Zika Virus Blamed For Brain Damage In Hawaiian Newborn
A baby in Hawaii was born with microcephaly, a congenital condition associated with an underdeveloped head and brain. Health officials believe Zika virus is to blame.
Trump administration ending ACA cost-sharing subsidies
The Trump administration will end federal subsidies that have been available for years to help Americans purchase insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, as part of his efforts to dismantle the Obama-era health law.
Study: Biking to work may lower risk for disease, death
Adding a few miles of biking each day to your commute might add years to your life span, new research suggests.
Study: Preventative, ‘No-Drill’ Dentistry Can Stop Tooth Decay
Researchers in Australia found in a seven-year study that not all tooth decay is created equal: In many cases, decay can be treated, stopped and reversed, preventing the traditional "drill and fill" expected by patients at first sight of a cavity.
Reproductive Discovery May Lead to Male Contraceptive
Scientists improve understanding of how sperm bind to and enter the egg.
3 Salt Lake County eateries closed for issues including filth, mouse...
Three Salt Lake County eateries have been closed by the health department for violations ranging from dirty door handles to excessive spider webs and rodent droppings.
Trans Fats, But Not Saturated Fats, Linked To Increased Risk Of...
Trans fats were found in a study to raise the risk of death and coronary disease, while saturated fats were not linked to heart disease, diabetes, or stroke.
HHS inspector: Mylan may have overcharged taxpayers by $1.2B for EpiPens
Mylan, maker of EpiPens, has previously been the target of public outrage. Now, the company has earned the ire of lawmakers and investors.
Salt Lake County Health Department reports first human West Nile virus...
The Salt Lake County Health Department has announced the first human case of West Nile virus in the county this year.
Citizen scientists, boot socks help researchers study disease vectors
Citizen scientists in England are helping researchers at the University of Liverpool track the abundance of infectious disease bacteria in different parts of England.
Transplant Drug May Help Limit Damage After A Heart Attack
Dampening the body's immune response after an attack may prevent additional damage to the heart.
Genes start mutating soon after life begins, study finds
Hundreds of minor genetic mutations start to form in the cells of an embryo soon after conception, researchers have discovered.
CDC to Fund Effort Against Prescription Drug Overdose Epidemic
The CDC announced today a $20 million program to work with 16 states in an effort to curtail the epidemic of opioid overdoses.
Nurture, not nature, explains Internet trolling
New research suggests Internet trolls are the product of nurture, not nature. In other words, they're made, not born.