University of Utah Health began administering the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care workers. Distribution of the second dose marks another milestone as U of...
Conditions like vascular disease, surgery, diabetes, and medications are some of the top causes of erectile dysfunction. If you suffer from ED, schedule an evaluation with your doctor and get...
Mitral valve prolapse occurs when a valve in your heart doesn't close properly. If you have mitral valve prolapse, you may need surgery to repair or replace it.
The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act (known as the 2014 Choice Act) expanded Veterans’ ability to seek medical care outside of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) if they met certain...
Each month, join the Heart Failure Society of America as we interview the top heart failure care providers on the latest breakthroughs in heart failure research and treatment. We will...
It's happening in the bedrooms of millions of men in the U.S., but it's not something they really want to talk about. The inability to get or maintain an erection...
In December 2020, Utah’s Newborn Screening Program identified the first patient with Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency solely through newborn screening. GAMT deficiency is an inherited condition that affects the body’s...
(KSLTV)—PROVO, Utah—Many of us are banking on 2021 being a better year. But the reality is we face many months before life starts getting back to normal, and experts said...
The L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center provides health and wellness programming for individuals in our community. Through an innovative inter-professional approach, students and faculty from the Colleges of Health, Pharmacy...
(Good Things Utah)—Sometimes you may need a supporter as you heal and recover from your own personal struggles. If you need to talk to someone and are a Utah resident...
University of Utah Health vaccinated its first round of frontline health care staff after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine just hours earlier. A registered nurse in the medical intensive care...
Highlighting investigators and their pioneering research programs, the Vitae program seeds new collaborations and development strategies by humanizing research through story.
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...
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...
