USDA warns some ready-to-eat salads, wraps may contain deer feces
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert this week warning that some ready-to-eat salads and wraps may contain lettuce contaminated with deer feces. The Food Safety and Inspection Service said there have not been any reported illnesses from the products. Officials said the problem was discovered when […]
Kidney stones in kids? It’s a growing problem. Here are ways to prevent them
PHOENIX — When you hear about kidney stones, you probably don’t think of kids. However, new data says maybe we should. Over the last couple of decades, more and more children are being diagnosed with kidney stones. Kidney stones develop when minerals normally found in urine join together to form hard stones in the urinary […]
Valley families left confused as Aetna and Phoenix Children’s negotiate agreement
PHOENIX — Valley parents are left waiting to see what kind of coverage they will receive, as negotiations between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and insurance provider Aetna continue. “It’s definitely stressful,” said Mackenzie Cruz. She and her husband Timothy Cruz tell ABC15 they have felt that stress for days, after learning about the situation between Aetna […]
Why 2 hours per day is the ideal amount of time on social media, and how to handle it with your kids
For many families, this school year might be the first their student has their own cell phone or access to social media. We know both can have an impact on your mental health. Studies show there’s an increase in depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia with the high utilization of social media. We talked to Dr. […]
Mayo Clinic tops Arizona in US News best hospitals rankings
PHOENIX — Keeping its spot for more than a decade now, the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix remained Arizona’s top-ranking hospital in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospitals Rankings. In all, seven Arizona hospitals were included on the U.S. News list, with five in the Valley and two in Tucson. Mayo Clinic, which […]
Signs, symptoms of heat illness in children and when to bring them to the emergency room
PHOENIX — Cooped up indoors these past few weeks because of that sweltering summer sun? You’re not alone! “It’s hard to keep your kids safe inside and not wanting to go outside in the really high heat, which can be dangerous with them for sure,” explains Dr. Keren Cedillos, an emergency room physician at Phoenix […]
Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks
Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel. The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects. On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced that its Fully Cooked Falafel […]
Can you overhydrate? ABC15 Health Insider provides insight on hydration health
PHOENIX — These scorching temperatures are not letting up anytime soon and as constantly as many people say to stay hydrated, how much should we be drinking? Is it possible to drink too much water? ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Janice Johnston provides some insight on how to take care of your health. Johnston, who is […]
When it’s this hot, the pavement is even more dangerously hot
PHOENIX — When it’s this hot in the Valley, the pavement is even hotter. In our recent historic heat wave, playgrounds and parks look like ghost towns, the seatbelt of a car sitting in the sun feels like hot irons, and the pavement may be hotter than you think. An infrared thermometer on a moderately […]
HonorHealth to acquire 26 Arizona urgent care centers from FastMed
PHOENIX — After jointly operating 26 urgent care centers with FastMed for the past three years, Scottsdale-based HonorHealth is now buying out its partner’s interest in the venture. The transaction is expected to close this summer, and terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The FastMed locations will now operate under the name HonorHealth Urgent […]