Veterinary laboratories in several states are currently investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs. People are being encouraged to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy, while veterinarians work to identify the cause of the sickness. Cases of this illness have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, and New Hampshire. The illness has led to …
Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes Shrouded in history, a remarkably rare first-class menu from the Titanic fetched an impressive $102,000 at auction, adding to the allure of memorabilia connected to the fateful ocean liner. Featuring heavy water stains and partially erased lettering, the menu gives insight into the tragic sinking of the Titanic on April …
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — An alarming surge of syphilis cases has been observed by the Salt Lake County Health Department, mirroring the nationwide data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, there has been a drastic doubling of female cases in Salt Lake County, with Lynn …
The Top Health and Weight Loss Myths Debunked When it comes to health and weight loss, there’s a lot of information out there, but not all of it is accurate. That’s why Joel Bikman, alongside his scientist brother and the co-founders of an innovative new health and weight loss company, are on a mission to …
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — Oxygen makes up around 21% of Earth’s air, with the remaining portion of our atmosphere primarily being nitrogen. It’s a critical element for most living things, including humans. However, Earth’s planetary neighbor Venus tells a different story. Its thick and noxious atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide — 96.5% …
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) are exploring the potential use of drugs to pretreat individuals at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a study led by neuroscience professor Jeff Edwards, rodents were administered drugs and then subjected to traumatic experiences to gauge the effects of the drugs on …
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for lung cancer screening, recommending that nearly 5 million additional people get screened. The new guideline includes older adults who smoke or formerly smoked, regardless of how long ago they quit smoking. Previously, the recommendation was for annual screening for …
Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — Scientists widely agree that an ancient planet likely collided with Earth during its formation billions of years ago, resulting in the formation of our moon. The giant-impact hypothesis explains many important aspects of the moon and Earth. However, one key question remains: What happened to Theia? Concrete evidence …
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes TORONTO — Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking breakthrough in the fight against cancer: a specific protein segment capable of initiating cancer cell death. The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center team has identified an epitope on the CD95 cell receptor that triggers a cascade that prompts cells to undergo self-destruction. This …
Salt Lake City—Postpartum depression is a common and significant challenge faced by new mothers. According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 3 Utah women will experience depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy. Maternal mental health encompasses a range of conditions, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, …