Physicians tend to have unrealistic expectations of the success of multi-step medical procedures, according to a new nationwide study conducted by University of Utah Health scientists and their collaborators.

Cataract surgery may be one of the most efficient, common eye surgeries in the U.S. each year, but as a patient, you only have one opportunity to get it right...

Meet Anne V. Kirby, PhD, occupational therapist and suicide risk and prevention researcher.

Collin Merrill, PhD, and Vincent Kopplemans, PhD, recently received K awards for their innovative research on Alzheimer's disease and alcohol use disorder, respectively.

Children ages 6 months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn how the vaccine can help protect your child and others from COVID-19.

Los niños de 5 años en adelante pueden recibir la vacuna COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech. Y los niños de 12 a 17 años pueden recibir una vacuna de refuerzo. Los CDC...

Christy Hopkins, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., emergency medicine professor and physician with University of Utah Health, has been named the inaugural chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Spencer...

If you've become ill following a pool day, you may have caught a nasty bug. During the summer months, more cases of cryptosporidium, or "crypto," are diagnosed.

Si se enfermó después de un día de piscina, es posible que haya contraído una enfermedad intestinal desagradable. Durante los meses de verano se diagnostican más casos de criptosporidiosis o...

Mayo es el Mes de la Concienciación sobre los Accidentes -infarto o derrame- Cerebrovasculares, un recordatorio anual para protegerse a sí mismo y a sus seres queridos de sufrir un...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. And every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Here are five ways to lower your risk of stroke and...

When you look at your face in the mirror, do you tend to focus on your blemishes such as acne scarring, redness, hyperpigmentation, broken blood vessels, or uneven skin texture...

U of U Health scientists found that low ceramide levels prior to gastric bypass surgery predicted which patients would achieve remission of the diabetes

Matthew Miller, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biochemistry at University of Utah Health, was named as a 2022 Pew Scholar.

Mental health challenges do not discriminate—anyone can be affected, just like a physical illness. But because of the type of work frontline responders do, extra support may be needed. That's...

Summer is here, and that means picnics and pool parties. But is it safe to use sunscreen and bug spray if you're pregnant? Should expectant moms take extra precautions at...

Meet Joe Walker, MPA, TRS, CTRS, recreational therapist and Challenge Course Coordinator for the ROPES Course at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI).

Cuando reflexiona sobre su día, ¿qué es lo que más destaca? Lo más probable es que sea algo negativo porque nuestros cebreros están programados a aferarnos a lo malo más...

When you reflect on your day, what stands out the most? Chances are, it's something negative—because our brains are wired to latch onto the bad more than the good. Here...

Summer is a wonderful time of year when people tend to spend a lot of time outdoors. However, with more people out and about, summer is also a time when...

Las escenas de violencia y las amenazas han sido cada vez más frecuentes en los campus escolares de todo el país. Aquí se puede informar de cómo puede hablar con...

Rachel Hess, M.D., M.S., a physician-scientist recognized for her work in patient-centered outcomes, mid-life women’s health, and clinical and translational science, has been named associate vice president for research at...

Muchos de nosotros tenemos antojo de dulces a pesar de que sabemos que estos alimentos pueden no ser la opción más saludable. Las investigaciones demuestran que comer demasiado azúcar puede...

Many of us crave sweets even though we know these foods may not be the healthiest choice. Here's how to savor your sweet tooth in a healthy way.