Health

A child is comforted after getting his COVID-19 vaccine....
Carma Hassan and Helen Regan, CNN

WHO experts revise Covid-19 vaccine advice, say healthy kids and teens low risk

For healthy kids six months to 17 years old, WHO said countries should consider vaccinating based on factors such as disease burden and cost-effectiveness.
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Ike Yospe

KSL NewsRadio employees win Gracie Award

The Gracie award recognizes people in the media that represent the changing roles, issues, and concerns of women. 
1 year ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription...
GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan, original naloxone still available

The decision means Narcan can be sold at convenience and grocery stores. But community groups will still offer the original naloxone.
1 year ago
Primary Children's telehealth program...
Devin Oldroyd

New Primary Children’s telehealth program keeps NICU babies closer to home

A new telehealth program at Primary Children's Hospital will help keep NICU babies closer to home. The program began during the pandemic.
1 year ago
Six people were killed at a small, private Christian school just south of downtown Nashville on Mon...
Associated Press

What we know about the Covenant school shooting in Nashville

Police say the shooting took place over about 14 minutes. The shooter, Audrey Hale was a former student. She is also dead.
1 year ago
Good friends and good physical health may be even more closely linked than previously thought, new...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN

Strong, steady friendships may benefit physiological health, study shows

Researchers say positive social experiences impact not only a person's stress level and ability to cope, but also markers of physical health.
1 year ago
COVID-19-virus...
Ben McGonnell

Utah’s COVID-19 transmissions slowed but still present

According to recent updates, Covid-19 transmissions have decelerated in most counties of Utah; however, the virus is still present.
1 year ago
Getting burnout is extremely common, especially when you're trying so hard to achieve productivity....
Michelle Lee

Are your thoughts on productivity counterproductive?

Getting burnout is extremely common, especially when you're trying so hard to achieve productivity.
1 year ago
southwest airlines planes pictured...
Pete Muntean, CNN

Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight steps in after pilot’s medical emergency

After safely returning to Las Vegas, a backup crew boarded and the flight continued to Columbus as planned.
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FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about health care and prescription drug costs at the University o...
Jeremy Diamond, CNN

White House to disband Covid-19 response team in May

The team was responsible for coordinating the nationwide rollout and distribution of vaccines, treatments and medical supplies.
1 year ago
medicaid...
Elizabeth Weiler

It’s time to re-enroll for Medicaid for the first time since before the pandemic

For the Beehive state beginning next month, for those applicable, Medicaid re-enrollment will be required.
1 year ago
Jason Sudeikis attends the Apple Original Series "Ted Lasso" Season 3 Red Carpet Premiere at Westwo...
Arlette Saenz, CNN

‘Ted Lasso’ cast will meet with President Biden for mental health discussion

A White House official said the meeting will focus on discussing "the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing."
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Michelle Lee

Beating the Monday blues and the Sunday scaries

One expert said that Mondays have a cultural implication about "getting back to the grind" and that’s why it often impacts our mood.
1 year ago
Paxlovid...
Janelle Chavez, CNN

FDA advisers vote to support Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment in high-risk adults

Paxlovid is a combination of the drugs nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and was granted emergency use authorization in December 2021.
1 year ago
Utah sure does love its soda shops and sugar-added drinks, and recent data shows that more kids are...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah kids drinking more sugar than the national average

A CDC study found 66% of Utah kids consume sugar-added drinks at least once a week, that's higher than the national average.
1 year ago
This years record-breaking runoff has made it difficult for Utah farmers to start planting their sp...
HUGO RIKARD-BELL

New mental health program focuses on Utah farmers

A new program by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is taking a closer look at the mental health of farmers.
1 year ago
sweetener...
Curt Gresseth

Are artificial sweeteners worse for your health than sugar?

Artificial sweeteners can have negativity effect people with heart disease, according to a recent study. A Utah doctor joins the show to discuss.
1 year ago
A low-carb, high-fat "keto-like" diet may be linked to higher levels of "bad" cholesterol and doubl...
Carma Hassan and Sandee LaMotte, CNN

‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease

A low-carb, high-fat "keto-like" diet may double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes.
1 year ago
FILE - This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapch...
Curt Gresseth

Dems and Republicans uniting to protect kids from social media, Utah congressman says

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is leading the national push to protect children from what they say is the negative effects of social media. His bill is uniting both Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C.
1 year ago
Be sure to get a full night of solid sleep before and a few days after a vaccination to bolster ant...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Sleep affects your immunity after vaccination

Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get the shot may limit your body's response to the vaccine a new study says.
1 year ago
The Utah Royals FC women's soccer team is returning to Salt Lake City.   And when they return, th...
Jessica Lowell

Utah Royals returning to Utah with policy assuring abortion for players

In a statement to KSL, the Utah Royals said they have a policy to cover any medical procedure that is not provided in the state of Utah.
1 year ago
For folks who are adjusting their clocks, the body isn't going to like getting up an hour earlier, ...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Tips for surviving the Daylight Saving Time change

Are you ready to move your clocks forward by an hour? For most people in the US, it's time to "spring forward" into Daylight Saving Time.
1 year ago
a bed and table are pictured, daylight saving time is coming up...
Amie Schaeffer

Zero Fatalities urges road users to stay alert as the clocks move ahead

Daylight saving time takes place this weekend. The clocks leap forward an hour depriving us of one hour of sleep. Here are to stay safe.
1 year ago
FEMA Provides aide to Utah....
Aubri Wuthrich

FEMA provides Utah more money for COVID-19 reimbursements

The money is earmarked for Utah County to reimburse it for the previous use of shelter and other needs for emergency workers.
1 year ago

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