Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
New COVID-19 variant could evade immunity
Health experts are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 variant that they say can evade your immunity, even if you've been vaccinated or recently had coronavirus. There are only about a dozen worldwide cases of the variant, called BA.2.86, but experts say it is a highly mutated form of the coronavirus.
Health experts are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 variant that they say can evade your immunity, even if you've been vaccinated or recently had coronavirus. There are only about a dozen worldwide cases of the variant, called BA.2.86, but experts say it is a highly mutated form of the coronavirus.
Hersha Parady, 'Little House on the Prairie' actress, dead at 78
Actress Hersha Parady portrayed teacher Alice Garvey, who heroically attempted to save children from a burning building on the popular drama.
Actress Hersha Parady portrayed teacher Alice Garvey, who heroically attempted to save children from a burning building on the popular drama.
Nonprofit raising money to fulfill young Arizona cancer patient's dream to go to Disney World
3-year-old Isabella Melgarejo still has a smile on her face despite her difficult cancer battle, and now, a nonprofit is hoping to make young Isabella's dream to meet all the Disney princesses a reality.
3-year-old Isabella Melgarejo still has a smile on her face despite her difficult cancer battle, and now, a nonprofit is hoping to make young Isabella's dream to meet all the Disney princesses a reality.
Marijuana dispensary offered free mammograms
More than 22 million cancer screenings were either cancelled or delayed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which resulted in 80,000 thousand missed cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 24, however, dozens of women received the preventative care they needed, at a rather unusual place. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
More than 22 million cancer screenings were either cancelled or delayed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which resulted in 80,000 thousand missed cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 24, however, dozens of women received the preventative care they needed, at a rather unusual place. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
North Dakota Gov. Burgum will participate in GOP primary debate after injuring leg
Injured North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he plans to participate in the Republican presidential debate.
Injured North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he plans to participate in the Republican presidential debate.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Influencer honors AZ teen who passed away from cancer
We have covered the cancer battle of 13-year-old Alex Etheridge multiple times in recent months, and we have learned that the social media influencer from Australia who helped Alex meet his idol Travis Barker is honoring the teen by shaving his own head. Samuel Weidenhofer saw our original story about Alex, and helped him meet Barker during a concert in Phoenix. Besides shaving his own head, Weidenhofer is also raising money for Alex's charity.
We have covered the cancer battle of 13-year-old Alex Etheridge multiple times in recent months, and we have learned that the social media influencer from Australia who helped Alex meet his idol Travis Barker is honoring the teen by shaving his own head. Samuel Weidenhofer saw our original story about Alex, and helped him meet Barker during a concert in Phoenix. Besides shaving his own head, Weidenhofer is also raising money for Alex's charity.
Rihanna secretly gives birth to 2nd child earlier this month: report
The Grammy-winning artist and rapper A$AP Rocky reportedly welcomed another baby boy.
The Grammy-winning artist and rapper A$AP Rocky reportedly welcomed another baby boy.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Arizona mom shares kidney donation story: 'You can save so many other lives'
An Arizona mother of 5 is sharing her story in hopes that more people will consider organ donation to save a life.
An Arizona mother of 5 is sharing her story in hopes that more people will consider organ donation to save a life.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Malaria in Maryland: First local case in decades alarms health officials
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Maryland has confirmed a case of locally acquired malaria in the state for the first time in more than 40 years, the state's health department said Friday.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
Hydrate from a needle? More Phoenix area businesses offering IV hydration
Besides drinking water and getting those electrolytes, more and more people in Arizona are looking at IV hydration as a way to stay hydrated amid the ongoing extreme heat.
Besides drinking water and getting those electrolytes, more and more people in Arizona are looking at IV hydration as a way to stay hydrated amid the ongoing extreme heat.
New therapy helps Arizona man re-learn how to swallow following simultaneous strokes
A chef in Arizona is on the mend, after suffering three strokes at the same time, and a Phoenix area hospital had a plan to help the man on his road to re-learn how to swallow, with help from a new form of therapy.
A chef in Arizona is on the mend, after suffering three strokes at the same time, and a Phoenix area hospital had a plan to help the man on his road to re-learn how to swallow, with help from a new form of therapy.
'Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco developed carpal tunnel syndrome from holding infant daughter
The actress developed carpal tunnel syndrome after welcoming her daughter Matilda with actor Tom Pelphrey this spring.
The actress developed carpal tunnel syndrome after welcoming her daughter Matilda with actor Tom Pelphrey this spring.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.