Student, teacher anxiety on the rise amid national mass shootings
In the wake of national tragedies like the Uvalde and St. Louis school shootings, experts say anxiety amongst students and teachers is on the rise. Experts at Bayless Integrated Healthcare in the greater Phoenix area said they’re noticing an increase in anxiety overall not just with faculty, teachers, and students, but parents as well. Clinical […]
CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
ATLANTA — The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive for COVID-19. The agency said in a statement that Dr. Rochelle Walensky tested positive Friday night and has mild symptoms. She is up to date on her vaccinations. The CDC said she will isolate at home and close contacts have been […]
Best ways to improve brain health
PHOENIX — Sticking to a consistent daily routine could improve your brain health as you age. A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry looked at adults in their 70s and tracked their activity with wristbands. They found those who consistently woke up by 7 a.m. and stayed active throughout the day did better on memory tests and brain […]
Growing concerns after FDA announces nationwide Adderall shortage
PHOENIX — There is growing concern among people, especially parents, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide shortage of Adderall. Adderall is a medication that helps thousands of parents to treat children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD. As a mother herself raising a child with ADHD, Abigail Wool-Biringer started a Facebook […]
Flu shot PSA campaign underway encouraging you to get vaccinated
Fall is in full swing, so the Ad Council has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association to tackle the upcoming flu virus this season. They’ve launched the annual “Get My Flu Shot” campaign, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the flu. Many local pharmacies and doctors’ offices already […]
CDC signs off on omicron-targeting COVID-19 booster for younger kids
Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot for children as young as five years old. The bivalent vaccine targets the omicron variant, which continues to be the dominant strain across the U.S. The authorizations are different for the Pfizer […]
Eliminating racial disparities when it comes to breast cancer recovery, survival
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and experts are shining a light on the racial disparities that exist when it comes to treating the disease. For example, the American Cancer Society says black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. The ACS says mammogram rates are about equal among […]
What to know as hearing aids become available over the counter
Hearing aids can officially be sold over the counter starting October 17 and you don’t even need to see a doctor. It’s a move to make them more affordable, potentially improving hearing loss for more people who otherwise can’t afford the costs — but hearing specialists do have a few warnings. The FDA estimates nearly […]
Health Insider: What to know about plant-based diets
PHOENIX — Having a plant-based or plant-forward diet has proven health benefits. There are so many options in the store now making the switch easier but are they all good for your health? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says plant-based diets have been proven to reverse coronary artery disease, cure Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, and […]
Health Insider: What to know about plant-based diets
PHOENIX — Having a plant-based or plant-forward diet has proven health benefits. There are so many options in the store now making the switch easier but are they all good for your health? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says plant-based diets have been proven to reverse coronary artery disease, cure Type 2 Diabetes and obesity, and […]