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US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
Mariam Sunny, Reuters | Posted April 10 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Thursday.
Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 9 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Having such quick access to lifesaving pediatric care like offered at Primary Children's in Lehi can make all the difference. The Braithwaite family is an example of how it literally saved their son.
What Michael Phelps says about Utah's next Olympics and mental health
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 9 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Swimmer Michael Phelps said what inspired him during a visit to Utah on Wednesday was touring the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center at the University of Utah.
Should've put a ring on it? Maybe! Marriage is linked to lower risk of cancer
Michal Ruprecht, CNN | Posted April 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Marriage has existed for thousands of years. But marriage rates are falling, and that means some people may be missing out on a potential health benefit — a lower risk of cancer.
Kratom company sues over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 8 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
An kratom manufacturer is suing over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound, saying it could cost the company more than $10 million when it takes effect next month.
Utah woman shares dating journey on Netflix's 'Love on the Spectrum'
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 7 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman is opening up about love, independence and life on the autism spectrum as a new cast member of Netflix's hit docuseries "Love on the Spectrum."
Menopause products are having a hot minute. Why doctors urge caution
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Updated April 6 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
As conversations online open up more about menopause, women in perimenopause and on are being bombarded with products, but doctors say skepticism is key.
6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients
Ross Guidotti, CNN | Posted April 5 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Life for a child should be a time of wonder and discovery, but children with cancer are sometimes robbed of those wonders. A girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help those patients.
South Florida dad heads home after nearly 7-year wait for lifesaving heart transplant
Bri Buckley, WFOR via CNN | Posted April 5 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly seven years of waiting, Chevon Byfield finally has a new heart. The journey to get there, though, certainly wasn't easy.
From grocery stores to campus: Measles continues to spread in Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 3 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Measles exposures at the grocery store, in waiting rooms, a temple open house and now the University of Utah adds to the spread of the highly contagious illness.
Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 2 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.
Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Health officials have confirmed a doubling of measles cases in Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties in the past week.
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Primary Children's Hospital joined the Trauma and Grief Network. The network helps provide training to help care teams recognize needs and provide more specific care.
Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.
How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1B for the Broad Institute
James Pollard, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Jon Stanley considers himself fortunate among bipolar disorder patients. He eventually responded to the right drug cocktail after self-described "full-brained mania" almost 40 years ago.
Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.
