After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Magic mushroom bill advances at AZ capitol
A unique bill at the Arizona State Capitol has crossed its first hurdle. A Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would medically legalize psilocybin, which is the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms. It could potentially be used to help treat PTSD and forms of depression and anxiety. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez spoke with a licensed doctor who is licensed by the federal government to grow magic mushrooms.
A unique bill at the Arizona State Capitol has crossed its first hurdle. A Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would medically legalize psilocybin, which is the active ingredient found in magic mushrooms. It could potentially be used to help treat PTSD and forms of depression and anxiety. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez spoke with a licensed doctor who is licensed by the federal government to grow magic mushrooms.
Chlormequat, pesticide linked to infertility, found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats, study claims
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
Neuralink's 1st human patient can control mouse with thoughts, Elon Musk says
Neuralink’s first human patient in the trial is able to move a computer mouse around the screen just by thinking, founder Elon Musk said.
Neuralink’s first human patient in the trial is able to move a computer mouse around the screen just by thinking, founder Elon Musk said.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Seniors play in softball league to stay active
Retirement can be a tricky time, and it can be hard sometimes to stay active and social. A number of senior citizens in the Phoenix area, however, have found a way around that, by way of the softball field. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Retirement can be a tricky time, and it can be hard sometimes to stay active and social. A number of senior citizens in the Phoenix area, however, have found a way around that, by way of the softball field. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Jimmy Carter marks one year in hospice care | How he did it
A year ago today, former President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia at 98 years old. Now at 99, he remains the longest-lived American president.
A year ago today, former President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia at 98 years old. Now at 99, he remains the longest-lived American president.
Science experiment at Tennessee elementary school sends 18 students, teacher to hospital
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
A science experiment gone wrong at a Tennessee elementary school sent 18 students and a teacher to the hospital.
Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.
American Heart Month: Phoenix transplant patient defies the odds
A man whose heart failed him two years ago is alive today to tell his story as the 100th heart transplant recipient at a medical center in Phoenix.
A man whose heart failed him two years ago is alive today to tell his story as the 100th heart transplant recipient at a medical center in Phoenix.
Nursing shortage: GCU offering accelerated program
Arizona is expected to have the nation's biggest nursing shortage in the year 2025, with an estimated shortage of over 28,000 registered nurses. However, a private university in the Phoenix area is offering an accelerated program to help alleviate the shortage. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Arizona is expected to have the nation's biggest nursing shortage in the year 2025, with an estimated shortage of over 28,000 registered nurses. However, a private university in the Phoenix area is offering an accelerated program to help alleviate the shortage. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Bubonic plague: What to know after Oregon cat gives owner rodent-borne disease
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
In Oregon, a cat recently gave its owner bubonic plague. What is bubonic plague, what’s the cure, and other things to know.
Study finds how quick you should administer CPR during cardiac arrest
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
Survival declines rapidly with longer duration of CPR, new study finds
Bring back sex ed? Scottsdale considers option
Sexual education courses are not required in Arizona public schools, but the Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to bring the optional class back to the classroom, and a newly-formed committee met to discuss the issue on Feb. 14. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Sexual education courses are not required in Arizona public schools, but the Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to bring the optional class back to the classroom, and a newly-formed committee met to discuss the issue on Feb. 14. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Pregnant women should avoid fast-food because of the microplastics found in wrappers: Study
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
Baby born without eyes, diagnosed with rare genetic disorder
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.