10 tips and things to know about staying hydrated during the summer
Your diet can make all the difference when it comes to surviving our extreme heat. If you’re a coffee drinker, staying hydrated is going to take some extra effort. Coffee is dehydrating and that’s a killer in the heat. You don’t have to give up coffee, you just have to know when to cut yourself […]
UArizona building tool for more efficient skin cancer care
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — An unfortunate result of Arizona’s abundant sunshine and outdoor recreation opportunities: the state has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. University of Arizona researchers are building a tool that could improve skin cancer care by making it more efficient. “Not just the idea of diagnosing early, but […]
5 malaria cases reported in US, health officials say
Five people caught malaria locally in the U.S. for the first time since 2003, according to health officials. Four people in Sarasota County, Florida, and one person in Cameron County, Texas, reported cases of the mosquito-borne illness, state officials said. Cameron County is the southernmost county in Texas, about 1,300 miles away from Sarasota, Florida. […]
Why we get addicted to junk food and how to kick the habit
We all crave junk food or comfort food on occasion, but sometimes it feels like once we get started, we can’t stop, and research is revealing it happens because of changes in the brain and gut. A survey on healthy aging found 44% of adults over 50 have at least one symptom of junk food […]
Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution. The order bans local prosecutors from bringing abortion-related charges and state agencies from assisting in any criminal investigations without a court order. In addition, Arizona will not honor any extradition […]
Voluntary recall issued for frozen fruit products linked to pineapples
The FDA is issuing a voluntary recall involving frozen fruit linked to pineapples. The agency says the products linked to a third-party pineapple vendor were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes products sold at Walmart and Target locations in Arizona. Walmart products included in the recall are Great Value Mixed Fruit, Dark Sweet […]
Adults should be screened for anxiety disorders, experts say
Medical professionals should be screening adults younger than 65 for anxiety disorders, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the task force says anxiety disorders are often “unrecognized in primary care settings,” which can cause a delay in care. […]
Frozen strawberries sold at Walmart, Costco in Arizona recalled
PHOENIX — Frozen strawberries and fruit blends containing strawberries sold at some Arizona stores are being voluntarily recalled because of potential exposure to Hepatitis A, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The recall is for multiple products, including Great Value sliced strawberries, mixed fruit, and antioxidant blend sold at select Walmart stores across […]
Health Insider: What causes colorectal cancer and how to lessen your risk
PHOENIX — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and while genetics do play a role, the leading risk factor is diet. Studies show gut health could be directly linked with your risk. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says more people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. […]
Health Insider: Managing pain caused by arthritis
PHOENIX — Arthritis is the nation’s #1 disability with 60 million adults suffering from it. There are two types of arthritis; osteoarthritis is the wear of joint tissue, and rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the joint tissue. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says the initial treatment is prescribing NSAIDS […]