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Most Americans are getting more sleep than 20 years ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
If you're feeling a bit groggy and sleep-deprived, buck up. You're probably getting more sleep than you used to get.
Why climbing stairs improves longevity, heart health
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The internet is full of ideas and products to boost longevity. But among the most effective, inexpensive and readily available tools are stairs.
Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer. His family hosted a blood drive in his honor on Friday to get the word out that blood donations are needed in Utah.
Biden expands health insurance access for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration will allow certain immigrants illegally brought to the U.S. as children access to federally run health insurance, the White House said on Friday, addressing a sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Largest US health insurer says a third of Americans exposed in massive data hack
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty told a congressional committee Wednesday that hackers breached a subsidiary of his company, the country's largest health insurer, by stealing a password and gaining access through a system that lacked multifactor authentication.
Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in.
Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure.
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts
Jen Christensen, CNN | Updated May 1 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
The CDC is warning of a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts. The affected walnuts were sold in stores in several states, including Utah.
Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says
Amina Niasse, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 6:56 a.m. | Save Story
Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the law.
Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that "there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue."
US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, sources say
Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. It would recognize the medical uses of cannabis. However, it would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health, new study finds
Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa. Federal officials say these are the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
Social media affects views on mental illness, study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
Teens and young adults spend a lot of time on social media. The messages they encounter there could be key to helping or hurting those who struggle with anxiety and depression.
St. George ranks in Top 10 cleanest metro areas in American Lung Association report
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 131.2 million people in the U.S. live where the air quality gets failing grades due to too-high levels of ozone or particle pollution. And it's a problem that's been getting worse.
Study examines regular use of low-dose aspirin to improve colorectal cancer survival
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Taking a low-dose daily aspirin long-term may reduce the risk of developing or dying from colorectal cancer by revving the body's immune response to cancer cells, according to a new study.
Report finds comprehensive approach may improve suicide prevention on college campuses
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.
