Trump visits Utah, shrinks national monuments

President Trump signed two presidential proclamations to shrink the sizes of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. The shrinking of these two monuments has created controversy among Utah citizens and legislators alike.

Utah maternal mortality rates not improving despite preventive measures

Maternal mortality — when a woman dies during pregnancy or within 42 days after delivery — reached 26.4 per 100,000 in the U.S. in 2015, up almost 50 percent since 2000. Only 12 other countries' maternal mortality rates have risen since 1990.

Nurses, students work toward reducing maternal mortality

Maternal mortality rates vary widely across geographic locations, but the causes tend to be the same, according to BYU nursing professor Debbie Edmunds.

Caretaking facilitates growth, appreciation

Caretakers share their experiences with the blessings, struggles and lessons learned from caring for others.

Exchange students share experiences with Islam, dispel myths

Understanding Islam is the best way to end the stereotype that all Muslims are terrorists. Extremists ignore the basics and foundational principles of Islam.

Opioid addictions claim lives, recovery possible

Utah has the 7th highest drug overdose rate in America with opioids standing as the most common cause of drug-related deaths. President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency on Oct. 26.
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