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Health advocates urge parents to talk to kids about underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted May 14 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Health advocates say there's an important conversation you should have with your kids to make sure they stay away from drinking.
'Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital
Associated Press | Posted May 14 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Nyla Brooke Haywood, a baby girl born Nov. 17, 2023, is finally going home. Nyla was born at just 22 weeks weighing 1 pound and 1 ounce.
Utah caregivers, parents join national call for investment as child care crisis continues
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
Three rallies were held in Utah joining the other 26 states that participated in the national Day Without Child Care, with some parents and child care providers calling out of work or closing their doors to emphasize the need.
University of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss program
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss program will provide care for families after stillbirth, newborn death, termination, recurrent pregnancy loss, placental disorders and preterm birth.
Connection matters for Gen Z, but they're not sure they deserve love
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
More than 4 in 10 adolescents worldwide question whether they're worthy of love, although they deeply value person-to-person contact and relationships with family and friends, who are still the resources they most rely upon.
Giving blood could be an unconventional Mother's Day gift that gives the gift of life
Spencer Wilson | Posted May 12 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Many of us are scrambling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, but what if there was a present that could truly save a life? Dr. Marci Peralta knows firsthand the power of a single blood donation, and is hoping you can appreciate, too.
Family of Dylan Rounds announces nonprofit in his memory
Mark Jones, KSL-TV | Posted May 6 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
The family of an Idaho resident whose body was found in Utah has created a nonprofit to be a beacon of hope and support for families who suffer the loss of a loved one.
Hope and healing possible for those hurt by pornography, Elder Renlund says
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered hope to those who feel lost at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Saturday.
Maternal mortality in US dropped in 2022, CDC reports
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The number of maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2022 after several years of increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. And the number of live births climbed, but just a little.
If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.
Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A program that feeds nearly 20,000 kids in northern Utah needs local help after a major donator pulled a $300,000 donation.
Family holds blood drive for 1-year-old boy fighting cancer
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 8:27 p.m. | Save Story
One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer. His family hosted a blood drive in his honor on Friday to get the word out that blood donations are needed in Utah.
Parents frustrated after Mt. Nebo Middle School evacuated after 3 threats in 2 weeks
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Parents expressed irritation over a bomb threat toward Mt. Nebo Middle School which led to a campus-wide evacuation, the third threat against the school in two weeks.
Supplement company doesn't want anyone, especially school kids, to go hungry
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 29 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah nutrition supplement company is dedicating significant resources to ensure children have enough to eat when they're not in school.
Social media affects views on mental illness, study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
Teens and young adults spend a lot of time on social media. The messages they encounter there could be key to helping or hurting those who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Report finds comprehensive approach may improve suicide prevention on college campuses
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.
US birthrate hit new low in 2023
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.
Autism program at Utah State University is helping kids across the world
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
An overseas supermodel-turned-philanthropist is getting help from Utah State University to teach children with autism.
