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You probably don't need electrolytes. Here's who actually does...
| Posted July 1 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his 4-month absence from Congress
Mike Catalini And Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House. Kean in a speech Tuesday said he was being treated for depression during his lengthy absence from Congress.
Outgunned: The high-stakes battle for Utah's local dental practices
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted June 29 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Utah dentists are competing against corporate dental support operations for independent practices — and winning. Here's how they're doing it.
Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 28 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.
Logan coffee shop owner works to break stigma around men's mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 28 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
A coffee shop in Logan hosts veteran game nights and works to create a safe space for people to get mental health support.
New report finds few sunscreens meet safety standards
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated June 27 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
It's time to stock up on sunscreen, but few choices on store shelves today are both safe and effective, according to an annual report by the Environmental Working Group.
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first, but science explains why it's a bad idea
Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press | Posted June 27 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
You scratched that bug bite, and now it's a big, itchy bump. Some science explains why scratching really can make things worse, even if you don't break the skin.
Inside resilience training aimed at helping first responders manage stress, burnout
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 27 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
For those men and women serving as first responders, the job can take a toll.
What to know about intermittent fasting
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 26 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
Intermittent fasting is everywhere right now — across social media, fitness apps and wellness trends. More than 13% of Americans say they've tried it, often for weight loss or metabolic health benefits.
The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
Javier Arciga, Associated Press | Updated June 24 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
To someone getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, not panicking may be difficult, even if that's what you should do. But lifeguards also say to flip over and float out of the danger.
CDC concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
Akanksha Khushi and Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Updated June 24 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it ended responses to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, two months after the virus killed three people.
Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 24 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Reports of ash falling from the sky and hazy conditions across parts of Utah are raising concerns about air quality and outdoor events as wildfire smoke drifts into populated areas.
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak, WHO says
Emma Farge and AyenDeng Bior, Reuters | Updated June 23 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old. Is highly contagious disease still spreading?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old, and while spread has slowed, state public health officials aren't dropping their guard.
Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.
Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
As the air quality worsens due to ongoing wildfires in areas like Salt Lake City and Eureka, doctors are urging people to stay indoors when possible and keep an eye on symptoms.
Mother, daughter raise awareness for organ donation at Transplant Games
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 21 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
