Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
Study: Long-term care costs the most in these US states
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
3 indicted on fraud-related charges in a Arizona Medicaid billing probe
An Arizona grand jury has indicted three people who operated a center for Native Americans battling substance misuse on felony charges as part of a wide investigation into Medicaid fraud.
An Arizona grand jury has indicted three people who operated a center for Native Americans battling substance misuse on felony charges as part of a wide investigation into Medicaid fraud.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Social worker Catherine Bedy testifies via video deposition in $220 million case
Jurors in a Sarasota County courtroom watched a video deposition from social worker Catherine Bedy as a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ continued Thursday morning.
Jurors in a Sarasota County courtroom watched a video deposition from social worker Catherine Bedy as a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ continued Thursday morning.
'No stress. No strain': Arizona retirees praise the financial security and safety of this retirement hotspot
This Arizonan retirement couple commended their new home state for its safe, costly neighborhoods with close access to medical care and year-round warm weather, and said they're surrounded by Californians who bailed out.
This Arizonan retirement couple commended their new home state for its safe, costly neighborhoods with close access to medical care and year-round warm weather, and said they're surrounded by Californians who bailed out.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Maya's former attorney, doctor testifies in case against All Children's Hospital
Jurors continued to hear testimony Wednesday in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Jurors continued to hear testimony Wednesday in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya.’
Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Arizona can no longer exclude gender-affirming care from state health plans, judge rules
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
Northern Arizona University plans to launch a medical school amid a statewide doctor shortage
The announcement comes three months after Arizona State University released similar plans for its own medical school.
The announcement comes three months after Arizona State University released similar plans for its own medical school.
Banner Health working with Taylor Morrison homes to build housing for patients receiving cancer treatment
Hundreds of cancer patients come from out of state to receive state-of-the-art care in Gilbert, but that means long and exhausting stays in hotel rooms. Banner Health is about to change that.
Hundreds of cancer patients come from out of state to receive state-of-the-art care in Gilbert, but that means long and exhausting stays in hotel rooms. Banner Health is about to change that.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Fall allergies upon Arizonans as season changes
As we embrace the falling temperatures of fall here in the Valley, there are some who are bracing for misery for themselves and the people around them. The fall allergy season is that misery. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
As we embrace the falling temperatures of fall here in the Valley, there are some who are bracing for misery for themselves and the people around them. The fall allergy season is that misery. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.