The University of Utah Health transplant teams have performed a record-breaking number of organ transplant surgeries in 2022, which means life-saving procedures have been provided to 297 patients from throughout...
La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) es una enfermedad pulmonar degenerativa que provoca la obstrucción del flujo de aire de los pulmones y dificulta la respiración. Alrededor de 16 millones...
The pelvic floor muscles may be the most neglected and least thought about. But they are one of the most important muscle groups in our bodies, supporting bladder, bowel, and...
Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren’t. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind...
Cali Hinckley should have been quietly asleep in her bedroom, curled next to her 2-year-old daughter that June afternoon. But as her husband watched football downstairs, his phone rang, her...
At first, Tyler Lintz thought he could push through. He was a firefighter after all, a fit, active dad of three, so a sore throat, fatigue, and cough — not...
On a spring evening in 2021, Meaghan McFarland left her apartment in Layton for a walk with her dog. She never saw the Ford F350 speeding toward her at 50...
The happiest time of the year can come with mixed feelings for some older adults. As we plan for and celebrate the upcoming holiday season, it’s important that we consider...
We Americans love our soda pop or soft drinks. The problem is that the sweet, carbonated drink you might crave at 3 p.m. is also a source of health problems.
Recently, Celine Dion announced that she has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Stiff-person syndrome. Experts at U of U Health explain the rare condition.
Hay mucho que celebrar durante las fiestas. Pero las risas y la alegría pueden verse fácilmente truncadas por uno de los peligros de su hogar, si no tiene cuidado. Aquí...
There is a lot to celebrate during the holidays. But if you aren’t careful, the laughter and cheer could easily be cut short by one of the dangers in your...
Cathy Hinshaw, now 76, was no ordinary 1950s girl. She grew up playing not one, not two, but three sports—all incredibly well. At college in California, she joined the basketball...
El acetaminofén y el ibuprofeno se utilizan habitualmente para reducir la fiebre y aliviar el dolor, pero las pautas de dosificación para los niños no están claramente etiquetadas en el...
We all know that the holiday season can be a bit stressful, but for some neurodivergent individuals, stress is compounded by disrupted routines and overstimulation. Awareness, preparation, and flexibility are...
Rebekah Huber, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
The SafeUT 2021-22 Annual Report outlines key statistics about the statewide SafeUT app related to utilization, chats, and life-saving interventions, school threats, and the impact of COVID-19 on SafeUT use.
Jacqui Voland has been named the Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah.
Incluso el viaje mejor planeado puede arruinarse si tiene que pasarlo en la cama de un hotel sintiéndose mal. Tanto si viaja por Estados Unidos como si lo hace fuera...
The holiday season may be "the most wonderful time of the year," but it's the most dreaded for some. Here are some tips on making this holiday season more enjoyable—for...
Las fiestas llenan el aire de felicidad y alegría, pero también pueden conllevar estrés y tristeza para muchas personas, especialmente para aquellas que padecen una enfermedad mental subyacente.
