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Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown, 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.
From chaos to calm: How to manage holiday stress and enjoy the season
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring pressure with gift lists, travel plans, financial strain and family expectations. Experts say it's important to prioritize and take care of your mental health this time of year.
Urgent call for caution amid Utah's measles surge
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
With calendars filled with holiday gatherings and 26 more residents diagnosed with measles within the last three weeks, Utah health experts are concerned that case counts may climb even higher.
FDA approves first at-home device for depression
Kamal Choudhury, Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Flow Neuroscience's at-home brain stimulation device to treat depression, offering an alternative to typical antidepressants that can cause side effects.
Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire
Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Updated Dec. 11 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-controlled Congress is poised to allow tax credits to lapse for 24 million Americans, as a Dec. 31 deadline approaches with no sign of a healthcare compromise.
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
When Alessandro Barbera was rushed to a California hospital with infant botulism in October, his father had barely heard of the disease, never mind the rare and costly treatment that likely saved the newborn's life.
Utah has a 115 confirmed cases of measles, with latest infection at Bingham High
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles at a child care facility at Bingham High School.
Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
UPresident Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for health plans.
Struggling to stay awake in a meeting? Here's what to do
Katia Hetter, Lily Hautau and Gina Park, CNN | Updated Dec. 8 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
If you find yourself falling asleep in a meeting, there are steps you can take to stay alert.
Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced a $10 million gift made in honor of their parents.
