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Nationally, the CDC is seeing a widening gap in mortality rates between urban and rural communities.
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Utah might have one of the lowest underage drinking rates in the country, but statewide survey data shows nearly half of Utah teens who drink do it with their parents’ approval.
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Research shows loneliness has devastating impacts on our health, and older adults often feel the effects most severely.
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The money is aimed at improving access to mental health and substance abuse care in more remote parts of the state.
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More and more Utahns are having fewer and fewer babies.
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A therapist shares what the Thanksgiving experience can be like for someone with an eating disorder, and how they — and their families — can navigate the holiday.
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In January, Utah banned gender-affirming care for minors.
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights drought as a major hazard in the Southwest and says its impacts are most likely to harm tribal communities.
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State health officials largely credit marketing campaigns and more conversations about the risks associated with vaping for the decline.
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“This is therapy. This is not just for people who want to play D&D,” Sami Chun, a Ph.D. candidate and staff member at BYU’s Counseling and Psychological Services.
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Especially in rural parts of Utah, it can be a challenge to train, hire and keep health care workers. During the Legislature's interim session in St. George, local leaders described how they'd like lawmakers to help.
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End-of-life hospice care can mean something different to each patient.
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Farmers and ranchers in the West are being pressured by rising production costs, increased workloads and extreme weather. No wonder they face higher levels of stress and mental health issues than other Americans.
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Utah is experiencing the same rise in COVID-19 cases as the rest of the country, but the advice is to wait until the newest booster is out before getting a shot.