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Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks
Juveria Tabassum and Alexander Marrow, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Hershey beat first-quarter earnings estimates, helped by strong demand for its healthier snack brands, such as LesserEvil popcorn and its mints, as eating habits shift amid the growing use of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs.
Trump withdraws Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier as pick
Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Posted April 30 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump named Dr. Nicole Saphier as his pick for surgeon general on Thursday, his third nominee for the post, after withdrawing the nomination of Casey Means.
New FDA analysis says infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A new analysis of chemicals in infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A rabid bat found in southern Utah is prompting a warning from public health officials.
Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kelli Rogers said she runs for more than winning races. She had crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon when bombs went off in 2013.
Should AI be allowed to renew prescriptions? Utah Medical Licensing Board urges caution
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Commerce declined to end its pilot program with Doctronic for AI prescription renewals, despite concerns from the Utah Medical Licensing Board.
'State of the Air' reports half of U.S. kids inhaling dangerous pollution
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 26 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of America's children — 46%, which is 33.5 million — live in areas with air pollution levels that can pose a health risk, according to the latest American Lung Association "State of the Air" report released Wednesday.
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted April 26 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country.
FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
Kamal Choudhury and Christy Santhosh, Reuters | Updated April 25 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
The FDA on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments using some psychedelic drugs for serious mental illness, days after an executive order was signed.
More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Collection sites across Utah will open Saturday as part of a drug take‑back event aimed at keeping unused and expired medications out of homes and out of the hands of kids.
Annual 100-mile walk raises suicide prevention awareness
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The 11th annual Life's Worth Living 100 Mile Anti-Suicide Walk began Friday morning in Tooele, bringing together participants to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Neonatal care expanding at Pocatello's Portneuf Medical Center and beyond
Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News | Posted April 24 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
There is now more room to care for the tiniest of babies at Portneuf Medical Center following the recent expansion of its neonatal care unit.
Utah measles cases decreased over past 3 weeks, but 'doesn't mean things are done'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 24 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Leisha Nolen, state epidemiologist, said although the measles outbreak is not done, a recent decrease in Utah measles cases is a good sign.
UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s
Sam Tabahriti, Reuters | Updated April 23 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Kaanita Iyer, CNN | Updated April 22 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.
Mounted Posse donates to help keep trauma‑support camp alive
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 21 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
A volunteer group works closely with the Salt Lake County district attorney and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office to make sure a beloved program for kids who have experienced trauma continues for years to come.
Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients
Nancy Lapid, Reuters | Updated April 21 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Advanced genomic testing could help erase significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates between white and Black patients, new research has found.
Utah Food Bank gets massive pork donation; college football players did the heavy lifting
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted April 20 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
On Friday, a handful of BYU, SUU and Utah State football players worked together to unload 20,000 pounds of pork at the Utah Food Bank.
