Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents

An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.

How art helps kids at Phoenix Children's Hospital
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A long hospital stay can be scary, especially for kids. There are lots of questions and emotions, and that's when pencils and markers come into play. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen explains.

New Life Center in Phoenix offers sex assault survivors shelter, resources

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a local nonprofit wants the community to know that help is available. Help is there "whether the assault happened an hour before, or 20 or 30 years before," the CEO said.

Teen speaks after doctor who injected IV bag with dangerous drugs is found guilty

Jack Adlerstein was 18 years old when he went into Baylor Scott and White Surgicare in North Dallas for a simple nose surgery. The young man nearly died when Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz injected his IV bag with dangerous drugs.

AZ woman donates stem cells to save a life
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A Valley woman is rolling up her sleeves and saving a life by becoming a stem cell donor for someone in need. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.

Some topical pain relief products may cause dangerous health effects, FDA warns

Certain topical pain relief products that contain high amounts of lidocaine could lead to serious health effects such as seizures, irregular heartbeat and difficulty breathing.

Doctors gather in AZ for an orchestra
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There is a group of physicians here in the Valley from all over the world, and they're not here for a medical convention. Instead, they?re here to serenade us with music from the orchestra. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen explains.

Robotic devices for surgery showcased in Mesa
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An event in Mesa on April 2 showcased the most cutting-edge robotic devices that are being used in surgeries. FOX 10 Photojournalist Mario Valadez has more.

Arizona voters may be able to vote on expanded abortion access come November

The campaign seeking to protect abortion access says it has collected more than enough qualifying signatures to get on the Arizona ballot in November.

AZ may vote on expanded abortion access in November
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The campaign seeking to protect abortion access says it has collected more than enough qualifying signatures to get on the Arizona ballot in November. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.

'Different perspective': Cancer survivor becomes doctor
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Some people become doctors, for the prestige, the money, or maybe a love of science. But, a Valley cancer doctor did it after becoming a patient. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

Parkinson?s Disease: New test to diagnose illness
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A new skin test from a Scottsdale-based company could be a major breakthrough in diagnosing Parkinson?s Disease. FOX 10?s Dominique Newland reports.

Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report

New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.

Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care

A judge presiding over a nearly 12-year-old lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care.