Health
Oklahoma tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall."
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease cystic fibrosis.
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law.
Mental illness in youth is a common struggle
Odds are that two of 25 kids (8.3 percent to be exact) would own up to having experienced 14 or more days in the last month that he or she considered "mentally unhealthy," according to a... Read more »
Salt Lake veterans hospital to test next generation of prosthetic limbs
Doctors in Salt Lake City will soon start clinical trials on an innovative prosthetic implant that could help thousands of veterans who have lost a limb. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Medical grants available to cover children's health care needs
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help cover their child's health care needs. Read more »
Division of Wildlife Resources offers bear safety tips
The state Division of Wildlife Resources is offering safety tips to prevent bears from being attracted to campsites so campers can avoid tragedy this summer. Read more »
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday. Read more »
Health care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns
Utah's legislative Health Reform Task Force discusses complicated terms and processes mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will continue to swing into effect throughout... Read more »
Reactions to abortion murder verdict highlight chasm between advocacy groups
After the Gosnell abortion murder trial skidded to a conclusion this week, advocates on both sides have dug in their positions, while the thoughtful "mushy middle" finds itself flummoxed, but a... Read more »
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera bring music to Alzheimer’s patients
Utah Symphony and Utah Opera musicians are taking their performances on the road this month to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's. Read more »
A cauliflower vegetable dish is filling, flavorful
This simple and unique dish combines three ingredients into a tangy and tasty side dish. Cauliflower takes on new flavors and will end up being the hit of the meal. Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Even though laws prohibit it, children and teens in Utah have access to and are using electronic cigarettes, and some state lawmakers intend to change that. Read more »
Bike safety focus of UTA’s Bike Bonanza
UTA’s annual Bike Bonanza will be held this Friday, May 17, at the Gallivan Plaza. The Bike Bonanza is designed to educate families about bike safety and bicycling as a green transportation... Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. Read more »
Ex-emergency room tech admits sexually assaulting patient
A former emergency room technician at Logan Regional Hospital charged with sexually assaulting an unconscious patient has pleaded guilty. Read more »
Could your iPhone save kids' lives?
By attaching an $8 lens to his iPhone with a piece of double-sided tape, Canadian doctors produced a field microscope that can be used to diagnose intestinal worms in low resource settings. Read more »
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos
Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Read more »
Suicide up among middle-aged Americans, but why?
Suicide rates among middle-aged American men and women increased 28.7 percent over the first decade of this century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The twin questions... Read more »
Angelina Jolie announcement leads to increased awareness of breast cancer risk
Genetic testing can result in a reduced risk of breast cancer, and movie star Angelina Jolie is helping increase awareness of the prevalent disease, following her announcement of a double mastectomy. Read more »
HPV vaccines get price drop for poor countries
Merck and GlaxoSmithKline announced last week that they will drop HPV vaccine prices for some developing countries in an effort to battle cervical cancer. Read more »
Study questions how sharply US should cut the salt
A surprising new report questions efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying getting to super-low levels may not be worth the struggle. Read more »
Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other... Read more »
Joyce Brothers, psychologist and TV advice show pioneer, dies at 85
She broke ground for Dr. Phil and Dr. Laura. But Dr. Joyce Brothers, who died Monday at 85, was as well known for her ability to laugh at herself and her prodigious memory as she was for her expert... Read more »
Women have new options for breast cancer surgery
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these... Read more »
Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy: Q&A
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie announced on Tuesday that she had a preventive mastectomy after learning she had a gene that significantly raised her risk of breast cancer. Here's a crash... Read more »
Keeping track of loved ones with Alzheimer’s can be difficult
A man with Alzheimer’s was found safe Sunday after being reported missing the day before. The man's story hit close to home for families in Utah caring for loved ones with the same disease. Read more »
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Mothers on meth: New book highlights family struggles in the suburbs
Six years after conquering meth, Kandice Spencer is still going strong, living a full drug-free life with her family. Not everyone is so fortunate. Meth is a continuing menace to young mothers,... Read more »
Couple charged with child abuse after baby suffers facial burns
A mother and her boyfriend were charged Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled child after the 9-month-old suffered facial burns. Read more »
Tornado victims include animal lover, man in truck
One was an animal lover. Another loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field. Read more »
Family, drug court graduation give mother reason to smile
Tara Roweton said Thursday it "feels great" to graduate from family dependency drug court. It's a big step on her quest to have a happy, stable life for her and her son. Read more »
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer... Read more »
E. coli detected in Plymouth water supply
Residents in Plymouth have been advised not to drink the water after E. coli was detected in the water supply. Read more »
New 'miracle' drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease known as cystic fibrosis. Read more »
New ‘miracle’ drug keeps cystic fibrosis symptoms at bay
A new revolutionary treatment is changing the face of the devastating disease cystic fibrosis. A drug recently approved by the FDA called Kalydeco appears to be holding the disease at bay. Read more »
Report: Medicaid expansion will cost taxpayers
A long-awaited report highlighting the costs and benefits of Medicaid expansion in Utah was released by the state's health department Thursday. Read more »
US companies challenging contraception mandate
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find... Read more »
Utah researchers discover beneficial role of vitamin D after exercise
Researchers at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Murray have found major benefits for consumption of vitamin D after exercise. Read more »
Teen birth rate down, especially among Hispanic youths, CDC says
Teen birth rates in the United States fell to a record low in 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decrease was especially sharp among Hispanic... Read more »
Suicide becoming an epidemic in developed countries
America and other developed countries are facing a new epidemic: suicide. The Daily Beast reports the number of suicides in the United States has increased every year since 1999 and looks to... Read more »
Habitual overeating learned in infancy, BYU study says
Babies predominantly fed formula for the first six months were 2.5 times more likely to be obese by age 2 as babies whose mothers breast-fed. Introducing solid foods before 4 months of age... Read more »
Optimism and American Dream surviving pragmatism, survey shows
Although a new study shows 79 percent of Americans believe the American Dream is alive, there appear to be a few contradictions in some of their other responses. Northwestern Mutual released data... Read more »
Early diagnosis may be key in slowing Alzheimer's epidemic
The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease might be slowed if more people addressed symptoms of mild cognitive decline with a health care professional early on. Read more »
Charity care offered as alternative to Medicaid expansion
Providing charity health care for Utahns was offered Tuesday as an alternative to the state accepting an expansion of Medicaid during a panel discussion sponsored by the Sutherland Institute. Read more »
Intermountain Healthcare program tracks cumulative radiation exposure
Intermountain Healthcare launched a new system that tracks cumulative radiation exposure from medical exams. Read more »
House panel seeks to curb military sexual assaults
Determined to check the growing epidemic of sexual assaults in the armed forces, a House panel is poised to approve a series of revisions to longstanding military law. They include stripping... Read more »
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