OGDEN — In medical terms, a person with <a href="https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/About-Cystic-Fibrosis/" target="_blank">cystic fibrosis</a> has a genetic disorder that creates mucus buildup in the lungs and other organs, and long-term issues that include ...
OGDEN — <a href="http://www.ogdencity.com/271/Police-Department" target="_blank">Ogden Police Chief Randy Watt</a> understands the passion motivating the advocates pushing for a local needle-exchange program geared to heroin, meth and other drug users.“They are ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Without the free syringes from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/utahharmreduction/" target="_blank">Utah Harm Reduction Coalition</a>, more people would be getting Hepatitis C or contracting the HIV virus, Sadie Levie fears.More people would ...
Have unused or expired medication taking up room on your shelves? Get rid of them Saturday during <a href="https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/" target="_blank">National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day</a>. Twice a year, law enforcement ...
OGDEN — After conducting a long-overdue assessment last year, the <a href="http://www.webermorganhealth.org/" target="_blank">Weber-Morgan Health Department</a> now has a plan of attack for improving community health.The department presented its <a ...
OGDEN — Plans to launch a needle-exchange program in Ogden for drug users have been put on hold, at least temporarily, due to questions and concerns from local law enforcement leaders.The program has been in the works since earlier this year and organizers, led by the <a ...
OGDEN — When Adele Adams, 92, came down with pneumonia, it probably saved her life.In December, the Ogden resident was diagnosed with pneumonia, but during her exam, her physician also discovered a lump in her right breast that turned out to be early-stage breast cancer.“I'm leery of ...
OGDEN — The only way Preston Natividad looks different from other 5-year-olds is his white helmet covered in stickers.An infectious smile and a propensity to cuddle draw people to this rambunctious child, who loves to throw his socks, clothes and anything else he can hold.At preschool, ...
Is it the Fountain of Youth, or just a hot tub full of hogwash?Humans have been soaking in mineral-rich hot springs for almost as long as there have been sore muscles. And while there’s little doubt that bathing in warm water feels good, the tricky question is whether it actually does any ...
OGDEN — After the long, cold doldrums of winter, it’s time to shed those sweaters, stretch and wake up.Yoga instructor Allison Berlin said it’s important for everyone, no matter how flexible or fit, to stretch and recalibrate as winter turns to spring.“The idea is to find balance,” ...
