Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the...
Heart disease kills one in three women each year—more than all cancers combined. That's why it is so important for women to understand their risk factors and learn the signs...
Did you know your risk of having a heart attack increases around the time of the Super Bowl? John Ryan, MD, recommends five tips for surviving the big game.
Mantenerse sano significa algo más que ir al médico cuando se está enfermo. También significa hacerse cargo de su salud comiendo bien, haciendo ejercicio con regularidad y manteniendo una sólida...
Stay active and boost mental health with winter activities for adults with disabilities. Find adaptive sports and outdoor recreation in your community.
Eric and Michelle Nielson always knew they wanted a family of their own. They struggled with getting pregnant, so they both were tested to assess their fertility. Tests showed that...
Staying healthy means more than going to see a doctor when you're sick. A family doctors provide a variety of health care services. Find out when you should see a...
Even under the best of circumstances, giving birth can be physically and emotionally challenging. But for some women, the experience can be so traumatic that it affects their mental health...
While it may feel like the sun is in hiding during the winter, in reality, UV rays can penetrate through clouds and fog, leaving your skin vulnerable to their harmful...
Pregnancy has its own unique challenges and stresses. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes even more challenging for pregnant people and their families.
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Benjamin Druss, MD, MPH, Professor in mental health at the Rollins School of Public Health, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Improving Physical Health...
The body needs cholesterol to make hormones, convert sunlight into Vitamin D, and produce bile acids to digest fat. It's also a good predictor of heart attacks and strokes. But...
COVID-19 has been unpredictable as more is learned about the varied side effects of the virus. One surprising finding is the heightened risk of stroke and heart attack—and not just...
In recent weeks, University of Utah AirMed helicopter crews have encountered two separate incidents of what are referred to as ‘laser strikes,’ where an individual or individuals on the ground...
La información errónea y perjudicial sobre el COVID-19 está impidiendo que la gente se vacune y de esta forma ayude a detener la transmisión del virus. Las doctoras de U...
Damaging misinformation about COVID-19 has prevented people from getting vaccinated. Experts at University of Utah Health provides factual information about pregnancy, COVID-19, and vaccines.
Doctors and dietitians have long touted the Mediterranean diet as one of the healthiest and most sustainable eating patterns in the world. But what exactly makes it so special? Here...
Have you been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia? Are you looking for treatment options? If so, Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate surgery may be the solution for you.
Mask mandates have returned, businesses are closing, and schools are in the process of moving back online. The result? Many of us are sad and demoralized as we learn how...
As the temperatures drop and days become shorter, our physical and mental health can sometimes take a toll. The good news is there are different ways to be active during...
HMHI announces the 2022 match results for the Department of Psychiatry's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. The new fellows begin training on July 1, 2022.
