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...
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...
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...
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...
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...