Health
Mapping the food genome: What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.
The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease might be slowed if more addressed symptoms of cognitive decline
When it comes to meaningful reporting, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region.
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 »
Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Changing the world one truth at a time
One of the best ways to fight wrong is with truth. Overcoming error starts with the facts. Truth does not have to be amplified or inflated to add power to its inherent might. Read more »
Pertussis outbreak announced at Davis County school
The Davis County Health Department has announced an outbreak of pertussis at Viewmont High School. Read more »
Guide to Philadelphia abortion doctor murder case
mit Gosnell is on trial, charged with murder, in the deaths of a female patient and four babies prosecutors say were born alive at the abortion clinic he ran. A look at key facts in the case: Read more »
105-year-old woman says bacon is the key to longevity
A 105-year-old Texas woman who worked a life of physical labor and mothered seven children revealed the secret to her longevity: bacon. Read more »
Elder abuse conference to be held in Provo next month
The Provo Police Department is partnering with the Utah Area Agencies on Aging and other organizations to host the first Elder Abuse Conference on Thursday, June 13, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Utah County Convention Center, 220 W.... Read more »
US government files morning-after pill appeal
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-second appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription. Read more »
UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world
ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein... Read more »
2 new diseases could both spark global outbreaks
Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials — a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China. Read more »
Bangladesh collapse survivor gives up garment work
The 19-year-old seamstress who spent 17 days trapped in the rubble of a collapsed factory building said Monday that she will never again work in a Bangladesh garment factory. Read more »
Huge drug cost disparities seen in president's health overhaul
Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Read more »
Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet
When Amtrak unveils the first of 70 new locomotives Monday at a plant in California, it will mark what the national passenger railroad service hopes will be a new era of better reliability,... Read more »
US government files morning-after pill appeal
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription. Read more »
Illinois Lt. Gov supports medical marijuana
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said she is in favor of a bill allowing the medical use of marijuana, explaining Sunday that testimony from seriously ill veterans and other patients helped change her mind. Read more »
Hot weather equals danger near streams and rivers
The hot weather being enjoyed along the Wasatch Front also poses risks due to fast-moving streams carrying runoff from melting snow. Authorities are reminding people to be watchful of children and... Read more »
Family keeps still-hospitalized bomb victim upbeat
Marc Fucarile lost his right leg above the knee in the Boston Marathon bombing, and doctors are still fighting to save his shattered left one. He has second- and third-degree burns and a piece of... Read more »
Health hotline doctors answer questions about strokes
Dr. Gregory Call, neurologist at the Intermountain Medical Center Stroke Program, and program coordinator Kelly Anderson, answered questions about strokes for this week's Deseret News Health Hotline. Read more »
Photo gallery: Pausing for a pink kiss during the Komen Utah Race for the Cure
The Komen Utah Race for the Cure was held in Salt Lake City Saturday. Read more »
43 dead in Turkey car bombings near Syria
In one of the deadliest attacks in Turkey in recent years, two car bombs exploded near the border with Syria on Saturday, killing 43 and wounding 140 others. Turkish officials blamed the attack on... Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood according to new study
Men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to be obese when they're adults, according to a new study. 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 »
Measles surges in UK years after flawed research linked vaccine to autism
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are... 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 »
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 »
Cancer Society hits 100 as US cancer rate falls
The American Cancer Society — one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups — is 100 years old this week. 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 »
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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