We could all use more sleep—but not just for beauty purposes. Sleep is restorative, and consistently sleeping less than seven hours a night increases your risk of health problems like...
If you’re a sucker for crushed, nugget, or pebble ice—or maybe even shaved ice—be careful. Chewing ice can cause long-term damage, even if it can’t be seen or felt while...
Those sunglasses you just bought may look ultra-cool, but save them for selfies if they're not filtering out the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. After all, not all sunglasses are created...
Moriel Zelikowsky, Ph.D., an assistant professor of neurobiology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the 㽶Ƶ of Utah, has received a 2023 McKnight Scholar Award in recognition...
Los edulcorantes artificiales, también conocidos como edulcorantes no azucarados, se han utilizado para ayudar a controlar el peso corporal. Sin embargo la OMS ahora advierte que los edulcorantes artificiales podrían...
Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-sugar sweeteners, have been used as a sugar substitute to reduce caloric intake and help control body weight. However, the WHO now advises consumers that...
Meet Torrence Wimbish, PhD, CMHC, supervisor for the 㽶Ƶ of Utah's MH1 Program, an after-hours crisis support program for students living on campus. In addition to his role as supervisor...
Keren Hilgendorf, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry at 㽶Ƶ of Utah Health, has been named a 2023 Pew Scholar for her work elucidating how stem cells use an antenna-like appendage...
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. It’s a critical life resource in constant demand, yet only 10% of eligible Americans donate blood. Here are a few...
Cada dos segundos alguien en Estados Unidos necesita sangre. Es un recurso vital crítico en constante demanda, pero solo el 10% de los estadounidenses que cumplen los requisitos están dispuestos...
Algunas personas no están seguras de si el ardor de estómago que sienten es normal o una afección más grave y común conocida como enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE).
Angela Fagerlin, PhD, is the new Associate Vice President for Faculty at 㽶Ƶ of Utah Health. Fagerlin has served as Chair of the 㽶Ƶ of Utah Intermountain Health Department of...
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition that falls under the umbrella of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. About 12 percent of the population in the United States is affected by NASH...
Si le gusta el hielo picado, en pepitas o en guijarros, o incluso raspado, tenga cuidado. Masticar hielo puede causar daños a largo plazo, aunque no se vean ni se...
Las clases han terminado, la temperatura se dispara y llega la temporada de la piscina. Por desgracia, esta actividad popular es la principal causa de muerte en niños de 1...
School is out, the mercury is rising, and swimming season is upon us. Unfortunately, this popular summertime activity is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of...
Un nuevo estudio dirigido por investigadores de 㽶Ƶ of Utah Health revela que millones de hogares de inmigrantes tienen un acceso limitado o incierto a una alimentación adecuada.
Food allergies are on the rise in the United States. But while having a food allergy can be life threatening, it doesn't mean it has to be life altering.
