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Utah parents must now opt-in for students to participate in the survey used to collect this data, which could leave holes in future reporting. Regardless, tobacco prevention initiatives in the state are still working to see the declining trend continue.

A lower court judge has already thrown out the fossil fuels case. But the plaintiffs want the Utah Supreme Court to reinstate it.

Utah state lawmakers are looking to pass a universal ban on cellphones during school hours. However, individual school districts could set more permissive policies.

One psychologist recommended kids practice asking for help and navigating social situations. And imagine those situations going well.

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.

State health officials largely credit marketing campaigns and more conversations about the risks associated with vaping for the decline.

No court challenges exist yet but Gov. Spencer Cox is on record saying he “can't wait to get in front of a judge and jury with these media companies.”

Even as Utah legislators work to regulate youth access to social media, studies haven’t shown a clear link between depression and anxiety and teen online activity.

The centers would be focused on helping students who need food, access to a shower and a place to clean their clothes.

The program aims to provide a safe, trauma-informed, and home-like environment that can serve youth who’ve run away or are experiencing homeless.

The teen birth rate continues to decline in Utah, but some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. That’s according to recently released data on…