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What to know about intermittent fasting
Emma 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
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 21 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Men encouraged to stay on top of screenings, preventive care
Emma 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
Emma 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
Emma 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
Emma 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
Emma 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.
An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden -- When he was 78, Jerry Smith said a side effect from his heart medication sent him into a spiral he never
How a new access center is helping mental health patients work through struggles
Lauren Tippetts, KSL | Updated May 20 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — Many people struggle silently with mental health challenges because they're unsure where to turn for
Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
A cancer diagnosis can bring many challenges, but one oncology nurse navigation program is helping patients feel more supported as they go through treatment.
Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 14 - 11:52 p.m. | Save Story
Murray — A cancer diagnosis can bring not only difficult medical decisions, but emotional and logistical challenges as
Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.
Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 8 - 1:29 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — It's fast, social, and easy to learn, which helps explain why millions of Americans are now playing
Perimenopause symptoms are often overlooked — here’s what to watch for
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 1 - 12:14 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — You can often find Jessica in a yoga class, running around the block, or traveling to a new country.
Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Clearfield — For the Rigby family, life with autism comes with both good days and difficult ones. "a lot of times he
