Utah & U.S. Health News

What to do if you encounter a rattlesnake

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 25-year-old mountain biker died earlier this month following complications from a rattlesnake bite sustained during a ride in Southern California in February. Here's what you should do in a rattlesnake encounter.

Birth trauma not uncommon: How you — and others — can help

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Birth trauma is surprisingly common but too often overlooked in maternity care. Here's how you and others can help those who are suffering from post-pregnancy trauma.

Nonprofit helps parents navigate uncertainty following Down syndrome diagnosis

Sarah Earnshaw and Parly Scott, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is trying to take the fear out of the unknown for parents who have kids with Down syndrome.

It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.

Huntsman Cancer Institute to launch mobile care unit to serve rural Utah

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated March 21 - 1:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City — For many cancer patients in rural Utah, getting treatment can mean hours on the road — sometimes

Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.

Weber High School lacrosse team gives up social media, builds stronger bonds

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated March 20 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pleasant View — If a team needs to work together better, interruptions to those personal connections can get in the

Do you really need electrolyte supplements? Sports dietitian explains when they're helpful and when they're risky

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 12:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Murray — From powders to sports drinks, electrolytes are marketed everywhere. However, experts say most people get

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Building healthy habits for older adults

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated March 19 - 10:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City — As people age, their bodies and nutritional needs change. Knowing where to start can feel

Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.

How parent conversations during spring break can prevent underage drinking

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Spring break can be a great time to talk with your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Parents Empowered offers suggestions to make a difficult conversation easier.

Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost a year after construction began, Cedar City Hospital's $7 million emergency department expansion officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.

Utah woman, 18, uses tools learned in school to self-diagnose stroke and save own life

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eighteen-year-old Gretl Talbot experienced a rare stroke on Feb. 21. Due to things she recently learned in her CNA class, she was able to recognize the signs and get herself the help she needed.

Mosquito season kicks off early in Salt Lake City

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With warmer temperatures arriving in Salt Lake City, mosquito season is getting an early start this year, and experts are urging residents to take necessary precautions.

Measles spread: Theaters, schools, Kangaroo Zoo and aquarium among new exposure sites

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Measles cases and exposure locations are continuing to be identified in Utah as the disease spreads throughout the state.

Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a monthlong fight against pneumonia and the flu, a 3‑year‑old Ogden boy has died.

USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.

Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.

Pfizer says experimental breast cancer drug cuts risk of disease worsening in mid-stage trial

Reuters  |  Updated March 17 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pfizer said on Tuesday its experimental combination reduced the ​risk of disease progression or death by 40% in patients with breast cancer.

Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

Associated Press, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended