Health

In other news, health officials are investigating a Hepatitis A outbreak in Cache and Box Elder Counties. And, residents protested outside of Congresswoman Celeste Maloy's town hall in St. George.

A provision that would've done just that was recently removed from a federal measure. However, it could come up in other federal or state bills — including in Utah.

Micronutrients are important to the health and function of our bodies. Eating a variety of them can improve our health.

A terminal cancer patient rises from the grave. A medical marvel defies HIV. Two women with autoimmunity discover their own bodies have turned against them.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Jose Davila IV, and Paighten Harkins join to talk about the week’s top stories, including election results across Utah, the fate of Dirtylicious, and more.

Utah ranks last in all of the United States in its number of primary care doctors for its population. University of Utah's president — Taylor Randall — plans to change that.

In other news, a specialized treatment for blood cancers is now available at St. George Regional Hospital. And, Utah farmers affected by drought can get $100,000 in relief loans.

In other news, Weber State University is freezing tuition and fees for its associate degree students. And, Provo is considering how much to charge its highest water users to encourage reduced use.

Tammy Proctor continues the comfort food theme this week with a recipe for a Greek soup that is traditionally used to help people recover from illness.

An HIV drug was named “2024 Breakthrough of the Year” by Science Magazine. Biochemistry research from the University of Utah helped scientists develop the effective medication.