The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and experiencing severe illness increases with age. The good news is that COVID-19 vaccination helps prevent against severe illness, hospitalization, and death from...

Las personas de 65 años o más corren el mayor riesgo de infectarse con COVID-19 y tienen más probabilidades de ser hospitalizadas o morir a causa del virus. La buena...

La orina no es lo único que debe preocuparnos en una piscina. El agua puede contener toxinas más nocivas.

Urine is not the only thing to be worried about in a swimming pool. More harmful toxins can actually lurk in the water.

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause malnourishment, dehydration, and...

Dana Carroll, distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, is the 2023 recipient of the Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence in recognition of his pioneering work...

Ponerse joyas en los dientes no es una moda nueva, pero un nuevo concepto puede preocupar a su dentista. Se trata de las gemas dentales, joyas que se adhieren al...

Tooth gems are jewels that are bonded to the enamel of your tooth. Here’s why it’s important to talk to an expert first before applying a tooth gem.

Cuando una persona tiene problemas para concebir, puede sentirse abrumada. Pero lo cierto es que se calcula que una de cada ocho parejas tiene dificultades para concebir, y existen diversos...

When considering infertility treatment, you can take steps beforehand to make the infertility journey smoother and help you find the best treatment for your own situation. Here's how.

If you're planning a garden this year, it's time to start planting. Here are some tips to get the most health benefits out of your garden, plus a few precautions...

A program at University of Utah Health is offering free tuition for qualified candidates of the online Pharmacy Technician Program. Candidates will have their tuition waived and get paid while...

Sometimes it’s hard to resist exploring the outdoors, even if there’s still snow in the mountains. Before you head out, understand the risks that are always involved.

University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) is partnering with the Kem & Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center in order to foster better relationships within the community and to break down...

Cuidar su maquillaje significa cuidar sus ojos. Existe una relación directa entre las infecciones oculares y los cosméticos viejos que causan bacterias.

For many people, warm weather means flip-flops, sandals, and bare feet. But if you're heading to a salon for a pampering pedicure, don't leave with more than you bargained for.

When is a bump on the head more than just a bump on the head? Head injuries are very common, but a forceful knock to the noggin can cause a...

Vivir con depresión puede resultar aislante y abrumador, y a veces esos sentimientos tardan mucho tiempo en desaparecer. Los antidepresivos pueden ayudar a aliviar el dolor en algunos casos, pero...

Seven University of Utah Health projects have received seed grants that could promote the development and use of more scientifically based digital health applications in daily health care.

No todo el mundo puede disfrutar de la leche láctea. La buena noticia es que existen buenas alternativas -y claras diferencias- con los productos lácteos de origen vegetal.

While not everyone can enjoy dairy milk, there are good alternatives—and clear differences—with plant-based milk products. Here, we clear up the confusion.

El Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) afecta aproximadamente a 1 de cada 36 niños en Estados Unidos, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). En...

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of tissue normally found in the uterus implanted in places outside the uterus.

If you were to stand in front of a panel of young people, could you recognize the autistic child?