Erica Bisson, MD, MPH, has been appointed Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) at the University of Utah.

The body mass index or BMI predates the bathroom scale by more than half a century, but it has not changed with the times.

You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis—which can...

In a new study, University of Utah Health researchers have shown that a particular version of a gene may contribute to the higher severity of stroke seen among Black Americans...

Ha llegado el verano y con él un calor sin precedentes. Nuestro cuerpo puede sobrecalentarse y empezar a averiarse, igual que ocurre con los coches en los días calurosos. Esta...

Kids' vision is constantly developing, so whether they have special needs or require a slight correction, the stakes are incredibly high when it comes to getting the right prescription and...

A new system for fixing bone fractures, called the Bone Bolt System, has been approved for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of Utah Orthopaedic...

Summer is here and with it is record-breaking heat. Our bodies can overheat and start to break down, just like cars do on hot days. This breakdown is known as...

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be life-changing and scary. MS is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.

While celebrating his daughter's birthday at a trampoline park, Alan landed awkwardly on a 45-degree trampoline and felt something tear. Eventually this led to him seeing a foot and ankle...

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Huntsman Mental Health Institute are proud to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Since the launch...

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) y el Instituto de Salud Mental Huntsman (HMHI) se enorgullecen de conmemorar el primer aniversario de la Línea 988 de...

Una hemorragia nasal puede asustar, pero la buena noticia es que la mayoría son inofensivas. Los expertos de U of U Health explican cómo tratar las hemorragias nasales y cuándo...

A nosebleed can seem scary, but the good news is that most are harmless. Experts at U of U Health explain how to care for your nosebleeds and when to...

While standing in front of a mirror, it’s natural to zero in on that one annoying flaw. But if that casual dislike has become more of an obsession, you may...

Cuando uno se mira al espejo, es normal fijarse en ese defecto molesto. Pero si esa aversión casual se ha convertido en una obsesión, es posible que se encuentre entre...

Ultimate frisbee is considered a “limited contact” sport, but it actually has quite a high injury rate. Learn about the most common injuries, and how to prevent and treat them.

Independientemente de la edad de su hijo, perforarle las orejas es una decisión personal. Lo más importante es asegurarse de que se hace en un entorno seguro y limpio.

No matter your child’s age, piercing their ears is a personal decision. Most important is ensuring it’s done in a safe and clean environment.

Por muy bien que se sienta, sobre todo durante la temporada de alergias, los oftalmólogos advierten que no hay que frotarse los ojos. Puede ser difícil abandonar el hábito, pero...

Professor. Carl V. Asche, M.B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., has been appointed the Executive Director of the Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center (PORC) at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.