Doctors aren't quite sure what causes sundowner's syndrome, but they do know people with Alzheimer's disease are prone to develop it, especially in the mid to late-stages of the disease.
Are you worried about a friend or family member you suspect may be addicted to drugs? Addiction is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to an...
Match Day is when fourth-year medical school students across the nation find out where they will go to complete residency as new doctors. This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful...
The Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) will join poison centers and safety advocates across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), March 20-26, 2022. The week is dedicated...
Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in different regions of the brain, resulting in movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders. Learn about...
Adventuring outdoors in the winter months can sometimes be unpredictable. Here are three myths and what you can do if you get caught in one of these situations.
Los efectos secundarios a largo plazo tras la infección por COVID-19 han causado muchos síntomas devastadores, desde la pérdida del gusto y el olfato hasta la niebla cerebral y la...
Long-term side effects following COVID-19 infection have caused many devastating symptoms, from loss of taste and smell to brain fog and fatigue. Hair loss has also been reported as a...
Inspired by venom from a marine snail, University of Utah Health scientists have created a modified form of human insulin that they hope could give patients with diabetes better, more...
En marzo, cumplimos el segundo aniversario de atención a los pacientes con COVID-19 en University of Utah Health. Al igual que el año anterior, 2021 fue un año sin precedentes...
In March, we observe the two-year anniversary of providing care to COVID-19 patients at University of Utah Health. The year 2021 was unprecedented and marked with uncertainty over new emerging...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has recognized University of Utah Health as achieving Age-Friendly Health System. The designation recognizes a system-wide commitment to improving the health and well-being of older...
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) announced a generous $5 million gift from Kem and Carolyn Gardner to support the Mental Health Crisis Care Center. Expected to open in 2024 and...
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, A. John Rush, MD, FACP, MPP, Professor Emeritus of the Duke-NUS Medical School at the National University of Singapore, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds...
According to new research led by scientists at University of Utah Health, each parent has their own impact on hormones and other chemical messengers that control mood and behavior.
El virus que causa COVID-19 tiene un impacto diferente en cada persona. La mayoría de las personas experimentarán síntomas leves o moderados, o posiblemente ningún síntoma. Pero hay una gran...
Including iron-rich foods in your diet is important for your health and the production of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from your lungs throughout your body. Find out how much iron...
As a nominee for the American Heart Associations's Women of Impact award, a pediatric cardiologist at U of U Health is eager to promote and raise funds for women's heart...
Two Para Nordic skiers, Drew Shea and Dani Aravich, get paralympic coaching and training from Tanja Kari, Paralympian gold medalist and program director of TRAILS, the adaptive sports program at...
Approximately 20 highly trained military medical personnel will arrive in Utah from the U.S. Navy on March 2, to support University of Utah Hospital’s staff and patients.
The COVID-19 virus impacts everyone differently. While most people will experience mild to moderate symptoms, a large population is more vulnerable than most.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is a minimally invasive heart procedure that replaces a thickened aortic valve that can't fully open. Learn more about TAVR and its benefits.
