The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was originally put forth in 1990 by the federal government to recognize and compensate individuals living in parts of southern Utah, northern Arizona, or eastern Nevada during the 1950s and ‘60s who were put at increased risk for cancer due to atmospheric nuclear testing and uranium industry employment. Although originally set… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Healthcare
How to Avoid Injuries and Keep a Spring in Your Step as You Transition to Summer Activities
Summer means more outdoor activities. This transition in recreation also brings a new risk of possible injuries, which doctors say are common this time of year. Aaron Newton, MD, an orthopedic surgeon for Saltzer Health an Intermountain Healthcare company, says winter and spring activities often work muscle groups in different ways. In many cases, as… Read more »
Proper Sleep Takes More Than Counting Sheep
On the surface, it seems like the doctors’ recommendation to get enough sleep would be the easiest part of maintaining good health. But as many know, getting to sleep and experiencing quality sleep can make nighttime a stressful part of the day. Leading out as the most commonly diagnosed condition in sleep clinics, obstructive sleep… Read more »
Intermountain Healthcare Researches Say Intermittent Fasters Experience Less COVID-19 Complications
Intermittent fasting has previously shown to have a of host of health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Now, researchers from Intermountain Healthcare have found that people who regularly fast are less like to experience severe complications from COVID-19. In a new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Intermountain researchers… Read more »
MedCrypt Welcomes Ken Hoyme to Advisory Board
MedCrypt Inc., the leading provider of proactive security solutions for the healthcare space, today announced the addition of Ken Hoyme to its advisory board. Ken brings 40 years of experience in designing regulated, safety-critical secure systems as well as his knowledge of medical device security and regulation. In this role, Ken will advise MedCrypt’s strategy… Read more »
