Health Care
The weather is heating up, and as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat stroke. We aren’t talking about simply feeling hot, or uncomfortable, or sweating excessively.
Pharmaceutical drugs have names that are unique to say the least. Where do those names originate?
In most cases sunburn can, and should, be treated at home with over the counter pain medications and rest.
According to the NTHSA, on average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes.
Boating is a great way to cool down, but use caution. "Every summer, we see many boating injuries that could have been avoided," says Scott Youngquist, MD, an emergency physician at University of Utah Health. He recommen...
The stakes are incredibly high in the world of kids’ vision. Whether they have special needs or simply require a slight correction, their vision is constantly developing, so the wrong prescription or “slightly off” fit c...
According to the ATV Safety Institute, if a few important safety tips are adhered to, riders will have a safe and enjoyable time in Utah’s outdoors.
It sounds like the start of a joke: “Why don’t hand surgeons wear wedding rings?”
Looking for a new DIY fix for your bellyaches? Maybe fermented foods are what your body needs. No, you can’t leave your food out for three weeks and call it good. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s the thing that makes you go “ahh:” Vertigo.
We’ve all done it. It’s too much of a hassle to take them out beforehand, and who wants to look like a total noob wearing goggles the entire time you’re in the pool?
Research, Health Care
In the past five years, researchers have placed a greater focus on studying the effects of “near-roadway pollution.” More research needs to be done, but many scientists are beginning to believe that proximity to highways...
Rumors that Kim Kardashian chose to have a boy have led to questions about sex selection.
Summer is here, and with it record-breaking heat. Scott McIntosh, M.D., an emergency room physician at University of Utah Health Care, discusses symptoms and treatment for heat exhaustion.
Health Care, Research
Doctors recommend pregnant women rub their bellies in addition to talking to their baby bumps.
Being a parent is a full-time job. Even on the good days, it seems like you’re always two steps behind. Here at University of Utah Health's South Jordan Health Center, we’re making it easier on you. Here’s how.
When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? Erika Summers, MD, a dermatologist at University of Utah Health, discusses the risks.
Many women may take home pregnancy tests early, only to be disappointed by a negative result. Now though, some are trying to make those negatives positive – using photo enhancing software.
You know fried foods are bad for you, but what about foods that are sautéed? Here we decode some common terms used at restaurants and how healthful foods are when prepared that way.
Eye injuries caused by fireworks have more than doubled in the past three years according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Millions of Americans lose some of their sight every year, but that doesn’t mean they have to lose their independence or give up on the things they love to do.
When temperatures are soaring, nobody wants a hot or a heavy snack. These three cool and refreshing summer snacks are also light and healthful.
