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Utahn may be on verge of a significant breakthrough in treating Alzheimer's
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A research professor at the University of Utah may be on the verge of a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.
Why allergy season seems to be getting worse
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
If you have the sense that your springtime allergies keep getting worse, be assured it's not just in your head — though it's certainly there, too, with runny nose and sinus headaches and red, itchy and maybe even teary eyes.
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. Here's how to stop doomscrolling in bed
Albert Stumm, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
A smartphone's artificial light suppresses the melatonin that helps you fall asleep. Experts recommend turning off electronic devices at least one hour before bed.
University of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss program
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss program will provide care for families after stillbirth, newborn death, termination, recurrent pregnancy loss, placental disorders and preterm birth.
Mother of 3 sets world record for consecutive half-marathons
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Helen Ryvar took up running in 2020 just before Britain went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. She is now a world record holder for consecutive half-marathons.
Gene thought to raise risk for Alzheimer's may cause it
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Having two copies of a gene long believed to increase risk of Alzheimer's disease may actually be a "new genetic form" of the degenerative neurological disease.
Dr. AI will see you now
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. AI is setting up practice in a medical setting near you. And experts say your health care is likely to improve in multiple ways with that new attention to detail. But in some areas, you might want to steer clear.
Baby born deaf hears after unique gene therapy
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Opal Sandy, now 18 months old, was completely deaf at birth due to a rare genetic condition called auditory neuropathy. But within four weeks of receiving a gene therapy infusion in her right ear as part of an international clinical trial, she responded to sound.
Giving blood could be an unconventional Mother's Day gift that gives the gift of life
Spencer Wilson | Posted May 12 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life? Dr. Marci Peralta knows firsthand the power of a single blood donation, and is hoping you can appreciate, too.
Planet Fitness will raise its $10 membership plan for the first time in 26 years
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN | Updated May 11 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Planet Fitness $10-a-month membership plan is a powerful marketing tool and a central part of its strategy. But the largest gym chain in the United States is hiking that monthly fee for the first time in more than two decades.
US approves $200M to curtail spread of bird flu in cows; what USU scientists want you to know
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Updated May 10 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been spreading from birds to dairy cows in nine U.S. states. Utah State University scientists want to make sure the public has the facts.
'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs
Mira Cheng and Meg Tirrell, CNN | Updated May 8 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous women have shared stories of "Ozempic babies." But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven't been studied in people who are pregnant.
Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.
Participants needed for study into why Black women more likely to die from most cancers
Jen Christensen, CNN | Posted May 7 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
The American Cancer Society said Tuesday that it is seeking participants for a study to solve the mystery of why Black women have the lowest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers.
How high-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating impact weight loss, study says
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 7 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
High-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating may do more for cardiometabolic health and weight loss than either approach alone, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted May 6 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn't too far off, according to new research.
How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing
P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters | Posted May 5 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.
Secrets of 'superagers'
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
When experts describe "normal aging," referring to minor memory lapses and other issues, it doesn't apply to a group of genuinely old adults who maintain a memory and activity level comparable to those two or three decades younger.
