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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
6 new measles cases reported in Utah County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.
'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
Through his nonprofit, Stamp Out Suicide, Kris Cottrell helps people experiencing homelessness across Davis and Salt Lake counties.
Former BYU football greats agree to participate in infrared light therapy study
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Former BYU linebacker Larry Carr's tireless crusade to save football and football players — and anyone else with a brain injury — received a big shot in the arm last month. Two shots, actually.
Woman shares cancer journey as she warns about radon risk
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Kerri Robbins is sharing her cancer story in hopes others don't wind up like her, as she draws attention to the radon risk that she says could exist in many Utah homes.
Trump, 9 pharmaceutical companies strike deal to cut prices
Michael Erman, Jarrett Renshaw and Patrick Wingrove, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and nine major pharmaceutical companies on Friday announced deals that will slash the prices of their medicines for the government's Medicaid program and for cash payers.
RFK Jr proposes rules to cut children's access to gender-related care
Ahmed Aboulenein, Chad Terhune and Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Updated Dec. 18 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved on Thursday to cut access to gender-related care for children, proposing rules that would bar hospitals that deliver such care from Medicare and Medicaid programs.
House passes Republican health care bill without ACA subsidy renewal
Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
A health care subsidy that grew out of the pandemic is all but certain to expire as the House of Representatives advanced a Republican bill on Wednesday that would not renew the tax credit.
Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends are holding out hope for a 13-year-old girl who was involved in an e-bike crash on Monday evening in Washington.
Utah reaches $1.52M settlement in generic drug antitrust case
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has secured $1.52 million in efforts to protect consumers from alleged illegal generic drug pricing.
CDC ends guidance that all newborns should get hepatitis B vaccine, in major policy shift
Mariam Sunny and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | Updated Dec. 17 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday ended guidance that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine, leaving it to parents, in consultation with a health care provider, to decide.
Is Miami the key to solving homelessness, criminal justice issues in Salt Lake County?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County leaders hope a former Florida judge who helped turn around Miami-Dade County's criminal justice system can help them address growing public safety issues.
Santa makes special visit to NICU at Ogden Regional Medical Center
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
It was 10 days before Christmas, but the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center knew it was never too soon to bring cheer to families in need of it. That's why they brought a very special holiday visitor — Santa.
Idaho man lost a leg. Here's why he feels gratitude
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 15 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 45-year-old man lost part of his leg in a surgery this week after a horrific accident nearly took his life.
Winter allergies in Utah: What to expect this season
Robin King for KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
From dry air to inversion, winter allergies in Utah can be intense and inconvenient. Discover causes, symptoms and relief tips to breathe easier this season.
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.
