Health Care, Research
Los niños de 12 a 15 años pronto podrán recibir la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 luego de la Autorización de uso de emergencia de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos. Los resultados de un ensayo clínico de Fa...
Research, Health Care
Children age 12- to 15- years old will soon be able to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration. Results from a Phase 3 clinical trial testi...
Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) y la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) recomendaron reanudar el uso de la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson el 23 de abril de 2021, tras una inte...
The CDC and the FDA recommended restarting use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 23, 2021, after a temporary pause. After carefully reviewing the data, the CDC and FDA determined that the benefits of getting the ...
Health Care
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha creado mucha incertidumbre sobre el bienestar y la seguridad de nuestras comunidades. University of Utah Health anima a los pacientes que debido a los riesgos del COVID-19 están ansiosos por bu...
Mindfulness instructors Trinh Mai and Rob Davies guide us through S.T.O.P., a simple mindfulness practice to help mitigate our stress response.
Mindfulness can be an act of healing and resistance for Black, Indigenous, People of Color who confront microaggressions as part of everyday life. Mindfulness educators and social workers Trinh Mai and Jean Whitlock prov...
While Americans are less likely to express gratitude at work than anywhere else, it’s sorely needed – especially in health care. Associate professor/lecturer of social work Trinh Mai explains the importance of gratitude ...
Racism isn’t something that happens “somewhere else.” Mindfulness educators and social workers Trinh Mai and Jean Whitlock facilitated an interracial dialogue on talking about race and racism to learn from local lived ex...
Mindfulness is awareness of the present moment—open to where we are and what we’re doing with a sense of acceptance.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty about the wellness and safety of our communities. University of Utah Health encourages patients who are anxious about seeking care because of COVID-19 risks to not d...
Whether you have been diagnosed with “low vision” or know someone who has, Lisa Ord, PhD, LCSW, director of the John A. Moran Eye Center’s Patient Support Program, wants you to know the facts about this often-misundersto...
Research
Las vacunas contra la enfermedad Covid-19 están cada vez más disponibles con el objetivo de lograr la “inmunidad colectiva”, un punto en el que suficientes personas son inmunes al COVID-19 y el virus ya no puede propagar...
It’s normal for children and adults to have a small difference between the length of their legs, but at what point is it considered a problem?
Spring has sprung and that means many people are beginning their spring cleaning. Check out some safety tips from the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) to keep your family and your pets safe as you de-winterize your home...
Desde el comienzo de la pandemia de Covid-19, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) han reconocido que las mascarillas faciales, el distanciamiento físico, el lavado frecuente de manos, y qued...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC recognized face masks, physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick as important tools in helping reduce the spread of Sars-CoV-2. Combined ...
El embarazo tiene sus propios y únicos desafíos. Agregue una pandemia de Covid-19 y la situación se vuelve aún más complicada. Con poca información disponible sobre cómo el coronavirus afecta a las mujeres embarazadas y ...
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are becoming widely available with the goal of achieving “herd immunity”—a point at which enough people are immune to COVID-19 that the virus can no longer spread. As immunity continues to build...
April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month. Why devote extra attention to the issue?
Pregnancy has its own unique challenges. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes more complicated. With little information available about how coronavirus impacts pregnant and lactating women, it’s importa...
Todos los habitantes de Utah, de 16 años o más, ya son elegibles para recibir una vacuna Covid-19 en este Estado. University of Utah Health alienta a todos a vacunarse para ayudar a frenar la propagación del COVID-19 y p...
All Utahns 16 years and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Utah. University of Utah Health encourages everyone to get vaccinated to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and bring an end to the pandemic. ...
A medida que los sistemas de atención médica en todo el país trabajan para distribuir las vacunas COVID-19 de la manera más rápida y eficiente posible, hay mucha información que se comparte en las redes sociales y en lín...
As health care systems across the country work rapidly to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as efficiently as possible, there is a lot of information that is being shared on social media and online. Sankar Swaminathan, MD, ch...
Is your child complaining about shoulder pain? If so, it might be a sign of little league shoulder.
Different versions, or variants, of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are emerging around the world. Although it sounds alarming, viruses always change via mutation. As scientists work to learn more about these...
Con tres vacunas COVID-19 disponibles en los Estados Unidos. (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna y Johnson & Johnson), seleccionar una puede parecer difícil, si se le ofrece la opción. Pero el especialista en enfermedades infeccio...
Cooking at home can be healthy, flavorful and cost-effective. Planning a menu, writing a grocery list and keeping some kitchen pantry staples on hand can help you can make a rewarding meal every night of the week.
March is National Nutrition Month. For 2021 the theme is Personalize Your Plate. We have asked four different Registered Dietitians to discuss what personalizing their plate means to them. For Vanessa Browning it is a...
March is National Nutrition Month. For 2021 the theme is Personalize Your Plate. We have asked four different Registered Dietitians to discuss what personalizing their plate means to them. For Sharee Thompson it is al...
March is National Nutrition Month. For 2021 the theme is Personalize Your Plate. We have asked four different Registered Dietitians to discuss what personalizing their plate means to them. Amy Reeder is all about mini...
March is National Nutrition Month. For 2021 the theme is Personalize Your Plate. We have asked four different Registered Dietitians to discuss what personalizing their plate means to them. Sarah Zou is all about plann...
With so many great reasons to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, try these 7 tips recommended by a University of Utah Health Registered Dietitian. Dietitians recommend using 5 or more of these ways to mainta...
Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. A balanced plate provides a framework for the types of food you should include in your diet each day. Get creative, mix and match different grains, proteins, and fruits and veg...
Nutrition goals vary from person to person. Nutrition goals may be based on health, genetic risk factors, allergies, or body functioning. Beyond that, our tastes are different! Introducing variety in your food routine ca...
Cooking for a family can feel overwhelming! When you are preparing a menu for many people, some of whom are children, it can be difficult to find meals that everyone will eat and enjoy and that are also healthful
With three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S., selecting one might seem difficult. U of U Health infectious disease specialist Sankar Swaminathan, MD, explains why the best vaccine is the first one that is made avai...
Choosing a surgeon for your breast augmentation can be difficult and time consuming. With so many things to consider – facility, surgeon qualifications and experience, previous work – it’s important that you do your rese...
Droopy or sagging eyelids can do more than make you look tired or older than you feel. They can also affect your vision. Find out if eye lift surgery is right for you.
Vacunarse contra el COVID-19 es la mejor forma de protegerse a sí mismo, a su familia y amigos, del virus que causa esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal. Pero, además que la vacuna funciona, aún tenemos un largo camino ...
Many people are gearing up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s one of the most important ways we can protect ourselves and help get our communities back to normal. Concerned about minor side effects of the vaccine, some pe...
Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is a big step toward protecting yourself, your family, and your friends from the virus that causes this potentially deadly disease. But as well as the vaccine works, we still have a long w...
La discusión sobre el uso de la doble mascarilla empezó con el descubrimiento de las variantes del virus COVID-19. Los científicos creen que es posible que algunas de estas nuevas variantes se puedan propagar más fácil y...
Folks who've gotten through a COVID-19 infection might naturally question whether they need to get a coronavirus vaccination when their turn comes. Experts say they really need the shot anyway, because even after having ...
In the United States, on average 400 die from electrocution and 4,400 are injured each year because of electrical hazards. Here are tips to help you better understand electrical burns and how to avoid them.
A new study about women who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy found that those with severe or critical COVID-19 to be at greater risk of dying and experiencing serious complications compared with asymptomatic women wi...
Learn how to recognize the signs of a seizure and understand what to do if you or someone around you is experiencing one.
The majority of people waiting for a transplant in the U.S. need a kidney, and for these patients living organ donation can help them get a kidney sooner.
Discussion of double masking has come to light since the discovery of COVID-19 virus variants. Scientists believe it’s possible that some of these new variant strains can spread more easily and quickly than the original....
When it comes to winter sports, fitness and strength are one thing. But making sure you are hydrated and well-fed is just as important. This is often overlooked, which in turn increases the chance of feeling unusually fa...
Están surgiendo diferentes formas de variantes de COVID-19. Aunque suene alarmante, los virus a menudo cambian por mutación. Mientras los científicos trabajan para conocer más sobre estas cepas o variantes, y cómo pueden...
El riesgo de infectarse con COVID-19 y sufrir una enfermedad grave aumenta con la edad. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), los adultos mayores corren el mayor riesgo. Ahora, los adul...
The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and experiencing severe illness increases with age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults are at the highest risk.
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha creado mucha incertidumbre y preocupación entre las poblaciones vulnerables, incluyendo las mujeres embarazadas. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), las muj...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant people are at an inc...
For many of us, tradition dictates starting the new year with resolutions for better health. Often, we promise ourselves we’ll get more exercise, eat a healthier diet, or quit smoking. And that’s all great—especially sin...
Helmets, goggles, correctly fitted equipment, water and snacks—these are essentials as you get ready for a day on the slopes. A helmet will protect your head if you fall, and equipment that fits you will make the day eas...
Varicose veins can appear as we get older, seem unsightly, and also be quite painful. If you experience varicose veins that are uncomfortable and interrupting your everyday life, it may be time to consult your doctor. Al...
We all faced challenges in 2020 that were significant and widespread, and virtually everyone’s mental health has been affected in some way. With good news on the way in the form of the vaccine, we can hopefully find heal...
The stress of trying to conceive can strain your relationship. Learn how infertility affects couples, and how to find help when you need it.
University of Utah Health began administering the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care workers. Distribution of the second dose marks another milestone as U of U Health has vaccina...
Conditions like vascular disease, surgery, diabetes, and medications are some of the top causes of erectile dysfunction. If you suffer from ED, schedule an evaluation with your doctor and get the help you need
Mitral valve prolapse occurs when a valve in your heart doesn’t close properly. If you have mitral valve prolapse, you may need surgery to repair or replace it.
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been challenging. From the COVID-19 pandemic to earthquakes, severe storms, and lockdowns—in addition to everyday life challenges—this year has been incredibly stressful...
