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This supervised medical gym provides a safe, supportive environment for people who benefit from extra guidance during exercise, including those with neurodegenerative diseases, stroke survivors, and people receiving bariatric care.

If the drug works in people, it could prevent kidney injury in high-risk populations, or potentially even treat other diseases that affect mitochondria, like heart failure and diabetes.

Cells in the brain's immune system can act as "accelerators" and "brakes" for anxiety, opening the door to new treatments for anxiety disorders.

Researchers at UCHAI will develop national recommendations on how patients can use AI to improve the safety of their own care.

For families like Cal Taylor's, genetic research isn't academic. It means shorter hospital stays, better clinical care, and answers to what is often parents' biggest question: why is my kid...

The first known metallic nanomotor in biology is powered by rocket fuel.

Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to...

A record-breaking 385 researchers came together to celebrate groundbreaking mental health research and facilitate partnerships and collaboration across campus, academia, and industry.

A new study from Huntsman Mental Health Institute reveals that combining psilocybin with mindfulness may offer powerful relief for depression among healthcare workers.

Research with mice found that keto can lead to potentially dangerous changes to how the body processes fats and carbs.

Rachel Hess, MD, MS, has been named the inaugural System Chief Research Officer for University of Utah Health, effective immediately. University of Utah Health has established the position of System...

Research at the University of Utah has led to a promising gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration. U of U scientists envision a brighter world—and make it reality.

The interdisciplinary research hub connects experts in diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and more to uncover the metabolic roots of human health.

The new research will leverage nearly 40,000 blood samples to learn how blood pressure control could change the course of aging.

A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in...

Use of medical cannabis has been on the rise since it first became available to Utah patients in 2020. A medical cannabis card, which can be prescribed for difficult-to-treat conditions...

Federally funded basic research at the University of Utah laid the groundwork for a new HIV-prevention drug now approved for clinical use—demonstrating how curiosity-driven science delivers real-world impact.

James M. Hotaling, MD, has been named the inaugural Chief Innovation Officer for University of Utah Health, effective September 1, 2025.

A new survey of people in Utah’s medical cannabis program reveals why some patients turn to unregulated cannabis for treatment, providing a first step toward reducing barriers to safer, legal...

Placebo-controlled trial shows shunt surgery improves walking, balance, and safety for older adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

For the one in five pregnant people who experience depression, research is changing—and saving—lives.

A new research study reveals when food insecurity spikes for new Utah residents.

Drugs currently in clinical trials for other conditions could help reduce risk of heart attack and stroke for IBD patients. "This could be lifesaving," senior author says.

Since William Holt's diagnosis with ALS, he's found answers, resources, and treatment through the "one stop shop" clinic.