Most of us need coffee to get going if we don't get a full night's sleep. But "short sleepers" get by with just six hours or less without feeling tired...

(NBC) - Rand Paul restores eyesight to those in need

(News Medical) - University of Utah scientists have developed a genetically engineered line of mice that is expected to open the door to new research on epilepsy, Alzheimer's and other...

It's normal to lose some hair every day, but how much? What causes hair to thin, and is there anything that can be done to stop the progress? Brian Ely...

Here are some things you may not know about the disease behind the campaign that has raised more than $20 million.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) - Thriving at high altitude, where most mortals suffer from oxygen deprivation? There's a gene for that.

The handshake is seen as the polite way to greet someone — but is it the safest when it comes to germs?

Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for sleep apnea.

Why you should continue taking it despite a report questioning its safety.

In an environment where others struggle to survive, Tibetans thrive in the thin air on the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of 14,800 feet. A University of Utah led...

(The Salt Lake Tribune) - For high school football players, Friday nights spent on hard-fought victories on the field are a memorable part of the game. Most players will enjoy...

(ScienceDaily) - In an environment where others struggle to survive, Tibetans thrive in the thin air of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of 14,800 feet. A new study...

(Fox 13) - FOX 13's Brett Benson and Max Roth spent the morning at Rice-Eccles Stadium at the Be Well Utah Family Health Fair. Brett and Max talked with experts...

(Fox 13) - Garrett Harding with the Huntsman Cancer Institute stopped by Fox 13 to talk about new research in preventing cancer.

Coach Kyle Whittingham to present University Hospital with lifesaving tool

(Deseret News) - University of Utah Health Care and Salt Lake City Fire Department are asking for the public’s help in locating all automatic external defibrillators in Salt Lake City...

The tragic case of an Ohio teenager who died after accidentally ingesting a toxic amount of powdered caffeine triggered a federal warning. Learn more about powdered caffeine.

Yogurt is good for your bones, but it may also be good for your heart thanks to its probiotics.

(RWJF) - Want to know one of health care’s dirty little secrets? While we know how much the country spends on care each year, we have little understanding of what...

(The Salt Lake Tribune) - A West Jordan man who has hepatitis C went home from University of Utah Hospital Thursday with a new kidney, the first Utah patient to...

(Healio) - Leveraging patient surveys and outcome-focused metrics allows hospital to reduce costs.

Lowering your AC before bedtime may lead to metabolic improvements, including reducing your risk for diabetes. Will it help you lose weight, too?

Germaphobes, beware. The money you're carrying in your wallet is covered in thousands of types of bacteria. Can it make you sick?

Medication reverses side effects of cancer drug bortezomib