You can protect your child against several cancers with a safe and effective vaccine. The human papillomavirus strikes both men and women—and can be prevented through vaccinations.
In the early 1990s, researchers at the U helped identify the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes after studying numerous Utah families with high incidences of breast and ovarian cancer
For those who are diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer (CRC), ask the surgeon or gastroenterologist to have the colon tumor tested for Lynch syndrome as well.
The University of Utah already has a foothold in Asia with its South Korea campus —and now is taking its first steps toward establishing itself in Africa.
All parents want to make healthy choices for their kids. Keeping candy and soft drinks to a minimum is an obvious way to do that. However, sugar still is sneaking...
"Star Trek" legend Leonard Nimoy once described himself as an "Olympic championship smoker." When he was diagnosed with Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease last year it had been 30 years since...
Acetaminophen is the most common drug in America, found in 600-plus medications. If taken correctly, it's generally safe and effective. But people mistakenly overdose on the product, which can lead...
The FDA released a warning this week about possible contamination risks involved with specialized endoscopes after seven people became infected with an antibiotic resistant bacteria after undergoing procedures at a...
You don't have to look your age. Restore your youthful glow through facial rejuvenation. Here, we review the most common surgical and nonsurgical options.
A new study out of Utah recommends physicians continue to induce labor for mothers who are under medical duress. Despite previous claims that inducing labor might increase the likelihood of...
There is an outbreak of measles in the United States, and along with it, a renewed debate over mandatory vaccines for preventable diseases. What is just rhetoric though, and what...