Massive "plumes" of a key neurotransmitter surging in the brain could help explain the onset of migraine with aura—and potentially a broad swath of neurologic disease, including stroke and traumatic...
The holidays are right around the corner! With all of the holiday treats, sweets, casseroles, and sugary drinks, it's no wonder that we tend to gain weight this time of...
(KSL)—SANDY—Utah mothers are struggling during the pandemic. In the last eight months, the new Huntsman Mental Health Institute has seen a massive increase in mental health problems among new and...
Pediatric care is unique. Your son or daughter's health is important, and we want to help set them up for lifelong well-being. Because your children are continually growing and developing...
Ophthalmologists have noticed an uptick in patients with new dry eye symptoms—especially among the elderly, immunocompromised, and clinical staff who wear masks almost full-time.
Samuel R.G. Finlayson, MD, MPH, MBA has been appointed Associate Vice President (AVP) for Clinical Affairs and Chief Clinical Officer for University of Utah Health (U of U Health). The...
In anticipation of Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration, University of Utah Health is prepared to properly store and distribute COVID-19 vaccines. A vaccine is a first...
Sobering new statistics released by the Global Burden of Disease study found no significant reduction in the number of people with treatable sight loss worldwide since 2010 as public health...
Infertility can feel alienating for a couple, and for each individual partner, but in reality, it affects many couples. Find out more about evaluation and treatment for this condition.
Traveling during widespread COVID-19 transmission in the U.S. increases your chance of getting and spreading the virus. There are many risks involved, including the possibility of infecting those you are...
Jenny Rhoads Larkin was hit by a car during one of her daily runs. She suffered many injuries, including a severe traumatic brain injury. At U of U Health, a...
Amy Locke, MD, FAAFP, professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, has been named Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) for University of Utah Health. The appointment, effective November 1, 2020, was announced...
(KSL)—SALT LAKE CITY—Researchers at University of Utah Health's Huntsman Mental Health Institute have detected more than 20 genes that may play a role in suicide.
In a new analysis, researchers at University of Utah Health’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute have detected more than 20 genes that could have a role in death by suicide.
(KSL)—When a high school counselor told 17-year-old Mia that some students and teachers had expressed concern about her, she cried. "I'm in a bad place and don't know what to...
Stefan M. Pulst, M.D., Dr. med., professor at University of Utah Health and chair of the Department of Neurology, is among 489 newly elected Fellows of the American Association for...
Yves Lussier, MD, FACMI, has been named Chair of Biomedical Informatics at University of Utah School of Medicine. The appointment, effective February 1, 2021, was announced by Michael L. Good...
Stacey Clardy is the editor of both the Neurology® Podcast (the official podcast of the journal Neurology) and the Neurology MinuteTM Daily Briefing (published by the American Academy of Neurology)...
(KSLTV)—OGDEN, Utah—If you think COVID-19 is just a physical illness, think again. Utahns trapped in the endless cycle of its long-term side effects are struggling to process what may be...
Marika V. Jones, MBA, has been named Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) at University of Utah Health. The appointment was announced by Michael L. Good, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences...
(KSLTV)—TAYLORSVILLE, Utah—The pandemic has struck our senior citizens hard. As it stretches on with no end in sight, older adults’ mental health is suffering.
In one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of marijuana use during pregnancy, Torri Metz, MD, a University of Utah Health associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, will evaluate...
