58+ min ago (250+ words) Most of us have parts of our body that we wish we could change... Whether you're a mom who can't get rid of belly fat, a man who has stubborn fat areas, or or frankly it's your genetics... these areas ... Most of us have parts of our body that we wish we could change.. Whether you're a mom who can't get rid of belly fat, a man who has stubborn fat areas, or or frankly it's your genetics.. these areas can be fixed AirSculpt" technology contours the body gently without using general anesthesia which means some patients can return to work the very next day.Dr Nathan Miller explained that Patients remain awake throughout their entire AirSculpt procedure and can choose to listen to music or chat with a friend, nurse, or surgeon.For more information go to AirSculpt.com…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (345+ words) Vinay Prasad, director of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, reportedly authored a memo stating the agency has identified 10 pediatric deaths from 2021-24 directly linked to COVID-19 vaccines. The memo, obtained by The Washington Post, has not been independently confirmed by Scripps News. It is unclear how the FDA determined the vaccines caused the deaths. During an interview with Fox News on Saturday, FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary suggested the memo could lead to changes in the approval process for COVID-19, flu and other vaccines. "We're not just going to rubber-stamp new products that don't work, that fail in a clinical trial," Makary told Fox News. "It makes a mockery of science if we're just going to rubber-stamp things with no data." The memo also suggested changes to the annual flu vaccine framework, criticizing "low-quality evidence, poor…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) A new flu strain is raising concerns among health experts as winter approaches and millions prepare for holiday travel. Scientists are tracking the H3N2 subclade K variant, which is genetically different from the strain included in this year's flu vaccine. This means the new variant could potentially escape immunity even for people who have received their flu shot. "Because we as a community don't have as much immunity to it, more people are getting sick," said Catherine Troisi, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UTHealth Houston. The variant was first spotted late in the flu season for the Southern Hemisphere. In the CDC's most recent data, the K subclade made up 56% of all H3N2 flu cases, which account for the bulk of people infected. "The fact that we're seeing more H3 N2 overall means we're probably in for a rougher season," Troisi said. While this…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (286+ words) Officials are warning horse owners about an ongoing outbreak of equine herpesvirus after horses across multiple southern states have tested positive following two rodeo events earlier this month. According to the Equine Disease Communication Center, the outbreak originated at the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals in Waco, Texas on Nov. 5 through Nov. 9, and a barrel racing event that took place in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last week. Officials said horse owners at either event should consult with their veterinarian, as well as isolate and quarantine the horses for at least 14 days. Over a dozen cases have been confirmed in horses across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, South Dakota, Washington and Colorado. A handful of those cases have developed into equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), which is a severe neurological form of equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1). EHV-1 is spread directly through…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago (344+ words) PROVO, Utah " It's a full circle moment for one interpreter at Intermountain Health, who is playing a key role in helping families get the care they need. As Martin Fernandez flips through a scrapbook with special memories, he is overcome with emotions. "I cannot believe this was 27 years ago," he said. In July 1995, Gabriela and Martin got married in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They soon moved to Provo to go to BYU, and found out they were pregnant. Gabriella's pregnancy had complications so she was being treated in Delta, and delivered her premature son at 31 weeks. Baby Tomas was airlifted to Utah Valley Hospital in Provo and cared for in the NICU. Robinson cared for Tomas when he was brought to the NICU, 27 years ago. He is a Spanish medical interpreter for Intermountain Health, which they didn't have when his baby…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago (469+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " There are thousands of Utahns who will be celebrating with family and friends this week thanks to overdose reversal medications like naloxone and Narcan " and hundreds of them saved by Utah police officers who had the medication. But that wasn't always the case. A little more than a decade ago, we first told FOX 13 News viewers how an emergency room doctor and a police chief joined forces to ensure officers were armed with Naloxone. It's been saving lives ever since. It happened to Diana Duke more than a decade ago " the night she overdosed on prescription pain medication at her mom's house. "She said she was trying to wake me up and I wasn't waking up and my lips were, that I wasn't breathing, that I wasn't anything," she recalled. Paramedics using Narcan revived her and saved…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (394+ words) Open enrollment season is now in full swing, and it's a deadline most Utahns can't afford to ignore. This year, many families will see a bigger dent in their budgets " but there are ways to make the process less stressful. Alex Hargrove, an account manager with Select Health, Utah's largest health insurance provider, shared key factors to consider before choosing a plan: age, family needs, and chronic conditions. "Family, chronic conditions such as diabetes or if you have heart disease in your family," Hargrove explained. Age is one of the most significant factors. The older we get, the more likely health issues will arise. Family circumstances also matter " from an athletic child who's prone to injuries, to a spouse recovering from a major illness, to ongoing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or mental health needs. For many, understanding insurance…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (667+ words) Together, Dr. Huntsman and Dr. Colleen Swank, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at St. Mark's Hospital, joined FOX13's The PLACE on Thursday to discuss this exciting new center. What is Complex Spine & what sets apart the network? The Complex Spine hospital distinction is a formal designation by MountainStar Healthcare's parent company, HCA Healthcare. St. Mark's Hospital is the 11th hospital in the U.S. named for Complex Spine services and specialties. "The Complex Spine designation really is about being named a network of excellence," Dr. Swank added. "We benefit from the collective experience and data from spine patients nationwide at these next-level spine-capable facilities. This really is an honor, and it speaks to the work we've done and the successes our patients have had." The advanced surgical programs available at St. Mark's specialize in treatment of spine issues involving multiple vertebrae, as well…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (386+ words) SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah " With holiday kitchens heating up across Utah, food-safety experts are urging families to slow down and double-check things, including their cooking temperatures, to keep celebrations safe this year. Taylorsville resident Roxana Huerta is hoping this holiday goes right. It's a special year because for the first time, she's taking on the turkey. "This is my first time cooking turkey," Huerta said. While she's excited, she's also a little nervous about keeping her family healthy. "I don't want them to get sick. I'm really careful when I cook," Huerta said. With millions of Americans prepping their holiday meals, Salt Lake County Health Officials say those concerns are pretty common. "We see about 48 million cases of food-borne illness every year, and one of the best things you can do is wash your hands," said Andrea Gamble, an Environmental…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (252+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The holidays are meant to bring families and friends together, but the reality of gathering can often create stress and anxiety instead of joy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali offers strategies to make the holidays more bright than bitter, acknowledging that many people enter the season carrying 12 months of unmet needs, unspoken tension, and exhaustion. "And then we're expected to switch into celebration mode on command," Jalali said. She advises against falling into old family roles and unresolved dynamics that can create additional stress during gatherings. "So let's say they want to talk about something that you're not comfortable with, you can very politely say, I'm not talking about that today, but I'm happy to catch up on other things, or you can say, I know you're curious, but that is not a topic I wish to…...