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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
Javier Arciga, Associated Press | Updated June 24 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
To someone getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, not panicking may be difficult, even if that's what you should do. But lifeguards also say to flip over and float out of the danger.
CDC concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
Akanksha Khushi and Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Updated June 24 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it ended responses to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, two months after the virus killed three people.
Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 24 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Reports of ash falling from the sky and hazy conditions across parts of Utah are raising concerns about air quality and outdoor events as wildfire smoke drifts into populated areas.
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak, WHO says
Emma Farge and AyenDeng Bior, Reuters | Updated June 23 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old. Is highly contagious disease still spreading?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's measles outbreak is a year old, and while spread has slowed, state public health officials aren't dropping their guard.
Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.
Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
As the air quality worsens due to ongoing wildfires in areas like Salt Lake City and Eureka, doctors are urging people to stay indoors when possible and keep an eye on symptoms.
Mother, daughter raise awareness for organ donation at Transplant Games
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 21 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 21 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
Three reports produced by the BYU Wheatley Institute show an overwhelming number of studies indicate weekly participation in a religion has a positive impact on health.
Sandy firefighters urge hydration, reparation after heat injury rescue
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 20 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
As temperatures soared into the 90s Friday causing a heat injury rescue, firefighters warned hikers to be prepared for summer weather, including proper hydration.
St. George therapist shares healing journey through music, aims to help others
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 20 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
St. George therapist, Cory Reese has navigated his own healing journey through creating music, and has turned that into helping others through his therapy practice.
Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Posted June 20 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county. And experts say there's no clear end in sight.
How a Utah company is aiding the fight against Ebola
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Updated June 17 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based company is shipping test panels to Africa that can detect Ebola strains, including Bundibugyo.
New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 16 - 6:32 a.m. | Save Story
A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors, aiming to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted June 15 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.
Congo reports record daily increase in Ebola cases 1 month after outbreak
Jean-yves Kamale and Mark Banchereau, Associated Press | Posted June 15 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases, as the virus spreads quickly and surveillance efforts improve in the month-old outbreak in one of the world's most challenging regions.
Flesh-eating screwworm just got scarier
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that seven cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the past week.
State officials emphasize ATV safety training for young ATV riders ahead of summer season
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 14 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
As summer recreation ramps up across Utah, state officials are encouraging safe practices for young ATV riders.
