A seizure is a medical condition that causes abnormal activity and/or body movements after a sudden and uncontrolled disturbance in your brain. It's important to recognize the signs of a...
More than six million Americans are suffering from heart failure right now. It happens when the heart can’t pump enough blood and oxygen to other parts of the body. It’s...
Kristin Francis, MD, is one of the inspired and talented doctors who make up the amazing team at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute. She is an inpatient...
Although online therapy has seen a significant spike in usage over the past nine months, some are still uncomfortable with the idea. Here are some pros and cons to think...
(KSL)—COVID-19 is a pressure-cooker for the thousands of first responders in Utah and it’s taken a toll on their mental health. Experts hope a new app will make it easier...
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At the end of October, Utah’s COVID-19 cases were high. Two of the nation’s top public health officials visited the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah to discuss improved testing for the campus...
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Do you know what causes bent penis? It's called Peyronie's disease and refers to penises with curvature or deformity that can cause pain, make it difficult to get or keep...
Mark Kroeze suddenly started experiencing strange stroke-like symptoms. He went to a rural Utah hospital where providers consulted with a stroke neurologist via U of U Health's Telestroke Program.
A decision-support tool that could be accessed via mobile devices may help clinicians in lower-resource settings avoid unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with diarrhea.
In a first-of-its-kind study, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health scientists found that hormonal IUDs were comparable to copper IUDs for use as emergency contraceptives.
(Salt Lake Tribune)—Amid a global pandemic and an economic recession, our country is also grappling with a mental health crisis. The effects of this crisis have been acutely felt in...
Today, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah and Huntsman Mental Health Institute launched the Mental Health First Responders program, a mental health crisis team dedicated to responding to mental health emergencies on...
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health is proud to announce the fifth year of its partnership with Sundance Film Festival and the creation of a new wellness hub at the first virtual...
In 2012, four-year-old Bertrand Might became the first-ever patient diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called N-glycanase (NGLY1) deficiency. Although his life was cut short, his legacy will benefit children...
The contact tracing training and deployment program at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah was recently awarded a $3.1 million contract from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). This funding will extend the...
most COVID-19 maps do not improve public understanding of the potential risk of contracting the disease or promote compliance with health guidelines meant to slow its spread,
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha creado mucha incertidumbre y preocupación entre las poblaciones vulnerables, incluidas las embarazadas. Aunque las embarazadas no se incluyeron en los estudios iniciales sobre la vacuna...
COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. Research has found the benefits of getting vaccinated against the virus far outweigh any potential...
For many of us, tradition dictates starting the new year with resolutions for better health. Often, we promise ourselves we'll get more exercise, eat a healthier diet, or quit smoking...
(KSL)—More than half of health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients could be at risk of mental health problems, according to a new study released this week by scientists at...
