Michelle Obama challenges kids on ‘MasterChef Junior’
Michelle Obama challenged the "MasterChef Junior" contestants to cook with healthy ingredients on Thursday's episode.
Utah’s Planned Parenthood Appeals Recent Funding Decision
Planned Parenthood of Utah has filed an appeal in Denver's 10th Circuit Court to try to block Utah Gov. Gary Herbert's attempts to reroute federal funding that previously were forwarded to the non-profit organization.
Officials report first fatal case of West Nile virus in Utah...
The first fatal case of West Nile virus in Utah in 2019 has been reported by health department officials.
Sarah Hyland says doctors won’t listen to her ‘chronic pain’ concerns
Sarah Hyland says doctors won't listen to her concerns about "chronic pain."
Breast Cancer Rates Rising For African-American Women
ATLANTA, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Breast cancer rates for African-American women are rising, two new studies said.
Between 2008 and 2012, the incidence of breast...
New breast cancer model developed for Hispanic women
A new model developed by Kaiser Permanente will help doctors assess the risk of breast cancer development in Hispanic women.
Environment, genes influence language-related brain activity
Researchers from Osaka University found that genetics and the environment affect language-related brain activity equally.
Study: Quitting Cigarettes Helps Alcoholics Stay Sober
Most people with alcohol use disorder smoke cigarettes, but those who continue to smoke after they quit drinking are more likely to relapse within three years, according to a large study of recovering alcoholics.
Scientists Report Insights Into Zika Virus, Birth Defect
The Zika virus may cause the birth defect microcephaly by targeting certain brain stem cells and stunting their growth, researchers report.
‘Kangaroo Care’ Linked To Low-Birth-Weight Infant Survival
Kangaroo mother care, or continuous skin-to-skin contact, can reduce rates of low birth weight infant death, according to a recent review of studies.
Data could reveal another brain cancer cluster in Florida
A Florida community rattled by an increase in brain cancer rates is awaiting state data that could determine whether they're living in a cancer cluster.
New Research Shows Why Rest After Concussion Is Critical
The brain's ability to recover from injury is remarkable, but it needs time and rest.
Intense exercise may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
People with early stage Parkinson's may be able to delay a worsening of the disease through a regimen of intense exercise, new research found.
U of U Health announces revised visitor policy for hospitals, clinics
University of Utah Health announced a revised visitor policy for its hospitals and clinics Monday.