UArizona program working to keep nurses in Arizona
TUCSON, AZ (KGUN) — $9.2 million in state funding is allowing nursing students at the University of Arizona to be a part of an accelerated program with a valuable incentive. This tailor-made curriculum is called the “Master’s Entry to the Profession of Nursing” (MEPN). This will be for students who already have a bachelor’s degree, […]
Experts warn teens more at risk of hearing damage due to increased earbud use
Earbuds are an accessory as common as a watch these days and some teenagers rarely seem to take them out, but there’s a warning from the World Health Organization about the damage it’s doing to their hearing. A new study shows more teens are at risk of hearing loss earlier in life, about 10 years […]
Experts reveal mental health impacts of mass shootings on young survivors
As the United States reels from yet another mass school shooting, experts warn that young children are suffering from its devastating impacts. A total of three children, all age nine — as well as three adults — were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville in what President Joe Biden referred to as “sick” and […]
Tips for diabetes prevention, management on ‘Diabetes Alert Day’
PHOENIX — The fourth Tuesday of March is Diabetes Alert Day, a day meant to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease that impacts over 37 million Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls Diabetes Alert Day a “wake-up call” for Americans to understand the risk of the disease, which is […]
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi recalled after hepatitis A infections
Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader Joe’s are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state. The US Food and Drug Administration is also warning people not to eat, sell or serve certain brands […]
Had a UTI? It could be because of meat
A study released this week indicated that meat consumption may contribute to at least 480,000 urinary tract infections a year. The study was conducted by George Washington University, Northern Arizona University, the Wellcome Trust, the National Institutes of Health, and the Cowden Endowment for Food Microbiology. According to GWU, a team of scientists developed an approach […]
President Biden reflects on Affordable Care Act on anniversary of it becoming law
On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming law, President Biden spoke from the White House Thursday calling Obamacare the most consequential piece of healthcare legislation since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Biden says it has translated into a total of 40.2 million Americans enrolled in quality care for […]
Poor sleep decreases vaccine effectiveness, especially for men
If you’re scheduling an appointment for a vaccination — whether for Covid-19, the flu or for travel to another country — make sure you’re getting a long, restful night’s slumber before you head to the doctor. Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get the shot may limit your body’s response to the […]
DATA: About 80% of Arizona’s hospital beds in use
Since COVID-19 began in March of 2020, hospitals across the country have been required to report bed capacity numbers along with other metrics to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This data was not typically in the public sphere before then. According to the data, Arizona hospitals are seeing about 80% of beds […]
RSV surge overwhelming hospitals, concerning for parents and doctors
PHOENIX — An RSV outbreak is overwhelming hospitals across the country, causing a shortage of bed space in many cases. Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a respiratory illness with symptoms like the flu and COVID-19 that typically takes hold in children. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, RSV cases are down slightly […]