Valley teen uses AI to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis after losing her grandmother to the disease
“If we focus more on those biological concepts and combine them together, we can help a lot,” says Alexis Li as she describes her research project on Alzheimer’s. The 16-year-old scientist is taking on the fight against the devastating disease using new technology to improve diagnostics. “One of the best ways we can tell is […]
How often should you poop? The answer might not be what you think
Everyone poops, but it turns out we don’t all need to poop every day. That’s a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. “I even have people who try and make appointments, because they say, ‘Oh, I stopped having […]
Opinion | ‘A Perfect Recipe for Money, Money, Money’: What We Heard This Week
“It’s a perfect recipe for money, money, money, big dollars.” — Colleen Auer, JD, an Arizona lawyer speaking about for-profit nursing schools. “The glimmers of hope and possibility quickly fade.” — Eleonora Teplinsky, MD, of Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in New Jersey, recounting hard conversations with patients who can’t be guaranteed chemotherapy amid ongoing […]
Experts warn of ‘Summer Seasonal Depression,’ here’s what to know
Many people have heard of seasonal affective disorder typically hitting in the winter, but experts say seasonal affective disorder can impact those living in warmer climates in the summer. This rings true in Arizona, where many may feel cooped up indoors all day with an excessive heat warning in effect. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad […]
Blueberries have joined green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen list
Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental health organization. Videos in the player above highlight ABC15’s previous coverage of diet and gardening. In the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to […]
ASU looking to train community health workers
TEMPE, AZ — Arizona State University is looking to train community health workers (CHW) to serve our medically underserved communities. The College of Health Solutions just got a $3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for this fully-online program. It means they’re able to give $7,500 stipends over the course of the […]
Black and Native women had highest risk of maternal death in past 2 decades: Study
Maternal mortality rates doubled for every race and ethnicity in the past two decades, according to a new modeling study. Researchers estimated maternal mortality rates — which includes the death of women occurring up to one year after the end of pregnancy per 100,000 live births — from 1999 to 2019. The current study estimated […]
FREE health, medical and dental services in Phoenix from July 5-7
PHOENIX — Dental, medical, and vision care services are available for free during a three-day event at the Phoenix Convention Center this week. From July 5-7, the “mega clinic” will be open on a first-come, first-serve basis for those needing a variety of treatments and screenings: Dental: X-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, evaluations Medical: Well-woman exams, […]
Health Insider: Spicing up for better health
PHOENIX — In the research to use food as medicine, several spices have been proven to improve and prevent various illnesses. In the video above, ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses the healing powers of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. He outlines the benefits for inflammation, cancer prevention, nausea relief, diabetic neuropathy, and […]
Hundreds of Arizonans affected by AHCCCS breach
PHOENIX — Hundreds of Arizonans may have been impacted by a breach of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), officials announced Friday. The breach reportedly took place on May 11, and impacted 2,632 Arizona residents enrolled in Medicaid. AHCCCS officials say after investigating, it was found that a systems error allowed some household […]