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Nutrition and weight loss

Monkey see, monkey eat: The wild way to help picky kids try new foods

Explore how animal diets inspire healthy, colorful meals for kids, plus tips from Denver Zoo nutrition experts and playful strategies to make mealtime stress-free.

Emergency care

Winterize your vehicle: The emergency kit checklist every driver needs

Learn how to winterize your vehicle with a comprehensive emergency kit checklist.

Pediatrics

Finding balance after the bell: Healthy homework habits & activity overload

Is your child overscheduled? Discover expert tips from pediatricians on balancing school, activities, sleep, and family time for healthier, happier kids

Behavioral health

Winning the Mental Game: How Intermountain Health is supporting youth mental wellness in Nevada

Intermountain Health, the Las Vegas Raiders, and The Defensive Line hosted a powerful youth mental wellness event in Nevada—featuring fitness, mindfulness, and real conversations to break the stigma around mental health.

Behavioral health

A parent's guide recognizing and addressing your child's social media struggles

Is your child quietly struggling with online interaction? How to tell if your child is hurting – and what to do

Pregnancy and baby

Neonatologists at Saint Joseph Hospital: Lifesaving Care for Newborns

This small team of specialists works tirelessly in the NICU, offering expert medical care for newborns, including those born prematurely or with critical health conditions

Pediatrics

How theater and arts camps can boost your child’s health this summer

Learn about the transformative benefits of engaging in creative activities, from emotional and mental well-being to social skills and cognitive growth

Wellness and preventative medicine

Understanding Kidney Stones: How to recognize, prevent and manage them

Stay informed and take control of your kidney health with expert advice and practical tips

Still struggling with spring allergies? Here’s how to get ahead of your symptoms for good

Learn how to identify your allergy triggers, understand the limitations of over-the-counter medications and explore long-term solutions for lasting relief

Pediatrics

Breaking the screen time guilt cycle: A realistic approach for modern parents

Help your children develop a positive relationship with technology while maintaining your sanity

Wellness and preventative medicine

Natural Relief: Home remedies for your cold

10 simple and safe home solutions to help you feel better fast

Pediatrics

Intermountain Health unveils sign at site of future children's hospital in Las Vegas

Design of the hospital has begun as well as clinical activities and workforce planning

Pediatrics

Finally! A shot to protect your baby from RSV and hospitalizations

Help protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy throughout the respiratory season

Wellness and preventative medicine

Creating family adventures with parent-friendly services at the zoo

Accessibility options make the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance a welcoming place for all

Pediatrics

Essential back-to-school health tips for your kids

Strategies for ensuring your child's wellbeing and success this school year

Wellness and preventative medicine

Keep kids safe around vehicles, windows and water this summer

Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.

Emergency care

Know where to go: Your guide on choosing the right care at the right time

No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Will this allergy season be extra bad due to the dry winter?

You're not imagining it – allergy season is worse this year. Here are some tips to manage your symptoms.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Pros of Probiotics: Your Gut Health Go-To

Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.

Primary care

Your Definitive Guide To Health Screenings

When and what to get screened for based on age and gender.

Pediatrics

A Parental Guide To “Undercover Veggies"

Here's a few creative ways to turn your veggies into undercover agents of healthy change

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?

Pediatrics

Here’s How to Feed Your Picky Eaters Something Healthy

Give your little ones healthy food that won't make them want to push the plate away

Why Are My Allergies Worse in the Fall?

Four ways to treat seasonal allergies including new alternatives to allergy shots and other tips from an allergist.

What to do With an Ankle Sprain?

As the weather begins to improve and our activity level begins to increase, especially in the outdoors, the incidence of ankle injury or sprains tends to increase. These injuries can occur from sports related accidents, hiking in the mountains, or from almost any kind of slip or fall.  

What does snow do to your seasonal allergies?

Allergy season has hit Utah with a vengeance this year, thanks to an unusually warm winter. You might get a small break from seasonal allergies with the snowfall. However, the snow can only keep pollen and other allergens away for so long. 

Unconventional Transplant May Be Answer to Chronic Intestinal Infection

Not to be graphic, but poop may have more uses than being deposited in a toilet. An unconventional therapy called fecal transplant uses feces from a healthy person to help treat a patient suffering from an infection known as C. diff

The Winged and Wingless Allergy Demons

​Every year around this time we see an increased number of patients who have suffered sting reactions from venomous flying insects.​

These 8 Foods Cause the Most Allergic Reactions

1 in 13 children in the U.S. have a food allergy with more food allergies emerging every year.

Swimming and Ear Tubes

When your child gets ear tubes put in, you expect relief – no more ear infections, drainage or pain.

Surprise! Increasing Fiber in Your Diet Promotes Digestive Health and Much More!

Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.

Ear, nose, and throat

Sudden Hearing Loss Restored by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

When Intermountain pediatrician Dennis Odell, MD, and his wife boarded the airplane in Atlanta on their way home to Salt Lake City, everything was normal, including Dr. Odell’s hearing. But at some point during the flight he realized he had lost all of his hearing in his right ear.

Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma

Recovering from an Ankle Sprain

As the weather begins to improve and our activity level begins to increase, especially in the outdoors, the incidence of ankle injury or sprains tends to increase.  Here is what you can do about it.

If the Shoe Fits - Select the Best Shoe for You

If the shoe fits…It’s a phrase that we hear time and again throughout life. But how do we know if the shoe really fits? One of the trickiest things we are faced with is picking out running shoes. Does it look cool, is it light weight, does it allow my foot to breathe and does it feel good when I run?

How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?

Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?

Women's health

Helping the Healing Process with Breast Reconstruction

Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer is always an incredibly traumatic ordeal for the patient and their family. Breast cancer can be even more stressful because of the visible nature of the disease. Having to deal with the emotional stress of being diagnosed with breast cancer can be difficult to cope with.

Good Bugs for Your Gut

The human body is loaded with bacteria! Billions of bacteria, more like trillions, in your body. Ugh!Historically, the bad bacteria usually got all the press-Legionnaire’s disease, E. coli, Salmonella. What about the good guys? Finally, they’re getting good press.

Foot & Ankle: Is it Really Just an Ankle Sprain?

Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.

Common but Curable: Fast Facts About Breast Cancer

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Do High Heels Cause Bunions?

Six ways to treat foot pain caused by bunions.

Difficulty Swallowing Might Be Inflammation Called Eosinophilic Esophagitis

The call from the emergency department came late one Sunday evening. The patient was a fourth year medical student who was a few weeks away from graduation. He had a piece of pork chop stuck in his throat, which had been there for several hours

Is Connect Care Right for a Cough or Sore Throat?

Connect Care is a great way to get help for many urgent medical issues. While there are many things that can be done with a telehealth visit

Women's health

Breast Reduction What You Should Know Before Surgery

If a breast reduction is right for you, a physician will perform an initial consult and physical exam to take breast measurements and discuss goals and expectations.

Better Than Sunscreen: Dress Your Kids in UV Protective Clothing

A sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.

Nutrition and weight loss

Beware of Avoiding Gluten If You Don't Have Celiac Disease

If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.

Pregnancy and baby

Benefits (and risks) of Exercising While You're Pregnant

Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.

Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond

Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.

Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?

The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?

Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy

As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.

All You've Ever Wanted to Know About Allergy Shots

Allergy immunotherapy can significantly help in the remission of allergy symptoms, but do you know how? Read on to find out.

Allergy Season: Dr. Silge Answers Your Questions

Last week Allergist Dr. Robert Silge joined us to answer all your allergy questions. He discussed everything from seasonal allergies to food allergies, scratch tests and over the counter treatments.

How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression

When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.

A Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression

If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”

16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby

Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!  

17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan

One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.

10 Skin Cancer Facts

What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.

10 Easy Ways to Beat Seasonal Allergies When the Pollen Count Spikes

There are things you can do to minimize the impact of seasonal allergies.

9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks

I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding

Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.

Wellness and preventative medicine

7 Ways You (Especially Teachers) Can Prevent Vocal Injuries

While it’s common to experience hoarseness from colds or upper respiratory infections, a voice disorder extends beyond cold symptoms and lasts for several weeks or longer.

7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.

7 Symptoms of Cataracts

At some point, the maturing lens begins to opacify, blocking and scattering the light entering the eye. If left untreated, a cataract will naturally continue to progress. Read more to recognize these 7 signs of cataracts and what can be done to reduce risk.

6 Ways to Protect Your Skin During Cold Weather

Here are some tips to help reduce chapping and redness and keep your skin healthy and comfortable until spring arrives.

6 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne

Not a teenager and still dealing with acne? Nearly every case of adult acne can be treated with professional help from a dermatologist.

5 Tips for Moving to a New House While Pregnant

Selling a home and moving is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time for everyone in the family. Doing so while pregnant increases the excitement level, but can also increase the stress level and potential impacts on your pregnancy plan. 

5 Things You Can do to Minimize Fall Allergy Symptoms

5 Things You Can do to Minimize Fall Allergy Symptoms

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Common Warts and How They're Treated

Warts… for kids they’re embarrassing and adults find them as a mere inconvenience, but what are they? 

4 Earplugs Types that Protect Your Hearing When it Counts

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions in the United States, and noise exposure is one of the biggest contributors. 

6 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health After Baby

Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby

Strep Throat or Sore Throat

With kids returning to school, and cold and flu season quickly approaching, many children and adults will soon be feeling the effects of a sore throat. How do you know if it's just a sore throat? ​

Skin Cancer Basics

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.​

Immunotherapy Do's and Drops

Children and adults who suffer from seasonal allergies can find outdoor activities in the spring and fall difficult. Advances in immunotherapy has found allergy drops to be as effective as injections. Does this scenario sound familiar? 

Have foot pain? Here's some tips to help

Do you have constant pain, tingling or burning in your feet? You may have peripheral neuropathy.  Here's how to tell.

Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergies to environmental inhalants such as pollens, molds, animals, dust mites, etc. are responsible for unpleasant and often debilitating symptoms in up to 30% of the American population.​

Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth

Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.