Teen with cerebral palsy throws out D-backs' first pitch after another major surgery

A 15-year-old girl with cerebral palsy threw out the first pitch at the Arizona Diamondbacks' game on Saturday. "This is a huge achievement considering a year ago she had to learn to walk again after a massive surgery ..."

Arizona trooper loses battle with cancer: 'profound sadness'

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is mourning the loss of one of its troopers who has passed away following a battle with cancer.

Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation

Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.

FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill

If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.

WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency

The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.

Hyaluron pen dangers: Popular lip filler device not approved by FDA

In October 2021, the FDA issued a warning about hyaluron pens, asking both the public and professionals to stay away from the needle-free devices.

1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA

The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.

Maria Menounos reveals she beat pancreatic cancer: ‘God granted me a miracle’

Maria Menounos, actress and TV host, revealed Wednesday that she survived stage 2 pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in January. The 44-year-old is expecting a baby via surrogate this summer.

26-year-old man dies at Santa Rita Jail after drinking 'profuse amount' of water

A 26-year-old man, who was seen drinking excessive amounts of water, has died at Santa Rita Jail, the fifth in-custody death this year and the 67th since 2014.

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

Yavapai Co. Search and Rescue volunteer needs transplant
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For the past 30 years, Scott Lee has been devoted to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office backcountry unit, with Sheriff David Rhodes saying he has dedicated his life to people who were lost or stuck in the woods. That is a passion Lee has to put on hold for now, because he is in need of a kidney transplant. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

Roof rats: Experts have tips on how to keep them from invading your home
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They are nasty, destructive, and they can appear in just about any neighborhood. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on how to prevent roof rats from making your home theirs.

Takeaways about heat deaths and vulnerable older people

In America’s hottest big metro, older people accounted for most of the people who died last summer in broiling heat inside their homes, almost all without air conditioning. The heat dangers well known in greater Phoenix are becoming known familiar nationwide.

Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests

Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.