Lois M. Collins

These children have rare terminal diseases. Will they ever get treatment? deseret.com/lifestyle/2026… @US_FDA

Former Utah Rep. Merrill Cook dies at age 79 deseret.com/utah/2026/03/1… It was nice to hear some anecdotes from his son, David.

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BREAKING: This morning Gov. Cox quickly signed the bill that included a final-hour change last night to prohibit pre-paid postage on signature removal requests. #utpol #utleg le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/st…

Measles severity underestimated as outbreak continues deseret.com/lifestyle/2026…

@lady_valor_07 1973

Based on the entirety of this photograph, what is your best estimation of the year it was taken?

Who’s caring for aging America? deseret.com/family/2026/03… @pewresearch

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Cost is why a third of those over 50 don’t have pets, despite clear well-being benefits. | By @Loisco deseret.com/lifestyle/2026…

Utah adding to newborn screening. What can the testing find? deseret.com/lifestyle/2026…

@Amyjoi16 Love you. No one like you in the world.

After nearly 28 years with the Deseret News, I have officially retired from the newspaper. However, my commitment to reporting on rural Utah, land and water policy, energy issues, and forest health continues. I look forward to the next chapter and to continuing my work.

Why young people are swiping left on dating deseret.com/family/2026/02…

🔗: bit.ly/3MtvWhq “Dating recession” report finds while most young singles plan to marry, they’re slow to get started dating. Why? ·Dating skills and confidence gaps are big barriers for young adults in forming relationships. ·Financial concerns significantly impact dating behaviors and experiences. ·Past breakups may keep young adults out of the dating pool. Read more about the “dating recession” at the link above. ✏️: @Loisco, Deseret News 🎨: Eliza Anderson, Deseret News

Opinion: Does Trump know he is waving goodbye to the normies, one controversy at a time? deseret.com/opinion/2026/0…

"This isn’t just about opposition to ICE. It’s about the right of every American to criticize, discuss, protest, observe, and document what the government is doing, regardless of who is in power or what the cause is." @TheFIREorg's @aaronterr1 with the 🎯 thefire.org/news/federal-b…

It’s pretty safe to say that no baby was ever more wanted or had parents willing to do more to ensure his arrival and well-being. | By @Loisco deseret.com/family/2026/01…

5-year survival rates have jumped for many cancers, including lung, liver and myeloma. | By @Loisco deseret.com/lifestyle/2026…

🔗: bit.ly/45wPuI8 Around a third of American men admit to feeling unmoored from anchoring community institutions and unsure of who to go to for help, according to a new Sutherland Institute survey conducted in partnership with Utah’s Office of Families. A significant number of men — around 3 in 10 — say they do not feel confident about their place in society and do not have anyone with whom to discuss their mental health or sense of disconnection. See what can be done at the link above. ✏️: @Loisco and @BrighamTomco, Deseret News

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Utah to get $195 million to improve rural health care, innovate deseret.com/lifestyle/2025… @SpencerJCox