USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Tranq: New animal tranquilizer-fentanyl mix affecting veterinarians
A new drug mix called tranq has caught the attention of law enforcement. The drug, which is a mix of an animal sedative and fentanyl, can have disturbing and sometimes deadly consequences for people, and there are concerns that if the drug mix keeps being used on streets, animal clinics could have a tough time getting an animal tranquilizer they use in a responsible manner.
A new drug mix called tranq has caught the attention of law enforcement. The drug, which is a mix of an animal sedative and fentanyl, can have disturbing and sometimes deadly consequences for people, and there are concerns that if the drug mix keeps being used on streets, animal clinics could have a tough time getting an animal tranquilizer they use in a responsible manner.
911 dispatchers offered counseling sessions
While it is hard to imagine talking someone through CPR, listening to someone get shot, or speaking to someone as they find the body of their loved one, that is a daily reality for hundreds of 911 dispatchers in our community. However, thanks to a new law, these dispatchers now have access to some state-funded resources to help them process traumatic events. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
While it is hard to imagine talking someone through CPR, listening to someone get shot, or speaking to someone as they find the body of their loved one, that is a daily reality for hundreds of 911 dispatchers in our community. However, thanks to a new law, these dispatchers now have access to some state-funded resources to help them process traumatic events. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Phoenix nurse provides care to the homeless
As the City of Phoenix clears out a homeless encampment that is known as 'The Zone,' the homeless people who live there are offered a number of options for their future. One of the many resources that help the homeless in the Phoenix area is Circle The City, a nonprofit that provides health services to those in need. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on how one nurse with the organization is providing care to those who need it.
As the City of Phoenix clears out a homeless encampment that is known as 'The Zone,' the homeless people who live there are offered a number of options for their future. One of the many resources that help the homeless in the Phoenix area is Circle The City, a nonprofit that provides health services to those in need. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on how one nurse with the organization is providing care to those who need it.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
OTC birth control approved for the 1st time
The proposed over-the-counter pill, which is hormone-based, was unanimously approved by a Food and Drug Administration panel despite concerns over the company's data, side effects, and risks for women with breast cancer that come with hormone pills. The pill still needs a final approval from the FDA.
The proposed over-the-counter pill, which is hormone-based, was unanimously approved by a Food and Drug Administration panel despite concerns over the company's data, side effects, and risks for women with breast cancer that come with hormone pills. The pill still needs a final approval from the FDA.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment
The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.
The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents
What is Title 42 and how has the US used it to curb migration?
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
This week marks the end of pandemic restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years. Here's what to know.
Arizona sees big increase in opioid-related deaths
May 9, 2023 is the second annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and Arizona health officials have some sobering figures on the tolls the fentanyl crisis is taking on Arizonans. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
May 9, 2023 is the second annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and Arizona health officials have some sobering figures on the tolls the fentanyl crisis is taking on Arizonans. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
New mammogram guidelines recommended
A federal health taskforce is recommending a big shift when it comes to when women should have their first mammogram, as they recommend women start getting routine mammograms 10 years earlier than previously recommended. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
A federal health taskforce is recommending a big shift when it comes to when women should have their first mammogram, as they recommend women start getting routine mammograms 10 years earlier than previously recommended. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Morgan Wallen cancels 6 weeks of shows after 'bad news' from doctors
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Wallen shared a video to his Instagram account on Tuesday explaining he got "bad news" from his doctor. After taking 10 days of vocal rest and then performing three shows, he has re-injured his vocal cords.
Regular mammograms for women should start at 40, not 50, US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.
AI may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock 'fountain of youth'
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
Video game or treatment? EndeavorRx helping an East Valley mom treat her child's ADHD
EndeavorRx is actually a video game that is clinically proven to treat ADHD in children. An East Valley mother was skeptical to allow her daughter to use it at first and explains how it's been beneficial 5 months later. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
EndeavorRx is actually a video game that is clinically proven to treat ADHD in children. An East Valley mother was skeptical to allow her daughter to use it at first and explains how it's been beneficial 5 months later. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.