Utah Gossip

Commuting on I-15 today? Well then you are in for a visually pleasing treat! I-15 is littered with billboards…from Omniture to the Humane Society (Make animal torture a felony!) to Xango to UFirst to Dirty Joe’s Adult Novelty Store (by the the Provo Center Street exit…in case you were wondering), driving is never […]

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The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a report that says the state of Utah is number one in the nation for adult mental health problems. Is something in the water?

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Move over super juices! Detoxifying foot baths are now available to cure all your ailments!
A number of spas and health clubs located throughout the state are now offering special foot baths that supposedly help alleviate a wide variety of health problems.
Participants soak their feet for 30 minutes and an employee adds an “ionizer” […]

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I first heard about this on 97.1 zht and unfortunately, I am now unable to enjoy a diet coke with lemon whenever I go out to eat.
The Salt Lake City health department reports that when you order that side of lemon, you are often squeezing more than just lemon juice into your drink - more […]

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Forbes just released a study about the rate of plastic surgery in different cities around the country. There was no surprise that Miami and LA were high on this list, but Utah, it’s time to be proud. Salt Lake City ranked the top city IN THE NATION for plastic surgery, and for being the vainest […]

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The Poison Control Center has issued a warning about the danger of “overdosing” on energy drinks. Although the drinks aren’t harmful if you have one, apparently some people like college students drink too many and experience unpleasant side effects such as vomiting, headaches, heart palpitations, and nausea.
The problem seems to be that people […]

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A woman in Lehi, Utah found a mouse head in her can of Allen’s green beans. Eeewww.
She purchased the can in a Wal-Mart in American Fork, and opened it to feed to her sons. Upon discovery of the additional protein in her beans, however, she decided against it.
Although this story is disgusting, it takes a […]

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Apparently Utah County’s Health Department just issued a bat warning because of an increase in bat activity this September. Bats have been spotted throughout Utah County, including at Lehi High School. All I can say is that I’m glad I don’t go to that high school anymore!
Obviously, you should stay away from bats because they […]

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OK, I have lived in Utah for 5 years now and I get that MLM’s are very much a part of the landscape here.
So here is the Utah Gossip challenge - if you sell nutricutical products (drinks, pills, potions, anything!) and you are willing to provide us with a sample we will review the products […]

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Apparently a Utah company (Dynakor Pharmacal) has invented a weight loss pill that will let you lose weight while you eat as much as you want - the pill is called Akavar 20/50.
Whether or not this works my question is why Utah seems to be such a hot bed for the latest pills and “nutricuticals.” […]

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