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Provo is home to world's largest convention for adults with autism
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Sarah Heuser was tired of events about people with autism. She wanted events "by and for" people with autism.
Properly cooked hamburgers pose no bird flu risk, study finds
Tom Polansek and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | Posted May 16 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
No bird flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in dairy cattle.
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of chile consumption, had a heart defect, autopsy says
Steve Leblanc, Kathy Mccormack and Michael Casey, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 8:13 p.m. | Save Story
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract. The results obtained by the Associated Press also note that 14-year-old Harris Wolobah had a congenital heart defect.
Health advocates urge parents to talk to kids about underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted May 14 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Health advocates say there's an important conversation you should have with your kids to make sure they stay away from drinking.
Utahn may be on verge of a significant breakthrough in treating Alzheimer's
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A research professor at the University of Utah may be on the verge of a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.
Why allergy season seems to be getting worse
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
If you have the sense that your springtime allergies keep getting worse, be assured it's not just in your head — though it's certainly there, too, with runny nose and sinus headaches and red, itchy and maybe even teary eyes.
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. Here's how to stop doomscrolling in bed
Albert Stumm, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
A smartphone's artificial light suppresses the melatonin that helps you fall asleep. Experts recommend turning off electronic devices at least one hour before bed.
University of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss program
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss program will provide care for families after stillbirth, newborn death, termination, recurrent pregnancy loss, placental disorders and preterm birth.
Mother of 3 sets world record for consecutive half-marathons
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Helen Ryvar took up running in 2020 just before Britain went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. She is now a world record holder for consecutive half-marathons.
Gene thought to raise risk for Alzheimer's may cause it
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Having two copies of a gene long believed to increase risk of Alzheimer's disease may actually be a "new genetic form" of the degenerative neurological disease.
Dr. AI will see you now
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. AI is setting up practice in a medical setting near you. And experts say your health care is likely to improve in multiple ways with that new attention to detail. But in some areas, you might want to steer clear.
Baby born deaf hears after unique gene therapy
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Opal Sandy, now 18 months old, was completely deaf at birth due to a rare genetic condition called auditory neuropathy. But within four weeks of receiving a gene therapy infusion in her right ear as part of an international clinical trial, she responded to sound.
Giving blood could be an unconventional Mother's Day gift that gives the gift of life
Spencer Wilson | Posted May 12 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life? Dr. Marci Peralta knows firsthand the power of a single blood donation, and is hoping you can appreciate, too.
Planet Fitness will raise its $10 membership plan for the first time in 26 years
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN | Updated May 11 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Planet Fitness $10-a-month membership plan is a powerful marketing tool and a central part of its strategy. But the largest gym chain in the United States is hiking that monthly fee for the first time in more than two decades.
US approves $200M to curtail spread of bird flu in cows; what USU scientists want you to know
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Updated May 10 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been spreading from birds to dairy cows in nine U.S. states. Utah State University scientists want to make sure the public has the facts.
'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs
Mira Cheng and Meg Tirrell, CNN | Updated May 8 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous women have shared stories of "Ozempic babies." But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven't been studied in people who are pregnant.
Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.
Participants needed for study into why Black women more likely to die from most cancers
Jen Christensen, CNN | Posted May 7 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
The American Cancer Society said Tuesday that it is seeking participants for a study to solve the mystery of why Black women have the lowest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers.
