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A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Posted June 8 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Reuters | Posted June 8 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province.
The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos
Kristen Rogers, CNN | Updated June 8 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
If stress causes your digestive woes, eating late at night isn't doing you any favors.
Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.
Dexcom's glucose monitor use shows benefit in non-insulin diabetic patients in study
Sneha S K, Reuters | Posted June 7 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Medical device maker Dexcom said the use of its continuous glucose monitor, G7, led to improved blood sugar control in patients with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin.
'It really opened my eyes': Family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle
Allison Hill | Posted June 7 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Texas family is speaking out after watching their daughter struggle with what they believe were physical and emotional effects tied to vaping.
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Posted June 7 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
More young people who go to concerts are embracing the use of earplugs, taking a simple step to protect their ears for many more concerts to come.
How the Utah prison redesigned inmate healthcare to save taxpayer dollars
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services decided to buy dialysis machines for the Utah State Correctional Facility, and it's made a difference for many inmates.
Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A program run by University of Utah Health's Burn Center is helping burn survivors to literally climb their way above it all.
Miraculous survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive
Helen Regan, CNN | Updated June 6 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
A Sherpa climbing guide who was believed to have died high on Mount Everest was found crawling back to Base Camp after spending almost a week on the mountain with no food or bottled oxygen.
A healthier gut may be key to cancer care
Caleb Hellerman, CNN | Posted June 5 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Dubbed "the next frontier of cancer prevention and care," gut health appears to be especially critical when it comes to immunotherapy.
WHO launches $518M plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
Anait Miridzhanian and Emma Farge, Reuters | Updated June 5 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and political commitment to halt the spread of an outbreak that is already the fourth biggest on record.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle
Neal Augenstein, WTOP | Updated June 3 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Cary Hatch was enjoying retirement after years as a marketing strategist in D.C. Then, she got diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.
US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
Reuters | Posted June 3 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said on Wednesday it has accepted a letter of intent for an artificial intelligence-based drug development tool designed to help predict drug-induced liver injury.
Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 3 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
An Intermountain Health study implemented AI to better evaluate patients with chronic pulmonary conditions, bringing them decreased care costs and more confidence.
How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention
Mindy Dunyon, KSL | Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Recently, a Utah teen with dyslexia had the opportunity to meet Brandon Sanderson and share her own story at his Dragonsteel convention.
Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 2 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
It has now been 25 years since Utah became one of the first states to allow women to legally, anonymously give up custody of a baby. One of those first babies and his mom share their story.
