Health + Medicine
Staying out of the heat – especially in Arizona this time of year – is always good advice. But new research shows it might be especially vital for people who use certain cardiovascular medications.
Aug. 3, 2022
Monkeypox is disproportionately impacting the MSM community, or men who have sex with men.
Aug. 3, 2022
The CDC says suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Arizona. Mental health professionals discuss what is making suicide so prominent and how it can be prevented.
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Aug. 1, 2022
Prostate cancer patients have a new treatment, and Dr. Phillip Koo says lots of patients will qualify to use it.
Aug. 1, 2022
From airplanes to coffee shops to classrooms, it’s hardly unusual to see a service animal. And not just the classic seeing-eye dog — nowadays there are emotional support horses and therapy parrots. But there is a place that does not allow any kind of service animal: the Arizona State Hospital.
Jul. 29, 2022
The past seven years have been the warmest on record, and climate change promises more extreme weather events to come. Research shows high heat can harm physical well-being, but what about mental health?
Jul. 28, 2022
More than 14,000 people participated in a Maricopa County Department of Public Health survey on the impacts of COVID-19 and other pandemic concerns.
Jul. 28, 2022
COVID-19 cases have plateaued at a high level in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services added 17,249 new cases and 70 deaths to its dashboard in its weekly update Wednesday.
Jul. 27, 2022
Sonoran officials say they are continuing to roll out vaccinations for children ages five and up in the hopes of getting shots in arms before the new school year begins in August. It’s been a month since Sonora started vaccinating children ages 5 to 11, using the two-dose Pfizer vaccine.
Jul. 27, 2022
Two years ago, residents in long term care were in isolation and often suffering. Nursing homes had shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. A lot has changed since — some good, some not so good.
Jul. 26, 2022
On a summer day in Arizona, asphalt and other ground surfaces can get as hot as 180 degrees. As temperatures hover in the triple digits this summer, the Arizona Burn Center — Valleywise Health is reporting an alarming rise in contact burns.
Jul. 25, 2022
California wants to lower costs for its residents by making and distributing its own insulin. Officials in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration have told Angela Hart of Kaiser Health News they believe that would lead to the price of insulin falling “significantly,” and would be widely available within two to three years.
Jul. 25, 2022
A comprehensive review of antidepressant research suggests depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance, and raises questions about what the drugs really do.
Jul. 22, 2022
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Local radio and TV stations are a step closer to cashing in on cannabis. On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved language that would allow broadcasters to air marijuana ads.
Jul. 21, 2022
With COVID-19 infection rates starting to creep back up, The Show wanted to check on the health of Arizona’s health care system.
Jul. 21, 2022
The number of monkeypox cases in Arizona recently reached double figures. To learn about the situation here, The Show spoke with infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Saskia Popescu.
Jul. 20, 2022
The Navajo Nation has reported nearly 400 new COVID-19 infections since July 16, along with two deaths during that time.
Jul. 20, 2022
Several measures affecting public health will be on the November ballot. And there are a few that could have a significant impact on people's lives.
Jul. 20, 2022
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says an Arizona law banning abortions that dates back to 1901 will be enforced. There’s only one exception to the ban, and it’s only to save the life of the mother. What does that mean in 2022?
Jul. 20, 2022
The number of monkeypox cases has risen as the demand for a vaccine to treat the virus has grown.
Jul. 19, 2022
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