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Marriage hit a milestone in 2022, surpassing 2 million, pre-pandemic level

Marriage hit a milestone in 2022, surpassing 2 million, pre-pandemic level

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 16 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marriages seem to be making a bit of a comeback after slumping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Haitian man living in Utah describes violence impacting his friends, family

Haitian man living in Utah describes violence impacting his friends, family

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 16 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Haitian cellist who plays for the Utah Symphony says gang violence has intensified in his home country, leading to neighborhood raids and limited food and water.
'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center

'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's biggest nonprofit provider of disability services partnered with the Utah Jazz to treat clients to a day of basketball drills, dance parties and crafts at the Delta Center.
She's leaving the 'Louvre of skiing' in good hands

She's leaving the 'Louvre of skiing' in good hands

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the beginning, Connie Nelson was just looking for a way to fund her habit. She was hooked on skiing, which lured her to the Utah mountains and she is bound to preserve its history.
How 1 immigration mistake led to this Utah's family yearslong separation

How 1 immigration mistake led to this Utah's family yearslong separation

Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Rodriguez family's decision to immigrate to Utah has seen them celebrate several milestones. It also resulted in their eldest daughter being separated from them for years.
Is the Atlantic diet ready to challenge the Mediterranean for health honors?

Is the Atlantic diet ready to challenge the Mediterranean for health honors?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

New research suggests that the "Atlantic" diet may compete with the Mediterranean diet for top honors when it comes to healthy food choices.
Is your 'emotional support water bottle' causing overhydration?

Is your 'emotional support water bottle' causing overhydration?

Taylor Nicioli, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Always having a sip of water by your side can be great for remembering to stay hydrated, but sometimes forming an attachment to a water bottle can lead to serious health consequences.
New York Mayor sues social media firms for fueling youth mental health crisis

New York Mayor sues social media firms for fueling youth mental health crisis

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram for fueling mental health crisis among the youth.
Vineyard becomes Utah's first certified 'city of kindness'

Vineyard becomes Utah's first certified 'city of kindness'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vineyard became the first city in Utah to be a certified "city of kindness" and kicked off a One Kind Act a Day initiative.
National Pizza Day 2024: Slice into some absurd facts

National Pizza Day 2024: Slice into some absurd facts

CNN staff  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's National Pizza Day – so let's wrap ourselves in the warm, gooey embrace of cheese, settle into a heavenly array of toppings and chomp down on some delectable crust.
5 tips to help your washing machine work better and last longer

5 tips to help your washing machine work better and last longer

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take small steps to care for your washing machine and reduce the chances of damage occurring, as well as avoid some major issues down the road.
Why the largest group of dietitians and nutritionists doesn't recommend food detox

Why the largest group of dietitians and nutritionists doesn't recommend food detox

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Folks who are considering a detox diet "cleanse" might want to reconsider. Sure, celebrities go crazy touting them. But what do the professionals think?
Medicaid expansion including coverage for doulas could mean cost savings

Medicaid expansion including coverage for doulas could mean cost savings

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Senate's top Democrat argued that authorizing Medicaid to cover doula services for pregnant women would result in long-term savings. Her Republican counterpart agreed.
Utah churro company hosts memorial for 'death' of Costco churros

Utah churro company hosts memorial for 'death' of Costco churros

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people ate free churros Thursday night as part of a "churro memorial" to mourn the end of Costco selling twisted churros.
Inside Cox's service symposium where he called service, community 'defining features' of Utah

Inside Cox's service symposium where he called service, community 'defining features' of Utah

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Philanthropists, educators and Utah leaders were at the Delta Center Monday for Gov. Spencer Cox's symposium focusing on service.
Wegovy, Ozempic not linked to increase in suicidal thoughts, study finds

Wegovy, Ozempic not linked to increase in suicidal thoughts, study finds

Nancy Lapid, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large study found no evidence that taking Novo Nordisk's Ozempic or Wegovy is tied to an increase in suicidal thoughts, researchers reported on Friday.
Getting regular exercise in 2024 may actually be attainable with these 3 steps

Getting regular exercise in 2024 may actually be attainable with these 3 steps

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is not going to be the year that you make big plans to be more active and then burn out a few weeks into 2024.
2024 brings new airplanes, seats and airport improvements to passengers

2024 brings new airplanes, seats and airport improvements to passengers

John Walton, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Passengers will fly in 2024 with airlines that are putting their post-lockdown plans into place. And that includes shiny new airplanes containing new seat designs arriving at a rapid pace.
Consumer Reports finds 'widespread' presence of plastics in food

Consumer Reports finds 'widespread' presence of plastics in food

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a "widespread" presence in food despite the health risks and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production.