January 2015
Most Recent Posts
Weight Variations May Increase Risk of Broken Bones in Women
Jan 29, 2015According to a recent study, the risk of broken bones increases in both weigh gain and loss in older women. The findings challenge the belief that weight gain shields older women from fractures. ... Read more
New Weight Loss Device Makes You Feel Full
Jan 28, 2015An implantable device for people who are obese has won the FDA’s approval. But a doctor says it’s too early to recommend it.... Read more
Making Genetics Understandable
Jan 28, 2015Louisa Stark, the director of the Genetic Science Learning Center, has been awarded the Genetics Society of America’s Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education. ... Read more
Being Inactive May Be Worse Than Being Overweight
Jan 27, 2015Everyone needs to exercise, whether you’re trying to lose weight or not. Even a little bit helps.... Read more
Spinach Three Ways
Jan 21, 2015Low in calories and high in fiber, spinach is a dieter’s dream veggie. If you want to get more spinach into your diet, try these three recipes. ... Read more
Acorns a Superfood?
Jan 21, 2015Acorns, although less common on the table, are an ecologically friendly and sustainable food source. Check out these tips and recipes for harvesting and cooking acorns.... Read more
Outdoor Fun at Your Doorstep: Winter Edition
Jan 20, 2015It’s a winter wonderland, so bundle up and head outdoors to enjoy it. Here are eight fun, fat-burning activities within a 30-minute drive of Salt Lake City.... Read more
Treadmill Workouts: How to Get Started, How Long to Run
Jan 20, 2015Running on a treadmill is one of the hottest ways to exercise in winter. Find out how to do it right.... Read more
Recipes: Comfort Food Makeover
Jan 20, 2015Here are lighter versions of three favorite comfort foods: mac and cheese, chicken potpie, and meatloaf. ... Read more
Motherhood at Age 51
Jan 20, 2015Cindy is a glowing new mom. On January 15, she gave birth to her first child at the University of Utah Hospital. ... Read more
The Skinny on Snot
Jan 19, 2015It’s kind of gross to talk about, but you can learn a lot from your snot. Here we review what the different colors mean and when you should see a doc.... Read more
Impromptu Wedding
Jan 18, 2015The Medical Intensive Care Unit transformed into a wedding chapel Wednesday night, complete with fresh flowers, pink decorations and teary-eyed guests. ... Read more
When Should Seniors Hang Up the Car Keys?
Jan 15, 2015For every mile driven, elderly drivers pose a higher risk for being involved in a collision. Here's what you can do to help your loved one decide when it's time to retire from driving. ... Read more
Colin's Kidney - Live-Tweet of a Kidney Transplant
Jan 15, 2015The official home for live updates of University of Utah Health Care's live-tweet of a kidney transplant.... Read more
Assess Your Risk for Cervical Cancer
Jan 14, 2015Cervical cancer in its early stages usually has no symptoms, so it's important to know your risk factors and get regular checkups. Here's how to assess your risk. ... Read more
Ranking Popular Diets
Jan 14, 2015The beginning of a new year is when many people try to change their eating habits in hopes of a slimmer waist line, and better health in general. Not all diets are created equal though.... Read more
How to Dress for Success on the Slopes
Jan 13, 2015Before you head to one of Utah's finest ski resorts, make sure you're dressed for success. Here's what you need to know before you go.... Read more
How to Prep for Powder
Jan 13, 2015Ready to hit one of Utah's 15 ski resorts? Here's what you need to know to stay safe on the slopes.... Read more
3 Easy Recipes for Light Salad Dressing
Jan 12, 2015Salad may seem like a healthy option, but loaded with some varieties of dressing, it's a diet disaster. Try one of these three lighter options instead. ... Read more
Track Your Way to Fitness
Jan 12, 2015Regular physical activity will not only help you get into shape. It also reduces your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and stroke. This form makes it easy to track your way to getting fit. ... Read more
Skiing and Skin Cancer
Jan 09, 2015If you are heading to the hills, don't forget your sunscreen. ... Read more
Is It a Cold … or the Flu?
Jan 08, 2015Often lumped together because they have similar symptoms, colds and the flu have several differences. Here are the symptoms for each and why it matters.... Read more
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Jan 08, 2015Did you make a New Year’s resolution? While 92% of people who set resolutions do not achieve them, you can be among the 8% who do. Here’s how.... Read more
Back Pain? You May Need a Massage
Jan 08, 2015The pain can be almost unbearable. Sciatica can come on suddenly, or occur after sitting for long periods of time. The pain radiates from the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back and through your hips and your buttocks. ... Read more
Hugs Not Bugs: How Hugging May Help Prevent Colds
Jan 06, 2015Researchers have found that people who hug more get sick less.... Read more
Keepsake Ultrasounds Are Unnecessary and Risky
Jan 06, 2015Ultrasound scans should be performed for medical reasons only, not for parties or at imaging centers.... Read more
Screens and Sleep
Jan 06, 2015A child’s room is no place for a television set. For years that has been the warning from pediatricians all over the world. Now though, they are saying it isn’t the place for a smart phone or other small screen device as well. ... Read more
Listeria Outbreak Raises Concerns
Jan 05, 2015People wanting a sweet treat instead got a nasty food borne illness. More than 30 people in the U.S. have contracted listeriosis, believed to have come from caramel apples made by at least three different companies. ... Read more