The late John Huntsman Sr. had a vision for the Huntsman Cancer Institute campus at the University of Utah few could imagine. He wanted to defeat cancer and turn the facility into an upscale hotel. “He called his friend Bill Marriott to tell him, ‘When we cure this thing — this place ...
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make ...
Is there such a thing as a quick fix for mental health issues? Unfortunately, no. Mental and emotional well-being are shaped by many factors — genetic, environmental and social. If your loved one is struggling with these complexities, it may be time to consider a residential treatment ...
The Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board announced last week the appointment of Randy Huntington as the new chief executive officer of Wasatch Behavioral Health. He’ll replace Juergen Korbanka, who is set to retire this summer after more than 30 years of service with the organization, ...
The stress on a family of a child needing to undergo a medical operation and the possibility of an extended hospital stay can seem insurmountable. That anxiety was heightened early last year for Rachel Willson when her daughter was born prematurely, leading to months of extensive testing and ...
Firearms, ballistic vests, breathalyzers, police vehicles, wages for law enforcement officers — these are some of the ways counties are using the money they received to combat the opioid crisis. Utah counties have taken a combined $56 million from national legal settlements, with additional ...
Every so often, students and seniors at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions channel Inigo Montoya by wielding swords and going on the attack against a formidable foe. The playful sword fighting — with foam swords, of course — is an entertaining and engaging part of a ...
There have been more U.S. measles cases in three months of 2025 than the whole past year. As of Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 301 confirmed measles cases and two deaths in 15 states amid lower vaccination rates in kindergarten-aged children. However, ...
Losing an hour of sleep isn’t fun, but let’s be real — daylight saving time isn’t why you’re tired, sluggish or skipping the gym. Blaming the clock change is easy, but your health habits matter every day of the year. “Support your body’s transition with consistent hydration, ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he would sign legislation that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add ...
