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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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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.
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Utah State University scientists recently unveiled a new type of CRISPR biotechnology with the ability to selectively target and shred the DNA of cancerous cells.
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Today we talk with Dr. Brian Moench, president of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment about data centers, air pollution, nuclear power, Great Salt Lake, and more.
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Despite being temporarily shut down last year because of federal layoffs, growth has stayed strong for the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer.
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Wasatch County health officials confirmed one case at Old Mill Elementary School and another at Timpanogos Middle School. They're two of 671 confirmed cases of measles in Utah in the last year.
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Since May 2nd, the CDC has been monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Among those in quarantine are 3 Uthans, and though the risk to the exposed individuals is severe, the threat of a greater spread is low.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Utah and the country — and many don't realize they have it. Things like screenings and healthy eating can help prevent high cholesterol.
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In other news, a bat in southwest Utah tested positive for rabies, the first such case this year. And, Utah has a new custom license plate to celebrate America 250.
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The Environmental Protection Agency was supposed to identify areas that don't meet updated pollution standards. A coalition of environmental groups is suing over the missed deadline.