March 2015
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What Does Your Dentist Know About Your Heart?
Apr 06, 2015Learn more about how gum health affects your heart.... Read more
3 Veggie Burger Recipes
Mar 31, 2015Spring is a great time to dust off the grill and get creative with veggies. Here are three vegetarian recipes that your family is sure to love. They won’t even miss the meat.... Read more
Dr. Pepper Says Drinking Dr Pepper Won’t Extend Your Life
Mar 30, 2015University of Utah’s Dr. Ginette Pepper says there’s no evidence that ingredients in Dr Pepper soda promote longevity, but something else might. ... Read more
No, Your Fitness Tracker Won’t Give You Cancer
Mar 30, 2015Wearable devices like Fitbit are supposed to improve your health. So why is a newspaper column suggesting they may pose a cancer risk?... Read more
4 Ways to Manage Migraines
Mar 30, 2015From mild annoyance to debilitating pain, almost everyone has experienced a headache. Knowing what triggers migraines is important. Here are four common triggers. ... Read more
Concussion Cautions
Mar 26, 2015Concussions are the most common type of brain injury. They can happen to anyone, and many go untreated. Here are common symptoms and tips for recovery.... Read more
4 Fresh Greens to Enjoy This Spring
Mar 26, 2015Spring has sprung! We can enjoy more daylight hours, higher temperatures and, best of all, fresh spring veggies. Here are four to not miss this spring.... Read more
Standing Smart
Mar 25, 2015Standing desks are all the rage when it comes to health, but could they also be causing problems? ... Read more
Did You Know There's a Vaccine for Some Cancers?
Mar 24, 2015You 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.... Read more
University of Utah's Role in Angelina Jolie's Decision to Remove Her Ovaries
Mar 24, 2015In 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... Read more
A Mother’s Responsibility
Mar 23, 2015The vaccine debate comes to life for a new mother. ... Read more
Can Maximalist Shoes Cure Your Plantar Fasciitis?
Mar 23, 2015Barefoot running is out. Maximalist shoes are the hot new trend in running, and some runners think they’re better for plantar fasciitis.... Read more
Sad Movies Make You Eat More
Mar 23, 2015Emotional movies lead to emotional eating, but you can train your brain to be more mindful of your eating habits.... Read more
Colon Cancer: Know Your Risk
Mar 23, 2015For those who are diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer (CRC), ask the surgeon or gastroenterologist to have the colon tumor tested for Lynch syndrome as well. ... Read more
Protect Your Kids from These Household Poisons
Mar 20, 2015As parents, we know to keep cleaning solutions, medicine and alcohol safely out of kids’ reach. But those aren’t the only dangerous items at home. ... Read more
Recipes: Desserts for People with Diabetes
Mar 19, 2015If you have diabetes, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo dessert for the rest of your life. But you do need to be smart about what you eat—and how much. ... Read more
Doctor Honored for Amazing Compassion
Mar 18, 2015Kristen Ries cared for people with the illness before it even had a name; when an HIV diagnosis was an instant death sentence. ... Read more
Track Your Sleep for Better ZZZs
Mar 17, 2015Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? Does sleep affect your mood? Use this tracker to monitor your sleep. Discuss the results with your doctor. ... Read more
Ensign College of Public Health, backed by the U, opens in Ghana
Mar 17, 2015The 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. ... Read more
4 Superfoods for People with Diabetes
Mar 16, 2015When you have diabetes, it seems like everyone tells you what foods to avoid. But what about foods you should eat? For starters, try these four superfoods.... Read more
You Don’t Get the Flu as Often as You May Think
Mar 16, 2015Does it seem like you catch the flu every year? That’s not likely, according to a new study.... Read more
Recipes: Irish Food Makeover
Mar 12, 2015St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Ditch the green food coloring this year and opt for healthier versions of traditional Irish fare. Try these three easy recipes. ... Read more
Put Down the Juice
Mar 12, 2015All 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 into children’s diets, and it’s disguising itself in the most wholesome way possible. ... Read more
Vas Madness: Why Vasectomies and NCAA Basketball Go Great Together
Mar 11, 2015Men, here’s a clever way to catch the March Madness tournament: Schedule a vasectomy and recover on the couch.... Read more
What is "Normal?"
Mar 06, 2015A new study about penis size from the British Journal of Urology has the internet buzzing. But what does it really mean? ... Read more
4 Surprising Home Remedies
Mar 05, 2015What’s a good home remedy that will heal a wart? Or cure a cold sore, calm a sunburn or reduce foot odor? Find out here.... Read more
Fitness Through Housework
Mar 05, 2015Find out how many calories you burn doing three different household chores, and how you can bump up the intensity level for each.... Read more
Button Batteries Swallowed by Kids Can Cause Serious Health Complications
Mar 03, 2015If you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery, call the Utah Poison Control Center immediately at 800-222-1222.... Read more
Nutty But Nice: Eating Peanuts Early May Prevent Peanut Allergies
Mar 03, 2015A groundbreaking study found that babies who were fed a steady diet of peanuts were less likely to develop peanut allergies.... Read more