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How to know the difference between normal back-to-school anxiety and a bigger problem

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

For some kids, back to school can bring anxiety, stress or changes in behavior. Dr. Annie Deming shared how parents can tell the difference between normal back-to-school anxiety and a bigger concern.

Butterflies or serious struggles? Gauging your student's mental health on back-to-school week

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

For some kids, the hardest part of going back to school isn't finding the right supplies; it's managing the emotions that a new year brings.

'It's worth asking for help': Mom shares how lactation support helped amid breastfeeding challenges

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

August is National Breastfeeding Month. After struggling with pain, latching and milk supply concerns, a Utah mom of four shares how getting lactation support helped her continue her breastfeeding journey.

Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated July 31 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.

Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

From drinking water to eating water-rich foods, a dietitian explains how to stay hydrated and healthy during Utah's summer heat.

New Intermountain initiative helps kids with asthma get faster treatment during attacks

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Children's Health is expanding an asthma care model designed to help Utah children receive faster treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

From doctor to patient: Retired radiologist undergoes robotic surgery for prostate cancer

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A retired Utah radiologist shares his experience with robotic surgery after a prostate cancer diagnosis and encourages other men to get screened.

90-pound weight loss helps man qualify for less-invasive hernia surgery

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated July 10 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

After years living with a painful hernia, a Utah man's 90-pound weight loss helped him get a less-invasive surgery and improve his diabetes and overall health.

Struggling to sleep? Why heat, routine changes may be to blame — and how to improve it

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 4 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep experts say longer days, warmer nights and changing summer routines can quietly disrupt sleep quality. Here's why summer sleep can suffer and what doctors recommend to improve it.

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.

Mother, daughter raise awareness for organ donation at Transplant Games

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 21 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Men encouraged to stay on top of screenings, preventive care

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 12 - 7:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

June is Men's Health Month, which aims to raise awareness about preventive care and common health screenings for men, and Chris Sullivan knows firsthand its importance.

Men encouraged to stay on top of screenings, preventive care

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 12 - 2:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City — Chris Sullivan said while training for a race, he suffered what he thought was just an injury. "i

Doctors warn of 'trauma season' as ER visits climb in summer

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summer means road trips, pool days and outdoor adventures, but it also brings a noticeable spike in emergency room visits. Doctors are giving advice on preparing for "trauma season."

Doctors warn of 'trauma season' as ER visits climb in summer

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray — Summer means road trips, pool days and outdoor adventures, but it also brings a noticeable spike in emergency

After melanoma diagnosis, West Valley man encourages sun safety

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 30 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, yearly. Jim Barnhurst was one of them, and now he wants others to be sun-safe.

After melanoma diagnosis, West Valley man encourages sun safety

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 12:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley City — When Jim Barnhurst first noticed a spot on his right leg, he didn’t think it was anything serious.

West High School Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental healthcare

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At West High School, a clinic is working to bring mental and physical healthcare closer to students by offering counseling, screenings and therapy right on campus.

An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 24 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Behavioral health access centers function like an emergency room for mental health and substance use crises where adults can always walk in — and it saved the life of Jerry Smith.