Nightly Roundup: Large fire near Phoenix airport; lottery dream ends for many

From a large fire that was accompanied by explosions in Phoenix, to a sad update on the story of a teen fighting cancer, here's some of our top stories this evening.

Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Study reveals weekend-only workouts can also boost heart health

Researchers learned that limiting exercise weekly could reduce your risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Phoenix Children's emergency department in Avondale opens July 26

Phoenix Children's Hospital is opening its doors to its newest facility over on the west side to serve the growing community. Phoenix Children's emergency department on its Avondale campus will see its first patient in a week.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know

It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.

Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple digit temperatures

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta were waiting in 111-degree heat with no air conditioning when the pilot announced the plane had to return to the gate due to multiple emergencies.

Arizona family mourns as asthma kills father of 6-month-old child

Asthma is not often thought of as a deadly condition, but it can kill someone, and one Arizona family is hoping their tragic story can raise awareness on the dangers the illness can pose.

One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says

A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Country star Jason Aldean suffers heatstroke during Connecticut concert, representative says

The opening weekend for country star Jason Aldean's Highway Desperado Tour was cut short when he ran offstage after suffering heatstroke during Saturday night's show in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dr. John Whyte & Holly Knight | Newsmaker
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We begin with the lessons learned from COVID-19. WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Whyte, talks to John Hook about people losing trust in public health institutions. Part 2: One of the post prolific songwriters of the 1980s, Holly Knight, talks to John about the process. The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee penned dozens of hits for Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Meatloaf, Patty Smyth, KISS, and more.