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Utah widow heads to Washington, DC, to advocate for better funding to fight cancer
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
Shay Martin, a young widow who lost her husband, Tanner, to cancer, traveled to the United States Capitol Saturday to advocate for cancer research funding.
Beyond the scale: How GLP-1 medications are affecting both body and mind
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
GLP-1s were first approved in 2005 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Since then, more versions of the medication have hit the market, becoming more accessible to patients and used for a wider range of health concerns.
Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk
Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
US surpasses 1,100 measles cases in 2 months. Expect more deaths next
Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Updated Feb. 27 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst.
It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Heart valve disease can start quietly, with symptoms you might just chalk up to getting older. However, health experts say catching it early can make a big difference.
Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic "forever chemicals"
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated Feb. 26 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The "forever chemicals" known as PFAS appear to be aging men faster in their 50s and early 60s, a new study found.
Audit finds $24.3M in unallowable Medicaid payments in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Office of Inspector General said an audit estimates $24 million was spent in Medicaid payments that were not allowed due to overlapping enrollment in multiple states.
US halts some Medicaid payments to Minnesota, alleging fraud
Andrea Shalal and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Updated Feb. 26 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration said Wednesday it would withhold over a quarter of a million dollars of Medicaid funding from Minnesota, saying the state allowed theft of the federal funds.
Influencer Casey Means edges closer to becoming surgeon general
Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Updated Feb. 25 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
Wellness influencer Casey Means advanced toward confirmation as surgeon general on Wednesday as senators pressed her on positions on vaccines and birth control.
FDA's vaccine advisory committee to meet in March for influenza virus strain
Reuters | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday its advisory committee is set to meet on March 12 to discuss and make recommendations on the strain composition of influenza virus vaccines.
Clean air advocates urge Utah lawmakers to act before session's end
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Clean air advocates gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Clean Air Lobby Day," where they urged lawmakers to take action before the legislative session ends.
South Weber family holding onto hope for 3-year-old on life support
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Jace Parker, a South Weber, Davis County, toddler, is fighting for his life after what first appeared to be a minor illness quickly turned into a medical emergency.
How a Provo-based graduate school is endeavoring to meet society's health care needs
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain was founded more than a quarter-century ago by a pair of retired Navy health care professionals — Richard Nelson and Michael Skurja Jr. — and a Brigham Young University educator and coach, Larry Hall.
Primary Children's patient to share her story on General Mills cereal boxes
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 6:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Primary Children's Hospital patient will be featured on cereal boxes in Costco stores across the U.S. in May, along with 19 other children selected as inspiration, by their attitudes and examples.
Taking care of Utah's kids: One lawmaker strives to provide dental care to uninsured children
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 22 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, has introduced another bill this session that would focus on children, specifically helping uninsured children have access to dental care.
Mother of son who died of kratom overdose makes request of Utah lawmakers
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 22 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
It was just over three years ago that Patti Wheeler's son, Wyatt, died of a kratom overdose.
Supportive housing facility breaks ground in Salt Lake City
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 22 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
Valley Behavioral Health has officially broken ground on its new "Homefront" facility, designed to offer both shelter and support.
Utah bill exempting traditional Indigenous healers from licensing rules garners House support
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A proposal that would exempt traditional Native American healers from state licensing rules passed in the Utah House and now moves to the Senate.
