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Friendly rivalry takes center stage at Salt Lake County Senior Decathlon
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Competition was fierce Tuesday at the Magna Kennecott Senior Center, where nearly 100 older adults gathered for Salt Lake County's annual Senior Decathlon.
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Fatima Hussein & Michelle Price, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 22 - 4:25 p.m. | Save Story
Vice President JD Vance and White House officials are announcing plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges.
Lawsuits allege Ozempic, other GLP-1 medications may cause sudden vision loss
KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
At least one lawsuit alleges that Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications may cause sudden vision loss.
As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials
Kalei Fink, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
There are 27 bodies of water in Utah currently under harmful algae watch or warning advisories, which has state officials urging waterfowl hunters to be aware of water conditions.
Alcohol use has declined for the first time since Covid-19, with Gen Zers and millennials leading the charge
Avni Trivedi, CNN | Posted Sept. 21 - 4:22 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly seven years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Brian P. Lee has seen signs that rates of alcohol use have finally begun to drop.
Local 12-year-old girl shows relentless strength during RZR crash that nearly severed her hand
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
If you're looking for an example of perseverance, look no further than 12-year-old Chloe Hanish.
Health collaborative working to improve care, dignity for elderly Utahns
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
The dignity in dying initiative within the One Utah Health Collaborative is seeking to reduce costs and improve care by helping elderly Utahns get their care wishes recorded properly.
HYROX brings 16,000 competitors to Salt Lake City
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
About 16,000 athletes competed at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City in a HYROX competition.
Fairview pizzeria owner remembered, family shares mental health message
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Fairview family is mourning the loss of a local business owner while turning their grief into a message of hope for others struggling with mental health.
All 50 states sign up for Trump's Medicaid most-favored-nation plan
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated Sept. 18 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump plans to announce on Friday that all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico signed on to participate in his most-favored-nation drug pricing scheme for Medicaid.
Utah mom-to-be finds support through group prenatal care
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 18 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah mom-to-be shares how group prenatal care is helping her find support, answers and connection during pregnancy.
Health Secretary Kennedy adds 8 new members to key health committee
Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Posted Sept. 17 - 1:18 p.m. | Save Story
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named eight new members to the Preventive Services Task Force, the panel on what preventive medical care should be provided free of charge.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, grilled over vaccine stance
Fatima Hussein and Ali Swenson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 16 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Whole grains are good for your heart. How do you know if you're eating enough?
Amanda Schupak, CNN | Posted Sept. 15 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Extensive research in the past two decades has shown that a diet rich in whole grains is associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes
Intermountain Health to convert West Valley City building into new medical campus
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Sept. 15 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health announced a new medical campus on Tuesday "in the heart" of West Valley City. The nonprofit healthcare organization said it acquired the nine-story Fairbourne building and plans to convert it into a medical campus and "major healthcare hub."
Utah dad turns daughter's Type 1 diabetes experience into push for a cure
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 15 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah father is turning his daughter's experience with Type 1 diabetes into a push to accelerate research toward a cure.
Nearly 1 in 5 young people turn to AI for mental health advice. What Utah parents should know
VideoEric Cabrera, KSL | Updated Sept. 15 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
A national study found nearly 1 in 5 young people have used AI for mental health advice, and most haven't told anyone. A psychiatrist says parents should start by asking questions, not lecturing.
Experts urge FDA to set clear safety and access standards for psychedelic drugs
Puyaan Singh and Kamal Choudhury, Reuters | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors, veterans, pharmacists and therapists on Monday urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to establish clear safety and access standards for psychedelic therapies during a four-hour public meeting convened by the agency amid efforts to speed up their development.
