A mom’s recovery from substance use disorder began at SUPeRAD, where nonjudgmental care, support, and empowerment helped her reclaim her life, her motherhood, and her hope for the future.
Lead poisoning is a lesser-known threat that can have irreversible negative health impacts on children. Learning about prevention strategies and regular screenings are important.
Adam J. Gordon, Professor in the Division of Epidemiology, has received the 2024 VA ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Services Research (HSR) Daniel Deykin Award for Outstanding Mentor—an honor recognizing his exceptional dedication to...
When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of...
Activities like art, music, and recreation aren’t just for fun—they are also powerful tools experts at Huntsman Mental ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Institute utilize to treat mental health and substance use disorders. Collectively...
New research shows that weight stigma—and not weight itself—has the biggest impact on mental health and healthy behaviors in the years after weight-loss surgery.
Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital at University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has grown into a beacon of recovery, reinvention, and resilience since opening its doors in May 2020.
After surviving breast cancer twice, Judy Riede was living an active life in Wyoming when sudden heart failure changed everything. Told she had only months to live, she was offered...
When Jim Foster, a retired basketball coach, injured his back at age 72, he faced debilitating pain that made daily activities nearly impossible. Thanks to Dr. Mark Mahan and the...
For the first time, researchers have created genetically modified fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The new model could prove valuable for the development of therapies to prevent...
Even though excitement swirls around the thought of a child beginning to talk, it can also be a source of stress for parents who are concerned about their child having...
While visiting Utah, Christine Seppi experienced sudden, severe abdominal and back pain. A rare diagnosis—an abdominal aortic dissection—led her to University of Utah Hospital, where a custom-built stent graft saved...
Heading out on a summer road trip? You may not realize it, but the windows separating you from the sun's rays aren’t doing a great job of truly protecting you.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease that causes the heart muscle to become thicker, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It's a condition that affects one in...
Alana Welm, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Oncological Sciences in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.
