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.
Meet Mabel: A therapy dog for students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy
Students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy now have a therapy dog to help reduce their stress. Her name is Mabel, and she's starting her first week of school.
Students at Great Hearts Glendale Academy now have a therapy dog to help reduce their stress. Her name is Mabel, and she's starting her first week of school.
Watch: Beloved nurse, who worked at hospital for over 33 years, clocks out for last time
“They all came and hugged me and we were all laughing. I was happy," said nurse Agnes Reyes, whose final clock-out went viral on TikTok.
“They all came and hugged me and we were all laughing. I was happy," said nurse Agnes Reyes, whose final clock-out went viral on TikTok.
Bruce Springsteen postpones Philadelphia concerts just hours before first show due to illness
Looks like “The Boss" is calling out sick. Bruce Springsteen has postponed his tour stop with the E-Street Band in Philadelphia.
Looks like “The Boss" is calling out sick. Bruce Springsteen has postponed his tour stop with the E-Street Band in Philadelphia.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Maui officials, scientists warn after flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
The fire melted metals and plastics from cars, homes, and gas stations, leaving behind an odor of noxious fumes, toxic debris, and particulate matter that could make people sick.
The fire melted metals and plastics from cars, homes, and gas stations, leaving behind an odor of noxious fumes, toxic debris, and particulate matter that could make people sick.