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Inside the Utah company aiming to fuel nuclear medicine cancer treatments
Lórien Briscoe, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Nuclear medicine supports some of the most advanced cancer treatments in the world. The radioisotopes that power it, however, are difficult to produce and often in short supply. One Utah company is working to change that.
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Albert Stumm, Associated Press | Posted July 5 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
As nutrition apps proliferate, some researchers are raising alarms that gamification features may do more harm than good for some people.
On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis is nearing the end of his 250-mile walk celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend
VideoSarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
For 16 years, Collin Chournos lived with just one kidney working at far below normal levels. When a kidney donation became his only option, he found a match right in his backyard.
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted July 2 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health officials said.
How Utah determines whether fish are safe to eat
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 2 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
The toxic chemical that made Utah Lake carp unsafe to eat for years still exists in the lake today, even though that type of fish is no longer under a consumption advisory.
Park City man achieves the unachievable, completes the Double 7
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 2 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Lea just became the first person to complete what is known in the endurance world as the Double Seven.
Crews battling Eureka fire potentially exposed to lead, fire officials warn
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 2 - 6:38 a.m. | Save Story
Firefighters and other staff battling the Iron Fire in Juab County received notice that they may have been exposed to lead and other harmful substances while fighting the flames Wednesday evening.
You probably don't need electrolytes. Here's who actually does...
Lauren Tippetts, KSL | Posted July 1 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Powders, tablets, packets, sports drinks, electrolytes are everywhere right now. Nutritionist Ali Essig shared who actually needs electrolytes.
Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his 4-month absence from Congress
Mike Catalini And Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House. Kean in a speech Tuesday said he was being treated for depression during his lengthy absence from Congress.
Outgunned: The high-stakes battle for Utah's local dental practices
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted June 29 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Utah dentists are competing against corporate dental support operations for independent practices — and winning. Here's how they're doing it.
Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 28 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.
Logan coffee shop owner works to break stigma around men's mental health
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted June 28 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
A coffee shop in Logan hosts veteran game nights and works to create a safe space for people to get mental health support.
New report finds few sunscreens meet safety standards
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated June 27 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
It's time to stock up on sunscreen, but few choices on store shelves today are both safe and effective, according to an annual report by the Environmental Working Group.
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first, but science explains why it's a bad idea
Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press | Posted June 27 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
You scratched that bug bite, and now it's a big, itchy bump. Some science explains why scratching really can make things worse, even if you don't break the skin.
Inside resilience training aimed at helping first responders manage stress, burnout
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted June 27 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
For those men and women serving as first responders, the job can take a toll.
What to know about intermittent fasting
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted June 26 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
Intermittent fasting is everywhere right now — across social media, fitness apps and wellness trends. More than 13% of Americans say they've tried it, often for weight loss or metabolic health benefits.
The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
Javier Arciga, Associated Press | Updated June 24 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
To someone getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, not panicking may be difficult, even if that's what you should do. But lifeguards also say to flip over and float out of the danger.
