Latest news from University of Utah Health on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/can-you-trust-this-article-distinguishing-information-from-misinformation/?sc=rsin /articles/can-you-trust-this-article-distinguishing-information-from-misinformation/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:05:05 EST Knowing how to spot trustworthy health information can help you make informed choices about your own health and the health of those around you--and avoid the real risks of taking health fiction as fact. We asked communication researchers how to assess whether a piece of health information is the real deal. University of Utah Health /articles/research-finds-potential-molecular-mimics-behind-covid-induced-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/research-finds-potential-molecular-mimics-behind-covid-induced-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:00:48 EST COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Scientists used advanced data analysis and machine learning to identify viral proteins that are more likely to trigger autoimmunity. University of Utah Health /articles/early-life-gut-microbes-may-protect-against-diabetes-research-in-mice-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/early-life-gut-microbes-may-protect-against-diabetes-research-in-mice-suggests/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:00:00 EST Gut microbes shape pancreas development in infancy, leading to long-term changes in diabetes risk, new research in mice has found. The results could ultimately help doctors reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes--or potentially even restore lost pancreatic function in adulthood--with microbes that help the pancreas heal. University of Utah Health /articles/center-for-medical-cannabis-research-hosts-statewide-symposium-on-emerging-cannabis-science/?sc=rsin /articles/center-for-medical-cannabis-research-hosts-statewide-symposium-on-emerging-cannabis-science/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:05:31 EST Much remains unknown about the risks and benefits of medical cannabis, and as use rates spike, research is urgently needed to understand the full health, social, and even environmental impacts of these medications. University of Utah Health /articles/gene-variant-could-protect-against-ultra-rare-seizure-disorder-fruit-fly-research-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/gene-variant-could-protect-against-ultra-rare-seizure-disorder-fruit-fly-research-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST The potentially protective gene, CNTN2, is altered in asymptomatic family members of people with the seizure disorder. Similar genetic alterations decrease seizure severity in fruit flies with the disorder. University of Utah Health /articles/hogle-zoo-and-u-of-u-health-team-up-to-diagnose-and-treat-650-pound-sick-sea-lion/?sc=rsin /articles/hogle-zoo-and-u-of-u-health-team-up-to-diagnose-and-treat-650-pound-sick-sea-lion/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:15:13 EST Through a combination of anesthesiology, veterinary science, and advanced imaging, the team identified the cause of the sea lion's reduced activity as advanced spinal disease and determined an appropriate treatment to alleviate his symptoms. University of Utah Health /articles/research-in-fruit-flies-pinpoints-brain-pathways-involved-in-alcohol-induced-insomnia/?sc=rsin /articles/research-in-fruit-flies-pinpoints-brain-pathways-involved-in-alcohol-induced-insomnia/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST The study identified specific neurotransmitters and brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol use disorder. University of Utah Health /articles/new-robotic-surgical-systems-revolutionizing-patient-care/?sc=rsin /articles/new-robotic-surgical-systems-revolutionizing-patient-care/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:45:03 EST The introduction of two da Vinci 5 systems enhances surgery precision and safety, decreasing recovery times for patients. This innovative technology strengthens Huntsman Cancer Institute's role as a leader in robotic surgical care. University of Utah Health /articles/ai-based-pregnancy-analysis-discovers-previously-unknown-warning-signs-for-stillbirth-and-newborn-complications/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-based-pregnancy-analysis-discovers-previously-unknown-warning-signs-for-stillbirth-and-newborn-complications/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 EST The analysis of almost 10,000 pregnancies has discovered previously unidentified combinations of risk factors linked to serious negative pregnancy outcomes, finding that there may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines. University of Utah Health /articles/new-fluorescent-sensor-allows-detection-of-key-metabolite-in-living-cells-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin /articles/new-fluorescent-sensor-allows-detection-of-key-metabolite-in-living-cells-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 EST University of Utah Health /articles/covid-19-infection-associated-with-nearly-eightfold-increase-in-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/covid-19-infection-associated-with-nearly-eightfold-increase-in-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:15:30 EST A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine reveals that infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, significantly increases the rate of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) among COVID-19 survivors. University of Utah Health /articles/smoke-and-mirrors-the-myth-of-healthy-vaping/?sc=rsin /articles/smoke-and-mirrors-the-myth-of-healthy-vaping/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:25:03 EST Vaping is often marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking or a tool to quit smoking. But it's not a safe habit--the health effects of vaping can be irreversible and sometimes deadly. Research is revealing an increasing number of health risks, including permanent damage to your teeth and gums. University of Utah Health /articles/tools-for-patients-and-doctors-improve-shared-decision-making-for-stroke-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/tools-for-patients-and-doctors-improve-shared-decision-making-for-stroke-prevention/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:55:38 EST University of Utah Health /articles/heart-cell-architecture-is-organized-by-two-forms-of-the-same-protein/?sc=rsin /articles/heart-cell-architecture-is-organized-by-two-forms-of-the-same-protein/?sc=rsin Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 EST University of Utah Health /articles/microbiome-seed-grants-kickstart-collaborative-science/?sc=rsin /articles/microbiome-seed-grants-kickstart-collaborative-science/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:20:01 EST The microbiome is a vast community that changes how we digest food, how we respond to disease threats, and even how we think. But scientists are just scratching the surface of how our microscopic roommates affect our health. University of Utah Health /articles/hiv-drug-based-in-research-by-sundquist-lab-is-science-s-2024-breakthrough-of-the-year/?sc=rsin /articles/hiv-drug-based-in-research-by-sundquist-lab-is-science-s-2024-breakthrough-of-the-year/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:55:14 EST Wesley Sundquist, PhD, laid the foundation for the development of a highly effective, long-lasting prophylactic against HIV, which has been named the Breakthrough of the Year by Science, a top scientific journal. The drug, lenacapavir, is highly effective; a single dose provides protection for six months. University of Utah Health /articles/mirror-life-is-still-a-hypothetical-here-s-why-it-should-probably-stay-that-way/?sc=rsin /articles/mirror-life-is-still-a-hypothetical-here-s-why-it-should-probably-stay-that-way/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:50:45 EST "Mirror life"--a synthetic organism, mirror-reversed on the molecular level from natural life--could be possible within decades. It could prove a boon to drug development, but mirror bacteria could also pose unprecedented hazards to ecosystems and human health. University of Utah Health /articles/new-gene-therapy-reverses-heart-failure-in-large-animal-model/?sc=rsin /articles/new-gene-therapy-reverses-heart-failure-in-large-animal-model/?sc=rsin Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 EST With one IV injection, a gene therapy targeting cBIN1 can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival. University of Utah Health /articles/delphi-symposium-brings-together-data-explorers-to-improve-health-care/?sc=rsin /articles/delphi-symposium-brings-together-data-explorers-to-improve-health-care/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:20:34 EST Almost a third of all new electronic data being generated is produced by health care systems. This immense quantity of data has the potential to transform our understanding of biology and drastically enhance health care. But it remains a largely untapped resource, its size and complexity vastly outstripping human intuition. University of Utah Health /articles/inner-ear-s-intricate-3d-architecture-depends-on-key-organizational-protein/?sc=rsin /articles/inner-ear-s-intricate-3d-architecture-depends-on-key-organizational-protein/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:30:57 EST University of Utah Health