COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds

A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity

The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.

Fewer kids are getting their required vaccinations
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Figures show fewer kids are getting their required vaccinations these days, and health officials believe misinformation about COVID-19 caused more parents to question the standard shots their kids get.

Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed

Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.

A Kentucky lawmaker has been critically injured in lawn mower accident

Kentucky State Sen. Johnnie Turner was injured after the lawn mower he was riding dove into an empty swimming pool at his home.

Breast cancer vaccine to enter clinical trial phase
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We may be getting closer to preventing breast cancer before it even begins. A new experimental vaccine is now entering clinical trials with the hope this cure for cancer could be on the market in a few years. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the latest.

One Yoga festival raises money for pediatric cancer
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Mullet Arena at ASU was filled with yoga mats for the One Yoga festival, an event benefitting the Phoenix Children's Center for cancer and blood disorders. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.

Apple Airpods PRO 2 receive approval as hearing aids
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The FDA has approved the new Apple Airpods as moderate hearing aid devices ahead of the software release for the product expected in October.

Boar's Head closes plant tied to outbreak
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Officials with Boar's Head say a Virginia plant that was tied to a deadly Listeria outbreak has been closed indefinitely.

Hidden dangers of scalp cancer l Community Cares
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and can develop anywhere on your skin. It's most common in areas often exposed to the Sun, especially here in Arizona. We know to check our arms and legs for suspicious moles, slather that sunscreen on to every body part that is exposed to the Sun, but there's one area that's often overlooked -- the scalp. Approximately 13% of skin cancers are on the scalp, and that's why Dee Conway is sharing her story. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned

A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.

CPI report keeps interest rate cut on target
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Wednesday's Consumer Price Index report shows the nation is closer to the Federal Reserve's inflation goal of 2%.

Debate recap: Experts weigh in | Battleground Ep. 32
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The first and possibly, only presidential debate took place here, in Philadelphia last night. Get exclusive insight from voters in our Ipsos focus group on who they think won the clash over key issues like the economy, abortion rights, and health care. Plus, expert analysis from top journalists in battleground states Michigan and Nevada. All this and more as we honor the memory of 9/11 and examine how the debate will impact this nail-biter of a race, now just 55 days from the election.