Are there concerns for a ‘tripledemic’ with COVID, flu and RSV this year? Local doctor weighs in
PHOENIX — COVID cases are on the rise again across the country and in Arizona. As September gets underway, the start of the fall is near and more illnesses will start to pop up as the weather gets colder. There’s a new COVID variant that’s making the rounds, and with cases starting to increase, Dr. […]
Valley Fever: What to know as dust storms kick up dust, spores
TEMPE, AZ — As football fans packed the stadium Thursday night to watch the Sun Devils play their first game of the season, Mother Nature made a halftime appearance by bringing a haboob. With all of that dust comes concerns of air quality — and Valley Fever. The health condition is caused by spores in […]
Heart attack risk doubles on days of extreme heat and high pollution
A new study is showing extreme heat and high pollution are a one-two punch for heart health and that the risk of a heart attack doubles on days when we see both weather and air pollution alerts. It’s already known that heat is the number one weather-related killer and about 50% of related deaths are […]
How has brain cancer treatment, research advanced since Senator McCain’s death?
PHOENIX — It’s been five years since Senator John McCain died after battling glioblastoma. So, how much has treatment and outlook for patients changed since then? ABC15 went to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute to find out. The center in Phoenix is a nonprofit translational research program that offers state-of-the-art […]
Cochise County officials warn public of rabies and animal encounters after increase in animal bites
COCHISE COUNTY, AZ — Cochise County officials are warning the community about the signs and symptoms of rabies, due to the increase of animal bites this year. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Cochise County Health & Social Services Kimberly Mitchell said last year there were a total of four reported animal bites— all from […]
Will the collagen craze really get rid of your wrinkles?
Adding collagen powder to your morning shake or coffee is all the rage right now, but will it really help with anti-aging? Doctors say scoop away — but with a note of caution. We lose collagen, a naturally produced protein in the body, as we age. The collagen we already have also starts to become […]
Behind the deal: HonorHealth sees growth opportunity with latest West Valley move
SURPRISE, AZ — After finding initial success with a hybrid urgent care and freestanding emergency department that opened in Surprise last summer, HonorHealth officials are hoping they can build up their brand and establish a firm footprint in the small West Valley city with a major hospital project. As revealed by the Business Journal on […]
What passing gas can say about your health
Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are […]
How to boost your child’s immunity ahead of winter illnesses
The kids are back in school and some may already be coming home with the sniffles. Now health officials are warning about more severe illness this winter with the “tripledemic” looking to make a comeback. RSV, Influenza, and COVID kept doctors busy last year. Numbers tracked by the Arizona Department of Health Services show the […]
ABC15 Health Insider goes in-depth on recent FDA approval of postpartum depression pill
PHOENIX — Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year. The Food and Drug Administration granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae/Zuranalone, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. The pill is […]