Your treadmill is lying to you! Actually, don't blame your equipment for an inaccurate calorie count, but find out how calories are really measured!

University of Utah's Dr. Ginette Pepper says there's no evidence that ingredients in Dr Pepper soda promote longevity, but something else might.

Wearable devices like Fitbit are supposed to improve your health. So why is a newspaper column suggesting they may pose a cancer risk?

From mild annoyance to debilitating pain, almost everyone has experienced a headache. Knowing what triggers migraines is important. Here are four common triggers.

Standing desks are all the rage when it comes to health, but could they also be causing problems?

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

Barefoot running is out. Maximalist shoes are the hot new trend in running, and some runners think they're better for plantar fasciitis.

Emotional movies lead to emotional eating, but you can train your brain to be more mindful of your eating habits.

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.

Kristen Ries cared for people with the illness before it even had a name; when an HIV diagnosis was an instant death sentence.

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.

Does it seem like you catch the flu every year? That's not likely, according to a study.

Find out how many calories you burn doing three different household chores, and how you can bump up the intensity level for each.

If you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery, call the Utah Poison Control Center immediately at 800-222-1222.

A groundbreaking study found that babies who were fed a steady diet of peanuts were less likely to develop peanut allergies.

"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...

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

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...

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.

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