Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6

U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.

Pregnant workers provided more protections by new law
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A new federal law takes effect providing more protections for pregnant women in the workforce. This law has been more than a decade in the making, first introduced in Congress in 2012 and reintroduced in almost every legislative session since. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on the details of this law.

Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?

The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.

Chicago man has surgery overseas to become taller

People all over the world are enamored by a man who just returned from Turkey where he had surgery to grow from 5-feet-5-inches tall to 6-feet.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

Teen Lifeline launches 'Caring Contacts'
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Since the start of the pandemic, Teen Lifeline says they've seen an increase of calls and texts by 50%. Now, for the first time, they're expanding what they do to make sure there is a true connection between the teens to save lives. FOX 10's Steve NIelsen reports.

Algae warning issued for Bartlett Lake
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If you're headed to Bartlett Lake this weekend, don't get in the water. Tonto National Forest officials say blue green algae has been found in the lake. The algae can produce toxins that are dangerous for people and pets. Officials advise to not go swimming in the lake, and to not wash or cook with lake water.

Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day

The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.

3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B

Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water. 

Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke

A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns

More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.

Arizona Right to Contraception Act: Proposed bill would codify birth control access

The Arizona Right to Contraception Act would ensure Arizonans have access to birth control "as the Supreme Court and legislators across the country threaten basic reproductive freedoms," according a statement from the governor's office.

Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.