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2021

1/26

Health Care, Research

The Facts About COVID-19 and Pregnancy

Damaging misinformation about COVID-19 is preventing people from getting vaccinated and ultimately slowing down transmission of the virus. Experts at University of Utah Health provides factual information about pregnancy...

1/10

Health Care

Entendiendo las variantes de COVID-19

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...

1/06

Health Care

COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy: What You Need to Know

Emily Spivak, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Utah Health, answers common questions about monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19.

12/23

Health Care

How to Talk to Your Children Following a School Threat

Scenes of violence and threats have been increasingly playing out on school campuses across the country. Recent statistics from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School show that 2021...

12/22

Education, Health Care

Eating Disorders: A Complex Yet Treatable Disease

At any given time, eating disorders affect millions of people of every age, race, size, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background.  Kristin Francis, MD, a psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, lends...

12/20

Health Care

Managing Grief During the Holidays and COVID-19 Pandemic

The holidays can be a hectic time for many of us. The social obligations and financial stress that come with the season are compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine Supiano, PhD, LCSW, FT, FGSA, APHSW-C, pr...

12/20

Health Care

Protect Yourself From COVID-19 in a Safe and Healthy Way

Since the start of the pandemic, scientists and researchers around the world have been working to find ways to help slow down transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Due to advancements in science and technology, there is at least o...

12/17

Health Care

What is a Mental Breakdown & When to Seek Help

Kevin Curtis, Crisis Services Director at University of Utah Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) discusses what a mental breakdown is and what steps you can take to get help.

12/17

Health Care

What to Expect at My IVF Ultrasound Visit

Joseph Letourneau, a University of Utah Health fertility doctor, discusses IVF ultrasounds and what you can expect during your visit.

12/17

Health Care

Preguntas y respuestas sobre la vacuna COVID-19 de refuerzo

A medida que la transmisión de COVID-19 continúa en las comunidades, se está aprendiendo más sobre el virus. Siguen existiendo dudas sobre las nuevas variantes del virus COVID-19, la gripe, el VRS, y la subida del número...

12/16

Health Care

Entendiendo las recomendaciones de la vacuna de refuerzo de COVID-19

Las vacunas de refuerzo COVID-19 están ahora autorizadas para cualquier persona de 12 años o más. Queremos aclarar los conceptos erróneos y la confusión en torno a estas vacunas y discutir por qué los funcionarios de sal...

12/07

Health Care

Best Eye-Safe Toy Holiday Gift Ideas

When it comes to the annual dilemma about buying eye-safe toys for everyone from toddlers to teens, John A. Moran Eye Center’s Griffin Jardine, MD, takes a cautious but realistic view. We've gathered an ophthalmologist-a...

12/06

Health Care

Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

One in sixty people in the U.S lives with a traumatic brain injury related disability. Kelsi Schiltz, a University of Utah Health physical therapy doctor specializing in care for people with neurologic conditions discuss...

12/03

Health Care

Asian Fried Chicken

Chef Pomaikai Gaui from Taro Patch Catering makes a recipe from the island of Kauai that is special and dear to his heart. Mochiko Chicken, the recipe for Oriental Fried Chicken, has been passed down for generations acro...

12/01

Research

Holiday Blues - Put Your Mental Health First This Holiday Season

The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year," but it’s the most dreaded for some. The holidays fill the air with happiness and cheer, yet they can also carry stress and sadness for many people, especia...

12/01

Health Care

Understanding Omicron and Other COVID-19 Variants

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...

11/22

Health Care

Fixing Chest Wall Deformities – Surgery that Raises Self Esteem

Katie Russell, trauma medical director and pediatric surgeon at University of Utah Health Primary Children’s Hospital, sees lots of kids with chest wall deformities. Russell discusses the different kinds of chest deformi...

11/22

Health Care

Understanding COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations

COVID-19 booster shots are now authorized for anyone ages 12 and older. We want to clear up misconceptions and confusion around these shots and discuss why public health officials are recommending them now. We’ll also ta...

11/19

Health Care

Practicing Gratitude for Better Health and Well-Being

Is it true that you can become healthier and happier by practicing gratitude? Gratitude is associated with happiness. Expressing feelings of appreciation to others and ourselves creates positive emotions and feelings of ...

11/19

Health Care

Treating Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery

Up to 10 percent of men will experience some degree of urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. Benjamin McCormick, a University of Utah Health surgeon specializing in reconstructive urology discusses surgery ...

11/16

Health Care

La vacuna COVID para niños de 5 a 11 años: Lo que usted debe saber

Recientemente, la vacuna COVID de Pfizer-BioNTech fue autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. A día de hoy, 193 millones de personas de 12 años o más han sido vacunadas de forma segura en los EE.UU. Aunque los niños más pe...

11/16

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccine in 5- to 11-Year-Old Children: What You Need To Know

Recently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for children ages 5 to 11. As of today, 193 million people ages 12 and over have been safely vaccinated in the U.S. Although younger children are less likely ...

11/16

Health Care

La vacuna COVID para niños de 5 a 11 años: Lo que usted debe saber

Recientemente, la vacuna COVID de Pfizer-BioNTech fue autorizada para niños de 5 a 11 años. A día de hoy, 193 millones de personas de 12 años o más han sido vacunadas de forma segura en los EE.UU. Aunque los niños más pe...

11/16

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccine in 5- to 11-Year-Old Children: What You Need To Know

Recently, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for children ages 5 to 11. As of today, 193 million people ages 12 and over have been safely vaccinated in the U.S. Although younger children are less likely ...

11/12

Health Care

Demos un refuerzo de las vacunas COVID a los adultos mayores

Todos estamos cansados de la pandemia, pero ahora no es el momento de bajar la guardia. Las dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas COVID están ahora autorizadas para cualquier persona de 12 años o más.

11/12

Health Care

Give Older Adults a Boost with COVID Vaccinations

Just like everyone else, older adults—people age 65 or older—deserve to be able to safely enjoy spending time with those who matter most to them. Hear from our geriatricians on the importance of getting vaccinated.

11/12

Health Care

Demos un refuerzo de las vacunas COVID a los adultos mayores

Todos estamos cansados de la pandemia, pero ahora no es el momento de bajar la guardia. Las dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas COVID están ahora autorizadas para cualquier persona de 12 años o más.

11/12

Health Care

Give Older Adults a Boost with COVID Vaccinations

Just like everyone else, older adults—people age 65 or older—deserve to be able to safely enjoy spending time with those who matter most to them. Hear from our geriatricians on the importance of getting vaccinated.

11/12

Research

Talk to Your Child About Suicide - An Age-By-Age Guide For Parents

Suicide has been the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24 since 2014, and in Utah it’s the leading cause of death for children ages 10-17. Losing a child to suicide is every parent’s worst nightmare....

11/09

Health Care

Hope and progress: Caring for Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury

Venessa Lee, MD works with spinal cord injury patients at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, the only Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited Spinal Cord Specialty Program in...

11/08

Health Care

Can Reading In Low Light Harm Your Eyes? Top 10 Eye Health Myths Debunked

As with most complicated subjects, myths about vision and eye health abound. John A. Moran Eye Center optometrist Gabriel Hulewsky, OD, has heard them all, and he's here to debunk 10 of the most common misunderstandings.

11/05

Health Care

Top 5 Most Common Sport Injuries

When we play sports, we don’t plan to get hurt, yet there are common athletic injuries doctors see time and again. Justin Ernat, a University of Utah Health sports medicine surgeon talks about the five most common sports...

11/05

Health Care

What to do for a Pinched Nerve in Your Back

Are you reading this while sitting slouched at a desk? Sit up straight to protect yourself! Zachary McCormick, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with the University of Utah Health Spine Services tea...

11/02

Research

The Season of SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a sleeping giant; lying dormant for three-quarters of the year. As the days get shorter and darker, people begin to feel less energy, are less likely to be productive and begin to fee...

11/02

Health Care

What to Do When Your Child Sprains Their Ankle

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in children. This isn’t a surprise when you consider all the running, jumping, and playing they do—whether it’s on a soccer field or at home in their back yard. Joy Engli...

10/28

Research

Normalizing Mental Health in the Workplace

The workplace is a crucial area to address mental health and suicide prevention. Nearly 68 percent of the American population participates in the workforce, and one in five Americans adults suffer from a diagnosable ment...

10/25

Health Care

Mental Health’s Role in Addiction and Recovery

Substance use disorders can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Liz Wetmore, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at at Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s Addiction Recovery Services discusses the role substance abuse p...

10/19

Health Care

What Is Myopia, And Why Does It Affect So Many Children? Screen Time Is A Growing Concern

Ophthalmologists say they’re seeing myopia, or nearsightedness, affect growing numbers of children and young people. John A. Moran Eye Center optometrist Shandi Beckwith, OD, specializes in myopia correction, specificall...

10/15

Health Care

Infección de COVID-19 vs. Vacunación: ¿Qué es mejor para la inmunidad?

Por lo tanto, la pregunta sigue siendo: ¿es necesario vacunarse si ya ha contraído el virus y recuperado de la enfermedad COVID-19? Los expertos en salud de la Universidad de Utah, junto con los Centros para el Control y...

10/15

Health Care

Contracting COVID-19 vs. Vaccination: Which is better for immunity?

So, the question remains: do you need to get vaccinated if you have already contracted and recovered from COVID-19? University of Utah Health experts, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), say ...

10/15

Health Care

Infección de COVID-19 vs. Vacunación: ¿Qué es mejor para la inmunidad?

Por lo tanto, la pregunta sigue siendo: ¿es necesario vacunarse si ya ha contraído el virus y recuperado de la enfermedad COVID-19? Los expertos en salud de la Universidad de Utah, junto con los Centros para el Control y...

10/15

Health Care

Contracting COVID-19 vs. Vaccination: Which is better for immunity?

So, the question remains: do you need to get vaccinated if you have already contracted and recovered from COVID-19? University of Utah Health experts, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), say ...

10/14

Health Care

Tres preguntas sobre la tercera vacuna, un nuevo tratamiento contra COVID-19, y la combinación de la vacuna contra la gripe y Covid

El doctor Rodríguez , Profesor de Medicina Familiar y Preventiva, y Vicepresidente Asociado de Equidad Sanitaria, Diversidad e Inclusión de la Universidad de Utah responde a nuestras inquietudes sobre las novedades en cu...

10/13

Health Care

Chicken Curry Salad

Sometimes you just need a quick snack to get you through the afternoon. Today we’re going to show you how to make a traditional Hawaiian snack of choice, Dried Beef. It is a great low-calorie snack with lots of protein. ...

9/28

Health Care

Don’t Sleep in Your Contact Lenses and Other Vision-Saving Tips From a Pro

Professionals from the CDC to your local eye doctor caution that wearing contact lenses may increase your chance of getting an eye infection if you don't practice strict safety precautions. Whether you're new to contact ...

9/27

Health Care

COVID-19 and Erectile Dysfunction: Fact or Fiction?

Researchers at University of Utah Health and around the world are continuing to investigate other ways that COVID-19 can impact patients long-term – namely, erectile dysfunction in men. Urologic surgeon Dr. Jim Hotaling,...

9/22

Health Care

Talking About Suicide - The Conversation That Could End Up Saving a Life

Why is it so hard to talk about suicide? Starting the conversation with someone having suicidal thoughts is never easy, but it is important and could be lifesaving.

9/16

Health Care

Conmociones Cerebrales: Cómo Pueden Afectarle Ahora Y Después

Una conmoción cerebral es una forma leve de lesión cerebral traumática (LCT) que afecta el funcionamiento del cerebro. Estos efectos pueden ser a corto plazo, durando solo unas horas o un par de días, o posiblemente caus...

9/14

Health Care

HPV Vaccination Can Prevent Cancers Later in Your Child’s Life

Although children younger than 12 years old aren’t eligible to receive COViD-19 vaccinations, pediatricians say that other routine adolescent immunizations should continue to be administered as scheduled. Hear from our e...

9/09

Health Care

Lung transplant: Is it for you?

Undergoing lung transplant surgery is a highly complex and life-changing experience — affecting a patient's quality of life. That’s what drives Dr. Matthew Morrell, a pulmonologist and Medical Director of the Lung Transp...

9/07

Health Care

What Is Thyroid Eye Disease, and When Does It Require Surgery?

When thyroid disorders result in eye disease, things can get complicated. In extreme cases, a highly specialized surgery can offer life-changing relief.

9/03

Health Care

Parosmia After COVID-19: What Is It and How Long Will It Last?

One of the earlier warning signs of COVID-19 disease was a loss of taste and smell. Most patients recover from this, but some report they now experience an unpleasant new symptom called parosmia. It’s a condition where o...

9/03

Research

Lo que sabemos sobre las infecciones por COVID-19 en personas vacunadas y la variante Delta

Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), definen las infecciones en vacunados como la "detección de ARN o antígeno del SARS-CoV-2 en una muestra respiratoria recogida de una persona más de 14 ...

9/03

Health Care

Parosmia After COVID-19: What Is It and How Long Will It Last?

One of the earlier warning signs of COVID-19 disease was a loss of taste and smell. Most patients recover from this, but some report they now experience an unpleasant new symptom called parosmia. It’s a condition where o...

9/03

Research

Lo que sabemos sobre las infecciones por COVID-19 en personas vacunadas y la variante Delta

Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), definen las infecciones en vacunados como la "detección de ARN o antígeno del SARS-CoV-2 en una muestra respiratoria recogida de una persona más de 14 ...

9/02

Education, Research, Health Care

What We Know About COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections and the Delta Variant

Misinformation is circulating that breakthrough cases demonstrate that COVID-19 vaccines are not effective. However, this is untrue. Breakthrough infections do not mean that the vaccines are failing.

9/01

Health Care

TRES PREGUNTAS SOBRE AUMENTO DE CASOS Y HOSPITALIZACIONES, VACUNAS Y LAS VARIANTES, Y LA VACUNA COVID-19 DURANTE EL EMBARAZO

Aún con la vacunación estamos viendo un incremento en el número de casos y hospitalizaciones por Covid-19. La doctora Elizabeth Moreno, MD, Profesora Adjunta (Clínica) en Medicina Familiar y Preventiva, nos habla sobre l...

8/30

Health Care

NIÑOS, MASCARILLAS Y SALUD MENTAL: LIDIANDO CON LOS MITOS

Los expertos en salud de University of Utah Health opinan al respecto de cómo abordar la desinformación sobre las barreras mentales y físicas que puede suponer el uso de una mascarilla en la escuela.

8/27

Health Care

Understanding Emergency Use Authorization and Full Licensure of COVID-19 Vaccines

Medical professionals are urging broad vaccination among Americans who hd been waiting for full licensure of COVID-19 vaccines. The Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine in the United States on...

8/27

Health Care

Kids, Masks and Mental Health: Navigating the Myths

Addressing the misinformation about the mental and physical barriers that wearing a mask in school may bring - University of Utah Health experts weigh in.

8/25

Health Care

Sober Seasons: 9 Ways to Enjoy the Seasons Without Substances

Summer may be coming to an end, but the social activities are not going anywhere. As seasons change, one constant remains: spending time with your friends and family. Whether that means spending the day on a boat, hiking...

8/23

Health Care

Do I Have a UTI? And Other Burning Questions

It’s not something you think about—until something doesn’t feel right. Then, panic can set in. Even though UTIs are a common issue, it doesn’t make them any less painful or worrisome. Hanadi Farrukh, MD, internal medicin...

8/19

Health Care

Pipikaula (Hawaiian Dried Beef Snack)

Sometimes you just need a quick snack to get you through the afternoon. Today we’re going to show you how to make a traditional Hawaiian snack of choice, Dried Beef. It is a great low calorie snack with lots of protein. ...

8/18

Research, Health Care

The Facts About COVID-19 and Vaccines

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are once again rising across the country. As doctors, scientists, and medical professionals urge broad COVID-19 vaccination, skepticism and misinformation are spreading on social media...

8/17

Health Care

The Male Urinary Problem That Won’t Just Go Away

Sometime in your 40s or 50s you might notice that you wake up a lot more at night, to go to the bathroom. It’s something that happens to men when their prostate enlarges. Stephen Summers, MD gives his expert opinion.

8/13

Health Care

Cómo manejar el estrés y la ansiedad causada por el regreso a las aulas

La vuelta al cole es un momento emocionante. Pero a muchos niños les puede causar estrés y ansiedad: incluso niños que suelen ser fáciles de llevar pueden experimentar nervios, y los que tienen algo de ansiedad pueden es...

8/11

Health Care

Navigating Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety

Back-to-school is an exciting time. But for many kids, it can cause stress and anxiety—even children who are usually easy going may experience butterflies and those with some anxiety may get more nervous and clingier tha...

8/06

Research, Health Care

Mitos y conceptos erróneos de COVID-19

El doctor Rodríguez responde a nuestras inquietudes y nos anima a todos a ponernos la vacuna para minimizar el contagio de Covid-19, y reducir la cantidad de muertes y personas hospitalizadas.

8/06

Health Care

Consejos para separar la realidad de la ficción de las vacunas Covid-19

Algunas personas no están recibiendo la protección que necesitan porque creen que los mitos sobre las vacunas COVID-19 son ciertos. U of U Health presenta ocho consejos sencillos para ayudar a distinguir la realidad de ...

8/06

Health Care

Tips to Separate COVID-19 Vaccine Fact from Fiction

Some people are not getting the protection they need because they think myths about the COVID-19 vaccines are true. U of U Health presents eight simple tips to help distinguish COVID-19 vaccine fact from fiction.

8/06

Health Care

Consejos para separar la realidad de la ficción de las vacunas Covid-19

Algunas personas no están recibiendo la protección que necesitan porque creen que los mitos sobre las vacunas COVID-19 son ciertos. U of U Health presenta ocho consejos sencillos para ayudar a distinguir la realidad de ...

8/06

Health Care

Tips to Separate COVID-19 Vaccine Fact from Fiction

Some people are not getting the protection they need because they think myths about the COVID-19 vaccines are true. U of U Health presents eight simple tips to help distinguish COVID-19 vaccine fact from fiction.

8/05

Health Care, Research

COVID-19 y el embarazo: Mitos y realidades

La información errónea y perjudicial sobre el COVID-19 está impidiendo que la gente se vacune y de esta forma ayude a detener la transmisión del virus. Las doctoras de U of U Health ofrecen información sobre el embarazo,...

8/03

Health Care

Guava BBQ Sauce + Portuguese Pickled Onions

Today we’re taking you step-by-step through how to make some delicious variations of a traditional Guava BBQ Sauce. To compliment this sauce, we are partnering it with a traditional Portuguese side dish, Pickled Onions. ...

7/30

Health Care

Simone Biles Shows Us the Importance of Setting Boundaries to Protect our Minds and Bodies

When Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics this week and chose her mental health over a potential Olympic medal, it showed that mental health issues affect everyone—no matter how successful you are. Even though most of...

7/29

Health Care

Pop Goes the Shoulder– Now What?

If you are worried you have a shoulder dislocation, don’t panic, but do get specialized care right away.

7/27

Health Care, Research, Education, Featured

The Mind Game of Games

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are recognized as the pinnacle of success for an athlete. Every two years, the world tunes in to watch 11,000+ athletes representing 206 nations compete in 33 different sports. As the Tok...

7/22

Health Care

Niños, COVID-19 y las vacunas

A pocas semanas de finalizar las vacaciones de verano, los pediatras y los médicos especialistas en enfermedades infecciosas de University of Utah Health instan a los padres a vacunar a los niños mayors de 12 años antes ...

7/22

Health Care

Children, COVID-19 and Vaccines

With just weeks left of summer break, pediatricians and infectious disease doctors at University of Utah Health are urging parents to vaccinate eligible children before they head back to school to protect them from getti...

7/22

Health Care

Niños, COVID-19 y las vacunas

A pocas semanas de finalizar las vacaciones de verano, los pediatras y los médicos especialistas en enfermedades infecciosas de University of Utah Health instan a los padres a vacunar a los niños mayors de 12 años antes ...

7/22

Health Care

Children, COVID-19 and Vaccines

With just weeks left of summer break, pediatricians and infectious disease doctors at University of Utah Health are urging parents to vaccinate eligible children before they head back to school to protect them from getti...

7/15

Health Care

La mala calidad del aire y su impacto en la salud

Los cielos nebulosos durante los meses de verano deben ser tan preocupantes como parecen. El aire gris persistente puede deberse al calor, a la elevada contaminación atmosférica por ozono o a la contaminación por partícu...

7/15

Health Care

Poor Air Quality and the Impact on Your Health

Hazy skies during the summer months should be as concerning as they look. The lingering hue could be heat, elevated ozone air pollution, or particulate pollution related to wildfire smoke, which can cause potentially sev...

7/15

Health Care

La mala calidad del aire y su impacto en la salud

Los cielos nebulosos durante los meses de verano deben ser tan preocupantes como parecen. El aire gris persistente puede deberse al calor, a la elevada contaminación atmosférica por ozono o a la contaminación por partícu...

7/15

Health Care

Poor Air Quality and the Impact on Your Health

Hazy skies during the summer months should be as concerning as they look. The lingering hue could be heat, elevated ozone air pollution, or particulate pollution related to wildfire smoke, which can cause potentially sev...

7/15

Health Care

Eyes Irritated by Summer Smoke? Here’s What to Do

Smoke from summer wildfires raging throughout the west can travel hundreds of miles. And with it comes invisible micron-size particles that wreak havoc on our health and float in the atmosphere long after the smoke has c...

7/12

Research, Health Care

Tres preguntas sobre las vacunas y los nuevos brotes Covid-19

Los nuevos brotes de Covid-19 en nuestra comunidad han causado gran preocupación, pero la llegada de la vacuna nos da esperanza de que próximamente podremos controlar esta terrible infección. El doctor Carlos Gomez, MD, ...

7/07

Health Care, Research

Why Does the LGBTQIA+ Community Suffer from Poor Mental Health at Higher Rates?

Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity, but people who identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community are at higher mental health ri...

7/07

Health Care, Research

Coagulación de la sangre, Covid-19 y las vacunas

Desde el comienzo de la pandemia de Covid-19, la coagulación de la sangre se ha identificado como un efecto secundario del SARS-CoV-2 y, posteriormente, como un efecto secundario, extremadamente raro, de algunas vacunas ...

7/07

Health Care, Research

Blood Clotting, COVID-19 and Vaccines

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, blood clotting has been identified as a side effect of SARS-CoV-2 and later as an extremely rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines. Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD, a hematologist ...

7/07

Health Care, Research

Coagulación de la sangre, Covid-19 y las vacunas

Desde el comienzo de la pandemia de Covid-19, la coagulación de la sangre se ha identificado como un efecto secundario del SARS-CoV-2 y, posteriormente, como un efecto secundario, extremadamente raro, de algunas vacunas ...

7/07

Health Care, Research

Blood Clotting, COVID-19 and Vaccines

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, blood clotting has been identified as a side effect of SARS-CoV-2 and later as an extremely rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines. Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD, a hematologist ...

6/28

Health Care

Recreación segura en el calor

El calor del verano ha llegado rápidamente, incentivando a las familias a disfrutar del aire libre. Antes de salir, es importante planificar con anticipación de acuerdo a la actividad en la que se está participando. Las ...

6/25

Health Care

Recreating Safely in the Heat

The heat of summer has quickly arrived, sending families outside to enjoy the outdoors. Before heading out, it’s important to plan ahead according to the activity you are participating in. Heat illness and heat stroke ca...

6/25

Health Care

Are You Burned Out?

So, how do you define burnout? What are the signs to look for? How do you cope? Tina Halliday, LCSW, Behavioral Sciences Manager at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses burnout and offers some helpful tips and way...

6/08

Health Care

45 Is the New 50

Every year, around 145,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. More than 50,000 people die from it. But the good news is that colorectal cancer can be found through routine screenings long before you show any...

6/08

Health Care

Bed Sharing With Your Baby

For new parents, getting sleep with a baby is near non-existent. And how can you make sure baby gets the safest sleep? Find out the latest guidelines for bed sharing with your baby.

6/08

Health Care

¿Sufre de alergias estacionales? No está solo.

La temporada de primavera es una de las principales causas de los brotes de esas molestas alergias ambientales. Cuando los árboles y las plantas salen de su fase de letargo, también pueden hacer que la gente se sienta ba...

6/08

Health Care

Experiencing seasonal allergies? You aren’t alone.

Spring season is a major contributor to flare-ups of those pesky environmental allergies. As trees and plants come out of their dormant phase, they also can make people feel quite miserable. It’s also very common for all...

6/08

Health Care

¿Sufre de alergias estacionales? No está solo.

La temporada de primavera es una de las principales causas de los brotes de esas molestas alergias ambientales. Cuando los árboles y las plantas salen de su fase de letargo, también pueden hacer que la gente se sienta ba...

6/08

Health Care

Experiencing seasonal allergies? You aren’t alone.

Spring season is a major contributor to flare-ups of those pesky environmental allergies. As trees and plants come out of their dormant phase, they also can make people feel quite miserable. It’s also very common for all...

6/07

Health Care

Los avances sobre el Covid-19 y las vacunas entre los adultos mayores

El impacto de la enfermedad del Covid-19 entre los adultos mayores en Utah se ve muy diferente hoy que en el otoño y principios del invierno de 2020. El número de casos, hospitalizaciones y muertes por COVID-19 ha dismin...

6/07

Health Care

Take Control of Your Health During Men’s Health

June is Men’s Health Month, making it a great time for men to get schedule preventive health checkups. Only three out of five men get an annual physical and more than 40 percent of men only go to the doctor when they hav...

6/01

Health Care

COVID-19 and Vaccines Among Older Adults

The impact of COVID-19 among older adults in Utah looks a lot different today than in the fall and early winter of 2020. The number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have dramatically dropped among adults a...

5/26

Health Care

Seguridad y prevención de quemaduras en verano

El verano es una época maravillosa del año. Es el momento de disfrutar del aire libre, de celebrar con los amigos y la familia, y de relajarse mientras los niños están fuera de la escuela. Sin embargo, los incendios y la...

5/24

Health Care, Research

Vacunas COVID-19 y niños

Los niños de 12 a 15 años ahora pueden 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 Fas...

5/24

Research, Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccines and Children

Children age 12- to 15- years old can now 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 testing the COVID-...

5/20

Health Care

Summertime Burn Safety and Prevention

Summer is a wonderful time of year. It is a time to enjoy the great outdoors, celebrate with friends and family, and relax while the kids are out of school. However, fire and burn injuries do not take a summer vacation. ...

5/10

Research, Health Care

El beneficio de reanudar el uso de la vacuna J&J COVID-19

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...

5/07

Research, Health Care

The Benefit of Resuming Use of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

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 ...

5/07

Health Care

¿Le conviene la atención virtual o presencial?

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...

5/07

Research, Health Care

The Benefit of Resuming Use of the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

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 ...

5/07

Health Care

¿Le conviene la atención virtual o presencial?

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...

5/06

Health Care

Practice: S.T.O.P.

Mindfulness instructors Trinh Mai and Rob Davies guide us through S.T.O.P., a simple mindfulness practice to help mitigate our stress response.

5/06

Health Care

3 Steps to Healing and Resistance in the Face of Racism

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...

5/06

Health Care

Why Practice Gratitude at Work

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 ...

5/06

Health Care

How to respond with compassion when someone is hurt by racism

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...

5/06

Health Care

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is awareness of the present moment—open to where we are and what we’re doing with a sense of acceptance.

5/06

Health Care

Practice: S.T.O.P.

Mindfulness instructors Trinh Mai and Rob Davies guide us through S.T.O.P., a simple mindfulness practice to help mitigate our stress response.

5/06

Health Care

3 Steps to Healing and Resistance in the Face of Racism

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...

5/06

Health Care

Why Practice Gratitude at Work

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 ...

5/06

Health Care

How to respond with compassion when someone is hurt by racism

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...

5/06

Health Care

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is awareness of the present moment—open to where we are and what we’re doing with a sense of acceptance.

4/28

Health Care

Is Virtual or In-Person Care Right for You?

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...

4/23

Health Care

What is Low Vision and How Can You Make the Best of It?

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...

4/22

Research

Esperando la inmunidad colectiva

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...

4/20

Health Care

My Child Has One Leg That’s Shorter Than the Other, Can This Be Treated?

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?

4/20

Health Care

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Staying Poison Free

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...

4/19

Health Care, Research

Mascarillas: Una herramienta esencial para finalizar la Pandemia

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...

4/14

Research, Health Care

Face Masks: An Essential Tool to Ending the Pandemic

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 ...

4/13

Research, Health Care

El embarazo durante una pandemia

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 ...

4/09

Research

Waiting for Herd Immunity

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...

4/06

Health Care

Women’s Eye Health: What You Need to Know About Higher Risks

April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month. Why devote extra attention to the issue?

4/05

Health Care, Research

Pregnant in a Pandemic

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...

3/29

Research, Health Care

Usted ya es elegible para la vacuna, ¿Se la deberia poner?

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...

3/26

Research, Health Care

You’re Eligible for the Vaccine—Should You Get Your Shot?

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. ...

3/25

Health Care

Datos acerca de la vacuna

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...

3/25

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccine Mythbusters

Information about COVID-19 is constantly evolving as more is learned about the virus. Some information shared online and on social media is misleading, influencing the decision whether to get vaccinated or not. Sankar Sw...

3/25

Health Care

Datos acerca de la vacuna

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...

3/25

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccine Mythbusters

Information about COVID-19 is constantly evolving as more is learned about the virus. Some information shared online and on social media is misleading, influencing the decision whether to get vaccinated or not. Sankar Sw...

3/24

Health Care

Does My Child Have Little League Shoulder?

Is your child complaining about shoulder pain? If so, it might be a sign of little league shoulder.

3/15

Research

Lo Que Necesita Saber Sobre las Vacunas COVID-19

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...

3/11

Health Care

Enhancing your Meals

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.

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Balance

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Simplicity

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - One Bowl, One Pot, One Pan

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Plan Ahead

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...

3/11

Health Care

7 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to your Menu

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...

3/11

Health Care

Healthy Eating: A Dietitian's Guide To A Balanced Plate

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...

3/11

Health Care

National Nutrition Month - Personalize Your Plate

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...

3/11

Health Care

Tips for Family Meal Planning

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

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Balance

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Simplicity

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - One Bowl, One Pot, One Pan

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...

3/11

Health Care

Personalize Your Plate - Plan Ahead

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...

3/11

Health Care

7 Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to your Menu

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...

3/11

Health Care

Healthy Eating: A Dietitian's Guide To A Balanced Plate

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...

3/11

Health Care

National Nutrition Month - Personalize Your Plate

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...

3/11

Health Care

Tips for Family Meal Planning

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

3/09

Research

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

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...

3/08

Health Care

Choosing the Right Breast Surgeon

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...

3/08

Health Care

Do Your Eyes Look Tired? Eyelid Surgery May Be the Solution to Fix Your Droopy Eyes

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.

2/26

Health Care

Has sido vacunado, ¿ahora que?

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 ...

2/26

Health Care

Should You Take Pain Relievers Before Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

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...

2/26

Health Care

Has sido vacunado, ¿ahora que?

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 ...

2/26

Health Care

Should You Take Pain Relievers Before Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

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...

2/25

Health Care

COVID-19 and Mammogram Breast Cancer Screening: What You Should Know

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...

2/23

Health Care

You’ve Been Vaccinated, Now What?

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...

2/19

Health Care

¿Es hora de usar doble mascarilla?

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...

2/17

Health Care

I've Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?

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 ...

2/12

Health Care

The 411 on Electrical Burns

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.

2/12

Health Care, Research

Research Finds Pregnancy Complications in Severe COVID-19 Cases

A 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 with C...

2/11

Health Care

What to Do During and After a Seizure

Learn how to recognize the signs of a seizure and understand what to do if you or someone around you is experiencing one.

2/11

Health Care

Can I Become a Living Organ Donor?

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.

2/09

Health Care

Is it time to double up your mask?

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....

2/03

Health Care

Nutrition and Hydration on the Slopes

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...

1/29

Health Care

Vacuna COVID-19 y adultos mayores: Preguntas y respuestas

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...

1/22

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccines and Older Adults

The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and experiencing severe illness increases with age. According to the CDC, older adults are at the highest risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and suffer the most severe outco...

1/20

Health Care

Vacunas COVID-19 en pacientes embarazadas y lactantes

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...

1/20

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnant and Breastfeeding People

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, pregnant people are at an increased...

1/15

Health Care

New Year Resolutions to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

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...

1/14

Health Care

Injury Prevention on the Slopes

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...

1/12

Health Care

When Should I Be Concerned About Varicose Veins?

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...

1/12

Health Care

Happiness Helps: Improve Your Mental Health with Positive Affirmations

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...

1/08

Health Care

Infertility and Couples

The stress of trying to conceive can strain your relationship. Learn how infertility affects couples, and how to find help when you need it.

1/07

Health Care

U of U Health Begins Administering Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

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...

1/06

Health Care

Top 5 Common Erectile Dysfunction Causes

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

1/05

Health Care

What You Should Know About Mitral Valve Prolapse

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.

1/05

Health Care

Stress and the Skin

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...

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