Eating late causes weight gain, leaves people hungrier during the day, study finds
In a new study published in the Cell Metabolism journal, research has found that late eating causes people to consume more calories than those who tend to eat early. The research compared people who tended to eat their meals four hours later than the early-eating group. The study found that those who eat breakfast and […]
Improving mental health resources among Latinos
Talking about mental health needs can be hard and, for Latinos, it’s a subject that has long been taboo. But there are efforts to change that and get people the help they need here in the Valley. Suzette Rodriguez is one of the hottest voices on the radio today. She hosts KISS FM in the […]
Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon diagnosed with cancer
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is battling cancer, he announced on social media on Monday. Gordon was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer, in June, he said. “I go to weekly chemo, take daily meds 3 times a day, and start a 3 month stem cell transplant in November. My employer is keeping me […]
Understanding fentanyl as a lifeline in the hospital
When we talk about fentanyl, you’re often shown images of pills — that’s the street form of the drug that cartels started manufacturing. As medicine, however, it largely comes in an IV. It’s a stark contrast between how the drug is being abused on the streets and how doctors depend on it to manage pain. […]
AHEAD AZ fast-tracks medical assistant training
PHOENIX — One of the Valley’s largest community health centers has seen a surge of patients since the pandemic, and they don’t have the staff to keep up. To help combat the influx, they’ve launched a new pilot program to help fill the gap. Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is a one-stop shop clinic. If you’re […]
Cheese sold at Albertsons, Safeway, Whole Foods recalled due to listeria risk
PHOENIX — A recall has been issued for some cheeses made by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. and sold at local grocery stores. The CDC says the brie and camembert cheese is being recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The agency so far is reporting six people falling ill because of the contaminated product, with five of them […]
FAQ: What actually happens when an NFL player enters concussion protocol?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Football is “America’s Game”, and millions of fans across the country know the sport inside and out. Many are also familiar with the potentially career-ending and life-threatening injuries that can plague NFL players, concussions most notably. The NFL concussion protocol, implemented in 2011, is a set of actions and decisions that […]
Moderna executive talks one-on-one with ABC15 about COVID booster vaccines
PHOENIX — A handful of new Arizona laws are in effect regarding COVID-19, from banning forced business closures to outlawing mask and vaccine mandates. Still, doctors and the CDC insist getting vaccinated and boosted is your best protection against hospitalization and COVID long-haul symptoms. The FDA recently gave Moderna’s updated Omicron booster the green light but supplies […]
What you need to know about Bell’s Palsy
PHOENIX — Bell’s Palsy is the sudden and unexpected paralysis of the facial muscles. It typically affects those with inflammatory diseases, diabetes, influenza and can be spurred by high stress. While the condition isn’t new, there has been a surge of cases recently causing doctors to study a connection with having COVID-19, which has been shown to […]
HonorHealth one of first in nation to showcase new heart arrhythmia technology
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — HonorHealth’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence at Scottsdale Shea Medical Center got the Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System earlier this year. Since then, they’ve better treated several patients with both complex and routine heart arrhythmias. “The original form of this technology was a little clunky, I mean, I have to say, and so it was […]