2 months ago
Heather Kelly
It shaping up to be a scary flu season
Frequently wash your hands, get vaccinated and stay away from crowded areas to help prevent the spread of the flu.2 months ago
Heather Law, Aliza Kassim Khalidi and Mayumi Maruyama
Cruise ship with 800 COVID-positive passengers docks in Sydney
The Majestic Princess cruise ship was about halfway through a 12-day voyage when an outbreak of cases was noticed.2 months ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
The health benefits of a random act of kindness
Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves — it can also boost the giver's health and happiness, according to research. It's a win-win for all.2 months ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
The oldest living person in the US just turned 115
Bessie Hendricks, the oldest living person in the United States, has celebrated yet another turn around the sun. The Iowa supercentenarian turned 115 on November 7.3 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Illnesses such as RSV already striking children hard
Illnesses such as RSV are causing more and more children to be admitted to the hospital.3 months ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76
Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning. He was 76.3 months ago
Waverly Golden
A potentially severe flu season may leave blood supply short in the U.S.
The American Red Cross is asking the public for blood and platelet donations, before a potentially severe flu season is upon us.3 months ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
Why Costco and Trader Joe’s stopped selling your favorite food
There are several reasons Trader Joe's, Costco and other stores suddenly stop selling customer favorites.3 months ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Flu and other respiratory virus activity continues to ramp up across the US
Seventeen states, Washington, DC, and New York City, are reporting high or very high respiratory illness activity amid a flu season that's hitting harder and earlier than usual3 months ago
Waverly Golden
Utah Red Cross announces new partnership to encourage blood donations
Utah Red Cross is launching the "Together We Give" blood drive campaign in partnership with Allegiant for the month of November.3 months ago
Katia Hetter, CNN
What you should know about getting a flu vaccine this year, according to an expert
What to expect when getting the flu vaccine this season.3 months ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Across the U.S. and in Utah, dementia on the rise in adults
Utah health officials say that one in ten adults over the age of 65 show signs of Alzheimer's.3 months ago
Adam Small
HPV vaccine rate for Utah teens increasing
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah historically had one of the lowest rates of teens getting the HPV vaccine, but new data shows that’s changing. According to data from the CDC, Utah’s HPV vaccination rate for kids ages 13 to 17 has jumped 16.4% since 2020. That increase moves Utah from 44th to 20th in the […]3 months ago
Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large
Gulp. We consume up to a credit card’s worth of plastic *every* week
Originally Published: 31 OCT 22 13:00 ET Updated: 02 NOV 22 12:37 ET (CNN) — Here’s something that will haunt you: You likely consume the rough equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic every single week, according to a World Wildlife Fund study. Yup. You read that right. A credit card! The plastic […]3 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Utah is the second-most stressed state according to new study
Stress in Utah is high, according to a new study by healthcare company PlushCare. The company analyzed tweets to find out how stressed each state is.3 months ago
Allie Litzinger
Fewer people getting flu shot amidst outbreak
According to experts, less people are opting to get the influenza vaccine this season. This flu season is shaping to be big.3 months ago
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