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It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Posted March 21 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.
Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.
How parent conversations during spring break can prevent underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted March 19 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Spring break can be a great time to talk with your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Parents Empowered offers suggestions to make a difficult conversation easier.
Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Almost a year after construction began, Cedar City Hospital's $7 million emergency department expansion officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.
Utah woman, 18, uses tools learned in school to self-diagnose stroke and save own life
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Eighteen-year-old Gretl Talbot experienced a rare stroke on Feb. 21. Due to things she recently learned in her CNA class, she was able to recognize the signs and get herself the help she needed.
Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Measles spread: Theaters, schools, Kangaroo Zoo and aquarium among new exposure sites
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Measles cases and exposure locations are continuing to be identified in Utah as the disease spreads throughout the state.
Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
After a monthlong fight against pneumonia and the flu, a 3‑year‑old Ogden boy has died.
USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.
Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 17 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.
Pfizer says experimental breast cancer drug cuts risk of disease worsening in mid-stage trial
Reuters | Updated March 17 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Pfizer said on Tuesday its experimental combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 40% in patients with breast cancer.
American Legion doing 'Buddy Checks' as part of America 250 celebrations
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 16 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
At the Bennion Veterans Home in Payson on Monday, members of the American Legion visited with residents as part of a nationwide effort called "Buddy Checks."
Cannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds
Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Updated March 16 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most mental health and substance-use disorders, according to a large review of past studies published Monday.
US judge blocks efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Updated March 16 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Monday blocked key parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to reshape U.S. vaccine policy, including a move to reduce the number of shots routinely recommended for children.
Structure's obesity pill shows up to 16.3% weight loss in study
Sahil Pandey, Puyaan Singh and Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Posted March 16 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Structure Therapeutics' oral obesity drug aleniglipron delivered up to 16.3% weight loss when compared with a placebo after 44 weeks of treatment in a mid-stage study, it said on Monday.
Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated March 16 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah mother is raising awareness about the heightened suicide risk among military veterans after losing her own son, Private First Class Bowden Hunter of Saratoga Springs.
Former restaurant owner who paid it forward during pandemic sees kindness returned
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 14 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
Kayden Petersen-Craig has a stage four type of cancer known as a adenocarcinoma. As the owner of Cafe Villa Bella in Ogden during the pandemic, he offered free sack school lunches for kids.
