UT: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Report: Utah ranks among top 10 states for overall health and well-being
Utah ranks among the top 10 states in the 2023 America's Health Rankings report, which "aims to understand the comprehensive health and well-being of …
Report: Harsher Drug Sentencing Doesn't Benefit Public Safety
SALT LAKE CITY – A new, 50-state study finds that putting more people in jail for drug offenses doesn't reduce drug use or overdose deaths…
Avoiding Summer Weight Gain is Key to Good Health
SALT LAKE CITY – There's still a lot more of summer to go, and health experts have some tips for those who are going to spend time away from …
Utah Gets Mixed Grades on Tobacco-Control Programs
SALT LAKE CITY - The American Lung Association says Utah does a good job of protecting its citizens from secondhand smoke, but rates poorly in other …
Report: Medicaid Helps Children's Future Health and Wealth
SALT LAKE CITY – A report released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Medicaid has found the program improves a child's long-term health…
Drowning Prevention Month in Utah and Around the Nation
SALT LAKE CITY – If this year is similar to last year, about 30 people in Utah will die as a result of drowning. Cambree Applegate, …
E-Cigs-related Poisoning Calls Jump Up, Report Finds
WASHINGTON - The number of calls to poison control centers about electronic cigarette incidents more than doubled last year compared to 2013…
UT Battles Overdose Deaths with "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day"
SALT LAKE CITY – Hundreds of people die from drug overdoses each year in Utah, according to state health officials who are counting on this …
Reducing Accidental Poisonings in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – As part of this week's National Poison Prevention Week, Utahns are being encouraged to make sure that potentially dangerous …
Report: Alcohol Use Should Be a Doctor's-Office Discussion
SALT LAKE CITY – Some Utahns may be pouring themselves a few too many drinks on a regular basis, despite the health risks. And a new study …
UT Law Enforcement Targeting Impaired Drivers
SALT LAKE CITY - Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this holiday season will not be tolerated, according to the Utah Highway Patrol…
YWCA Utah Sponsoring "A Week Without Violence"
SALT LAKE CITY – Raising awareness and reducing violence is the focus of a YWCA Utah campaign happening this week. The organization is …