"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...

How long have you been using your mascara? Do you even remember when you bought it? If used for too long, mascara could give you more than clumpy lashes.

Salt Lake drivers concerned about air quality will want to roll up their windows after reading this.

If you're trying to eat seasonal and local foods, winter might be a drag. But try these three recipes featuring less common winter root vegetables and you won't be so...

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...

Take a look at the construction of the building that now houses our Midvalley Dermatology Clinic and Moran Eye Center.

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...

Alzheimer's is most common in people over 65, but Julianne Moore's character develops an early-onset form at age 50.

A 1-year-old girl suffocated when relatives tried to treat her head lice with mayonnaise.

Chili peppers are a hot new diet trend, according to some news stories. But a doctor explains why more research is needed.

As the state of Utah considers whether to adopt Governor Herbert's Healthy Utah Plan, it is important to understand the impact of expansion on University of Utah Health. Here you...

Seasonal affective disorder affects more than 500,000 Americans, including many Utahns. Learns the symptoms and possible treatment options.

You don't have to throw in the towel on your health goals for the sake of Valentine's Day. And you don't have to miss out on dessert either. These three...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Instead of doing the predictable dinner and a movie, opt for an active date that will really get your heart pumping and blood...

Those herbal pills you're taking may not contain what you think they do, according to tests run on supplements sold at four popular stores.

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...

Has winter not been so nice to your midsection? Do you want to drop a few pounds before spring? Here's how to calculate the numbers to achieve your goals.

When operated at high voltage, electronic cigarettes release formaldehyde, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer.

An ongoing measles outbreak linked to Disneyland has infected at least three people in Utah, and health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated.

Measles is back in the United States. More than one hundred cases of the illness are now confirmed, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they are "very...