To understand how the brain changes and matures during late childhood and adolescence, 21 research centers across the country have enrolled 12,000 children in the Adolescent Brain and Child Development...
Opioid pain medications, which are often legitimately prescribed by a physician following an injury or surgery, can quickly become addictive and turn into a dangerous drug habit for some patients...
Treatment Resistant Mood Disorders (TRMD) Clinic is the largest referral-based clinic in Utah for patients who struggle to find a treatment that works and are looking for alternative solutions.
One of only nine Triple Board Residency programs in the nation, residents who complete the program are board certified in pediatrics, child psychiatry, and adult psychiatry.
Utah lawmakers approved $90 million for the 185,000-square-foot Translational Research Building. HMHI will combine that funding from the Utah philanthropic community to move Utah to the forefront of mental health...
When your child comes to you with a rash, don't panic - yet. Many childhood rashes are simple to treat or simply require time to go away. Here are five...
For people searching for ways to lose weight and improve their health, there is mixed evidence on the best strategies to make it happen. A new study by U of...
Salt Lake City, UT - (ReleaseWire) - There is new hope for children in Utah and throughout the Intermountain West who suffer from seizures or have brain tumors thanks to...
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of theNational Network of Depression Centers(NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical...
Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the...
Did you know your risk of having a heart attack increases around the time of the Super Bowl? John Ryan, MD, recommends five tips for surviving the big game.
Heart disease kills one in three women each year—more than all cancers combined. That's why it is so important for women to understand their risk factors and learn the signs...
Mantenerse sano significa algo más que ir al médico cuando se está enfermo. También significa hacerse cargo de su salud comiendo bien, haciendo ejercicio con regularidad y manteniendo una sólida...
Stay active and boost mental health with winter activities for adults with disabilities. Find adaptive sports and outdoor recreation in your community.
Eric and Michelle Nielson always knew they wanted a family of their own. They struggled with getting pregnant, so they both were tested to assess their fertility. Tests showed that...
Staying healthy means more than going to see a doctor when you're sick. A family doctors provide a variety of health care services. Find out when you should see a...
Even under the best of circumstances, giving birth can be physically and emotionally challenging. But for some women, the experience can be so traumatic that it affects their mental health...
While it may feel like the sun is in hiding during the winter, in reality, UV rays can penetrate through clouds and fog, leaving your skin vulnerable to their harmful...
Pregnancy has its own unique challenges and stresses. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes even more challenging for pregnant people and their families.
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Benjamin Druss, MD, MPH, Professor in mental health at the Rollins School of Public Health, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Improving Physical Health...
The body needs cholesterol to make hormones, convert sunlight into Vitamin D, and produce bile acids to digest fat. It's also a good predictor of heart attacks and strokes. But...
COVID-19 has been unpredictable as more is learned about the varied side effects of the virus. One surprising finding is the heightened risk of stroke and heart attack—and not just...
