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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.
How high-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating impact weight loss, study says
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 7 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
High-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating may do more for cardiometabolic health and weight loss than either approach alone, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted May 6 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn't too far off, according to new research.
How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing
P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters | Posted May 5 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.
Secrets of 'superagers'
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
When experts describe "normal aging," referring to minor memory lapses and other issues, it doesn't apply to a group of genuinely old adults who maintain a memory and activity level comparable to those two or three decades younger.
Maternal mortality in US dropped in 2022, CDC reports
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The number of maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2022 after several years of increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. And the number of live births climbed, but just a little.
Brief anger could lead to heart attack, study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Prone to blowing up? You might want to rein it in. A new study says getting mad even briefly causes blood vessels to contract, which raises blood pressure and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted May 4 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis. A total of 24 states already have legalized recreational marijuana for adults and an additional 14 states allow it for medical use.
Most Americans are getting more sleep than 20 years ago
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
If you're feeling a bit groggy and sleep-deprived, buck up. You're probably getting more sleep than you used to get.
Why climbing stairs improves longevity, heart health
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The internet is full of ideas and products to boost longevity. But among the most effective, inexpensive and readily available tools are stairs.
Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer. His family hosted a blood drive in his honor on Friday to get the word out that blood donations are needed in Utah.
Biden expands health insurance access for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted May 3 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration will allow certain immigrants illegally brought to the U.S. as children access to federally run health insurance, the White House said on Friday, addressing a sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.
Largest US health insurer says a third of Americans exposed in massive data hack
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty told a congressional committee Wednesday that hackers breached a subsidiary of his company, the country's largest health insurer, by stealing a password and gaining access through a system that lacked multifactor authentication.
Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in.
Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure.
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts
Jen Christensen, CNN | Updated May 1 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
The CDC is warning of a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts. The affected walnuts were sold in stores in several states, including Utah.
