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Summer is rapidly approaching. Soon, kids will be out of school, barbecues will sizzle, and temperatures will climb. In health care, we refer to summer as "trauma season."

U of U sets out to find science behind nature’s therapeutic value.

Assistant professor of physical therapy Micah Drummond, Ph.D., wields a rare trait that is becoming increasingly sought after in the world of scientific inquiry: he’s as equally comfortable explaining an...

Jared Rutter, Ph.D., is one of only 26 to receive prestigious Honor

A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the health hazards of sitting for long periods of time. On...

You sat down to eat a few bites of ice cream and before you knew it, the whole pint was gone. Do you think a little extra exercise will negate...

Distinguished professor of biochemistry receives one of science's highest honors

Getting blisters while trying to walk your way to better health? Check out these blister hacks to condition your feet for the fast lane.

While the gym is a great place to get fit and have fun, it can be a hotbed for disease and germs. Here's how to protect yourself.

Your treadmill is lying to you! Actually, don't blame your equipment for an inaccurate calorie count, but find out how calories are really measured!

Wearable devices like Fitbit are supposed to improve your health. So why is a newspaper column suggesting they may pose a cancer risk?

Find out how many calories you burn doing three different household chores, and how you can bump up the intensity level for each.

Everyone needs to exercise, whether you're trying to lose weight or not. Even a little bit helps.

Age may bring on creaking knees, bad backs, and overall an increased likelihood of injury from falls. So what should you, or an elderly loved one, be doing now to...