Latest news from University of Utah Health on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/the-history-recorded-in-your-teeth/?sc=rsin /articles/the-history-recorded-in-your-teeth/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:05:03 EST The places we grew up leave indelible marks on us, locked in the atoms of the toughest structures in our bodies. Subtle differences in tooth chemistry could help determine the identity of fallen soldiers and other human remains--if we can learn to read that history. University of Utah Health /articles/study-reveals-challenges-and-barriers-in-long-covid-care/?sc=rsin /articles/study-reveals-challenges-and-barriers-in-long-covid-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST University of Utah Health /articles/five-common-myths-about-weight-loss/?sc=rsin /articles/five-common-myths-about-weight-loss/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:05:16 EST Popular ideas about weight loss often aren't based in science and can actively harm your health. Here are some of the most common myths, along with some tips to improve your health sustainably while maintaining a healthy attitude toward weight and food. University of Utah Health /articles/deadly-sea-snail-toxin-could-be-key-to-making-better-medicines/?sc=rsin /articles/deadly-sea-snail-toxin-could-be-key-to-making-better-medicines/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet. University of Utah Health /articles/beyond-the-genome-project-to-map-dna-modifications-and-gene-activity-across-lifespan-generations/?sc=rsin /articles/beyond-the-genome-project-to-map-dna-modifications-and-gene-activity-across-lifespan-generations/?sc=rsin Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:05:48 EST Long-term, heritable changes in gene activity fundamentally shape our biology, trigger many of our diseases, and set the clock on how we age. Now, a team of U of U Health scientists is starting an ambitious project to map these changes across the entire human genome. University of Utah Health /articles/hospital-pneumonia-diagnoses-are-uncertain-revised-more-than-half-the-time-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/hospital-pneumonia-diagnoses-are-uncertain-revised-more-than-half-the-time-study-finds/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most pneumonia diagnoses made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their discharge; clinical notes on pneumonia diagnoses reflect similarly high uncertainty. University of Utah Health /articles/long-covid-clinic-offers-hope-through-research-and-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/long-covid-clinic-offers-hope-through-research-and-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:05:53 EST For people with long COVID, a few weeks of symptoms stretches into months or even years, making a return to normal life feel impossible. The Long COVID Clinic aims to find solutions. University of Utah Health /articles/tick-tock-your-circadian-clock-is-knocking/?sc=rsin /articles/tick-tock-your-circadian-clock-is-knocking/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:05:32 EST Health isn't just about what you do, but when you do it. Establishing a regular sleeping and eating schedule can have significant health benefits. University of Utah Health /articles/study-pinpoints-origins-of-creativity-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/study-pinpoints-origins-of-creativity-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:05:56 EST The new results could ultimately help lead to interventions that help spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the brain. University of Utah Health /articles/nearly-one-in-10-pregnant-people-who-get-covid-will-develop-long-covid/?sc=rsin /articles/nearly-one-in-10-pregnant-people-who-get-covid-will-develop-long-covid/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 EST 9.3% of people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID. The study, led by University of Utah Health researcher Torri Metz, found that common symptoms were fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained or exhausted by routine activities. University of Utah Health /articles/herpes-infections-take-major-economic-toll-globally-new-research-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/herpes-infections-take-major-economic-toll-globally-new-research-shows/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:00:00 EST The first-ever global estimate of the economic costs of genital herpes infections shows billions of dollars of health care expenditures and productivity losses. University of Utah Health /articles/time-cells-in-the-brain-are-critical-for-complex-learning-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/time-cells-in-the-brain-are-critical-for-complex-learning-study-shows/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:05:35 EST More than a simple stopwatch, understanding how time cells work could ultimately aid in early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. University of Utah Health /articles/searle-scholar-award-powers-investigation-of-viral-evolution/?sc=rsin /articles/searle-scholar-award-powers-investigation-of-viral-evolution/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:05:18 EST How can an animal virus turn into a human disease? Between the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the looming concern of avian flu, the question is an urgent one. Tyler Starr, PhD, has received a prestigious Searle Scholar Award to look for answers. University of Utah Health /articles/intervention-aims-to-improve-cardiovascular-health-for-south-asian-populations/?sc=rsin /articles/intervention-aims-to-improve-cardiovascular-health-for-south-asian-populations/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:05:46 EST People from South Asian countries tend to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than other populations. Kevin Shah, MD, is working to change that. University of Utah Health /articles/high-blood-pressure-in-the-hospital-what-doctors-should-know/?sc=rsin /articles/high-blood-pressure-in-the-hospital-what-doctors-should-know/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:05:56 EST A new statement from the American Heart Association recommends a much more conservative approach to treating high blood pressure in acute care. University of Utah Health /articles/the-parasitic-worms-that-transformed-our-immune-system/?sc=rsin /articles/the-parasitic-worms-that-transformed-our-immune-system/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:05:36 EST Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines. University of Utah Health /articles/research-reveals-how-heavy-metal-singers-scream-and-squeal/?sc=rsin /articles/research-reveals-how-heavy-metal-singers-scream-and-squeal/?sc=rsin Fri, 31 May 2024 10:45:16 EST Scientists captured, for the first time, the complex internal acrobatics that heavy metal singers perform in order to sing harsh vocals. University of Utah Health /articles/mindfulness-meditation-a-promising-remedy-for-addiction-and-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/mindfulness-meditation-a-promising-remedy-for-addiction-and-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 May 2024 18:05:03 EST A particular form of mindfulness emphasizing pleasure works as well as a starting dose of a narcotic for pain and better than traditional psychotherapy for substance abuse. University of Utah Health /articles/scientists-share-the-genomic-research-transforming-healthcare-at-2024-cgm-symposium/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-share-the-genomic-research-transforming-healthcare-at-2024-cgm-symposium/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 May 2024 17:05:16 EST The 120 attendees are using Utah's uniquely strong genetics resources to answer fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to urgent issues in human health. University of Utah Health /articles/what-to-know-about-bird-flu/?sc=rsin /articles/what-to-know-about-bird-flu/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 May 2024 16:05:10 EST So far, only two people have been infected with a new strain of H5N1 due to exposure to cows. But the large number of infected cows, their proximity to humans, and flu's tendency to jump from one host to another have scientists and health officials concerned. University of Utah Health