Emma Benson
Throwing injuries common among baseball, softball players as spring season begins
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 4 - 7:49 a.m.
Injuries at the beginning of the spring sports season are often due to overuse, overthrowing, poor mechanics or fatigue. Here's what you can do to minimize the risk.
Brain-based therapy offering some patients relief from depression
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 28 - 8:34 a.m.
For many depression patients, relief means trying all sorts of different medications. But now, more people are discovering transcranial magnetic stimulation, a therapy for the brain.
'Buckle up': Allergy season hitting early, and hard, in Utah
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 27 - 9:27 a.m.
Allergy season is hitting Utah early. Here's what you can do to combat the rise of seasonal allergy symptoms.
Do you really need electrolyte supplements? When they're helpful and when they're risky
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 22 - 10:32 a.m.
From powders to sports drinks, electrolytes are marketed everywhere. However, experts say most people get enough naturally, and adding extra can actually be risky.
'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 15 - 5:45 p.m.
At a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the "American dream" possible.
Utah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 13 - 8:33 a.m.
At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.
Utah woman's allergy-like symptoms turn out to be rare disease
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 8 - 3:01 p.m.
Many people deal with seasonal allergies, but for Misty Segrist, those symptoms sparked a 10-year search to find the real cause.
'Another stage of life': Utah couple embraces aging with help from geriatric care
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 6 - 7:36 a.m.
Geriatric specialists help identify the changes that come with aging and work with patients to maintain their independence.
Utah rabbi on lessons from Purim amid global conflict
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 2 - 10:30 p.m.
As war rages in the Middle East, Jews around the world are marking Purim, a holiday that commemorates how Queen Esther helped save the Jewish people in Iran more than 2,000 years ago.
Beyond the scale: How GLP-1 medications are affecting both body and mind
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:01 p.m.
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.
It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 11:01 a.m.
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.
South Weber family holding onto hope for 3-year-old on life support
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:26 p.m.
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.
Utah teen recovers as pediatric telestroke care expands
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 10:38 p.m.
Many people might think strokes are just a problem in adults, but kids can have strokes too. A Utah teen's story highlights how time is of the essence.
South Weber family travels across country for rare lifesaving surgery for newborn
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 2:00 p.m.
Nash Child was diagnosed with a Stage 4 laryngeal cleft shortly after birth, leading to a search for surgeons, a cross country trip, and today, new life.
Irregular heartbeat? Experts say early care can prevent serious complications
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 12:28 p.m.
An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.
From Spanish Fork to the Super Bowl: Brothers live out halftime show dance dream
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:20 a.m.
Vince Castillo and his older brother Chris have been dancing since they were kids — getting their start at Heart N Soul Dance in Spanish Fork. Their latest accomplishment is dancing in the Super Bowl.
Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:32 p.m.
Not everyone can say they've met an Olympic athlete. For students at the Guadalupe Center, Friday was a dream come true.
Active kids, hidden risks: Why cholesterol screening matters
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 3:05 p.m.
February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease and high cholesterol, and doctors say prevention starts in childhood, as one family discovered.
Audit uncovers 'very serious' leadership issues at USU
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 7:03 p.m.
A new legislative audit found what auditors call "very serious" financial missteps and weak oversight at Utah State University, involving millions of dollars in questionable spending.
Coping with exposure to violent videos online
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 7:15 a.m.
With ongoing violence in Minnesota dominating the news, experts say a good coping skill to decrease the impact of violent online videos includes limiting your exposure to them.
Utah-made film shines light on suicide crisis, aims for theater release
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 10:47 a.m.
A new independent film made in Utah is taking a raw look at the suicide crisis, told through the final days of a U.S. Army veteran.
On-mountain ski clinics provide urgent care without leaving the slopes
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 9:47 p.m.
In Utah, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are treated each year at Intermountain Health's seven on-mountain ski clinics, without ever leaving the resort. KSL shows you how.
Utahns assemble thousands of care kits at Thanksgiving Point's MLK Day service project
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 8:03 p.m.
Utahns across the state participated in service projects Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Flu facts for families: How to protect kids and know when to seek care
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:05 a.m.
Flu season is in full swing, with the U.S. seeing its highest rates in 25 years. Here's what you can do to prevent the spread of the flu and how you can manage it if you're sick.
