Top 3 Summer Health Risks
Keeping your family safe and healthy is probably one of your top priorities this summer. Dr. Blake Yerman with Davis Hospital and Medical Center shares some summer health risks and tips for staying...
View ArticleEnergy Drinks Causing Heart Attacks, ER Visits
MURRAY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) You’re tired, you’re sluggish and you need a shot of energy. That’s why energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar are gaining popularity, but the boost doesn’t come...
View ArticleWalk to end Alzheimer's wherever you live
There are over 5 million people nationwide living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is expected that as many as 16 million will have the disease by 2050.Everyone with a brain is at risk to develop...
View ArticleDoes fighting cancer move you?
The American Cancer Society wants to know what gets you moving in life? If it's the fight against cancer, then we've found the charity event just for you! Relay for Life events are popping up all...
View ArticleWhen Are Kids Ready for Smartphones?
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) - Everyone seems to have a smart phone these days – even kids. But how young is too young for a smart phone?Set RulesThe first step to determining if your child is ready...
View ArticleCommon Ankle Injuries to be Aware of This Summer
Ankle injuries are common, especially in athletes. However, you certainly don't have to be playing sports to injure your ankle.Dr. Travis McDonald with Jordan Valley Medical Center goes over some...
View ArticleZero Harm Program at Intermountain Healthcare
For some people, hospitals can be big, scary places. That's even though we know medical professionals are trying to help us. To bring this idea to the forefront, Intermountain Medical Center is...
View ArticleKangaroo Care: Importance of Skin-to-Skin contact
We've heard a lot about how skin-to-skin contact is important for newborns and their moms. A new study suggests that the mother's touch, matters before the baby is even born. Bridget Shootz, a NICU...
View ArticleSurvivors at the Summit
SNOWBIRD (ABC 4 Utah) - Saturday was the nineteenth year of a moving and meaningful event at Snowbird: The Survivors at the Summit event honors those fighting cancer and holds dear the memory of those...
View ArticleWhole Foods Market issues recall
Boulder, CO. (ABC 4 News)- A warning for those who shop at Whole Foods Market. A recall has been placed in 21 stores for the Coconut Curry Cauliflower salad. Draper, Cottonwood Heights, and Trolley...
View ArticleBack to School Physicals and Immunizations for Your Kids
It's almost time for kids to get back to school. There's a huge checklist parents have to take care of before then especially when it comes to those back-to-school physicals and immunizations. Dr....
View ArticleUtah Works: Need to get rid of fat?
East West Health treats patients struggling with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and people who can’t get rid of belly fat. Helping individuals lose stubborn belly fat is the...
View ArticleBenefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding isn’t the norm for American moms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 46.2 percent of infants are exclusively breastfed through three months. This rate...
View ArticleReport: Intermountain Medical Center ties as Utah's top hospital
MURRAY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) A national report ranks Intermountain Medical Center in Murray in a tie as Utah's number one hospital. U.S. News and World Report recently released those rankings. At least...
View ArticleBack to School Prep Checklist
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) - School will be back in session before you know it and now is the perfect time to prepare your kids for an A+ start.Do your “PREP” work now to help your entire family make...
View ArticleSoothing Role of Labor Tubs & Personalized Pregnancy Options
A comfortable experience probably isn't the first thing you think of when having a baby, but one medical center is working to make having a baby more comfortable and more soothing than ever. Jennifer...
View ArticleNew drug could help statin-intolerant patients
MURRAY, Utah (ABC 4 UTAH) - A new drug that just received FDA approval about three weeks ago, could be a game changer for some high-cholesterol patients. You've heard the names Lipitor and Crestor....
View ArticleFDA approves OxyContin use for children 11 and older
The Food and Drug Administration approved children 11 to 16 years old suffering from severe, long-term pain, the right to use OxyContin. OxyContin is used to manage pain severe enough to require...
View ArticleLocal clinic offers free dental exams for K-12 students
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - A local clinic is offering free back-to-school dental exams for children entering grades K-12, Monday. It is all part of Roseman University's "Back to School Brush...
View ArticleIs it fatigue or could it be your thyroid?
Sometimes seemingly small symptoms can indicate bigger problems. Fatigue, for instance, could mean you're having problems with your thyroid. Dr. John Oglesby with Salt Lake Regional Medical Center...
View ArticleIMC works to help patients, families during trying times
Intermountain Medical Center Cares for critically ill patients every day. Treating the patients and their families with care takes extra consideration. Dr. Samuel Brown explains how staff work to make...
View ArticleDisabled Roy Man Loses 60 Pounds, Gains a Friend
ROY (ABC 4 News) It took eight months for Frank Brown to gain 60 pounds, but just four months to lose the weight.A task he could not have done without the generous help of a friend he met at Snap Gym...
View ArticleIs 3D mammography the right choice for you?
Breast cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer among women in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. However, death rates from breast cancer have...
View ArticleThe Germiest Places in Your Home Might Surprise You: Learn How to Protect...
With kids back in school and spending more time inside, parents might be wondering about the best ways to keep their kids from catching infectious diseases. Dr. Brandon Webb, an infectious disease...
View ArticlePanzanella salad
Panzanella salad is on the menu today with Chef Lesli Sommerdorf from Harmons. This Italian salad features locally-grown Utah corn, tomatoes and cucumbers that are all now at the peak of their season....
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