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Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light in an attempt to change how cells function. But has the consumer market grown faster than the scientific evidence?
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For the first time, the United States Forest Service recommended N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighting. However, there are barriers to fire crews actually adopting the practice.
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Moderate PM2.5 and ozone levels considered healthy in isolation pose greater risk to pregnant parents and fetuses when they coincide, new research shows.
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A team at Utah State University has documented how metal-laden dust from the Great Salt Lake makes its way into human bodies through accidental ingestion.
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Los Angeles and smog have been synonymous for decades. But the last smog alert happened in 2003, and lead has virtually disappeared from the air.
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Utah, Arizona, and Colorado got C grades in a new maternal mental health report card. Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wyoming got D's.
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Over 12,000 people are currently incarcerated in Utah. A national study found those who have been incarcerated live six years less on average than those who haven't served time.
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June 20 marked the one-year anniversary of the state's current outbreak, with no end yet in sight. Falling vaccination rates have been one of the toughest hurdles for public health officials.
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The most common reasons for being interested in cannabis were as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications and because the respondent had exhausted other options.
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On this episode, we talk about the key drivers of workplace wellbeing, as well as a decline in suicide rates and an increase in residents seeking mental health services in the Bear River Health District.
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A federal campaign on pregnancy is expanding its outreach to Indigenous communities. That includes videos sharing personal stories and warning signs for pregnancy-related health concerns.
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Residents can use the tool to see the emissions and health risks of refineries near them, including in Utah. Policymakers and regulators could also use it to identify pollution hotspots.