You've probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes, and it's true. Carrots are a super source of beta-carotene—and that's a start. But it takes a whole lot more...
Higher maternal blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with chemical modifications to placental genes, according to a study by researchers from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health...
University of Utah Health scientists have identified a key molecule involved in the development of cerebral malaria, a deadly form of the tropical disease. The discovery reveals a potential drug...
(KUTV)- It's not something that is often talked about, but alcohol use can impact dads and dads-to-be. Jade Elliot sat down with Marcela Smid, MD, maternal-fetal medicine, University of Utah...
Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis...
It doesn't matter if you're a veteran snow shoveler or more of a beginner—save your back with these tips. Otherwise, you may end up suffering from back pain.
On the 16th of December, her husband's birthday, Loralee Ah Mu woke up feeling like she was having a stroke. Her head felt full of dizziness she couldn't shake off...
Rhetta first began to experience problems with her knees at the age of nine, when she fell down and dislocated her knee. She felt an intense sharp pain as her...
Strength, the desire to see his family, and a couple of friendly skiers—that's what 17-year-old Nicolas Stacy-Alcantara credits for being alive today. The Fresno, California, native became stranded in Utah's...
A noted research scientist and distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry has been appointed Vice Dean for Research at the University of Utah School of Medicine (SOM).
(KUTV)- Going through miscarriages can be very difficult. It’s important to understand that a miscarriage is not your fault. Miscarriage can't be prevented and are usually due to a developmental...
Extremely long days of sitting are in store for the women and men of the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. as the impeachment trial continues. Many of them are relying...
Kimberley Evason, MD, PhD, and Gregory Ducker, PhD, were two of only twelve scientists nationwide to receive a Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award. This award is given by the Damon Runyon...
Physical therapist and director of the Runner's Clinic, Laura LaMarche, DPT, outlines five marathon and half marathon training tips for you to prepare for your next big race.
University of Utah Health is proud to announce the fourth year of its partnership with Sundance Film Festival as it assumes a new role as the Official Health & Wellness...
John Inadomi, M.D., a physician-scientist internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent colon cancer and promote early detection of gastrointestinal malignancies has been named chair of the Department of Internal...
Fifteen percent of couples struggle with infertility, an often frustrating problem that affects both men and women equally. Learn more about how men's health providers at U of U Health...
Face masks are commonly used for skin care treatment, claiming to fight acne, soothe skin, and provide a glow. Many face masks also claim to contain natural ingredients—but does that...
There's a reason you squint in bright sunlight. In situations where the sun's rays intensify as they reflect off of snow, water, or sand, and you forget your UV-blocking sunglasses...
Birth defects affect 1 in 33 pregnancies in Utah. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and seeks to raise awareness around birth defects during pregnancy and its causes. The...
