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More than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in …

WEBA person in their 40s now will be nearing 70 in the year 2050. And they won't be alone, because the world is undergoing an unprecedented and inexorable shift: by …

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's …

WEBThe benefits of hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. That's the conclusion of a new studypublished in the medical journal …

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Open enrollment begins for 2022 'Obamacare' health care …

WEBOpen enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is underway in Utah and across the country, and experts are calling the program better …

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'All of Us' research project diversifies the storehouse of …

WEBA big federal research project aimed at reducing racial disparities in genetic research has unveiled the program's first major trove of results. "This is a huge deal," …

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Mental health care is hard to find, especially for people …

WEBA report from the Department of Health and Human Services' inspector general finds a dire shortage of mental health care providers in Medicaid and Medicare, …

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Revisiting 'Becoming Ella Fitzgerald' with Judith Tick on …

WEBJudith Tick. /. W. W. Norton & Company. Today we’ll revisit our conversation with Judith Tick about her new book Becoming Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald …

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Chronic food insecurity affects almost 40% of Utah …

WEBThe survey found that food insecurity disproportionately impacts women, first-generation students, students of color and rural students. A survey of students enrolled …

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Ask An Expert: how body image affects mental health

WEBThese comparisons, messages, and actions can cause poor body image, which can trigger disordered eating, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, shame, self-hatred, …

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Talking with Kase Johnstun about his new novel 'Cast …

WEBTom Williams worked as a part-time UPR announcer for a few years and joined Utah Public Radio full-time in 1996. He is a proud graduate of Uintah High School …

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Addressing Social Determinants Of Health In Utah

WEBThe governor’s health security team is expected to deliver actionable items to address social determinants in Utah by the end of April. Intermountain Healthcare is …

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Vaccination: Personal Choice Or Community Responsibility

WEBSome Utahns feel that vaccines should be a personal choice, others believe that getting vaccinated is a responsibility to protect all of the members of our community. …

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Health leaders release master plan to combat Utah's behavioral …

WEBLike the rest of the country, Utah has been facing a worsening behavioral health crisis. The state ranks 10th for the prevalence of anxiety in children aged 3-17 …

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Here's why overprescribing antibiotics can be harmful

WEBOver prescription of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and the emergence of bacteria like MRSA. A recent study by Intermountain Health has shown …

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Your appendix is not, in fact, useless. This anatomy professor …

WEBThe first function is supporting the immune system. The appendix has a high concentration of immune tissue, so it's acting to help the immune system fight any bad …

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State of Utah partners with universities on new medical cannabis

WEBThe Utah state legislature last year appropriated a few hundred thousand dollars to start the new Cannabis Research Centerthat will be based at University of …

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Utah physicians warn of Great Salt Lake dust health impacts

WEBDust is blown off of the dry Great Salt Lake lake bed near Brigham City, Utah during a wind event. Concerns over health impacts of toxic dust blowing off of Great …

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New climate report shows hazards of drought to human health in …

WEBNew climate report shows hazards of drought to human health in the Southwest. The sun shines on homes in To'hajiilee, New Mexico on November 15, 2021. …

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Utah has the third-highest rate of kindergarten vaccine …

WEBUtah had the third-highest rate of exemptions in the nation at about 8.1%. It is one of 10 states that exceeded a 5% exemption rate, compared to two states just …

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Salt Lake County faces 800% increase in syphilis cases among …

WEBSalt Lake County is facing a startling increase in syphilis cases among women, which brings with it an increased risk of syphilis in newborns.. Rates of syphilis …

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Huntsman Mental Health Institute donates $15 million to mental …

WEBThe Huntsman family donated $150 million in 2019 to create the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The Institute provides education through their school of …

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What Cache County officials are doing to curb rising suicide rates

WEBThe Bear River Health Department reports that suicides among adolescents have doubled in the last 10 years. And those 30 to 44 years of age have a suicide …

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