The medical use of cannabinoids is permitted in 29 states and counting, yet critical unanswered questions remain.

Did you know that the eyes are also an organ and can be donated to restore sight to people with corneal blindness?

University of Utah Health has received a $22 million renewal of the Clinical and Translational Science Award to help amplify translational research to ensure discoveries reach patients faster and improve...

The American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Planning has recognized Donna Gissen with the Distinguished Service Award for 2018. This award recognizes one individual annually with a long record of...

A team of students from University of Utah Health set out to help mitigate these frustrations with a medical device they presented at the 2018 annual Bench-to-Bedside competition. Their team...

Angelo P. Giardino, MD, PhD, will join University of Utah Health as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, effective June 4, 2018. Giardino will replace Edward B. Clark, MD who...

Health care is a spectrum of treatments, and interventions. Palliative care and hospice are an important part of that spectrum, but distinctly different parts of it.

Today I want to talk about the concerns around diet culture and introduce an alternative approach to achieving balanced nutrition.

University of Utah Health, along with co-sponsoring organizations the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), The Laura W Bush Institute for Women’s Health, and The Mayo Clinic will present the 2018...

Robert M. Silver, MD, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Silver has been serving as the interim chair since the departure of C. Matthew Peterson...

SALT LAKE CITY -- It is a popular choice for Utahns trying to quit smoking cigarettes. “I would say 85 percent-plus are people that are looking to leave traditional tobacco...

The University of Utah Health will host the 8th annual Bench to Bedside competition on April 9, 6:00 pm at the Utah State Capitol.

Whether you're a teenager or well into adulthood, acne is a persistent problem that can plague anyone. Learn about the different types of acne and what they mean.

U study finds interruptions change focus and time spent on case reviews, but don’t increase error rate.

The Utah Genome Project (UGP) aims to investigate the genetic basis of human disease through genomic sequencing of Utah families to discover, understand, prevent and treat challenging medical conditions.

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world. And now there is growing concern that much of that money is being spent on treatments that either...

You may be drinking too much.

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Despite major advancements in colon cancer screenings, the stigma surrounding a colonoscopy leaves many of us, well, a little uncomfortable.

The Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) will join poison centers and poison prevention partners across the country in celebrating the 56th annual National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), March 18-24, 2018...

Not only will you save money from buying less food, but you can help conserve energy.

Every March, year after year, eye health organizations make a concerted effort to educate Americans about eye protection in the workplace.

For Americans who are looking for a weight loss program, perhaps the most important program to try on for size is the anti-inflammatory diet.

The goal of this low-carb, high-fat diet is to help the body reach the body's metabolic state called ketosis.