Expert Health News & Information
Navigating your health can be difficult. HealthFeed is here to help. As the official blog of University of Utah Health, we are here to offer you information on the latest in medicine, research, nutrition, exercise, and more. We not only will give you the facts, but help you understand them in today’s world where headlines are changing every day.
Oct 11, 2018
Polio Like Illness Causes Concern
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic illness, most often caused by a group of viruses similar to the polio virus.
Oct 09, 2018
Preventing Osteoporosis
Your bones support you. You need to support your bones.
Oct 08, 2018
Burn Prevention Tips
Simple things you can do to avoid burn injuries in your home.
Oct 08, 2018
Fall Prevention for Older Adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control more than one out of every four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year.
Oct 02, 2018
Facts About Diabetes
What you don't know could hurt you.
Oct 02, 2018
Your Teen Needs Sleep
You may not rock them to sleep any more, but you can help your teen get the sleep they need.
Sign Up for Weekly Health Updates
Get weekly emails of the latest news from HealthFeed.
For Patients
Find a doctor or location close to you so you can get the health care you need, when you need it
The Scope
Teens Are At Risk for STDs
Oct 12, 2018
Just like adults, teenagers are susceptible to receiving sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some STIs are curable and have detectable symptoms, but others can last a lifetime and have no known cure. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how open and honest communications with your children to prevent the spread of STIs.
Play NowListener Question: How to Take Car Keys Away from Elderly Parent?
Oct 8, 2018
As your loved ones get older, there’s a good chance they will begin losing their vision, and in turn, their ability to drive safely degrades. But taking away the car keys from a loved one can be an emotional and challenging event. Lisa Ord, patient support program director for The Moran Eye Center, shares some practical strategies on this critical and potentially life-saving conversation.
Play NowWhat's Causing Mental Illness in Children?
Oct 7, 2018
Mental illness in children is on the rise—one in four children in the United States have a mental health diagnosis. What is behind this increase and what can be done? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the new situations of contemporary life that can influence your child’s mental health and how you can help.
Play NowKids Can Have High Blood Pressure, Too
Sep 28, 2018
We typically think of high blood pressure as a problem for adults, but 3.5% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why some children have high blood pressure, what signs to be on the lookout for and the treatments available.
Play Now