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A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.
Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says
Puyaan Singh, Reuters | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Health and Human Services will launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism.
Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Officials on Thursday addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.
Trump's health care plan focuses on direct payments over insurance subsidies
Ahmed Aboulenein and Amina Niasse, Reuters | Updated Jan. 15 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he plans to replace government subsidies for health insurance with direct payments to consumers, an idea that some experts have said would hurt lower-income Americans.
How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. So as air quality plummets in Utah, experts are providing solutions for cutting down on pollutants.
RSV vaccination push made a huge difference for Utah's kids, Intermountain Health says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Doctors at Intermountain Health are seeing a big difference in infant hospitalizations for RSV after pushing for Utahns to get vaccines in the last two years since they were approved in 2023.
Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 14 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states, including Utah, have been sickened with salmonella tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Trump signs bill allowing whole milk back in school meals
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Children could soon drink whole milk at school for the first time in nearly 15 years after President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a law allowing it to be served alongside low- and fat-free alternatives.
Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals
Jenna DeAngelis, CNN | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
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FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drug labels
Mariam Sunny, Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. health regulator asked drugmakers on Tuesday to remove warnings about a potential risk of suicidal thoughts from widely used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.
Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah measles cases have risen to 201, with the southwest portion of the state seeing the majority of the infections.
Health Secretary Kennedy appoints 2 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccinations.
Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.
Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
Jacqueline Howard, CNN | Updated Jan. 12 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
Mattel, Inc. launched the first Barbie doll with autism on Monday.
Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals
Associated Press | Posted Jan. 12 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.
AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy just announced its approval of a pilot effort for an AI-driven platform that provides select prescription renewal services, but medical experts are still wary.
Logan warming center seeks funding for more staff as winter demand increases
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of the William A. Burnard Warming Center in Logan say they need $20,000 for additional staff as demand increases.
Summit County reports its first case of measles in elementary school student
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Summit County Health Department confirmed its first case of measles in a student at South Summit Elementary School.
