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Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
House Republican health care plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies
Ahmed Aboulenein and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Updated Dec. 13 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives on Friday presented a health care proposal that leaves unresolved steep health insurance premium increases set to impact millions of Americans as early as January.
A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices — he didn't smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he suddenly experienced left-sided weakness, numbness and difficulties with balance, walking, swallowing and speech, a family member rushed him to a nearby stroke clinic.
From chaos to calm: How to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring pressure with gift lists, travel plans, financial strain and family expectations. Experts say it's important to prioritize and take care of your mental health this time of year.
Urgent call for caution amid Utah's measles surge
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
With calendars filled with holiday gatherings and 26 more residents diagnosed with measles within the last three weeks, Utah health experts are concerned that case counts may climb even higher.
FDA approves first at-home device for depression
Kamal Choudhury, Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Flow Neuroscience's at-home brain stimulation device to treat depression, offering an alternative to typical antidepressants that can cause side effects.
Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire
Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-controlled Congress is poised to allow tax credits to lapse for 24 million Americans, as a Dec. 31 deadline approaches with no sign of a healthcare compromise.
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn's life.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
UPresident Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for health plans.
Struggling to stay awake in a meeting? Here's what to do
Katia Hetter, Lily Hautau and Gina Park, CNN | Updated Dec. 8 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
If you find yourself falling asleep in a meeting, there are steps you can take to stay alert.
Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced a $10 million gift made in honor of their parents.
Keeping Team USA healthy at Italy's 2026 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
"Don't let a cold keep you from gold," Olympic and Paralympic athletes advised.
US signs $228 million deal with Rwanda for health in new aid model
Philbert Girinema, Reuters | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
The United States and Rwanda have signed a five-year deal for the provision of $228 million for the health sector in the East African nation, the State Department said.
University of Utah Health research funding reaches record $531M in 2025
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
University of Utah Health this year achieved record research funding totals, surpassing the half-billion mark for 2025, reaching $531 million.
'Life in color again': Why some young adults are switching their smartphones for flip phones
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 6 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of youth and young adults are intentionally swapping smartphones for "dumb phones" — flip phones and minimalist devices that call and text, but don't scroll.
Vertex's gene therapy shows promise in younger children with blood disorders
Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Posted Dec. 6 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Vertex Pharmaceuticals said on Saturday its gene therapy helped children aged between 5 and 11 years with sickle cell disease to be free of painful events.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 5 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.
