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Keeping kids in the game while reducing injuries and burnout

Keeping kids in the game while reducing injuries and burnout

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Changes in sports have resulted in an increasing number of overuse injuries and burnout. These evolving challenges are often based on the trend to get kids into sports specialization at an earlier age.
U of U Health works to provide better physical and mental care for Utah students

U of U Health works to provide better physical and mental care for Utah students

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lack of access and affordability means many students will start classes without a back-to-school physical and mental health checkup.
U of U Health aiming to give competitive climbers a physical and mental health boost

U of U Health aiming to give competitive climbers a physical and mental health boost

University of Utah Health  |  Posted July 31 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, sport climbing has been on the rise for decades, along with an increased focus on climbers' health, training, and treatment.
U of U Health recommends positive steps to protect your feet this summer

U of U Health recommends positive steps to protect your feet this summer

University of Utah Health  |  Posted June 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An estimated 80% of Americans could be dealing with foot pain. Whether you like waking, hiking, running, or playing recreational sports, proper foot care and footwear will make it easier and more comfortable to enjoy the season.
Celebrating Utah moms with new efforts to treat maternal mental illness

Celebrating Utah moms with new efforts to treat maternal mental illness

University of Utah Health  |  Posted May 8 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah health professionals are increasing their commitment to improving the treatment and understanding of the mental health challenges experienced by women during and after a pregnancy.
University of Utah Health's living kidney donor program is saving additional lives

University of Utah Health's living kidney donor program is saving additional lives

University of Utah Health  |  Posted April 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year is shaping up to be record-breaking for living kidney donation at University of Utah Health's Transplant Center.
Utah doctor calls for prevention, intervention, cooperation to lower childhood obesity rates

Utah doctor calls for prevention, intervention, cooperation to lower childhood obesity rates

University of Utah Health  |  Posted March 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health care providers here in Utah already see plenty of evidence that reflects a spike in the rates of children with obesity during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Helping tweens obsessed with skin care make healthy choices

Helping tweens obsessed with skin care make healthy choices

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent social media phenomenon has teen and tween girls as young as 9 years old obsessed with caring for their skin. Parents wonder if it is a healthy obsession.
Fighting the trifecta of flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses as Utah cases rise

Fighting the trifecta of flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses as Utah cases rise

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you know or are someone who has been fighting off a case of the flu, COVID-19, or RSV in the early weeks of 2024, you are not alone.
Why the future for Americans with obesity is looking brighter in 2024

Why the future for Americans with obesity is looking brighter in 2024

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors hope FDA approval of a pill for postpartum depression called Zuranolone (under the brand name Zurzuvae) could raise awareness and increase treatment options for this debilitating condition.
U of U Health faculty at the forefront of efforts to prevent and delay onset of dementia

U of U Health faculty at the forefront of efforts to prevent and delay onset of dementia

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

While a cure for dementia eludes doctors and scientists, the push is on to identify new strategies and treatments that might work to prevent or delay the onset of the disease.
New pill for postpartum depression could mean more Utah women get treatment

New pill for postpartum depression could mean more Utah women get treatment

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors hope FDA approval of a pill for postpartum depression called Zuranolone (under the brand name Zurzuvae) could raise awareness and increase treatment options for this debilitating condition.
Fall ushers in a 3-pronged attack on respiratory illnesses

Fall ushers in a 3-pronged attack on respiratory illnesses

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It is not always easy to convince Utahns to roll up their sleeves for these preventative pokes in their arms.
Utah Health panel provides update on latest COVID-19 developments

Utah Health panel provides update on latest COVID-19 developments

Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The COVID-19 virus keeps changing and cases are on the rise, but Utah doctors say recent developments in the fight against COVID-19 are positive.
Extreme heat is a reminder that summer is the most dangerous season of the year for burns

Extreme heat is a reminder that summer is the most dangerous season of the year for burns

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The earth is warming, temperatures are still around the 100-degree mark, and the chances of getting burned are always highest in the summer months.
Summer is time to get mentally and emotionally fit for a new school year

Summer is time to get mentally and emotionally fit for a new school year

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For a growing number of young people, existing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can be aggravated during the summer months.
Doctors encourage a de-emphasis on the use of BMI to assess weight and health

Doctors encourage a de-emphasis on the use of BMI to assess weight and health

University of Utah Health  |  Posted July 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The body mass index or BMI predates the bathroom scale by more than half a century, but it has not changed with the times.
New FDA-approved drug could bring relief from hot flashes for millions of menopausal women

New FDA-approved drug could bring relief from hot flashes for millions of menopausal women

University of Utah Health  |  Posted June 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A one-of-a-kind treatment for hot flashes and night sweats will be available to women with a prescription from their medical provider.
As sun and warmer temperatures lure people outdoors, protecting skin is essential

As sun and warmer temperatures lure people outdoors, protecting skin is essential

University of Utah Health  |  Posted May 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Figures compiled by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in 2020 show Utah led the nation from 2017-2019 with the highest rate of diagnosed melanoma or skin cancer cases.