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Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg - far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg - to reduce the...

When it comes to kids and eye safety, there's always something. A recent study looks at kids and detergent pods, which can cause chemical burns to the eyes.

Janice Hanson's journey, which began with the birth of her first child 57 years earlier, culminated with the discovery of a rare genetic mutation responsible for the constellation of symptoms...

Preparing lunches can take a lot of time -- which a lot of parents don't have in the morning. Find ideas for lunches that you can prepare ahead of time.

All the things your kid needs to go back to school.

Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health Plans announced today it will remain in the federal health exchange, continuing to provide insurance to Utahns on the Affordable Care Act. Currently, U of U...

The John A. Moran Eye Center on Sunday was among many across the country notified via email by Amazon.com of a recall of solar eclipse glasses.

Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., Ph.D., Professor of Dentistry at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build on her past research to...

While decreased fertility is the first health concern people may associate with dropping sperm counts, it is not the only one.

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2017-2018 Best Hospital Rankings. For the fourth consecutive year, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital was ranked No. 1 in Utah and in the...

Like the rest of the body, the brain loses flexibility with age, impacting the ability to learn, remember, and adapt. Now, scientists at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health report they can...

Kensaku Kawamoto, Ph.D., has been appointed to a 3-year term on the U.S. Health Information Technology (HIT) Advisory Committee.

Almost every teen now has an account on at least one social media platform. They use it to reach out to friends, to share experiences, and to tell the world...

Are there any risks in getting Botox too soon? While Botox is a common go-to for people trying to combat the effects of aging when should you try it?

Dyslexia affects about 1 in 10 Americans, and (ADHD) appears in about 50 percent to 70 percent of school-aged children with a learning disability.

Surgery is not the most common way brain tumors are usually found and diagnosed. Neither are headaches, believe it or not.

The benefits of meditation are realized by those who choose to practice it regularly. Here are some simple tips to begin meditation practice.

Experts say that nearly 70 percent of melanomas are new moles, but 30 percent appear from changing moles.

Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. New tools are helping patients become more actively involved in their care...

In the Intensive Care Unit doctors and nurses must make decisions that involve integration of massive amounts of data that is constantly changing. To cope with all this data they...

Scientists have had limited success at identifying specific inherited genes associated with prostate cancer. Researchers studied prostate cancer patients with multiple cancer diagnoses, many who would not be recommended for...

There are lots of poison hazards your kids (or even you) may mistake for something else.

90 to 95 percent of ALS cases are "sporadic", meaning these patients had no clear family history of the condition, and therefore no indication that they were at risk. A...

The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded investigators at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health $3.7 million to conduct collaborative research to prevent and treat congenital heart disease. U of U Health is...