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March 2015

4/06

Health Care

What Does Your Dentist Know About Your Heart?

Learn more about how gum health affects your heart.

3/31

Health Care

3 Veggie Burger Recipes

Spring 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.

3/30

Health Care

No, Your Fitness Tracker Won’t Give You Cancer

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

3/30

Health Care

Dr. Pepper Says Drinking Dr Pepper Won’t Extend Your Life

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

3/30

Health Care

4 Ways to Manage Migraines

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

3/26

Health Care

Concussion Cautions

Concussions 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.

3/26

Health Care

4 Fresh Greens to Enjoy This Spring

Spring 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.

3/25

Health Care

Standing Smart

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

3/24

Health Care

Did You Know There's a Vaccine for Some Cancers?

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.

3/24

Research, Health Care

University of Utah's Role in Angelina Jolie's Decision to Remove Her Ovaries

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

3/23

Health Care

A Mother’s Responsibility

The vaccine debate comes to life for a new mother.

3/23

Health Care

Sad Movies Make You Eat More

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

3/23

Health Care

Can Maximalist Shoes Cure Your Plantar Fasciitis?

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

3/23

Education, Health Care

Colon Cancer: Know Your Risk

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.

3/20

Health Care

Protect Your Kids from These Household Poisons

As 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.

3/19

Health Care

Recipes: Desserts for People with Diabetes

If 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.

3/18

Health Care

Doctor Honored for Amazing Compassion

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

3/17

Health Care

Track Your Sleep for Better ZZZs

Do 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.

3/17

Health Care

Ensign College of Public Health, backed by the U, opens in Ghana

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.

3/16

Health Care

4 Superfoods for People with Diabetes

When 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.

3/16

Health Care

You Don’t Get the Flu as Often as You May Think

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

3/12

Health Care

Recipes: Irish Food Makeover

St. 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.

3/12

Education, Health Care

Put Down the Juice

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 into children’s diets, and it’s disguising itself in the ...

3/05

4 Surprising Home Remedies

What’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.

3/05

Fitness Through Housework

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

3/03

Health Care

Button Batteries Swallowed by Kids Can Cause Serious Health Complications

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

3/03

Health Care

Nutty But Nice: Eating Peanuts Early May Prevent Peanut Allergies

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

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