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Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales, unlikely to cause lasting scar, analysts say

Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Nicholas P. Brown, Reuters  |  Posted July 22 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large foodborne illness outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell may ​dent its sales but is unlikely to cause any lasting damage to the brand, analysts said.
US pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

US pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated July 21 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is pausing Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota ​over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday.
Beaver school employees keep kids fed despite water woes

Beaver school employees keep kids fed despite water woes

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated July 21 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not having water has made things complicated for Beaver County School District employees who feed hundreds of children during the summer, but quitting was never an option.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising

Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising

Maggie Fick and Michael Erman, Reuters  |  Posted July 21 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Novo Nordisk sued rival Eli Lilly in federal ​court on Tuesday, accusing the drugmaker of false advertising in claiming its weight-loss medicines outperform Novo's drugs.
Utah woman speaks out after losing husband to post-sepsis syndrome

Utah woman speaks out after losing husband to post-sepsis syndrome

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stefani Ellison, of Cedar City, lost her husband Stephen Ellison one year ago to suicide, due largely to post-sepsis syndrome. She hopes sharing their story will help others.
Georgia woman with cerebral palsy inspires community, becomes magazine cover model

Georgia woman with cerebral palsy inspires community, becomes magazine cover model

La'Tasha Givens, WUPA  |  Posted July 20 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Natalie Fowler, who was born with cerebral palsy, approaches daily life with resilience and a faithful mindset.
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Associated Press  |  Updated July 20 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.
FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was a false positive

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was a false positive

Reuters  |  Updated July 20 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FDA said laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms ‌in an investigation into an outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite and concluded the ⁠finding should be considered ​a false positive.
US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as Cyclosporiasis cases mount

US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as Cyclosporiasis cases mount

Ahmed Aboulenein, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Updated July 20 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. FDA said the basis for linking Taylor Farms' lettuce to the largest U.S. foodborne illness outbreak in recent years remains unchanged.
'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn

'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peter Van Horn, 61, climbs Pfeifferhorn weekly, finding solace after personal tragedies, including near-death experience, sibling loss and a years-long struggle with drug abuse.
It's not Halloween — but beware the bats

It's not Halloween — but beware the bats

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 20 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns might see more bats in July and August because baby bats, or pups, are learning to fly and leaving their roosts for the first time.
New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks

New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Children's Health is expanding an asthma care model designed to help Utah children receive faster treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support

Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah

'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak

Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A growing Cyclospora outbreak across parts of the country is causing concern among consumers and raising questions about whether fresh produce is safe to eat.
Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle

Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A congressional committee advanced a bill proposed by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy that would make it easier for patients to sue over gender-related surgeries and hormone treatments.
From doctor to patient: Retired radiologist undergoes robotic surgery for prostate cancer

From doctor to patient: Retired radiologist undergoes robotic surgery for prostate cancer

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A retired Utah radiologist shares his experience with robotic surgery after a prostate cancer diagnosis and encourages other men to get screened.
What's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doing to deep-6 low testosterone levels in the ranks?

What's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doing to deep-6 low testosterone levels in the ranks?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 17 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pushups, pullups and timed "over hill, over dale" runs are time-honored cornerstones of military training, fitness and health measurements.
Lettuce supplier Taylor Farms to recall product linked to parasite, Bloomberg News reports

Lettuce supplier Taylor Farms to recall product linked to parasite, Bloomberg News reports

Anuja ​Bharat Mistry and Sneha SK, Reuters  |  Updated July 17 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Farms told regulators it was ​preparing to issue a recall of ingredients linked to a parasite outbreak that has sickened thousands, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.