A second COVID-19 booster shot is now recommended for certain individuals. This fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine series will continue to protect individuals from serious illness, hospitalization, and death...
Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have uncovered new details about long COVID, the post-infection set of conditions that can affect nearly...
Skincast hosts Luke Johnson, MD, and Michelle Tarbox, MD, discuss how COVID-19 safety measures can affect our skin's health and what we can do about it. Mask-induced acne, or as we like to call it 'Maskne'? Hands dry from frequent washing? These board-certified dermatologists have the solutions.
On Monday, April 3, U of U Health will move to optional masking in most clinical locations for patients, visitors, faculty, and staff. Some areas caring for our most immunocompromised...
It’s that time of the year—an itchy throat, running nose, and sneezing. Signs point to allergies, but could it be something else? We break down the facts.
Whether you have COVID-19 or someone you live with does, you need to take care of yourself and your household. Use these 10 tips to take care of yourself and...
Illnesses due to circulating respiratory viruses are increasing rapidly across the nation. That's why it's important to take steps to protect ourselves and others in the months ahead. Here are...
Las enfermedades debidas a los virus respiratorios circulantes están aumentando rápidamente en todo el país. Por eso es importante tomar medidas para protegernos a nosotros mismos y a los demás...
When the news reports about a new COVID-19 variant, what does that mean for you? Many people have questions such as what are the latest variant's symptoms, is it going to be more contagious or severe than previous variants, and will home tests detect it? Stephen Goldstein, Ph.D. in Coronavirus research, explains what information is important and what isn't when a new variant is announced and how you can decide how new variants might impact your life.
We rely on all of our senses to have an awareness of the world, and the loss or change of any of them can seriously impact our lives. Whether from COVID-19, an injury, or a neurological condition, could parosmia be dangerous? Kristine Smith, MD, a rhinologist at University of Utah Health, explains how losing your sense of smell can lead to potential physical harm—and impact your emotional health. Learn why and how to overcome the loss of smell.
The best way to prevent flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Doctors at University of Utah Health encourage everyone to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself, the people...
La mejor manera de prevenir la gripe es vacunarse cada año. Los médicos de University of Utah Health animan a todo el mundo a vacunarse contra la gripe para protegerse...
Normalmente, los meses de otoño e invierno son épocas en las que las enfermedades aumentan y se propagan más fácilmente. Este ha sido el caso de los virus respiratorios, especialmente...
Typically, the fall and winter months are times when sickness increases and spreads more easily. . This has been the case with respiratory viruses, especially influenza and, more recently, COVID-19...
