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US health care spending neared $5 trillion in 2023, government report says
Amina Niasse, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. health care spending rose by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased use of medical services as enrollment climbed for private health plans, particularly those under the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in a report on Wednesday.
Your ultimate guide to corny Christmas rom-coms streaming on Netflix
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:54 p.m. | Save Story
Yes, they're easy to poke fun at, with predictable storylines and dialogue, but there's something uniquely comforting about curling up on the couch to watch a Hallmark-style Christmas rom-com.
Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds
Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "constantly" despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report.
Salt Lake area welcomes women's chess championship this weekend
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Senior Women's Chess Championship is an opportunity to show off Salt Lake City to chess masters across the country, while encouraging females of all ages to play chess.
Utah County Sub for Santa program struggles to meet increased need
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
The United Way of Utah County Sub for Santa program helps provide Christmas for families in need, but the program needs some help to handle what organizers say is an an unprecedented need.
Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
The food you eat may be affecting your body's ability to fight cancer cells in the colon, according to a new study.
What did you Google in 2024? Here's what search trends show
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Do you remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does.
Musk and Ramaswamy float ending daylight saving time. What could that mean for Utah?
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The two heads of the Department of Government Efficiency have floated the idea of ditching daylight saving time.
These are the most mispronounced words and names of 2024
Jack Guy, CNN | Posted Dec. 5 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Need help trying to say something right? A popular language learning platform has you covered.
'Positive Coaching' boosting high school sports experience for Jordan District student-athletes
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Girls wrestling team co-captains say their capacity to lift their teammates and themselves has sharpened after participating in a workshop last month.
Giving Tuesday important for lesser-known nonprofits, too
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 3, and local nonprofits need donations more than ever. They also have been hit badly by inflation, and that has impacted how they do what they do.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?
Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to always give you the right answers.
'Wicked' star speaks out against 'harmful' ableist comments made about her character
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Updated Dec. 2 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode is asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media.
Why Utah leads the way in 'golden gigs'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 1 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
A recent study, which looked at retirees who have side hustles, found Utah leads the way in earnings from those jobs at $825 a month.
Good news for shelter cats, dogs as holidays approach
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Best Friends Animal Society is reporting fewer kills for the first time since the pandemic. Utah is a no-kill state, but it appears more states are getting on board. Adoptions are up, too, a win-win.
What level of income marks financial success? Here's what Americans had to say
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 29 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Even though most Americans rank "happiness" as the most important benchmark to feeling successful, they have a number in mind when it comes to gauging how much income it takes to feel like they've made it.
Antibiotics cost-effective, safe surgery alternative for kids with appendicitis
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Treating children who have uncomplicated acute appendicitis only with antibiotics is both cost-effective and safe compared to having surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Thanksgiving leftovers: What to keep, when to toss and how to stay healthy
Leah Ingram, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Ask most Americans about Thanksgiving and they'll likely tell you that one of the best parts of the holiday isn't so much the original meal but enjoying the leftovers afterward. However, food isn't meant to last forever.
