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Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure.
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts
Jen Christensen, CNN | Updated May 1 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
The CDC is warning of a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts. The affected walnuts were sold in stores in several states, including Utah.
Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says
Amina Niasse, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 6:56 a.m. | Save Story
Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the law.
Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that "there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue."
US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, sources say
Zeke Miller, Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. It would recognize the medical uses of cannabis. However, it would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health, new study finds
Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa. Federal officials say these are the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
Social media affects views on mental illness, study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
Teens and young adults spend a lot of time on social media. The messages they encounter there could be key to helping or hurting those who struggle with anxiety and depression.
St. George ranks in Top 10 cleanest metro areas in American Lung Association report
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 131.2 million people in the U.S. live where the air quality gets failing grades due to too-high levels of ozone or particle pollution. And it's a problem that's been getting worse.
Study examines regular use of low-dose aspirin to improve colorectal cancer survival
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Taking a low-dose daily aspirin long-term may reduce the risk of developing or dying from colorectal cancer by revving the body's immune response to cancer cells, according to a new study.
Report finds comprehensive approach may improve suicide prevention on college campuses
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.
Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated April 26 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year.
Utah to receive $57M from tobacco settlement payouts after agreement renewal
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The state of Utah will be compensated for economic burdens related to tobacco use to the tune of $57 million. It has already received more than $822 million since the landmark tobacco settlement in 1998.
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable. Experts say people can manage most symptoms by using over-the-counter medicines and knowing pollen levels.
Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe
John Kruzel, Reuters | Updated April 23 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment before performing an emergency abortion might have been difficult to imagine just two years ago.
3 in 5 families are short-order cooks for picky kids. Here's what to do instead
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted April 23 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Each of Tara Marklin's three sons have vastly different approaches to eating: The oldest eats the widest array, the middle likes vegetables but takes strong stances on other foods and her 3-year-old wants to live off of oxygen and mac and cheese, she said.
Medical marijuana card numbers spike in Utah
Heather Peterson, KSL NewsRadio | Posted April 22 - 5:55 p.m. | Save Story
Medical marijuana cards have seen a big spike in distribution in Utah.
