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July 16, 2020

Mountain biking is an amazing sport and Utah is truly a world renown mecca for the sport. Mountain biking is a great way to get out into the mountains, improve fitness, enhance a feeling of well-being, and build confidence. However, mountain biking is not without risk. It’s an activity that requires specialized equipment and sometimes takes place on difficult terrain. Learn how you can best protect yourself while biking.

June 25, 2020

Every year around the Fourth of July, doctors see hundreds of preventable eye injuries caused by the unsafe handling of fireworks. Here’s what experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah say you should know about the dangers, how to prevent injuries, and what to do—and not to do—in case of injury.

June 17, 2020

As nationwide protests of the police and institutional racism continue in the wake of George Floyd's death, officials are reminding demonstrators that COVID-19 remains a threat to Americans' health and spreads easily in large crowds. If you are planning to protest, follow these tips to reduce the risk of spreading the virus and to be safe in general.

June 05, 2020

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 helping block large droplets from coughs and sneezes. 

March 20, 2020

Physical distancing can help slow the spread of coronavirus and keep high-risk populations safe. “You’re staying home to protect the most vulnerable,” says Emily Spivak, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Utah Health. “It’s part of our civic duty.”

February 05, 2020

Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis, MD, director of University of Utah Health Burn Center, says several common-sense practices can help prevent serious burns.

January 10, 2020

Here are a few tips to stay safe out there in the snow.

December 09, 2019

July 22, 2019

Be careful out there.

July 12, 2019

There’s a reason eye injuries increase in the summer—but with a little planning and care, you can prevent most of them.

June 11, 2019

Safety tips for sparkler season.

May 14, 2019

In 2018, the Trauma Center at University of Utah Hospital treated 106 patients who suffered injured related to bicycle incidents.

December 17, 2018

The thrills of lightsabers, wands, bows, and swords are just too much to resist—especially when it comes to Christmas wish lists.

October 08, 2018

Simple things you can do to avoid burn injuries in your home.

October 08, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control more than one out of every four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year.

August 28, 2018

Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.

July 03, 2018

Don't let an injury ruin your 4th of July.

July 03, 2018

Outdoor fire places and fire pits can create a lovely ambiance and help extend parties by providing warmth and light after the sun goes down. They also can cause serious burns.

June 25, 2018

From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries.

December 22, 2015

Every year holiday related accidents send people to the hospital. You won't believe some of the reasons why.

November 19, 2015

We all know about the dangers of distracted driving, but what about distracted walking? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but distracted walking is a real thing, and it’s causing serious bodily harm to pedestrians.

October 07, 2015

It’s the early morning party that heralds the biggest match up of the week in college football – and this week ESPN’s College GameDay is taking place right here in Salt Lake City. While lots of fun is sure to be had, there are some risks involved. Take care to avoid these five potential injuries.

July 28, 2015

According to the NTHSA, on average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes.

July 16, 2015

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.

July 10, 2015

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.

July 02, 2015

Eye injuries caused by fireworks have more than doubled in the past three years according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

July 01, 2015

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.

October 30, 2014

What happened when a University of Utah doctor traded in his lab coat and stethoscope for a business suit and briefcase and headed to our nation's capital? Learn about Dr. Simon Fisher's fight for diabetes prevention.

October 28, 2014

When it comes to health care, there seems to be a simple notion: if it is broken, fix it. But what if putting a band-aid on the issue after-the-fact is not enough? Enter your primary care doctor.