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Genomics can help to create personalized treatment plans for patients, as well as find serious hereditary diseases in families before problems get worse. Individuals can now help with the detection, prevention, and treatment of serious diseases by joining HerediGene: Population Study online at HerediGene.org.

Intermountain Healthcare is helping to slow the rise in healthcare costs and improve the health of employees at US Synthetic, by operating and managing an on-site, prevention-oriented primary care clinic at the Orem, UT, company, which produces diamond cutting and drilling components for the gas and oil industry and employs about 500 people.

Imagine being a teenager in high school, busy connecting with friends, dreaming about the future, and developing self-identify. Or imagine being in early 20s or 30s, maybe in college or just starting a career or family.

Although physicians are vital and generally extremely qualified, anyone who has ever spent time in the hospital knows that it is often the nursing staff that handles the majority of the heavy lifting — both literally and figuratively.

Autism spectrum disorders are common in children, but because the signs of autism vary and may not be physically recognizable, many people are unsure how to identify or interact with a child who is on the autism spectrum, when they're at school or in other public situations.

IBM Watson Health and Fortune magazine have ranked four Intermountain Healthcare hospitals on the prestigious Top 100 Hospitals list for 2021.

Utah doctors continue to observe a marked decrease in cancer screenings of all types, but especially for mammography or breast cancer screenings. The same trend is being seen across the county since so many services were delayed or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring is here and it is time to grill! But instead of seasoning hamburger patties, chefs and dietitians from Intermountain Healthcare are suggesting families try making sweet potato and quinoa cakes for a delicious, plant-forward option to boost your health.

In the last year, lifestyle changes sparked by society's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to more time at home, more time in front of a screen and a propensity for more frequent snacking.

Each year more than 1,200 people die, and thousands are injured, in bicycle, roller blade, scooter or skateboard accidents.