[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] How to Tell if Your Sunglasses are Really Protecting Your Eyes By Moran Eye Center 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 (UV) rays. After all, not all sunglasses are created equal. Whether vintage, cheap, expensive or […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] FIREWORK SAFETY TIPS Fireworks can cause serious bodily harm. Be careful with your celebrations. [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg”] GETTING 30 MINUTES OF EXERCISE INTO A BUSY WORKDAY You’ve probably already heard that getting up from your computer to move around is important for your health, but why? Certified exercise physiologist Britta Trepp says just moving […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]THE BLINDING TRUTH ABOUT FIREWORKS By Moran Eye Center From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), fireworks mishaps account for approximately 10,000 visits to emergency rooms […]
Read MoreU creates the Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Read MoreRodent study led by scientists at University of Utah Health suggests common antidepressants are less effective at higher altitudes.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] ORGAN DONATION MYTH DEBUNKED An organ donation from a single person can save the lives of up to eight other people. But one of the reasons that keep people from becoming a donor is the misconception that once doctors know you’re a donor, they are less likely to try and save your […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]VACCINATE YOUR CHILDREN By Libby Mitchell, University of Utah Health Vaccines are one of medicine’s greatest accomplishments. They have all but eradicated diseases that used to be common – and deadly. Yet, despite all the solid scientific evidence in favor of vaccines there are still people who do not think they are necessary, […]
Read MoreA water main break on campus leaves Medical Towers and north and south Medical Plaza Townhouses with no water and South Medical Drive closed.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]FIBROIDS: BENIGN BUT TROUBLESOME TUMORS By Diana Kightlinger, writer, journalist, essayist and author with a special interest in health and wellness. Although up to half of women have fibroid tumors, many of them don’t realize it. And that’s generally fine — until symptoms appear that interfere with their quality of life or ability to […]
Read MoreLarry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and University of Utah Health take the fight against Type 2 diabetes on the road.
Read MoreResearchers, students and administrators from across the country come together for frank conversations on how to build research integrity through reproducibility.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] SNEAKY SUGAR By Wellness and Integrative Health Sugar is sneaky. It’s always looking for ways to creep into favorite foods – without you even noticing. If you don’t pay close attention to the foods you are eating you can end up with too much added sugar in your diet, potentially leading to complications […]
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