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Uncover the secrets to strong and healthy nails - the importance of the proximal nail fold in preventing infections and maintaining overall nail health.

Stay informed this winter about the highly contagious Norovirus. Learn its symptoms and prevention tips to stay healthy.

Relief for Sinus Pressure in Utah's Winter Weather: Tips to Alleviate Symptoms

Even if you play it smart, it can still be a struggle to get the sleep needed to make it through the day. Don't worry! Here are some ways to combat sleep depravedness.

Southwest Utah Public Health Officer Dr. David Blodgett is not one to mince words, especially when it comes to vaccines. "They saved the world, all but eliminated some deadly diseases and increased life expectancy all over the modern world," he said recently on the Andy Griffin Show...

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Forty-eight people have tested positive for monkeypox in Utah as of the end of last week. The Salt Lake County Health Department over the weekend had 500 vaccine doses for men who have sex with other men, are not in monogamous relationships, and don't have any symptoms of the illness...

(St. George, UT) -- U.S. Senator Mike Lee says downwinders will have another two years to apply for compensation through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It was to expire in July but has been extended as he continues to try to get a more comprehensive Downwinders Act passed ...

The Intermountain Dixie Regional Medical Center's trauma center has been re-verified as a Level II Trauma Center. The renewal comes from the American College of Surgeons which verifies different trauma centers according to resources listed in the manual, Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient...

Dr. Dave Blodgett outlined six key ways to live longer, and to live better, on the Andy Griffin Show on Wednesday morning. Here's his list: Don't smoke Keep your BMI between 23-25 - maintain a healthy weight (only 30-40% of adults have achieved this) Eat 5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily (only 17% of adults have achieved this) Exercise 30 minutes a day (this is your MAGIC BULLET ...

More Utahns are using less expensive means to take care of their health and avoiding trips to the emergency room. The Utah Department of Health issued a Health Status Update this month showing that trips to the emergency department at Utah hospitals are down more than seven-percent from 2016 to 2018...