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A dataset of more than 100,000 individuals allows researchers to identify genetic regions that are intolerant to change and may underlie developmental disorders.

In 2016, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that costs due to back pain trail only diabetes and heart disease in total health care costs in the United...

Jason Shepherd, Ph.D., assistant professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥, is one of 17 recipients of the inaugural Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Award from the...

Air quality has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes from asthma to pre-term birth. Researchers at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ found women living along the Wasatch Front — the...

The premature fusion of skull bones is a condition known as craniosynostosis.

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Up to 80 percent of those surveyed have lied to their doctor about information that could impact their health, according to a new study.

Utah is one of the states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic which has prompted several public awareness campaigns — with one major hole. At the U

University of Utah professors Shelley Minteer and Glenn Prestwich are among the 416 newly-elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a Fellow is...

Researchers at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ identified four gene changes that occur more frequently in people who died by suicide that may point to increased risk in vulnerable individuals.

In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines, lowering hypertension threshold to 130/80 mm Hg from the previous 140/90 mm Hg...

For decades, scientists have examined how regions of the brain communicate to understand autism. Researchers at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ believe the symptoms of autism may result from sustained connections...

You don't want your Thanksgiving to go up in flames.

You can navigate the holidays with a few simple tips.

Each year, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is responsible for more than 50,000 emergency department visits1 resulting in more than 400 deaths according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Dr. Chris Duncan's research focuses on the restoration of movement and sensation for amputees through the development of advanced neuroprosthetics that can tap into and communicate with the nerves and...

You might say 9/11 forged Carrie Pike’s determination to provide soft and cuddly keepsakes for those who are grieving. Pike had been sewing commemorative teddy bears — "Carrie Bears," pieced...

Maureen L. Condic, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ and University Ombudsman, has been named a member of the National Science...

Silicon Slopes is pleased to announce 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ Plans is its exclusive health partner. In this new role, U of U Health Plans will support Silicon Slopes in...

Athletes get hurt. However, their age may play a role in the injuries they sustain.

Although she belongs to the larger community of transgender individuals, Josie is one of a kind: she is the first patient ever to undergo comprehensive gender confirmation surgery at University...

91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ College of Pharmacy has received $2.6 million in contract funding from the National Institutes of Health to evaluate new small molecules to treat pain as part...

Protect you and your kids from the germs, bacteria, and viruses that cause some pretty frightening illnesses.

91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ today announced the creation of Family Planning Elevated (FPE), a statewide contraception initiative. Funded in part by a generous $4 million grant from the Laura and...