Whether you’re tired of shaving or pained by waxing, laser hair removal may be a good choice for you. Here are some common questions—and answers—about laser hair removal.
Hand surgery can restore function, mobility, and appearance so the patient can get back to their daily activities. Here are some common types of hand surgery.
Vaping is often marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking or a tool to quit smoking. But it’s not a safe habit—the health effects of vaping can be irreversible and...
Seasonal festivities can be particularly challenging for those grappling with significant life changes. Trying something new can alleviate that stress and bring delight back into the holidays.
Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Youth Residential Treatment program helped Jenna, a high school student facing depression and anxiety, regain her confidence and resilience. Through supportive care, group activities, and personalized...
Mark H. Rapaport, MD, CEO of Huntsman Mental Health Institute shares about his journey into medicine and psychiatry. Inspired by a family background in medicine and his mother's owns struggle...
After an extensive national search, President Taylor Randall announced Bob S. Carter, M.D., Ph.D., a neurosurgeon, as the university’s new senior vice president for health sciences and CEO of 㽶Ƶ...
A total knee replacement can be a life-changing surgery. However, those who go through a total knee replacement wonder just what kinds of things they are able to do with...
Discover Norman Long's extraordinary kidney transplant journey, made possible by a long-lost relative and the Paired Kidney Exchange Program at 㽶Ƶ of Utah Health. Learn how living donors and innovative...
The drug lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, provides protection for half a year instead of one day and has performed extremely well in clinical trials.
Synthetic organisms, mirror-reversed on the molecular level from natural life, could be a possibility within decades. They could interact with humans and the environment in unpredictable, potentially dangerous ways.
En determinadas zonas geográficas, como Salt Lake City, las montañas forman un cuenco que no permite la salida de las partículas, lo que hace que se acumulen más contaminantes. Esto...
In winter, a weather phenomenon that often looks like a grey cloud hovering over a city can trap pollution and seriously threaten our health. Here's how to stay safe during...
A bicep bulge is an injury that typically results from a tendon tear and is sometimes referred to as a “Popeye deformity.” While accidents and unexpected injuries can happen, there...
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in what a paper describing the results calls “an unprecedented recovery of cardiac function.”
You do Pilates. You go running. You consider yourself to be in good shape. Then, one day, you find yourself out of breath while carrying groceries up a flight of...
Si se siente solitario, no está solo. La soledad se ha convertido en un problema generalizado que afecta a un tercio de los estadounidenses. Sin embargo, puede tomar algunas medidas...
When multidisciplinary teams of researchers converge to tackle the nation's greatest challenges in mental health conditions, anything is possible. One year into construction of the Utah Translational Research Building, experts...
In the aftermath of a global pandemic, loneliness has become a widespread issue, affecting about one-third of Americans. However, you can take some steps to feel more connected to others...
La ceguera nocturna, también conocida como nictalopía, no significa que esté realmente ciego. Pero sí significa que puede tener dificultades para realizar tareas como conducir de noche o moverse por...
Night blindness is frequently caused by certain health conditions, which are often easy to treat. Making simple lifestyle changes can also make a big difference.
Whether intentional or not, ageist language is used in everyday conversations. And while most don’t think twice about it, ageism limits opportunities for older people and can diminish their sense...
Si alguien que conoce se está recuperando de un trastorno por uso de sustancias (TUS o SED, por sus siglas en inglés), esta época del año puede ser estresante y...
If someone you know is in recovery for substance use disorder, this time of year can be stressful and triggering, putting them at a higher risk of relapse. Trying to...
