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LA firefighters put out blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them
John Bonifield, CNN | Posted March 23 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story
Three-hundred firefighters are participating in a study to monitor their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals after the LA fires.
Program for mothers experiencing addiction grows in Utah
Ivy Farguheson for KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Women who are pregnant and acknowledge dependence on drugs can receive free prenatal and postpartum care at University of Utah Health's Substance Use in Pregnancy Recovery Addiction Dependence program.
Colon cancer in young adults: Utahn shares experience being diagnosed at 21
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 21 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Two years ago, at age 21, Brinlee Luster was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She's sharing her story so others can be inspired.
Weber County mom promotes inclusion of students with Down syndrome with crazy socks
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Crazy socks will color the halls of elementary schools in Weber County Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a hard-working third grader and his mother.
Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals recalled for 'woodlike material' linked to choking
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted March 20 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nestle USA has recalled certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals. The products could be contaminated with "woodlike material." The recall applies to limited quantities of meals.
Cedar City Hospital emergency room to almost double in size
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Officials are preparing for a 5,000-square-foot expansion to the Cedar City Hospital emergency room. It is the first project for the hospital since 2006.
Latinos health fair set for Saturday with 20-plus organizations planning to be there
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
A health fair for Latinos in Utah will be held Saturday in Salt Lake City with representation from 20-plus health care organizations, and more.
After nearly 4 months in hospitals following crash, Utah woman takes important steps in recovery
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted March 20 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly four months in hospitals following a crash with a suspected drunk driver, a Utah woman walked out of Intermountain Medical Center Wednesday.
Built Bars sues Springville protein bar startup over trade secret accusations
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
More than a year after the cookie war ended in Utah, a new culinary battle is brewing. But this time, it involves protein bars.
University of Utah to build hospital, medical campus in West Valley City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated March 18 - 2:44 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah announced plans to build a new hospital and health campus in West Valley City to address health disparities in Utah's second-largest city.
Health agency removes surgeon general's gun violence advisory from its website
Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Updated March 18 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed the 2024 surgeon general's advisory on gun violence from its website.
Why doctors are giving some patients prescriptions for food
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Several programs are part of the "Food Is Medicine" movement, the belief that what people eat helps determine their health on many levels.
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends
Devna Bose, Associated Press | Updated March 17 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
If you're getting the recommended amount of sleep every night but you're still waking up feeling tired, that can be a sign to get checked out by a professional.
New law aims to crack down on unlicensed life coaches practicing mental health therapy
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted March 16 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new law allows the state to crack down on unlicensed coaches offering services only a therapist can.
COVID's 5th anniversary: 5 areas where life changed in the US
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 16 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
The COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago in U.S., arriving in a country that already had a partisan divide that would continue to shape the reaction to restrictions.
4-year-old prepares for heart transplant, has fun in new cardiac rehab program
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new pediatric cardiac rehab program at Primary Children's Hospital is improving the life of 4-year-old Sienna Barton, who is using an artificial heart while awaiting a heart transplant.
Process to remove fluoride from Utah water systems costly, but will save dollars
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 16 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox is expected to sign a bill into law that would make Utah the first state to ban fluoride as an additive in drinking water.
Chewing wood provides sliver of hope against memory loss
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Updated March 16 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
If you've been knocking on wood hoping that your cognitive skills will stay sharp your whole life, you might consider chewing that wood instead.
