A growing number of Americans is contributing to the overconsumption of soft drinks, an issue experts believe is making people fat. Read more »

Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in the city's restaurants, delis and movie theaters in the hopes of combating obesity — an... Read more »

Despite the risks, eliminating the prostate cancer screening test would be a mistake. Read more »

Health care spending increased at twice the rate of inflation as hospitals and other providers raised prices, according to a recent study by Health Care Cost Institute. Read more »

After breaking registration records, the Ogden Marathon enjoys cool temperatures and a beautiful weekend. Read more »

Imagine a tiny snake robot crawling through your body, helping a surgeon identify diseases and perform operations. Read more »

Hypertension may be the nation's sneakiest epidemic, a time bomb that's a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure, and one that's growing worse as the population rapidly grows... Read more »

College graduation is an achievement that portends better jobs, more choices and, perhaps more surprisingly, potentially longer lives according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »

Last weekend, in a two-day span, three people were killed on Utah's roadways. Read more »

Across the vast Pacific, the mighty bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination that leaked from Japan's crippled nuclear plant to the shores of the United States 6,000 miles away — the... Read more »

As the 29th annual Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon approaches, Chrissy Sperry said she is reminded of the many blessings in her life. Although her son is very ill, he is generally... Read more »

The maker of Tide Pods will create a new double-latch lid to deter children from accessing and eating the brightly colored detergent packets, a company spokesman said Friday. Read more »

Sometimes life is moving so quickly, important things like our health are forgotten or ignored. There comes a point where you have to change, and change is hard — it requires things like... Read more »

An international study suggests that the CPAP mask used to treat sleep apnea could be a key to preventing development of high blood pressure in some people. Read more »

As health insurance costs continue to rise, many employers are cutting back on the coverage they provide, according to NPR. Read more »

Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players. Read more »

SALT LAKE CITY — Hyundai Hope On Wheels awarded Primary Children's Medical Center with a $75,000 Hyundai scholar grant to Dr. Anupam Verma for her work to develop an advanced test for... Read more »

Utah ranks 13th in the nation as one of the more friendly states for bicyclists, according the the League of American Bicyclists. Read more »

With gas prices being close to record levels, consumers are driving less and thinking about getting a more fuel-efficient car, according to a recent survey by the Consumer Reports National Research... Read more »