Phoenix smoking cessation study looking for participants
PHOENIX — For the first time in 20 years, cigarette sales are up. While more people are smoking, the FDA hasn’t approved a successful way to quit in well over a decade. Researchers in Phoenix are hoping to change that. The Alliance for Multispecialty Research Phoenix is conducting clinical trials for the drug Cytisinicline. Led by Dr. […]
Tips to get better sleep
PHOENIX — Everyone wants a better night’s sleep but, how do we make it happen? ABC 15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses the health impact of not getting sound sleep. He also outlines foods that will help and hurt your sleep answering the question, does warm milk really work? Plus, the simple lifestyle changes to try […]
Best foods to keep you looking young
PHOENIX — As we age we are all looking for ways to turn back the clock and at the very least not feel older. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses the five best foods for optimal aging and preventing diseases that can shorten your lifespan. You can watch the full interview in the player above.
LAWSUIT: AZ State Hospital illegally secluded patient for 600 days
PHOENIX — A former patient has filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Hospital that claims he was unlawfully isolated and secluded for more than 600 days. The lawsuit was filed on July 15 on behalf of Isaac Contreras. Instead of providing Contreras with appropriate supervision and treatment, the complaint alleges that hospital leaders “resorted to cruelty […]
Medical company with lab in Phoenix to pay $16M to resolve false billing claims
BOSTON (AP) — A national medical testing company has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve allegations that it submitted claims for payment for medically unnecessary tests to Medicare and other federal health care programs, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Under terms of the settlement, Inform Diagnostics Inc. acknowledged that from 2013 to 2018 it routinely […]
Dangers that lie in monsoon floodwater
PHOENIX — As we see flooding from monsoons storms it’s not uncommon to see kids playing & swimming in the storm water but, there is a health danger like parasites and infections in open sores. ABC 15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses what can happen if you develop a parasite and why picking one up can […]
Hiking trail closures and heat not discouraging hikers
PHOENIX — Monday marked the hottest day of the year so far, at 115 degrees in Phoenix. Many popular mountain trails reopened after another round of heat closures. Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain closed down their trails from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during excessive heat warnings. The City of Phoenix saying there are no plans to […]
8 hacks to beat the mosquito bite this summer
PHOENIX — Mosquitoes certainly know how to ruin a nice summer evening. With rainy days among us, now is their peak season and it’s one that’s increasing the worry for West Nile across the Valley. So what are things you can do to fight the bite? Well, we all know about the common hacks to keep mosquitoes […]
What to know about Valley Fever
PHOENIX — Valley Fever is a unique health risk in the desert. Often the result of monsoon dust storms but, an infection can also happen when dust is kicked up by landscaping or at construction sites. ABC 15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses the symptoms and how can you differentiate Valley Fever from colds or COVID-19 […]
Health Insider outlines risks of using online pharmacies for Plan C
As abortion access is cut off in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and judges and lawmakers work to define medical terms and timelines, doctors are seeing confusion between conception, contraception, miscarrying and terminating. The differences are important as more women are using online pharmacies to self-manage abortions. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Janice […]