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April

6/05

Health Care

Face Mask Cover Guidelines

Are homemade face masks a good idea? The CDC recommends that homemade cloth mask covers can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in a community. Mask covers can limit the spread of germs from the mask wearer to others by hel...

4/29

Health Care

Loss of Smell and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Although it has yet to be proven, growing anecdotal evidence backed by emerging epidemiological findings suggests that anosmia—the loss of the sense of smell—could be one of the earliest telltale indicators of the viral ...

4/29

Health Care

Does Wearing Contact Lenses Increase Your Chance of Getting COVID-19?

Suggested metadata: Are contact lens wearers at higher risk for coronavirus infection since they may touch their eyes more than average? Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah offer facts and hygiene t...

4/27

Education, Health Care

Checking Your Temperature: Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you find yourself placing the back of your hand on your forehead to gauge your temperature? You are not alone. High temperature is an indicator that you might be falling ill. It is also one of the more common symptoms...

4/20

Research

Keeping Track of Your Health in a COVID-19 World

While we are concerned about COVID-19 and it's impact on our health, we may have other health issues that need to be addressed. After a change in hospital policies, how do we continue to seek care? Learn about the differ...

4/16

Research, Health Care

Is Pink Eye a Symptom of COVID-19?

Should you worry if conjunctivitis, known as pink eye, could be a symptom of coronavirus? Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah discuss the rare association between pink eye and COVID-19 and offer tip...

4/16

Health Care

How to Care for Your Hands

Washing our hands is one of the effective ways of preventing the spread of COVID-19, particularly after using the restroom, coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. However, frequent handwashing can lead to red, itchy or...

4/15

Health Care

7 Ways to Stay Safe and Healthy During Quarantine

Whether you’re working from home, taking a virtual class, or practicing physical distancing for you and your loved ones’ safety, we’re all experiencing a new normal together. This transition may be easy for some, but wor...

4/15

Research

COVID-19 and Antibody Testing: What You Need to Know

Also called immunity testing or serological testing, antibody testing tells you if you had been infected in the past by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (also referred to as SARS CoV-2).

4/15

Health Care

Why Practice Mindfulness During a Pandemic?

In this time of COVID-19, many of us have experienced a loss of control, a great sense of vulnerability for ourselves and others, and a whirlwind of challenging emotions. Here's how mindfulness—a practice of paying atten...

4/14

Health Care

Want to Get Outside During COVID-19? Here's How to Do it Safely

Spring is in full bloom. But thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are having a hard time enjoying the outdoors. Yet health experts say fresh air and exercise are important right now. So how can we be active in a ...

4/12

Health Care

Stop Touching or Rubbing Your Eyes to Reduce Risk of Coronavirus Infection

Medical advice to stop rubbing your eyes is more important than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah tell you why touching your eyes can be dangerous and offer tips t...

4/10

Health Care

Running Essential Errands During a Pandemic

As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying grocerie...

4/10

Health Care

10 Ways to Celebrate Easter or Passover During Quarantine

Springtime brings some special holidays, with colorful festivities, family gatherings, and messages of peace. This year, however, things might be looking a little different. Try some of the following ideas to celebrate E...

4/10

Health Care

Eat Right During the COVID-19 Fight

The coronavirus epidemic is posing new challenges to eating well, from empty shelves to making fewer trips to the store. Here are some ideas to help you and your loved ones maintain good nutrition while sheltering in pla...

4/07

Health Care

Thanks Health Heroes

Since the Heroes Work Here signage rolled out, many people have been asking for a version to use at home, so the U of U Health team made it happen with the "Thanks Health Heroes" signs.

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