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National walk aims to prevent suicide, raise awareness, comfort survivors

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is trying to reverse this trend by raising awareness about suicide.

Exercise: Finding time to fit it in

In the busyness of life, finding time to exercise often takes a back seat to all of the other running around parents do. Read more »

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National walk aims to prevent suicide, comfort survivors

Recent reports from the CDC show an increase in suicide rates. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is trying to reverse this trend by raising awareness about suicide prevention and... Read more »

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Study: Facebook's organ donor status increases number of registered donors substantially

Last year, Facebook added a feature that allowed users to add "organ donor" to other profile information. Researchers say the new feature caused a more than 20-fold increase to the number of... Read more »

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House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill

House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. Read more »

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Poverty committee begins trek for solutions

An advisory committee held its first meeting Monday to discuss focus group, education, and social training as some of their goals to end intergenerational poverty in Utah. Read more »

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Plane with man who made poison threat lands in NJ

A flight from Hong Kong on which a man claimed everyone was poisoned has arrived safely in New Jersey and the man taken off the plane. Read more »

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Better than bulgur? Quinoa takes turn in tabbouleh

Though everyone seems to have a different way of spelling tabbouleh — toubouleh? tabouli? — more and more people do seem to agree that this delicious Middle Eastern salad of bulgur... Read more »

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Push for solutions underway to Utah's suicide problem

While the number of suicides in Utah appear to be running apace with figures from the same time last year, suicide prevention efforts are being ramped up statewide. Read more »

June 15, 2013

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Sequester cuts hit poor, elderly, cancer patients

The first warnings about the spending cuts were dire. Read more »

June 15, 2013

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Amidst ongoing doubts about health care law, Senate Dems' answer is to go on the offense

Far from reversing course, Senate Democrats who backed President Barack Obama's health care law and now face re-election in GOP-leaning states are reaffirming up their support for the overhaul even... Read more »

June 15, 2013

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Why owning a pet may be a better financial investment than you think

A video produced by Yahoo Finance's Cost of Living shows why pet ownership can actually be a beneficial investment. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Photo shows a Wendy's employee eating ice cream directly from machine

A photo has surfaced of a Wendy's employee eating ice cream straight from the machine. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Department of Environmental Quality names Ozone YouTube contest winners

The state Department of Environmental Quality has announced the top three winners of its YouTube video contest that highlighted ozone pollution in 30 seconds. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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New York mayor focuses on styrofoam for latest citywide ban

Mayor Bloomberg of New York City has targeted styrofoam in his latest citywide ban. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn supports the effort to abolish the use styrofoam for cups and containers in... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Supreme Court says no patent on natural DNA, upholds other Myriad patents

The Supreme Court on Thursday said natural DNA cannot be patented, but upheld the patentability of synthetic DNA. The effect on testing prices, access may not be as great as some have predicted,... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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High Court says human genes can't be patented, partial win for Utah company

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Charges against Murray-based chiropractor dismissed

Charges have been dropped against a Highland chiropractor accused of exploiting a disabled woman. Read more »

June 12, 2013

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Utah health department to offer free screenings to uninsured

The Utah Department of Health will partner with various community groups and clinics to screen underserved Utahns for health risks this summer. Read more »

June 12, 2013

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Dog 'heroes' donate blood, save canine lives, solve supply issues

Dog "heroes" donate blood, save canine lives, solve veterinary supply issues Read more »

June 12, 2013

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Primary Children's gets national nod in U.S. News' best hospital rankings

Primary Children's Medical Center has again ranked among the nation's top pediatric hospitals. Read more »

June 11, 2013

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Doctor accused of killing ex-wife agrees to suspension of medical license

John Wall, a Salt Lake pediatrician accused of killing his ex-wife, will have a preliminary hearing in October. The doctor has also agreed to a suspension of his license while the criminal charges... Read more »

June 11, 2013

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Study shows link between life expectancy and education

A new study from a University of Illinois professor finds that life expectancy for people with less than a high school diploma decreased by four years between 1990 and 2008. Read more »

June 11, 2013

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Obama administration now backs morning-after pills for all girls

After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply with a judge's... Read more »

June 11, 2013

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Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Read more »

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