Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-sugar sweeteners, have been used as a sugar substitute to reduce caloric intake and help control body weight. However, the WHO now advises consumers that...
Meet Torrence Wimbish, PhD, CMHC, supervisor for the University of Utah's MH1 Program, an after-hours crisis support program for students living on campus. In addition to his role as supervisor...
Keren Hilgendorf, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry at University of Utah Health, has been named a 2023 Pew Scholar for her work elucidating how stem cells use an antenna-like appendage...
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. It’s a critical life resource in constant demand, yet only 10% of eligible Americans donate blood. Here are a few...
Cada dos segundos alguien en Estados Unidos necesita sangre. Es un recurso vital crítico en constante demanda, pero solo el 10% de los estadounidenses que cumplen los requisitos están dispuestos...
Algunas personas no están seguras de si el ardor de estómago que sienten es normal o una afección más grave y común conocida como enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE).
Angela Fagerlin, PhD, is the new Associate Vice President for Faculty at University of Utah Health. Fagerlin has served as Chair of the University of Utah Intermountain Health Department of...
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition that falls under the umbrella of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. About 12 percent of the population in the United States is affected by NASH...
Si le gusta el hielo picado, en pepitas o en guijarros, o incluso raspado, tenga cuidado. Masticar hielo puede causar daños a largo plazo, aunque no se vean ni se...
Las clases han terminado, la temperatura se dispara y llega la temporada de la piscina. Por desgracia, esta actividad popular es la principal causa de muerte en niños de 1...
School is out, the mercury is rising, and swimming season is upon us. Unfortunately, this popular summertime activity is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of...
Un nuevo estudio dirigido por investigadores de University of Utah Health revela que millones de hogares de inmigrantes tienen un acceso limitado o incierto a una alimentación adecuada.
A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health reveals that millions of immigrant households have limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
Food allergies are on the rise in the United States. But while having a food allergy can be life threatening, it doesn't mean it has to be life altering.
University of Utah Health scientists discovered insights into the importance of a minor cell type in the brain—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors. The findings could lead to new approaches for targeted...
People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study.
Toda la diversión del verano probablemente implica una mayor exposición al sol. No nos cansaremos de insistir en la importancia de untarse crema de protección solar antes de que usted...
Summer is upon us, and it’s tempting to cool off in the water, play more outdoor sports, or take longer walks. But sometimes we spend too much time in the...
