Utah ranks among the lowest states for mammography screenings
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah ranks as one of the lowest in the nation when it comes to women getting mammograms, so the Utah Department of Health launched a new campaign called “Make the Time to Make Sure” to...
View ArticleStudy shows benefits of HPV vaccine in young girls
SALT LAKE CITY – A new study shows a vaccine used to combat Human Papilloma Virus or HPV is working. A study published Monday in the pediatrics Journal shows infection of the cancer-causing virus in...
View ArticleHealth department study suggests link exists between asthma, depression
SALT LAKE CITY -- Thousands of people across Utah have spent the past month raising awareness for two serious conditions: asthma and mental health. Now, a new study from the Utah Department of Health...
View ArticleSuicide now leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10-17
UTAH -- Disturbing new data from the Department of Health indicates the leading cause of death among Utah children ages 10-17 is suicide. “Last year we were over 600,” said Dr. Todd Grey, the chief...
View ArticleDEQ says don’t use water from Utah Lake, Jordan River or related canals
NORTHERN UTAH — Utah Lake is closed due to a toxic algal bloom in the water, and Sunday the Utah Department of Environmental Quality warned Utahns against using water from the Jordan River and related...
View ArticleEighth case of Zika virus confirmed in Utah; two patients currently pregnant
UTAH -- A new case of the Zika virus was confirmed in Utah Thursday afternoon, bringing the number of people infected in the state up to eight. Two of those patients are currently pregnant. This is...
View ArticleUtah Pride Center ramps up resources to address growing suicide rate among...
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah ranks 8th in the nation for youth suicide rates, according to Utah’s Department of Health, and it’s a problem the Utah Pride Center is trying to combat. Feelings of isolation can...
View ArticleTeens who consume alcohol also use e-cigarettes, study shows
SALT LAKE CITY - A new study shows Utah teens who drink are also vaping, or use electronic cigarettes, more than conventional cigarettes. The 2015 study, conducted by The Utah Department of Health,...
View ArticleSexual orientation question remains off high school student survey after...
SALT LAKE CITY — A question about a high school student’s sexual orientation will not be included on a survey this year. With suicide rates among teens on the rise in Utah, health leaders wanted to...
View ArticleDisability Law Center files lawsuit against Utah departments and services
SALT LAKE CITY – The Disability Law Center has filed a class action lawsuit against the Utah Department of Health, The Utah Division of Service for People with Disabilities, the Utah Department of...
View ArticleStay safe and shovel smart with these tips
Shoveling snow is a deceptively challenging activity. A 155-pound person would burn about 446 calories an hour, which puts snow shoveling up with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Because it is...
View ArticleDepartment of Health shows debilitating effects of intimate partner violence...
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) released a new report that shows the impact that intimate partner violence (IPV) has on individuals in the state. According to the study, 18.1...
View ArticleWhat’s Going Around: High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to all other parts of your body. It normally rises and fall throughout the day, but can...
View ArticleWhat’s Going Around: CMV infection during pregnancy
Cytomegalovirus also known as CMV is a common virus that infects people of all ages and most who become infected the virus will never develop symptoms. However, when CMV occurs during a woman’s...
View ArticleMore Utah women choosing home births, Utah health report reveals
SALT LAKE CITY - More women are choosing to give birth outside of a hospital, according to a new report from the Utah Department of Health. The report shows from 2000 to 2015, planned home births...
View ArticleOpioid dependence, addiction and overdose is a statewide problem
While most Utahns have seen it on the news and billboards they know that opioids are dangerous, but the majority still do not know what an opioid is or what the common opioids are. This makes it...
View ArticleHow to Rid Your Home of 3 Common Asthma Hazards
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children. About 6% of children in Utah have asthma, which is about 2 children in an average sized classroom. About 8% of adults in Utah have...
View ArticleUtah Department of Health prepares to start distributing medical marijuana,...
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's Department of Health has been given two mandates: voters on Tuesday told the state to expand Medicaid, providing healthcare coverage to an additional 150,000 people who can't...
View ArticleTips for protecting your lungs during inversion season
Every person has a different sensitivity to air pollution, but breathing air pollution affects everyone and their health. During inversion season the primary pollutant of concern is PM2.5 Brittany...
View ArticleNew numbers show upward trend in unvaccinated students in Utah schools
SALT LAKE CITY – Vaccination numbers from the Utah Department of Health show a consistent rise in the number of non-medical exemptions, allowing unvaccinated students to attend school due to personal...
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