August 2014
Most Recent Posts
5 Steps to Safer Cycling
Apr 09, 2015Does the Tour of Utah motivate you to dust off your bicycle? A. Michael Henrie, D.O., a sports medicine physician at University of Utah Health Care, offers these tips to stay safe while cycling:... Read more
Video Reveals What the Sun Does to Your Skin
Aug 29, 2014A shocking YouTube video that shows people's skin in ultraviolet light may have you lathering on sunscreen.... Read more
Pregnant? Tuna May Not Be Safe to Eat
Aug 29, 2014Consumer Reports magazine disagrees with government recommendations. It says tuna isn't safe for pregnant women.... Read more
4 Easy Ways to Lose a Pound This Week
Aug 28, 2014Losing weight isn't rocket science. It's pretty simple math. You need to eliminate 3,500 calories to lose a pound. You can cut back on food or increase exercise or both. Just a few small changes throughout the week can add up big. Here's how.... Read more
The Dog Days Are Certainly Not Over
Aug 26, 2014Therapy animals play an important part in patient care. ... Read more
'Short Sleepers' Cheery Despite Less Sleep
Aug 25, 2014Most of us need coffee to get going if we don't get a full night's sleep. But "short sleepers" get by with just six hours or less without feeling tired or irritable.... Read more
Recipes: 3 Low-Cal Frozen Treats
Aug 21, 2014Who doesn't love a frozen treat on a hot summer day? But don't let the jingle of the ice cream truck lure you or the kiddos into consuming half a day's worth of calories. These summertime favorites will cool you down in 100 calories or less.... Read more
The Gift of Sight
Aug 21, 2014A mission to Guatemala allows University of Utah Health Care's John A. Moran Eye Center to bring gift of sight to underserved population.... Read more
Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How To Stop It
Aug 19, 2014It's normal to lose some hair every day, but how much? What causes hair to thin, and is there anything that can be done to stop the progress? Brian Ely, D.O., a family doctor at University of Utah Health Care, explains.... Read more
Ice Bucket Challenge: Learn These Facts About ALS
Aug 19, 2014Here are some things you may not know about the disease behind the campaign that has raised more than $20 million.... Read more
The Fist Bump the Most Hygenic Greeting?
Aug 19, 2014The handshake is seen as the polite way to greet someone -- but is it the safest when it comes to germs? ... Read more
Did You Know 80% of Sleep Apnea Cases Go Undiagnosed?
Aug 18, 2014Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for sleep apnea. ... Read more
Confusion, Controversy Surround Blood Thinner Pradaxa
Aug 18, 2014Why you should continue taking it despite a report questioning its safety.... Read more
Beating Diabetes
Aug 18, 2014Diabetes is set to become the next big health crisis in America. ... Read more
Protect Your Eyes
Aug 15, 2014Do you spend hours staring at a computer screen? It could have a very real impact on your vision. ... Read more
Mini Medical School
Aug 15, 2014University of Utah hosts inaugural Project Medical Education event to showcase complex process of medical education.... Read more
'Gluten-Free' Label Now Actually Means Gluten-Free
Aug 14, 2014Great news for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance -- you can be assured that a "gluten-free" label isn't just marketing.... Read more
The Stigma of Suicide
Aug 12, 2014Could we save lives by making it easier to talk about suicide? ... Read more
3 Worst Meals in America
Aug 08, 2014Burger lovers, beware. You may be shocked by the calories and fat in your favorite meal. ... Read more
Are You Drinking Less Soda? You're Not the Only One
Aug 08, 2014Americans are trying to reduce the amount of sugar in their diets, so they're drinking fewer sodas.... Read more
Powdered Caffeine Can Be Deadly, FDA Warns
Aug 01, 2014The death of an Ohio teenager who consumed a lethal amount of powdered caffeine prompted the FDA warning.... Read more
Yogurt and Other Foods Containing Probiotics May Lower Blood Pressure
Aug 01, 2014Yogurt is good for your bones, but it may also be good for your heart thanks to its probiotics.... Read more
Save Lives, Win Money
Aug 01, 2014A very unique scavenger hunt is going on in Salt Lake City ... Read more
