Researchers in Utah and Boston Find Post-Vaccine Myocarditis in Young People Is Rare and Usually Mild
According to researchers in Utah and Boston, most young people under the age of 21 who developed suspected COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis had mild symptoms and improved quickly, according to new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart.Early Screening and Detection Emphasized to Prevent Lung Cancer
Lung cancer takes the lives of more than 382 people every day in the United States. An estimated 235,000 new cases of lung cancer will also develop by the end of the year.Stop Spreading Germs with Three Magic Words - Wash Hands Frequently
Three simple words can help stop the spread of some of the most common illnesses: Wash your hands.Why Women May Need Their Thyroid Checked if They're Feeling Fatigued, Depressed or Experiencing Hormone Changes
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid is as common in women as breast cancer, but because many people aren't familiar with the thyroid, and since the symptoms of hypothyroidism are common, subtle and may be attributed to aging, many women don't know they have the condition. But left untreated, it can be serious and lead to other health problems.NIH Gives $4.6M Grant to Intermountain Healthcare to Study Mechanical Ventilator Protocols for COVID and Other Critically-Ill ICU Patients
Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare have received a $4.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the best ways to implement recognized standards of care to determine when ICU patients on mechanical ventilators -- including those being treated for severe COVID illness -- should be taken off the ventilators to resume breathing on their own.Primary Children's Festival of Trees Magic Returns Thru Dec. 4 to Help Children's Health and Patients
The holiday magic at Intermountain Primary Children's 51st Hospital Festival of Trees returns virtually to support children's health. This treasured Utah holiday event is available virtually now through Saturday, Dec. 4, at FestivalofTreesUtah.org.Now Is the Time to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 and Flu to Be Protected for the Holidays
The decision by the FDA and CDC to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to everyone over the age of five comes after research showing that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing disease in kids as well as adults.Advance Directives - Sharing Wishes While Family Gathers
End of life wishes may not hit the trending topics lists for holiday gatherings, but sharing with family members is a gift that will bring peace of mind and comfort when it is needed most.Study from Intermountain Healthcare Finds Low-Frequency Intermittent Fasting Prompts Anti-Inflammatory Response
Intermittent fasting is something of a hot dieting trend, but a new study by Intermountain Heart Institute researchers show additional health benefits.Managing High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy to Keep Mom and Baby Safe
High blood pressure is very common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about half of Americans have high blood pressure. And many of them may not know it. That's why it's known as the silent killer.